Pakistan

Pakistani chocolatier, Lals Chocolates, won the prestigious Pastry Discovery Gem Award at the La Liste Awards in Paris. This international recognition highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and innovative flavours that have made Lals Chocolates a standout in the culinary world. The story of Lals Chocolates, a beloved dessert brand from Pakistan, is one of passion, innovation, and sweet success. Founded by Lal Majid, lovingly known as Lal Auntie, and her daughter, Madiha Sultan Tai, the CEO of Lals, this mother-daughter duo has transformed the desert landscape in Pakistan. Moreover, they introduced global flavours and high-quality chocolates to a market that traditionally favoured sweets like halwa and mithai. Their hard work and dedication recently earned them the prestigious ‘Pas...

The Punjab Wildlife Department (PWD) recently conducted a raid in Lahore, leading to the arrest of a man involved in the illegal trade of snow leopard skins. The skin of a snow leopard is highly prized in the international market, with an estimated value of around $20,000. In Lahore, the Punjab Wildlife Department successfully arrested a man who had illegally sold snow leopard skins. The arrest came after a raid in a private housing society, where authorities discovered the rare skin. Meanwhile, a single skin is valued at approximately $20,000 (around PKR 5.6 million) on the international market. According to the spokesperson, the suspect was part of a group using social media platforms to sell rare and expensive wildlife skins, putting endangered species like snow leopards at great...