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By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: The  has urged the federal government to introduce growth-oriented measures and incentives for the furniture sector in the upcoming Budget 2026-27 to help boost exports, encourage industrial modernization, and generate employment opportunities.Shahbaz Aslam said the sector possessed significant untapped export potential but continued to face structural and policy-related challenges.He stated…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: The  Punjab has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in harassing women, blackmailing them, spreading explicit content, and subjecting victims to mental and physical intimidation. The operations were conducted in Lahore and Gujranwala on the directions of Muhammad Ali Waseem.In Lahore, NCCIA registered FIR No. 113/2026 and arrested suspect Syed Hamza…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: The  has directed district agencies across the province to ensure comprehensive cleanliness and security arrangements in public parks ahead of , anticipating a large influx of visitors during the festive holidays.Public parks traditionally witness a significant increase in footfall during Eid-ul-Adha as families gather for recreation and celebrations. Popular destinations…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE – May 25:Within just one year, revolutionary administrative, academic, and clinical reforms have been successfully introduced at the , , and , producing rapid and highly visible positive results.Addressing a joint meeting of senior professors and administrative doctors on the completion of his first year in office, Professor Dr. Farooq…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Professor Muhammad Ashraf Nizami, Central Chairman for International Affairs of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), has said that the completion of 75 years of enduring friendship between Pakistan and China is a historic reflection of visionary leadership, public trust, and the strong bond shared by the two nations.In a statement, Prof….

Makkah — More than 1,518,153 pilgrims from outside Saudi Arabia have arrived to perform Hajj this year, surpassing last year’s figures despite significant disruptions caused by the ongoing regional conflict, Saudi authorities confirmed Saturday.Saleh Al-Muraba, Commander of the Saudi Hajj Passport Force, told a press conference that arrivals are expected to increase further over the…

Washington / Tehran —U.S. President Donald Trump declared in a CBS News interview that negotiations with Iran are nearing a conclusion, but made it unequivocally clear that any agreement would be struck solely on American terms.Trump said the deal would permanently bar Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensure its enriched uranium is handled to…

Tel Aviv / Washington — May 24, 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel reserves the full right to independently counter any threat to its national security, asserting the country’s sovereign authority over its military decisions.In an official statement, Netanyahu said he made his position unequivocally clear during…

LISBON — A French woman and her partner have been taken into custody in Portugal after her two young sons, aged 3 and 5, were discovered abandoned on a rural road, authorities confirmed.The woman faces charges of child abandonment following the disturbing incident, in which the two boys were left alone on a country road…

Washington ) — US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a major agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” with only final details remaining, and an official announcement is expected shortly.In a post on Truth Social, President Trump stated: “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America,…