By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore (Pakistan) LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali has said that water forms the foundation of life and is essential for the survival of all living beings, including humans, animals and plants. He expressed these views while addressing a seminar titled “Impact of Water on Pakistan’s Economy”, organized…
PakistanReport By Dr Ansab Ali Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, issued a sharp response on Thursday to the recent resignations submitted by several judges, stating that it was “surprising” that the individuals involved “continue to remain under the same misconception.” Commenting on their departure from office, Bokhari said that despite viewing themselves…
Report By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan In Pakistan’s Punjab province, the police force marked a significant step in its ongoing institutional strengthening efforts as a promotion ceremony was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) in Lahore. The event, organized on the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, formally conferred…
Natasha Booty, Barbara Plett Usher,Africa correspondent and Tom Bateman,State department correspondent AFP via Getty Images It is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, say aid groups and the G7 An independent fact-finding mission will investigate reported mass killings in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, the UN announced on Friday. “There has been too much pretence and…
Noor NanjiCulture reporter Reuters / AFP via Getty Images The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for a Panorama episode that spliced parts of his 6 January 2021 speech together, but rejected his demands for compensation. The corporation said the edit had given “the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct…
Watch: Kyiv air defences downing Russian drones and missiles during attack Four people have died and dozens more have been wounded in a wave of Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Condemning the strikes as vile and calculated, Zelensky said about 430 drones and 18 missiles had been launched…
Islamabad: Pakistan is expected to revise fuel prices in the upcoming fortnightly review, with projections indicating a slight reduction in petrol rates but a significant increase in diesel prices. Based on current tax structures, the ex-depot price of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) may rise by approximately Rs9.50 per litre (about 3.4%). In contrast, petrol prices are…
Islamabad: Justice Musarrat Hilali of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has withdrawn from joining the newly formed Federal Constitutional Court, citing health-related concerns. According to sources, Justice Hilali experienced a spike in blood pressure shortly before her scheduled appearance. Given her previous cardiac condition, medical staff advised immediate rest, making it impossible for her to…
Karachi: A significant power breakdown at the Dhabeji pumping station—Karachi’s largest water supply source—has disrupted the city’s water distribution system, causing a shortfall of nearly 40 million gallons. According to the spokesperson of the Water Corporation, the breakdown occurred at the K-III Pump House at Dhabeji around 9 PM last night. Officials from K-Electric have…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Senate has approved key amendment bills related to the Army, Air Force, Navy and the Practice and Procedure Act, marking a significant legislative development following the passage of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The session, chaired by Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, saw federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry present…
