In a detailed conversation with media representatives, Ameen Virk, Chairman of Fair Trade in Tobacco (FTT), rebutted the recent remarks by the World Health Organization’s Country Representative in Pakistan concerning the country’s tobacco control policies and taxation framework. Virk questioned both the factual basis and the intention behind the statements, asserting that they represent a […]
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‘Malaysia emerging as a key destination for Pakistani youth’: Ahsan Raza
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Malaysia Syed Ahsan Raza Shah on Monday said Malaysia is emerging as a key destination for Pakistani youth. Speaking at the first annual Overseas Pakistanis Convention 2025 here at Jinnah Convention Centre (JCC), he termed the convention, a landmark event that is being held with regards to overseas Pakistani diaspora. […]
PM’s youth programme to offer Interest-Free loans for overseas employment
The government has planned to provide interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 million to 100,000 young people going abroad for work under the PM Youth Program loan scheme to help young Pakistanis seeking career opportunities abroad. According to an official, the loan package will include all travel allowances, covering key expenses such as skills […]
KE completes landmark SAP S/4HANA migration under IRTIQA
The K-Electric (KE) has successfully gone live with SAP S/4HANA under its flagship digital innovation program, Project IRTIQA. This milestone marks the completion of one of the most ambitious ERP, CRM, and billing system transformations undertaken in the region. Project IRTIQA was delivered in a record 18-month timeline, reflecting an aggressive pace given the complexity […]
Pak-Morocco armies launch counter-terror drill at Cherat
Opening Ceremony of 3rd Pak – Morocco Joint Bilateral Military Exercise – 2025 was held between the Armies of Pakistan and Morocco in Counter Terrorism domain at Special Operations School, Cherat. Special Services Group of Pak Army and Special Forces of Moroccan Army are participating in the Exercise. Commandant Special Operation School, Cherat graced the […]
Mob Justice
Earlier this year, the finale of a television drama delivered a haunting portrayal of a fictional mob lynching, shocking viewers across Pakistan. Regrettably, such scenes are not confined to the realm of fiction. From bustling metropolises to serene valleys, Pakistan is increasingly witnessing public executions not sanctioned by courts but by mobs driven by anger […]
Saudi Nuclear Ambitions
Saudi Arabia’s renewed push for nuclear capability-couched as a civilian energy initiative in collaboration with the US-is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Middle East. Though the proposed U.S.-Saudi 123 agreement remains stalled, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s repeated insistence on pursuing enrichment rights, combined with his warning that “if Iran gets a bomb, we […]
The Stage Reclaimed
Not so many years ago, theatres in Punjab were renowned for their rich narrative and courage with words that spoke truth, however painful. Now, these klieg lights flash intermittently, haunting aficionados with their faint shadows. Once a euphoric chorus ringing through filled halls, the humour now seems interrupted by the jarring shuffle of disquiet, the […]
Overseas Convention
In a determined step towards welcoming its extended global family, Pakistan is hosting the first-ever Overseas Pakistanis Convention 2025: a historic move marking an authentic acknowledgement of the diaspora’s long-standing contribution and genuine dedication to strengthening ties. Much more than a social event, it is expected to shape up to be a physical bridge being […]
The Tariff Trap
President Donald Trump’s return to the political stage has reignited a wave of aggressive tariff measures, setting the U.S. on a collision course with key trading partners and risking long-term economic disruption. What began in 2018 as a trade spat with China is now evolving into a full-blown structural shift in the global economic order-one […]