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By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE (April 30): Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched a landmark initiative aimed at promoting women entrepreneurship and formalizing businesses in Punjab.The five-year project, titled “Increasing Women-led Businesses in the Informal Economy Sector in Punjab,” was formally…

Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing an end to a partial government shutdown that had disrupted key federal operations.Once signed into law by the President, the legislation will restore funding to several critical agencies that had been operating under…

Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing an end to a partial government shutdown that had disrupted key federal operations.Once signed into law by the President, the legislation will restore funding to several critical agencies that had been operating under…

WASHINGTON / BERLIN — US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday, telling him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war instead of interfering in America’s nuclear diplomacy with Iran. Trump issued the rebuke on social media, warning European leaders not to undermine ongoing US-Iran negotiations.The spat was triggered after Chancellor…

Cashless payment system and home delivery service to further streamline passport servicesIslamabad: In a significant step toward improving public services, the federal government has announced a reduction in the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days, effective across all passport offices nationwide.The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin…

Silver also records uptick as precious metals rally across PakistanAfter a brief two-day respite, gold prices in Pakistan have once again witnessed a significant rise, putting fresh pressure on consumers and jewellery buyers across the country.According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs…

Maritime defence reaches new heights as President Zardari presides over ceremony in ChinaPakistan has taken a landmark step in strengthening its naval capabilities as the country’s first Hangor-class submarine was formally commissioned into the Pakistan Navy at an impressive ceremony held in Sanya, China.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the commissioning ceremony was attended…

Energy markets rattle investors amid supply concerns and geopolitical tensionsGlobal oil markets witnessed a dramatic surge as Brent Crude, the international benchmark, soared 8 percent to reach $121 per barrel — its highest level in four years — sending shockwaves through financial markets worldwide.Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American crude benchmark, also recorded a…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) and Chinese company Dongjin Power Tech Pvt Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a dry battery manufacturing plant in Punjab with an initial investment of $15 million.The agreement was signed by PBIT Chief Executive Officer Zeeshan Shabbir Rana…

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…