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PFC Wants Targeted Measures as Benefits of Tariff Cuts Fall ShortBy
Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has voiced concern that recent energy tariff relief measures, introduced to enhance industrial competitiveness, are not delivering meaningful benefits for a significant segment of the industrial sector, including furniture manufacturing.While the government’s incremental package reduced electricity tariffs by Rs4.04 per unit for industrial consumers, PFC…
German Envoy Calls for Climate Neutrality by 2045, Stresses Strong Pakistan–Germany Academic Ties
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045, while highlighting youth development, global peace, and stronger academic cooperation with Pakistan.She made these remarks during a special interactive session held at the University of the Punjab Institute of Administrative Sciences, where she…
Lahore High Court Adjourns Hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Leaders’ Appeals in May 9 Cases
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of appeal pleas filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against their convictions in cases related to the May 9 incidents, without any proceedings.A two-member bench headed by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi took up the appeals, including those filed by…
Large-Scale Development Works Underway in 15 Punjab Districts
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Large-scale infrastructure development projects are progressing across 15 districts of Punjab under the provincial government’s Punjab Development Program, authorities said on Wednesday.According to officials, the Housing Department Punjab is set to complete projects worth Rs. 200 billion (approximately $700 million) in the first phase. Work has formally begun in districts including…
Watch: Trump announces federal takeover of Washington DC
President Trump has announced plans to assert greater federal control over Washington DC, as part of a sweeping crackdown on crime in the capital. The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in the district. The announcement follows the president’s threat to “exert my powers” to bring Washington under federal control,…
Pakistan, Qatar Mediation Bears Fruit as Sanctions on Iran Eased
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports have been lifted following talks held in Switzerland between Iranian and American officials. Pakistan and Qatar played a key mediating role in facilitating the agreement.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a portion of Iran’s frozen assets have been released and the blockade…
