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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has dismissed reports of any deadlock in the ongoing talks in Istanbul, expressing optimism about positive outcomes from the dialogue. During the weekly media briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said the negotiations are proceeding in a constructive environment, and Pakistan remains hopeful for meaningful progress. Commenting on security concerns, Andarabi…

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has warned that any attempt to curtail provincial powers through the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment will be strongly opposed. Speaking at a press conference, the JUI leader said that no official draft of the amendment has yet been made public, but if the federal government seeks to…

NFC Award: Proposal to Reduce Provincial Share, Shift Education and Health Sectors to Federal Control ISLAMABAD: The federal government has prepared the draft framework for the 27th Constitutional Amendment, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly consulting coalition partners ahead of its formal approval by the federal cabinet tomorrow. Once approved, the amendment bill will be…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly rejected Afghanistan’s allegations regarding the recent firing incident at the Chaman border, stating that the unprovoked firing was initiated from the Afghan side. In an official statement, the Ministry of Information said the Government of Pakistan firmly denies the claims being circulated by Afghan authorities and reaffirms that the firing began…

By M.Shahzad LAHORE (Pakistan): The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has unearthed a large-scale counterfeit beverage production unit near Faizpur Interchange, arresting two suspects and registering two FIRs under the Chief Minister’s Adulteration-Free Punjab Mission. During the raid, the PFA enforcement team seized 25,800 liters of fake cold drinks, 1,150 liters of adulterated syrup, and 200…

By Dr.Anab Ali LAHORE (Pakistan): The fourth edition of the Lahore Digital Arts Festival (LDF) — themed “Breathing Algorithms” — opened on Wednesday at the Alliance Française Lahore, marking another milestone in the city’s evolving intersection of art, technology, and environmental consciousness. Co-curated by Najam-ul-Assar and Sarah Rajper, the festival aims to transform the idea…

By Our Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov 6, 2025: Punjab Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan inaugurated the Lahore Pilot Project of the Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) — a key component of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s flagship Digital Governance Program — at the Law Department on Thursday. The ceremony…

By Our Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov 6, 2025: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has strongly condemned the demolition of nearly 150 shops at the Bhaati Gate Birds Market, describing the action as unilateral and excessively harsh, taken without consultation with the business community or affected traders. In a statement…

By Our Staff Reporter Dr Ansab Ali LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov 6, 2025: The Blood Donors Society of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, in collaboration with the City Traffic Police Lahore (CTPL), organized a seminar titled “Traffic Awareness: Promoting Road Safety and Responsible Citizenship” at the university’s City Campus. Prof Dr Aneela…

LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov 6, 2025 (M.Shezad Staff Report): The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded JS Investments Limited (JSIL) to AM1 (Stable), the highest asset manager quality rating in the country. PACRA cited the company’s enhanced governance framework, strong operational standards, and a research-led investment approach as key factors behind the upgrade. The firm…