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By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In line with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision of agricultural development, farmer-friendly policies, modern marketing systems and transparent governance, the Board of the Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority (PAMRA) has approved a series of key initiatives aimed at strengthening and modernising the province’s agricultural marketing framework. The board…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and UNICEF have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership to advance child protection initiatives and enhance welfare services for vulnerable children and communities across the province. The commitment was reaffirmed during a high-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat between Adviser to the…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Director General Sports Punjab Muhammad Tariq Qureshi inaugurated the Sports Board Punjab’s special nutrition programme for women hockey players at the National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving the health, fitness and performance of female athletes. Deputy Director Zahoor Ahmed, former women hockey player Sehrish…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Chief Collector Customs (Exports) Mohsin Rafiq has reaffirmed the commitment of customs authorities to providing maximum facilitation to exporters, saying that positive reforms are under consideration to further improve the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS). Speaking at a meeting held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he…

LGH Administration, Healthcare Professionals Directed to Remain on High Alert Till Ashura By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 23: Principal Amiruddin Medical College (AMC) and Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has said that Muharram-ul-Haram, particularly Yaum-e-Ashur, teaches the values of patience, forbearance and sacrifice, adding that healthcare professionals must fulfill their…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab chapter of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) highlighted its wide-ranging humanitarian and healthcare services during a special visit by a delegation of the Pakistan Media Writers Club to its provincial headquarters and welfare facilities. The visit was conducted under the vision and directives of PRCS Punjab…

TEHRAN — The Iranian government has announced a three-day national holiday following the passing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as the country prepares for an unprecedented state funeral.According to official sources, funeral prayers will be held on July 4th and 5th at the Grand Musalla of Tehran, one of the largest prayer grounds…

TEHRAN/MUSCAT — In a significant diplomatic development, Iran and Oman have announced the formation of a joint committee to make key decisions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways.A joint communiqué issued by both nations states that all decisions concerning the Strait of Hormuz will be made in accordance…

MUZAFFARABAD — In a landmark ruling, the Full Bench of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir High Court has directed the Election Commission of Azad Kashmir to officially register Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a political party and restore its right to contest elections under its iconic “bat” electoral symbol.The case was heard by a full larger…

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has sentenced Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and imposed a fine of PKR 100,000 for repeatedly defying court orders.ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra handed down the sentence verbally, expressing strong displeasure over the conduct of the city’s senior police official. The case…