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By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged South Asian economies—particularly Pakistan—to urgently pivot toward regional trade as sweeping US tariffs threaten export competitiveness and industrial employment across the region. In a statement, SCCI Vice President Mian Anjum Nisar warned that the United States’ new tariff regime…
Trump Plans Full Naval Blockade of Iran, Modelled on Venezuela Strategy
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly finalising plans for a comprehensive naval blockade of Iran, mirroring the economic pressure strategy previously applied against Venezuela, according to multiple American media reports.The plan, being developed at the highest levels of the White House and Pentagon, would extend beyond targeting Iran’s oil exports to halting all…
Top 10 winners of female youth pitch competition announced
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: The Women Development Department (WDD) Punjab has announced the top 10 winners of the “Entrepreneurial Female Youth Pitch Competition” held at the Maryam Nawaz Women Complex, Jubilee Town, under an initiative aimed at promoting women-led entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.A total of 437 business ideas were registered through an online process…
US: Deadly Fungal “Superbug” Spreads Through Hair Follicles Across 23 States
Washington — Health officials in the United States are raising alarm over the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection now reported in 23 states. Nearly 3,000 cases have been recorded this year, with more than 700 in Texas alone.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the fungus as an “urgent…
Modi, Putin and Global Leaders Gather in China for SCO Summit
Beijing: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a host of other world leaders have arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking a high-profile diplomatic gathering in the region. The two-day summit is set to bring together leaders from over 20 nations, focusing on regional security, trade,…
Pakistan Draws Red Line on Abraham Accords: No Flexibility Until Palestinian State Recognized
WASHINGTON — Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared Friday that Islamabad will not show any flexibility toward joining the Abraham Accords until a Palestinian state is formally recognized, setting a clear diplomatic boundary ahead of mounting US pressure on Muslim-majority nations.Speaking to journalists in Washington, Dar stated that Pakistan’s position is…
