Author: Faiza Liaquat
Lyari — often hailed as the heart of Pakistani football — is about to make international headlines. For the first time ever, the Lyari Football Academy will compete in the Norway Cup, the world’s largest youth football tournament, held annually in Oslo. The tournament kicks off on July 26, and young players from Lyari will be standing shoulder to shoulder with youth teams from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas — many hailing from nations with robust footballing legacies. This historic moment is more than just a game. It’s a symbol of how talent, passion, and resilience can break boundaries.…
In a groundbreaking development for Pakistan’s meat export industry, The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) has become the first Pakistani company to export beef casings to Europe. This remarkable achievement highlights the company’s commitment to global standards and its ambition to expand into high-demand international markets. In a statement filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, TOMCL announced this milestone as a major leap in its journey of product diversification and global expansion. The move is expected to not only strengthen Pakistan’s presence in international food trade but also create new export avenues for the country’s halal meat sector. Beef casings,…
The Pakistan Army is once again stepping up to empower women by officially launching the registration process for Lady Cadet Course 27 (LCC-27). This is more than just an opportunity—it’s a powerful chance for passionate, qualified women to take their place in uniform and serve the country as commissioned Captains. If you’re a Pakistani female citizen under 28 years old (as of November 1, 2025), and you hold a relevant degree in fields like Engineering, IT, Architecture, Geography, or Veterinary Medicine, this could be your calling. The army is actively recruiting for several specialized corps: from the Corps of Engineers…
In a compassionate move, the Punjab Police has approved a healthcare support package worth Rs3.45 million to assist serving and retired personnel with serious medical conditions. This relief initiative, sanctioned by the Inspector General of Punjab Police upon the Medical Financial Assistance Committee’s recommendation, reflects the department’s commitment to the well-being of its force and their families. Among the recipients, Retired Constable Muhammad Iqbal and Traffic Warden Farhan Parvez were each granted Rs1 million for critical liver and kidney treatments. Additional support includes Rs500,000 for Constable Ziaullah’s surgery, Rs250,000 for Head Constable Irfan Shahid battling cancer, and Rs200,000 for Sub-Inspector…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has projected a historic Rs. 2.4 trillion profit for the year 2025, marking the highest-ever financial forecast by the country’s central bank. This announcement signals renewed confidence in Pakistan’s economic recovery and the effectiveness of ongoing monetary and fiscal reforms. SBP attributes this expected growth to better management of foreign reserves, stable currency performance, and increased income from domestic operations such as investments in government securities and foreign exchange. The positive forecast also comes on the back of rising remittances and an expanding digital banking sector. Such a robust profit projection not only boosts…
The Chief Minister of Punjab has launched a major educational initiative that will see 112,000 laptops distributed to deserving students across the province. This forward-thinking program aims to bridge the digital divide and empower youth by ensuring access to essential tech tools for academic and professional growth. Through this scheme, students from public universities, colleges, and vocational institutions will be selected based on merit. The initiative supports online learning, research, freelancing, and skill development, offering a level playing field for students from underprivileged backgrounds. With rising global demand for digital skills, providing laptops to students is a critical investment in…
In a thrilling semifinal clash in Kuching, Malaysia, Pakistan’s squash duo Noor Zaman and Nasir Iqbal battled back to defeat Malaysia’s Syafiq Kamal and Duncan Lee 2-1 and book their place in the Asian Doubles Squash Championship Final. After dropping the first game 10-11 in a tightly contested battle, the Pakistani pair regrouped with smart tactical changes and relentless pressure. Their efforts paid off with back-to-back 11-9 victories in the remaining two games — showcasing grit, experience, and chemistry on court. Now, Pakistan prepares to face their biggest rivals — India — in a highly anticipated final on Thursday. India’s…
In a major step toward promoting women’s economic empowerment, the Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million loan agreement under Subprogram-II of the Women Inclusive Finance Sector Development Program. This initiative is designed to break barriers in women’s access to finance, support entrepreneurship, and foster inclusive workplaces. The package includes a $300 million policy-based loan for regulatory and institutional reforms, along with a $50 million Financial Intermediary Loan (FIL) to boost financial access for women entrepreneurs. The State Bank of Pakistan also signed a related agreement, reaffirming the government’s commitment to financial inclusion.…
To address a critical shortage of teaching staff, the Punjab Health Department has approved the contractual rehiring of retired medical faculty—now up to age 65. This urgent move focuses on filling gaps in key disciplines such as cardiac and pediatric surgery, oncology, pulmonology, and anesthesiology across public medical colleges and hospitals. Facing an alarming shortage of qualified teachers in government medical institutions, the Punjab government has launched an emergency initiative to rehire retired medical professors on a temporary contract basis, with the age limit extended to 65. This quick action targets critical specialties like cardiology, pulmonology, forensic medicine, and biochemistry,…
In a landmark collaboration, London’s Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has partnered with Novacare to launch a 250-bed smart hospital in Islamabad by 2026. This project brings world-class medical services to Pakistan across 28 specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, and maternal care, while also reinvesting affiliate revenue back into the UK’s NHS. Located in DHA Phase V, the hospital will feature AI-powered technologies, smart infrastructure, and infection control systems, ensuring modern, efficient, and safe care. NHS experts are guiding the hospital’s design, workforce planning, and staff training, helping to raise local standards. Healthcare professionals in Pakistan will benefit from remote…