LAHORE: The nineteenth death anniversary of Hanif Ramay, a distinguished intellectual, painter, journalist, and former Chief Minister of Punjab, was observed on Wednesday, marking a moment of reflection on his multifaceted contributions to the region....
Read More »Ahsan Iqbal Calls for Unified Strategy to Tackle Challenges in Sugar Industry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has urged the creation of a medium-term framework to deregulate the sugar industry, emphasizing the need for data uniformity, crop zoning, and backward integration across the sector. The cal...
Read More »Efforts to Enhance Pakistani Port Facilities Gain Momentum
ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, announced ongoing efforts to upgrade port facilities in Pakistan, aiming to attract international trade and bolster economic growth. According to Radio Pakistan, during a media brief...
Read More »Pakistan and India Exchange Nuclear Installation and Prisoner Lists
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have exchanged lists of their respective nuclear installations and facilities, as well as lists of prisoners held in each other's custody, in adherence to longstanding bilateral agreements. The exchange of nuclear informa...
Read More »Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to UN Peace Efforts as Non-Permanent Security Council Member
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has pledged to collaborate with United Nations member states in upholding the principles of the UN Charter, with a focus on promoting peace and resolving ongoing global disputes, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced. The state...
Read More »Dalit Man Dies in Police Custody, Sparking Protests in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: A 35-year-old Dalit man was killed at a police station in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Madhya Pradesh state. According to Kashmir Media Service, the death of Mukesh Longre, who died during an interrogation at Satwas police station in Dewas ...
Read More »President Orders Rs 24.136 Million Relief for Bank Fraud Victims
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has directed six banks to provide financial relief totaling Rs 24.136 million to 31 victims of bank fraud. He made this decision while considering representations against the rulings of the Banking Mohtasib, uphol...
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