Dr. Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE, Pakistan — Punjab University’s Faculty of Computing and Information Technology brought together 500 graduating students and more than 60 leading tech companies Wednesday for its 15th annual career fair aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry.The event at the university’s main campus connected students from computer science, software engineering,…
Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan must strengthen its education sector and technological capabilities to effectively advocate for Kashmir’s disputed status, the country’s leading university vice chancellor said Wednesday.Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali of Punjab University told a seminar that national stability and development are prerequisites for resolving the decades-old Kashmir dispute with India.“Pakistan’s stability is…
Dr. Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE, Pakistan — Teachers must equip students with artificial intelligence and ChatGPT skills to prepare them for the modern workplace, Punjab University’s vice chancellor said Wednesday at a graduation ceremony for hundreds of education students.Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali told graduates of the Punjab University Institute of Education and Research (IER) that modern…
Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE, Pakistan — Pakistan’s business community pledged Monday to strengthen support for the country’s overseas diaspora, recognizing their critical role in sustaining the economy through billions of dollars in annual remittances.The commitment came during a high-level meeting between the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Pakistan Overseas Forum, a global…
Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE, Pakistan — A leading business forum has warned of a looming industrial crisis in Punjab province, citing the “near collapse” of decades-old industrial estates that it says could further damage Pakistan’s struggling economy.The Pakistan International Business Forum (PIBF) said Monday that Punjab’s industrial estate system—some facilities dating back 78 years—is plagued by…
Dr. Ansab Ali, LahoreGUJRANWALA, Pakistan — The head of Gujranwala’s top business body has described the city as Pakistan’s largest industrial cluster, highlighting its USD 3.5 billion annual export contribution as Rwanda’s top diplomat visited to explore trade opportunities.Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ali Hamyoon Butt told visiting Rwandan High Commissioner H.E. Harrimana…
WASHINGTON — The partial shutdown of US government operations has come to an end after President Donald Trump signed a budget package into law, restoring funding to most federal agencies.The newly signed legislation secures funding for the majority of government departments and agencies through the end of September. However, the Department of Homeland Security remains…
ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Meteorological Department has announced its forecast for the Ramadan moon sighting, predicting that the first day of the holy month will likely fall on February 19, 2026.According to the Met Department, there is a strong possibility that the crescent moon will be visible on the evening of February 18. The new…
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a sharp increase on Wednesday, with rates jumping by Rs14,800 per tola to reach Rs529,162.The price of 10 grams of gold also surged by Rs12,689, bringing it to Rs453,671.The latest hike follows Tuesday’s historic increase when gold prices soared by a record Rs24,000 per tola to reach Rs514,362.Meanwhile,…
ISLAMABAD — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) has announced it will observe February 8 as a “Black Day,” calling for nationwide protests against last year’s elections, which the party has termed a “daylight robbery of the public mandate.”Central Secretary General Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said in a statement Wednesday that all JUI workers will mark the day…
