By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s hand-knotted carpet industry, once a major contributor to the country’s export earnings, is facing severe difficulties due to a lack of government support, shortage of skilled workers, and failure to keep pace with global market trends, industry leaders warned. Chairperson of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI),…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has praised the government for achieving a rare Rs2.12 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, calling it a “positive and confidence-building milestone” for Pakistan’s economy. However, the business body emphasized that the surplus…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s industrial sector is heading toward a severe de-industrialisation crisis due to soaring electricity tariffs, inconsistent energy policies, and “cosmetic incentives” that fail to address the root causes of the country’s manufacturing collapse, warned Mian Anjum Nisar, Chairman of the FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) and former…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal paid a strong tribute to Pakistan’s Christian community for its historic and ongoing contributions to the country’s progress during a one-day interfaith prayer service held in Isa Nagri, Narowal. The event, led by Senior Pastor Anwar Fazal, brought together…
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 — Westminster International School, Bahria Campus, celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and vibrant displays of athletic talent at the Sports Complex on Saturday. The event highlighted outstanding performances, teamwork, and competitive spirit among primary and middle years students. The ceremony featured a captivating lineup of activities, including impressive…
KYIV: Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months, launching 430 drones and 18 missiles on the capital Kyiv, killing eight people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks targeted residential areas, civilian infrastructure, and key energy facilities, causing widespread destruction….
PESHAWAR: Security forces in northwestern Pakistan conducted a major counter-terrorism operation in the bordering areas of Bannu and Lakki Marwat, killing five militants linked to an extremist outfit, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to officials, the district police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), acting on credible intelligence about militant presence in the Takhti Khel/Howaid…
LAHORE/SHEIKHUPURA: In a rare cross-border development, an Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak has embraced Islam and married a Pakistani man, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to local authorities, 48-year-old Sarabjit Kaur, who arrived from India on 4 November as part of a Sikh pilgrimage group, converted…
By Muhammad Saleem — Islamabad, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On World Diabetes Day, the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) and coalition partners hosted a health mela and awareness walk at the National Press Club, Islamabad, drawing attention to the country’s alarming rise in diabetes cases. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Atta Tarar, attended as chief…
ISLAMABAD: Westminster School presented the much-anticipated final performance of its school play on Friday, 14 November, at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). Speaking on the occasion, CEO Westminster Raheel Sajjad Khan highlighted the school’s guiding philosophy, stating:“At Westminster, every child matters and every moment counts. We believe in giving students both confidence…
