Lahore: Founder Chairman US-Pak Business Council and former president SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik on Tuesday congratulated Donald Trump for second time taking oath as a president of the United States. In a statement issued here, he hoped that the new administration would focus on further strengthening bilateral ties and economic cooperation between the United States and Pakistan. He emphasised the need for uninterrupted direct market access for Pakistani products in the United States at zero duty. He highlighted Pakistan's pivotal role in combating terrorism and the immense sacrifices the country has made in the global war on terror. He urged new leadership to recognize these sacrifices by facilitating favorable trade policies for Pakistan. 'Pakistan has been a front line state in the fight against terrorism, and its sacrifices must not go unnoticed,' he remarked. He underscored that providing duty-free access to Pakistani goods would not only boost Pakistan's econom y but also help foster goodwill and further solidify the longstanding partnership. He also called for enhancing cooperation exploring opportunities to deepen trade relations in various sectors, including foreign direct investment in transfer of technology. He reiterated that economic stability is crucial for regional peace and urged the new administration to play a proactive role in promoting prosperity and development in South Asia especially on top priority in Pakistan.
UET awards 2 PhD degrees
Lahore: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore awarded PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering to two scholars.
According to a UET spokesman, Noor ul Ain completed her doctoral thesis on 'Assessment of Transient Over voltages for Dynamic Lightning Protection in Smart Grids," while Muhammad Salim Butt's research focused on 'Employing Ultraviolet Portion of the Solar Spectrum for Green Energy Generation in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Applications." Both candidates successfully completed their respective research projects, contributing significantly to their fields of study.
Two children, woman die as roof collapses in Swat
Peshawar: At least two children and a woman were killed when roof of their house collapsed in Khwazakhela tehsil of Swat district, police informed on Tuesday.
According to information, the incident occurred in Shalpin, a village in the Khwazakhela tehsil, where the roof of a mud house caved in.
As a result, a woman and two children were buried under the debris and lost their lives.
Police confirmed the incident, while local residents removed the rubble and recovered the bodies, which were later transported to the hospital.
PM expresses sorrow over loss of lives in fire incident in Turkiye
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a deadly fire incident in a hotel in Turkiye.
"Deeply saddened to learn of the fire in a hotel in Kartalkaya ski resort in Northern Turkiye," the prime minister said in a post on social media platform X.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish nation, especially, the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this accident.
He also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident.
Anti-encroachment drive gears up
Lahore: The provincial capital is undergoing an extensive and focused anti-encroachment drive, headed by Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza.
The drive aims not only to clear streets and footpaths but also to secure the city's future and uphold the rights of its citizens. Administrative officers are actively conducting field operations against encroachment mafias.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ravi Tariq Shabbir led an operation at Begum Kot Chowk, removing two large counters placed on the footpath. Prior to this, warnings had been issued to violators.
Similarly, AC Shalimar Dr. Anam Fatima carried out operation on GT Road, sealing 12 shops and seized two truck-loads of confiscated goods. AC Model Town Sahibzada Muhammad Yousuf inspected Link Road and Maulana Shaukat Ali Road, removing encroachments from three shops. One shop, repeatedly violating rules, was sealed, and its goods were confiscated.
AC Shalimar Dr. Anam Fatima also took action against encroachments on McLeod Road and Empress Road, recording 12 violations. Encroachments were cleared from Haji Camp, with seized goods removed to restore public pathways.
In Model Town, AC Muhammad Yousuf convened a detailed meeting with the Zonal Regulation Officer to develop a long-term strategy against encroachments, focusing on permanent solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
DC Syed Musa Raza reaffirmed his commitment to making Lahore encroachment-free, stressing that no one would be allowed to violate the law. He emphasized the use of all available resources to achieve this goal and promised strict monitoring to prevent future violations.
SALU Khairpur Inaugurates two state-of-art science laboratories
Sukkur: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Khushk, on Tuesday inaugurated two cutting-edge science laboratories at the university.
The laboratories, established at a cost of Rs. 8 million funded by the Sindh Higher Education Commission, include the Interdisciplinary and Drug Discovery Lab at the Biochemistry Department and the DNA Fingerprinting Facilities Lab at the Dates Palm Research Institute.
Dr. Khushk emphasized the significance of these labs in advancing research, particularly in alternative and complementary medicine, and praised the efforts of the Principal Investigators and Co-Principal Investigators.
The Vice Chancellor also outlined plans to improve the university's infrastructure, including faculty housing, hostels, and a solar power system.
The new laboratories will focus on exploring the nutritional and therapeutic potential of indigenous plants and fostering international research collaborations.
Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Wahid Bux Jatoi emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging researchers to contribute to the project's success.
The ceremony was attended by various deans, chairmen, and faculty members, reflecting the university's commitment to a collaborative academic and research environment.