DUBAI: The Dubai Airshow 2025 opened at Al Maktoum International Airport with a spectacular display of aerial manoeuvres, drawing aviation leaders, aerospace manufacturers and defence industry experts from around the world. Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder once again emerged as one of the star attractions of the event, earning widespread praise for its agility, precision and modern…
Nasirabad, Balochistan: A railway track in Nasirabad district, Balochistan, was targeted in a blast, but the Jafar Express train narrowly escaped harm. According to police, unidentified individuals detonated explosives on the railway track near the Notal area. The explosion occurred after the Jafar Express had passed, ensuring the safety of passengers and the train. The…
Dubai: The Dubai Airshow, one of the world’s premier aviation events, is set to begin tomorrow, showcasing the latest in military and commercial aircraft. Aviation enthusiasts and experts from across the globe will witness a display of cutting-edge technology and spectacular aerial performances. This year, Pakistani Air Force pilots are expected to be the center…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Medical professionals, teachers, and dedicated experts never truly retire—their service to humanity continues throughout their lives. This message resonated deeply at a dignified farewell ceremony held in honour of Prof. Dr. Khizar Hayat Gondal, Head of the Urology Department at Lahore General Hospital (LGH), as colleagues and…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Three officers of the Punjab Police have achieved remarkable distinction in Pakistan’s Provincial Management Service (PMS) examination, earning high positions and bringing pride to the police force. Inspector General Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, met the successful officers at the Central Police Office in Lahore to commend their accomplishment….
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Renowned Pakistani playwright Shahid Nadeem, co-founder of Ajoka Theatre, has arrived in the United States to direct a staged reading of his acclaimed English play “Lawrence in Lahore” at the prestigious Princeton University. The performance, featuring Princeton students, is scheduled for 19 November. Written by Nadeem…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s hand-knotted carpet industry, once a major contributor to the country’s export earnings, is facing severe difficulties due to a lack of government support, shortage of skilled workers, and failure to keep pace with global market trends, industry leaders warned. Chairperson of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI),…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has praised the government for achieving a rare Rs2.12 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, calling it a “positive and confidence-building milestone” for Pakistan’s economy. However, the business body emphasized that the surplus…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s industrial sector is heading toward a severe de-industrialisation crisis due to soaring electricity tariffs, inconsistent energy policies, and “cosmetic incentives” that fail to address the root causes of the country’s manufacturing collapse, warned Mian Anjum Nisar, Chairman of the FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) and former…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal paid a strong tribute to Pakistan’s Christian community for its historic and ongoing contributions to the country’s progress during a one-day interfaith prayer service held in Isa Nagri, Narowal. The event, led by Senior Pastor Anwar Fazal, brought together…
