By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian safety, the Punjab government has approved the installation of modern Pelican (Pedestrian Light Controlled) traffic signals at more than 20 key intersections across Lahore. The initiative has been launched on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s decision to upload the asset declarations of senior bureaucrats on official websites, making them accessible to the public, describing the move as a major step toward transparency, accountability and good governance. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
Saudi Arabia: Torrential rains across several regions of Saudi Arabia have caused widespread disruption, prompting the closure of schools and colleges. Heavy downpours in Riyadh, Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, and surrounding areas led to urban flooding, with streets submerged and multiple underpasses filled with water. Several vehicles were reported to have been submerged due to the…
Toluca: A small aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing in the Mexican city of Toluca, killing seven people, local authorities said. According to Mexico State civil protection officials, the private aircraft was en route from Acapulco to Toluca when it encountered difficulties and went down during an attempted emergency landing. Officials said the plane…
A global investigative report has challenged India’s claims of military superiority, exposing significant losses suffered by the Indian Air Force, according to findings published by leading aviation journals. An investigative report by Aero, citing analysis from the British aviation journal Key Aero Magazine, states that during a 52-minute aerial confrontation between Pakistan and India, the…
Islamabad: Pakistan and Russia are holding discussions on a potential cooperation agreement in the oil sector, signaling deepening energy ties between the two countries. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, speaking to a Russian news agency, said that the energy ministries of both nations are engaged in negotiations over a possible agreement. He noted that Russia…
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed appeals related to the seniority of Sindh police officers, upholding the earlier decision of the Sindh Service Tribunal. A three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar announced the verdict, maintaining the tribunal’s ruling and affirming the restoration of seniority as it stood prior to 2019. The…
Islamabad: President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and President of the Federation of Realtors Pakistan, Sardar Tahir, has said that business conditions in Pakistan are increasingly becoming unfavorable for the business community. Speaking on the issue, Sardar Tahir stated that doing business in the country is gradually turning into a “crime,” adding…
Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the hospital to meet Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for his bravery during the Bondi Beach attack. During the visit, the prime minister paid tribute to Ahmed Al-Ahmed, saying, “You are an Australian hero. You put your own life at risk to save others and helped…
Canberra: New details have emerged regarding the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney, revealing that the alleged attacker, Sajid Akram, traveled to the Philippines using an Indian passport. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Philippine immigration authorities have confirmed that Sajid Akram, implicated in the Bondi Beach attack in Australia, entered the Philippines on an…
