Punjab Police and ‘PERA Force’ have made life miserable for traders; severe protests warned if harassment does not end, says Chairman Qaumi Tajir Ittehad Pakistan. LAHORE: The Chairman of the Supreme Council of Qaumi Tajir Ittehad Pakistan Khawaja Azhar Gulshan has roundly rejected the current government budget, terming it entirely “anti-people.” Speaking on the economic…
By Sana Shoaib Every June, the same debate resurfaces when Pakistan’s budget is unveiled: why does interest on debt get trillions while education gets billions? Budget 2026-27 is no different. Social media is flooded with one comparison: Rs8.2 trillion for interest payments versus Rs46 billion for federal education. The outrage is understandable. The numbers, however,…
The years 2024 and 2025 will be remembered as one of the darkest economic periods in Pakistan’s modern history.Under the banners of “economic stabilization,” “IMF reforms,” and “fiscal discipline,” the government imposed unprecedented taxes, petroleum levies, electricity tariffs, and indirect taxation on ordinary citizens. What was presented as economic management has, in reality, become a…
There is a profound, almost morbid irony in listening to government ministers and state bureaucrats label Pakistan’s federal budget as “pro-poor” and “growth oriented.” To call a document that squeezes the last drops of sweat and blood from the destitute while showering the ruling elite with concessions “public-friendly” is not just a political lie; it…
Speakers Nadeem Afzal Chan and Sohail Warraich Celebrate Bibi’s Vision ,Sacrifices and Highlight Her Commitment to Democracy, Social Justice, and the Legacy of the PPP LAHORE : The birthday celebration of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto took place in Garden Town on Sunday where party leaders, journalists, and supporters gathered to honor her legacy. The…
Labor Leaders Call for Worker Welfare, Social Security, and Job Opportunities in Lahore,CBA Vice President Urges Government to Prioritize Labor-Friendly Policies in Budget LAHORE: Hamdard Workers Union organized an annual dinner party in Quaid-e-Azam Industrial Area, Kot Lakhpat, Lahore, in which Fazal Wahid from Railway Union, Hanif Ramey from Hussain Habib Union, Bilal Sial, Nasir…
Child labor remains a significant issue in Pakistan. The country has faced challenges in effectively eliminating child labor due to a variety of socio-economic factors. LAHORE: Executive Director WISE Bushra Khaliq, Director of the Justice & Child Rights Movement Iftikhar Mubarak, General Secretary of the Lahore-based Bonded Labour Liberation Front Pakistan Syed Ghulam Fatima, General…
Panjtan Group Briefs KP Governor on Business and Social Initiatives,Discussions Focus on Mutual Interests and Development Projects. ISLAMABAD: The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi met with the Chairman of Panjtan Group of Industries Malaysia Chaudhry Usman Nisar Gujjar and CEO Chaudhry Umar Nisar Gujjar at the Governor House in Islamabad. KP Governor Highlights…
Mushtaq Ahmed condemned the 50-rupee increase in the price of a 20kg flour bag,criticized the administration for its failure to provide relief to the public. LAHORE : Focal Person for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab and Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mushtaq Ahmed on monday has issued a scathing reaction following a recent hike in…
Rainfall and hailstorms were reported in Lakshmi Chowk, Garhi Shahu,Mall Road, Jail Road, Canal Road, Lower Mall,Gulberg, Allama Iqbal Town, Muslim Town and etc LAHORE :The provincial capital experienced a pleasant shift in weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and hailstorms lashed various parts of the city, bringing much-needed relief from the heat.The downpour was…
