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…
GAZA STRIP / JERUSALEM — In a tentative move toward calm, thousands of displaced Palestinians have begun returning to their homes following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to multiple sources. Humanitarian organizations are preparing to scale up aid efforts as the truce provides a window of opportunity. Yet, many observers warn that…
LOS ANGELES — Legendary Hollywood actress Diane Keaton, best known for her roles in “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” has passed away at the age of 79, according to media reports. Keaton rose to international fame in the 1970s for her portrayal of Kay Adams in “The Godfather” films. Her performance in…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces have taken control of 19 Afghan border posts following unprovoked firing by Afghan forces, security sources confirmed on Sunday. According to the sources, intense clashes erupted late Saturday night after Afghan forces opened fire on Pakistani positions. The Pakistan Army responded with heavy weaponry, carrying out a robust and precise…
