Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Minister reviews infrastructure improvement

Mian Aslam

LAHORE: Minister for Industries and Commerce Mian Aslam reviewed colonisation and improvement of infrastructure for the Export Processing Zone Sialkot, a statement said. During a meeting, Iqbal urged the allottees to start construction after paying outstanding dues, adding that 100 per cent colonisation of industrial zones would be ensured. The meeting was informed that 121 … Read more

Board games: After Tokyo, dual Olympian Hirano switches up for Beijing

Hirano

TOKYO: Only four months have passed since Japan’s Ayumu Hirano competed at the Tokyo Games, now he is gearing up for another crack at Olympic gold — this time on Beijing’s snow in February. Hirano took part in the park competition as skateboarding made its Olympic debut this summer, missing out on the eight-man final … Read more

China updates military service law 

Evergrande misses third round of bond coupon payments

BEIJING: A newly revised version of China‘s military service law was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Friday. With 65 articles in 11 chapters, the revised version, which introduces a series of new arrangements into the military service system, will be enforced on October 1. First adopted in 1984, the military … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s health is improving, says Dr. Adnan

Nawaz Sharif

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s health condition is improving and platelets count is increasing, said his personal physician Doctor Adnan Malik here on Friday. In an informal talk to media, Dr. Adnan said the medical board has started heart medication of the erstwhile premier owing to the rise in platelets. The physician said Nawaz Sharif … Read more

PM to gain confidence of nationals over country’s economic improvement

Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to address the nation today in order to gain confidence of the nationals over the political and economic situation of the country. Sources said that PM Imran Khan is expected to record his special message to the nation which would be aired today (Sunday). The decision is taken to … Read more