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By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that forensic evidence has conclusively established that the attack on Radio Pakistan Peshawar on May 9 was a pre-planned, politically directed act of arson, with the direct involvement of leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and an activist of its student wing.Addressing…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI, NI(M), T.Bt, in his capacity as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Bahria University, chaired the 55th BoG meeting at the Bahria University Head Office, Islamabad, on 12 January 2026.The meeting commenced with a detailed briefing on…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the 18th anniversary of the GPO Chowk tragedy, special prayers were offered for the forgiveness of the police officers who were martyred in the incident. The prayers were led by Vice Chairman Peace Committee for Interfaith Harmony Punjab, Mian Sadaqat Majeed, and were attended by members of the Peace Committee.Speaking…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the reform proposals initiated under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to improve the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and rationalise energy and trade tariffs, describing them as critical for accelerating export-led growth and reducing Pakistan’s dependence on external financial…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,319 injured in 1,154 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Of the injured, 553 people with critical injuries were shifted to hospitals, while 766 victims with minor…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore’s air quality has shown a marked improvement under a series of environment-friendly initiatives launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, despite below-average rainfall and persistently dry weather conditions during the current season.According to an analytical report, the city recorded a consistent improvement in its Air Quality Index (AQI) in…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) briefed local businessmen on its business development services, including pre-feasibility studies, business planning and taxation support, aimed at ensuring the success and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).The information was shared by a two-member team of SMEDA experts, Mr. Saddam Qazi and…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Department of Economics and Business Management (DEBM) at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, organized a daylong Entrepreneurial Gala 2026 to promote entrepreneurial skills and innovation among students. The event was held at the lawn in front of the UVAS Administration Block under the banner of…

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the recent performance of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and directed authorities to set new targets for technical and vocational training programmes, while ensuring effective implementation of the apprenticeship law.The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister…

Voice of Germany — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has begun his first official state visit to India, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.The visit comes just weeks ahead of the planned signing of the long-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU), a deal expected to…