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By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain chaired a meeting at PSIC House to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in industrial estates managed by the Faisalabad Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (FIEDMC). FIEDMC Chairman Rana Azhar Iqbal briefed the meeting on various development initiatives. Addressing participants, Minister…

By Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE: Ajoka Institute, in collaboration with the Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture (PILAC), is set to stage “Marya Hoya Kutta” (The Dead Dog) — a thought-provoking play that confronts themes of social neglect and moral decay. The production marks the first public performance by students of Ajoka Institute’s Art of…

Internet connectivity across Pakistan is expected to be fully restored by Monday night (October 27, 2025), according to leading broadband provider StormFiber, following disruptions that began last week. The company stated that services had been affected due to issues linked to regional submarine cable systems, but restoration work is in progress. “We expect to restore…

KABUL (International Desk) The Afghan government has announced plans to construct a dam on the River Kunar, which originates from Pakistan’s Chitral region, directing the Ministry of Energy to begin work on the project without delay. According to Afghanistan International, Afghan Minister of Energy and Water Abdul Latif Mansoor stated that the country’s leadership has…

ISLAMABAD M.Saleem Sugar prices in Pakistan have soared to unprecedented levels, hitting Rs. 210 per kilogram, despite government efforts to stabilize the commodity’s cost. The latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveal that sugar prices have increased by up to Rs. 10 per kg within just one week. According to the PBS…

Islamabad,Westminster International School marked a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Youngpreneurs Initiative, a pioneering program designed to nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young students. Students from grades four and five unveiled the Youngpreneurs Launchpad, a first-of-its-kind event in the twin cities that empowers children to explore real-world business concepts while…

A scheduled event titled “A History of Ahmadi Oppression” that was to be held at Beaconhouse Lahore (Raiwind campus) on October 21, 2025, has reportedly been cancelled, according to social media posts and statements circulating online. The seminar, planned at the SB Auditorium at around 12:30 PM, was expected to feature Mr. Arafat Mazhar and…

Tel Aviv: Israel’s Finance Minister has dismissed the prospect of normalising relations with Saudi Arabia, saying that Israel does not need ties with the Kingdom if it insists on the recognition of a Palestinian state as a precondition. Speaking to Israeli media, the minister stated, > “If Saudi Arabia demands the establishment of a Palestinian…

Washington: U.S. President Donald J. Trump said in a wide-ranging interview that he expects Saudi Arabia and Israel to normalise relations by the end of the year, adding that Riyadh is likely to “lead the way” in a broader push to expand the Abraham Accords. Speaking to Time magazine, Trump described recent negotiations as moving…