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By Our Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: The 104th meeting of the Governing Body of the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin. A 21-point agenda was discussed during the session, and PHATA’s annual budget was approved. Officials also briefed…

Washington / Global Markets Global financial markets plunged into turmoil as the trading week opened under a cloud of fear and uncertainty, after US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening total annihilation if Tehran failed to swiftly pursue a peace deal.Crude oil prices surged past $111 per barrel, triggering a sharp…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance was held at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Saleem Mandviwalla to review pre-budget proposals.President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, along with presidents of major chambers from across the country, attended the session…

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…

Qatar’s Minister of Energy has warned that a war in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could cause severe damage to the global economy. He cautioned that if tensions continue to rise, oil prices could reach $150 per barrel within just a few weeks. The minister also stated that such a…