South Punjab food delegation leaves for Jeddah

LAHORE  –  A South Punjab food delegation, invited by Saudi business leaders, departed for Jeddah on Sunday to explore new export opportunities and joint ventures under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.…

Govt’s policies closely align with President Xi’s vision: PM

Appreciates modern technology use in China for disaster management.   TIANJIN, CHINA  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday attended the reception for world leaders participating in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation…

New MoUs could boost trade between Pakistan, Bangladesh: Iftikhar

LAHORE  –  SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s former president Iftikhar Ali Malik said on Sunday that in light of recent MoUs, the volume of Pakistan-Bangladesh trade could increase to…

WhatsApp’s AI-powered writing help set to redefine digital conversations

ISLAMABAD   –  Every WhatsApp user knows the struggle: you type a quick message and then pause. Does this sound too blunt, too formal, too casual? Now, WhatsApp is stepping in…

Deals worth millions of rupees signed at Colour & Chem Exhibition

LAHORE  –  The two-day Colour & Chem Exhibition at Expo Centre Lahore concluded successfully on Sunday, drawing strong participation from the global chemical and textile sectors and attracting business deals…

Pakistani handicrafts shine at Lhasa expo

BEIJING  –  A group of Pakistani companies are showcasing the country’s rich artisanal heritage at a trade expo at Lhasa, capital city of southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region. Aidi, a…

PCMEA urges govt to remove all hurdles obstructing exports growth

LAHORE   –  The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has welcomed the State Bank’s decision to withdraw the penalty imposed on exporters for delayed repatriation of export proceeds, terming…

Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi’s train street

HANOI  –  Tourists snatch arms and legs away from a passing train in Hanoi, shrinking back into railside cafes that have brought lucrative business to a former slum disdained by…

Govt plans to allocate 1,000 acres to Chinese investors for Maritime Industrial Complex

ISLAMABAD   –  The government is planning to allocate 1,000 acres of land to Chinese investors for the establishment of an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex near Port Qasim. Jawad Akhtar, Technical…

Archbishop criticises Reform’s Farage over ‘knee-jerk’ UK asylum plans

LONDON  –  The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has criticised the leader of Britain’s populist Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, describing his plans for mass deportations of asylum seekers as…