By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE:The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called for the immediate activation of a non-functional Gamma Camera at Mayo Hospital Lahore, expressing concern over prolonged delays that are affecting patient care.In a statement, PMA President Prof. Shahid Malik said the diagnostic imaging facility, installed around six years ago through a third-party arrangement, has…
By Muhammad ShahzadKHANEWAL:Local authorities in Khanewal have decided to launch a crackdown on encroachments across the city while relocating the weekly subsidized Friday Bazaar to improve traffic flow and public convenience.The decision was taken during a meeting between officials of Sahulat Bazaar, including Engineer Muhammad Abdul Rehman and Saqib Sarfraz, and SDO Para Force Qaswar…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE:A well-attended ceremony aimed at promoting academic engagement and professional development was held at a local educational institution in Lahore, in collaboration with the Public Relations Practitioners Welfare Association, bringing together professionals, educators, and students.The event focused on fostering meaningful interaction between students and industry experts, with an emphasis on nurturing emerging talent…
By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE:At least 14 people were killed and 1,596 others injured in 1,354 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department Punjab.The accidents occurred in all 37 districts of the province, with rescue teams responding promptly to each incident. Of the injured, 733 people…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE:The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has voiced serious concern over a sharp decline in business confidence, warning that rising energy costs, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are pushing the private sector toward a period of deepening uncertainty and slowing economic activity.In a statement, PIAF Chairman and President of the Lahore Chamber…
By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE:The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association has urged the federal government to introduce special incentives and protection measures for investors seeking to repatriate their capital from Gulf countries amid prevailing regional uncertainty.The association also submitted an eight-point set of proposals for the Federal Budget 2026–27, aimed at strengthening exports and stabilizing…
By Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE:The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has called for an urgent shift toward a more industry-friendly and growth-oriented monetary policy, warning that rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures are placing Pakistan’s fragile industrial sector under severe strain.The appeal comes ahead of the State Bank…
London: Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe made sporting history on Sunday by becoming the first man ever to run an official marathon in under two hours, winning the 2026 TCS London Marathon in a stunning world record time of 1:59:30.The 29-year-old Kenyan obliterated the previous men’s world record by 65 seconds, crossing the finish line on The…
Damascus, Syria (AP): A court in Damascus on Sunday opened Syria’s first public trial of officials linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant step in the country’s post-conflict transitional justice process.b3c5e6Former Syrian army brigadier general Atef Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former head of the Political Security…
Islamabad: Pakistan is among the world’s 10 largest food crises, with approximately 11 million people experiencing acute food insecurity in 2025, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), a multi-agency report backed by the United Nations and other humanitarian partners.504c07Of those affected, 9.3 million people are classified in “Crisis” (IPC Phase 3)…
