By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: University of the Punjab has signed a commercialization agreement with Pesticon Seeds for the large-scale production and marketing of a newly developed hybrid rice seed created in collaboration with Wuhan University, China.The hybrid rice variety, named PU-786, is expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity, with an estimated yield of…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a significant development for Pakistan’s rapidly expanding solar energy sector, Huawei Pakistan has announced AESOLAR as its official Value-Added Partner (VAP) for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar solutions. The announcement was made during Power Alliance 2026, an executive-level industry forum attended by EPC leaders, commercial stakeholders, and key…
Rawalpindi: A major corruption scandal involving an alleged misappropriation of Rs. 264 million has surfaced within the Rawalpindi District Health Authority (DHA), with authorities yet to hold anyone accountable even after five years.Sources reveal that procurements were carried out in blatant violation of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Multiple items were purchased through…
Tehran/Islamabad: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, discussing the current regional situation and matters of mutual concern.According to Iranian state media, President Pezeshkian emphasized during the call that Iran has absolutely no intention of entering into any conflict with other countries in the region, reaffirming Tehran’s commitment…
In the wake of the Strait of Hormuz closure, Pakistan has shifted its oil supply strategy by opting for the Red Sea route for crude oil imports.According to sources, a Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) vessel has reached Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Port and will depart for Karachi tomorrow carrying 73,000 tonnes of crude oil for…
Prolonged Blockade Could Trigger Severe Repercussions for World EconomySaudi Aramco has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, it would have devastating consequences for global oil markets.According to the CEO, “We have faced disruptions in the past, but the current conflict is the biggest crisis ever faced by the region’s oil and gas…
Scope of CCD Expanded Due to Crime Reduction and Public AppreciationAccording to officials, due to the CCD’s success in eliminating crime and gaining public appreciation, a decision has been made to expand the scope of the organization.According to the official statement, the agency will be modeled after the world’s five best crime control organizations to…
GILGIT, Pakistan — The Karakoram Highway (KKH), the vital artery connecting Gilgit and Rawalpindi, has been closed at multiple points following severe landslides triggered by incessant rainfall in Upper and Lower Kohistan, the Gilgit-Baltistan Police announced.In an emergency public advisory, authorities confirmed that teams from the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) are on standby and will…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Syndicate of University of Okara, in its 28th meeting, approved 61 appointments and 4 promotions recommended by the Selection Board. The revised budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to Rs1,700 million, was also approved based on the recommendations of the 19th Finance & Planning Committee (F&PC).The meeting was chaired…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE, March 10: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari chaired an important meeting of the Punjab Journalists Housing Foundation to review the scrutiny process of applications received for Journalist Housing Society Phase-II.The meeting was attended by Secretary Information Syed Tahir Raza Hamdani, Director General Public Relations Farid Ahmad, President Lahore…
