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By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) have agreed to establish a joint committee to address longstanding industrial concerns in the Saggian and RUDA-designated areas. The decision was announced by Brigadier (retd) Mansoor Ahmed Janjua, Chief Operating Officer of RUDA,…

By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Price Control & Commodities Management Department has intensified its crackdown on profiteering across the province, conducting over 13,300 inspections in various districts. According to the department’s spokesperson, action was taken against more than 1,400 shopkeepers found involved in overcharging, with fines amounting to Rs 1,498,500 imposed….

By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Khalid Masood Sandhu, President of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), has issued a strong condemnation of the recent remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about Sindh, calling the statement a “vicious threat” aimed at provoking regional tensions. Sandhu said the remarks reflect the “deep…

By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, through its Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, observed World Fisheries Day at Ravi Campus Pattoki, highlighting this year’s theme: “Blue Economy: Pathway to Sustainable Development.” The event featured an awareness walk, a seminar, and a business idea competition…

By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The government’s move to lift the ban on the import and export of gold has been widely welcomed by the country’s gems and jewellery sector, with industry stakeholders calling it a crucial step toward revitalizing a struggling market. Muhammad Ahmed, President of the Gold & Gems Art Promotion…

By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is on course to become the country’s next Prime Minister, emphasizing the party’s renewed public support across Punjab. Speaking at a meeting with PPP Lahore Division office bearers and workers at…

Frankfurt, Germany — The State Government of Hessen has awarded special certificates of appreciation to four Pakistani-origin community representatives for their long-standing public service in Germany’s local democratic system. Germany’s stable democratic structure is widely attributed to its regular local body elections held every four years and the institutionalised acceptance of electoral outcomes. As part…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sohail Afridi for targeting Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, saying his accusations are an attempt to divert attention from an Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) notice issued against him. Bokhari emphasized that Maryam Nawaz…

Dubai — India’s hopes to export its Tejas fighter jet suffered a major setback after the aircraft crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, one of the world’s biggest aviation events. According to a report by Reuters, the cause of the crash is still unknown. The incident occurred while global military buyers were watching,…

By Dr. Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported 1,509 road traffic crashes across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 16 deaths and 1,729 injuries. According to officials, 707 seriously injured people were taken to hospitals, while 1,022 victims with minor injuries received treatment…