Imphal: Violence has once again erupted in India’s northeastern state of Manipur. Following a bomb blast that killed two innocent children, anger and grief spread among the people, leading to large-scale protests.According to reports, protesters took to the streets in Imphal. Police used heavy tear gas shelling and also carried out a lathi charge to…
Sanaa/Beirut: Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again. Yemen’s Houthis have announced the closure of the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while Lebanon’s Hezbollah has rejected any unilateral ceasefire.Hussein al-Ezzi, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Houthi government in Sanaa, stated that if Sanaa decides to close the Bab al-Mandeb, then all of mankind and…
Islamabad/Delhi: A chilling audio recording has gone viral on social media showing the captain of an Indian oil tanker desperately pleading during an alleged Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz.In the audio, the captain can be heard saying:“You gave us permission to pass yourself, but now you are firing on us. Please let us…
Tehran: Iran has taken a strong stand in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that if any American ship tries to advance even one inch, it will be destroyed.The Iranian Parliament Speaker said: “It is impossible for other countries’ ships to pass through the sea route while Iran is not allowed.”He called the US blockade a…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval for the province’s first Sky Glass Bridge project in Kotli Sattian, aimed at promoting tourism and boosting recreational infrastructure.The decision was taken during a special meeting jointly presided over by PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: Provincial Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yaseen visited different areas of his constituency and inaugurated completed development projects. Local elders and party workers warmly welcomed the minister and expressed gratitude over the completion of development works.During the visit, Minister Bilal Yaseen assured that proper planning for upcoming projects…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Department of Urology at Mayo Hospital Lahore has formally launched state-of-the-art laparoscopic (camera-assisted) surgery, marking a significant advancement in patient care and surgical treatment in the public sector.With the introduction of this modern technique, complex kidney and bladder procedures can now be performed without large incisions, ensuring minimal…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: A vibrant cultural night and dinner were hosted at Hazuri Bagh, Lahore, by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz in honour of Sikh pilgrims. Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Ramesh Singh Arora, attended the event as a special guest.Provincial Minister for Finance…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has expressed cautious optimism over the expected easing of shipping and freight costs following improvements in global maritime conditions, saying the development could provide much-needed relief to the furniture manufacturing and export sector.In a statement, PFC Director Shahbaz Aslam said recent signs of reduced disruption…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: Leading researcher on organic food and products, Najam Mazari, has urged the government to adopt a data-driven strategy and allocate dedicated funding in the upcoming federal budget to strengthen export-oriented sectors, particularly the organic industry.In a statement, he called on policymakers to set aside a separate budget for the…
