By International News Desk The United States is preparing to classify Venezuela’s “Cartel de los Soles” as a foreign terrorist organization, a move that would significantly expand Washington’s tools to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s government. US officials say the designation would enable broader sanctions, criminal charges, and international action against senior Venezuelan military and political…
By International News Desk A volcano in Ethiopia has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending massive ash clouds thousands of kilometres across the region and prompting Pakistan to issue a rare aviation alert. According to the Ethiopia Geological Survey, the Heli Gubi volcano—located around 800 kilometres from Addis Ababa in the Afar…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Rumana Haque, Senior Urban Specialist at the World Bank, visited the office of the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) on Monday, where Managing Director Syed Zahid Aziz and his team briefed her on the accomplishments and future roadmap of the Punjab Cities Program (PCP). Syed Zahid Aziz…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The President of the Gold & Gems Art Promotion Council of Pakistan and Central Chairman of the Lahore Division Sarafa & Jewellers Association has lauded the government’s decision to lift the ban on the import and export of gold, calling it a long-awaited move that will bring significant…
IG Punjab congratulates Director Habib Shahzad By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The award-winning crime-thriller “Jujji,” which clinched first place at the Punjab Police Film Festival, has achieved significant international recognition with its release on Amazon Prime for audiences in the United States and the United Kingdom. Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr. Usman…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Acting on the directives of Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Sports, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, the Sports Department Punjab has launched extensive training camps across the province in preparation for the upcoming National Games. A total of 25 training camps have been activated, bringing together more than 450…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) and the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) have agreed to establish a joint committee to address longstanding industrial concerns in the Saggian and RUDA-designated areas. The decision was announced by Brigadier (retd) Mansoor Ahmed Janjua, Chief Operating Officer of RUDA,…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Price Control & Commodities Management Department has intensified its crackdown on profiteering across the province, conducting over 13,300 inspections in various districts. According to the department’s spokesperson, action was taken against more than 1,400 shopkeepers found involved in overcharging, with fines amounting to Rs 1,498,500 imposed….
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Khalid Masood Sandhu, President of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), has issued a strong condemnation of the recent remarks made by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about Sindh, calling the statement a “vicious threat” aimed at provoking regional tensions. Sandhu said the remarks reflect the “deep…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, through its Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, observed World Fisheries Day at Ravi Campus Pattoki, highlighting this year’s theme: “Blue Economy: Pathway to Sustainable Development.” The event featured an awareness walk, a seminar, and a business idea competition…
