A Voice of the Unheard Wednesday, September 23, 2026
LAHORE: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) spokesperson Dr Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi has announced support for Jamaat-e-Islami’s call for a nationwide strike on September 3, saying rising petrol prices, prolonged power outages and excessive taxation have made life increasingly difficult for ordinary citizens. Addressing participants of Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in on Mall Road, Lahore, Dr Hashmi said the...
KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, saying the tragedy should serve as a stark reminder for Pakistan to accelerate investment in climate resilience, early-warning systems and disaster preparedness. OICCI extended its heartfelt sympathies to the people of Nepal following the floods...
KARACHI: Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) is set to make history in Pakistan’s automotive industry with the rollout of its ambitious House of Brands strategy. Over the next three months, MCML will introduce a series of groundbreaking products across Changan, Deepal, Nevo, and Avatr—an unprecedented milestone for Pakistan’s automotive landscape. Through this expanded portfolio, the...
LAHORE: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) Spokesperson Dr. Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi said the nationwide Independence Day celebrations reflected the strong enthusiasm and patriotic spirit of the Pakistani people. Dr. Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi said Pakistan would progress when the principles on which it was created were implemented. He added that the conclusion of the four-day campaign...
LAHORE: Pakistan Milli Labour Federation (PMLF) organized a grand Independence Day rally in Lahore, attended by hundreds of workers, labour leaders, employees of government and semi-government institutions, union representatives and rickshaw drivers. The rally began at Nasir Bagh and concluded at Masjid-e-Shuhada, where a public gathering was held. The rally was led by PMLF and Milli...
LAHORE: Muslim Youth League Pakistan (MYL) has unveiled its Seven-Point Youth Declaration 2026 under the theme “Azadi ka paigham: La ilaha illallah, Muhammad ur Rasulullah ka nizam” to mark International Youth Day and Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. The organization has also launched a nationwide tree plantation campaign aimed at promoting a greener and cleaner Pakistan....
LAHORE: Pakistan Milli Labour Federation (PMLF) will organize a Youm-e-Azadi Caravan on Mall Road on August 14 under the slogan “Azadi ka paigham: La ilaha illallah, Muhammad ur Rasulullah ka nizam.” At the conclusion of the caravan, a public gathering will be held. The leadership of the PMLF and representatives of various labour organizations will address the audience....
LAHORE: The salon looks like it’s been running on the same loop for years. An old Bollywood track plays low on the radio. Every customer in the row has the same cut, the same wait, the same silence. Nobody questions it. Nobody’s supposed to. Then the door opens, and the room doesn’t recover. Faris Shafi...
KARACHI: Leading foreign investors continue to demonstrate strong confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential, with OICCI member companies alone investing over USD 23 billion in the country over the past decade, surpassing Pakistan’s cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 21 billion during the same period. The findings, released in OICCI’s Members’ Contribution to the...
LAHORE: Lahore’s real estate market has undergone a noticeable transformation in recent years as changing lifestyles and urban expansion continue to shape housing preferences. While traditional independent houses once dominated the city’s residential landscape, modern apartment developments are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for urban residents seeking convenience, security, and contemporary living spaces. This growing...