Experts warn of a growing crisis as fewer young Americans choose military serviceWashington D.C. The United States Army has raised its maximum recruitment age to 42 years, in what officials describe as a direct response to a significant and sustained decline in voluntary enlistments among younger Americans.Pentagon insiders and independent defense analysts say the move…
Chinese satellite imagery reveals strategic military movements during diplomatic pauseAmman/Washington/Beijing In what is being described as a significant intelligence revelation, Chinese satellite images have reportedly exposed covert repositioning of American THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and Patriot missile defense batteries to undisclosed locations within Jordan — movements carried out during the ongoing temporary ceasefire…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has said that an integrated strategy is being implemented to identify fresh sports talent from every constituency across the province.He made these remarks while meeting Members of the Provincial Assembly Raja Sagheer, Mansoor Azam, and Mian Munir at his office…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: A seminar titled “Rule of Law and Overseas Pakistanis” was held at the Punjab University Law College, where Provincial Minister and Vice Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, Barrister Amjad Malik, attended as chief guest.The event was also attended by Dean Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Shazia Qureshi, Principal…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: In a significant move to promote girls’ education, the District Education Authority Kasur (DEA), in collaboration with YouTube, has launched a “Model District Enrollment Campaign” in Kasur.As part of the initiative, an “Enrollment Campaign Mela” was organized at Government Girls Elementary School, Basti Choop Shah, aimed at increasing girls’ enrollment and…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLONDON: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Pakistan, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with global business leaders and institutional representatives on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s investment partnerships and promoting economic cooperation.During the engagements, the minister met…
Iqbal Corner, Dedicated Library to be Established at LCCI: PresidentBy Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a seminar titled “Allama Iqbal and His Message,” with Chairman Allama Iqbal Council Zulfiqar Cheema as the chief guest. The event was presided over by LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol.Among others present were…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department Punjab responded to 1,446 road traffic crashes across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 11 fatalities and 1,659 injuries.According to official data, 692 critically injured victims were shifted to various hospitals, while 908 people with minor injuries were treated on…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The Board of Directors of the Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC), in its 173rd meeting chaired by Javed Iqbal, has approved the provision of gas at subsidised rates up to the zero point in the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park and Bhalwal Industrial Estate.The meeting was attended via video link…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: Principal of Amir-ud-Din Medical College, Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has urged the newly elected leadership of the Society of Surgeons (SoS) to prioritise merit, transparency, and professional integrity to uplift surgical standards in Pakistan.During a high-level meeting with newly elected SoS office-bearers, Prof. Farooq Afzal congratulated the “Reforms Panel” on its…
