Former Federal Minister Calls for Decentralized Governance and People-Led Local Governments in Pakistan LAHORE: Former Federal Minister Asad Umar, while speaking at a seminar of the Empowered People Movement at the Lahore Press Club, said that the governance problems in Pakistan are due to an overly centralized system, where public services are controlled by distant…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that Punjab offers immense opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), adding that her government will extend every possible support to help SME businesses gain access to global markets. In her message on the occasion of the International Day of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, the chief…
VENEZUELA: A desperate, frantic rescue operation is underway across north-central Venezuela after rare back-to-back “doublet” earthquakes flattened parts of Caracas and shattered coastal cities. With the confirmed death toll nearing 1,000 and tens of thousands reported missing, frustrated survivors are digging through concrete slabs with their bare hands, pleading for heavy machinery. The disaster struck…
MUMBAI: In a proud moment for Indian cinema, acclaimed costume designer and celebrity stylist Eka Lakhani has been officially invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS),the prestigious international body responsible for the annual Academy Awards. This recognition marks a major milestone for Lakhani, whose creative vision has shaped the aesthetic…
LAHORE: Storm Mekkhala and Higos have battered eastern and western regions of Japan with torrential rains, severely disrupting daily life. According to Japanese media, over 350 mm of rainfall was recorded in Yanai City. The relentless downpours triggered a landslide in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which struck a residential home, leaving three people injured and one person…
ISLAMABAD: In a thrilling match on Monday, Algeria fought back from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, keeping their World Cup dreams alive with one game to spare. The North African team showed resilience and determination, scoring two vital second-half goals from substitutes Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri to turn the game around. Jordan took an…
ISLAMABAD: Google DeepMind and independent film studio A24 have announced a new partnership aimed at exploring how artificial intelligence can support filmmakers and creative professionals. The collaboration focuses on helping artists develop innovative workflows and techniques, ensuring that future AI tools are shaped by the creators who will use them. In a statement, DeepMind CEO…
Complete Coordination to Ensure Peaceful Conduct of Ashura Processions and Friday Prayers:Punjab Minister for Information and Culture LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, during her visit to the Faisalabad Division on tuesday, met members of the Divisional Peace Committee and held detailed discussions on maintaining peace, inter-sect harmony, and promoting brotherhood during…
General Secretary PP Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza congratulates the people of Gilgit-Baltistan for choosing the new Chief Minister Amjad Hussain LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction over the formation of the government in Gilgit-Baltistan, General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza has said that the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party has successfully completed…
Chairperson of the Noble Journalist Women Group Nasira Atique expressed her deep grief over the incident, and says Police trace the culprits swiftly LAHORE : The Noble Journalist Women Group has strongly condemned the major robbery at the residence of renowned columnist and senior journalist, Syed Nasir Raza Shirazi, in the Walton area of Lahore….
