Lahore | By Farzana ChaudhryThe Punjab government has approved the construction of 100 cold storages and warehouses across the province as part of efforts to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen the agricultural supply chain, officials said on Monday.Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Dr Kiran Khurshid said the projects have been cleared by the Planning…
Lahore | By Dr Ansab AliPunjab’s Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the government is further strengthening the capacity of Rescue 1122 to improve emergency response, particularly in view of potential flood risks in 2025.The minister made the remarks during a special visit to the Rescue Headquarters in Lahore,…
Lahore | By Muhammad ShahzadPunjab’s Planning and Development (P&D) Board has approved Rs12.48 billion for 11 projects under the Price Control and Commodities Management Department, aimed at curbing inflation and improving the supply and monitoring of essential goods, officials said.Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Dr Kiran Khurshid said the approvals reflect the Punjab chief…
Islamabad:By M.Saleem Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have reaffirmed their determination to continue working closely to further strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared goals of peace, stability, and sustainable development. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed paid an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has dismissed petitions filed by the Sindh government challenging the implementation of the deceased employees’ quota, upholding earlier directives issued by the Sindh High Court.The High Court had ordered provincial authorities to provide government jobs to the legal heirs of deceased public employees under the quota system between 2019 and 2023….
Rawalpindi: Major General Yousef Ahmed A. Al Huneiti, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) of the Jordan Armed Forces, on Tuesday called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDF), at the General Headquarters (GHQ).During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on matters…
Pyongyang: North Korea has unveiled images of its first nuclear-powered submarine, marking a major development in the country’s military capabilities. Leader Kim Jong Un personally inspected the submarine, describing the project as a significant achievement for the nation’s armed forces.The submarine, weighing approximately 8,700 tons, is equipped with strategic guided missiles and is being described…
Washington: Renowned US magazine Foreign Policy has described Pakistan’s foreign policy as a “winner,” while terming India a “loser,” citing shifting diplomatic dynamics in Washington and the wider region.According to the report, Pakistan has secured a level of trust and access in the United States that even several long-standing American allies have struggled to achieve.The…
Islamabad: The 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed across the country with national zeal and respect, as civil and military leadership paid glowing tributes to the Founder of Pakistan.The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital, Islamabad, and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals. Following Fajr prayers, special…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to the country after 17 years, marking a significant political development ahead of the upcoming elections. Streets across Dhaka were filled with party workers and supporters who gathered in large numbers to welcome Tarique Rahman on his return.Tarique Rahman, son of former Prime Minister…
