By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has congratulated Pakistan’s young chess prodigy Saad Jahangir Manj on achieving the prestigious Arena International Master (AIM) title awarded by FIDE in 2026.In his congratulatory message, the minister said that the entire nation takes pride in Saad Jahangir’s remarkable achievement at such a…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every field of life, including medicine and warfare, while raising critical questions about its role in global peace and conflict prevention.He expressed these views while addressing the 3rd International Conference titled “Artificial Intelligence,…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has launched a tree plantation campaign to promote greenery and address environmental concerns across its campuses.Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Masood Rabbani (Izaz-i-Fazeelat), along with Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science and Principal Officer Students Affairs Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf, planted saplings at the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced in a national address that Pakistan has formally dispatched new peace proposals to Iran, aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict and restoring stability to the region. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that war is never a solution to political disputes.In the same address, the…
Tech giant Microsoft has made a significant update to its digital mapping services, removing Israeli terminology and replacing it with Palestinian place names — a move that has sent shockwaves across the geopolitical landscape.The decision closely follows a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which declared Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories illegal…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has raised serious doubts about senior officials within his own administration, expressing concern that the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs are not providing President Trump with accurate information regarding the ongoing military campaign against Iran.Pentagon officials have briefed Trump that Iran’s air force, naval assets, and…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.The controversy erupted after Comey posted an Instagram image featuring the numbers “86 47” — where “86” is American slang for eliminating someone, and “47” refers to Trump’s presidency as the 47th U.S. president.Each count carries…
Berlin German authorities launched a sweeping crackdown against the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle gang Tuesday, conducting large-scale raids across multiple locations in the western state of North Rhine-Westphalia as part of an intensified push against organised crime.Law enforcement officers simultaneously targeted several premises linked to the gang, seizing weapons, narcotics, cash, and incriminating documents. A…
Tehran/Washington —Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a critical juncture as Tehran has informed mediators that it requires several days to consult Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the latest revised American proposals, a leading US newspaper reported Tuesday.According to sources familiar with the matter, Iranian officials conveyed the message through…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted the ASEAN Trade & Tourism Conference, bringing together diplomats and business leaders to explore avenues for strengthening regional economic cooperation.The conference was presided over by LCCI President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol. Among the distinguished participants were Ambassador of Indonesia Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador…
