PESHAWAR — The nomination papers of all opposition candidates, including Sohail Afridi, have been approved for the upcoming election of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister. A total of four candidates are in the running for the province’s top post, setting the stage for a tough contest. Among the contenders are Maulana Lutf-ur-Rehman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Senator Irfan Siddiqui has strongly criticized the statement issued by the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aeen Pakistan, calling it “shamefully regrettable” amid the nation’s testing times. Siddiqui said the declaration failed to include even a single word condemning terrorists or their facilitators. “With sheer audacity, the statement accuses law enforcement agencies…
ISLAMABAD — The government of Pakistan has announced plans to shift all beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to a digital wallet system, aiming to modernize welfare disbursements and enhance financial inclusion. According to official sources, the move will also double the country’s annual digital transactions from PKR 7.5 trillion to PKR 15…
KARACHI — A tragic traffic accident near Stargate on Shahrah-e-Faisal claimed the lives of three women, including a mother and daughter, while a young man was injured early Sunday morning. Police said the speeding car, bearing registration number BGQ-469, lost control, hit the footpath, and overturned. The impact left the vehicle completely wrecked. The deceased…
By Farzana Choudhry Lahore, Pakistan: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a one-year paid internship program for fresh nursing graduates, marking a major milestone in strengthening the province’s healthcare system and empowering nursing professionals. Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Prof. Farooq Afzal hailed the initiative as a “historic and transformative step” for…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: The Punjab government’s decision to grant a ten-year tax holiday to Chinese and Saudi investors has sparked mixed reactions across Pakistan’s textile sector — hailed as a move to attract foreign capital but criticized for sidelining domestic manufacturers. While industry observers acknowledge that the policy could bring new technology, scale,…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE: Authorities in Lahore have placed security on high alert for the first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa, held at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, as part of efforts to ensure a safe environment for players and spectators. In a statement, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana said…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE: Secretary of Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, has called for stronger collective efforts to preserve Punjab’s cultural and architectural heritage, emphasizing that collaboration across institutions and communities is vital for long-term conservation. Speaking at a panel discussion titled “Exploring Sheikhupura’s Heritage: A Tapestry of History and Architecture”…
LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) has condemned the government for imposing inflated gas bills on the country’s industrial sector, warning that the move threatens to cripple manufacturing, exports, and employment. BMP Chairman and former FPCCI president Mian Anjum Nisar described the billing practice as “unjust, unsustainable,…
By Staff Reporter Dr Ansab AliLAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed the recent signing of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, focusing on youth development, technology, and sports cooperation. PIAF Chairman and LCCI President Faheemur Rehman Saigol hailed the MoUs as a major step toward strengthening bilateral…
