By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Altaf Hussain has taken charge as the Managing Director of the National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC), bringing with him over 30 years of international experience in power transmission and distribution. Mr. Hussain began his career with WAPDA in 1987, where he served for more than…
Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s export-driven textile sector has secured a significant boost with the signing of a new bilateral cooperation agreement between leading Pakistani industry representatives and the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT). The pact is expected to expand trade opportunities, diversify raw-material sourcing, and strengthen climate-aligned industrial growth…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — A delegation of the Pakistan Traders & Manufacturers Alliance (PTMA) visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) to discuss the current economic situation, challenges faced by traders, and the impact of government policies on markets. LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, Senior Vice President…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab University Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) held a special ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievements of its graduates who have recently secured key positions in the Punjab government, including Assistant Director Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, and Assistant Director Parole and Probation. The event was…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan SWAT: The University of Swat (UOS) convened its 2nd Institutional Quality Circle (IQC) meeting on November 19, 2025, under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Hassan Sher, to review progress on quality assurance reforms and strengthen institutional academic standards. During the session, the Vice Chancellor briefed members on the Higher…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Housing Department has announced that the Punjab Horticulture Authority’s (PHA) province-wide green mission is progressing rapidly as part of efforts to combat smog and improve the urban environment. According to the department’s spokesperson, the tree washing campaign is being implemented regularly across 10 major districts of Punjab,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a detailed interaction with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, where he listened to their concerns and issued immediate directives for timely redressal. According to official details, the IG Punjab reviewed several individual cases and…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Renowned Pakistani playwright and Ajoka Theatre’s Executive Director, Shahid Nadeem, delivered an influential lecture titled “Theatre in the Time of Authoritarianism” at the Princeton Public Library, drawing an audience of Princeton University faculty members, scholars, and theatre enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, Nadeem explored how socially conscious artists…
By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore, Pakistan: The Women’s Circle of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan hosted a vibrant contemporary invitation in honor of women journalists, bringing together senior and young reporters, journalists, and digital content creators from various national and private media organizations. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Humaira Tariq highlighted the event’s purpose as more than a formal program,…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore, Pakistan: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) and the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NCI Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP30, Belém, Brazil, marking a major step toward enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Brazil…
