Nine years ago, farmer Sultan Ahmed Bhatti gave up tilling the soil and using most fertilizers and pesticides on his farm in Doober Bhattian, Pakistan. His brothers at first derided him. But soon, his first experiment with growing wheat on raised beds was a runaway success. “We produced more wheat than what we grew on ploughed, flat land,” he said. …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has called upon international community to pressurize Israel to stop its oppression against Palestinians. In his message on the International Day of Al-Quds and Juma tul Wida, he strongly denounced the Israeli atrocities in Gaza. He said since October last year, thirty two thousand Palestinians including seventeen thousand children have been martyred and seventy thousand …

The Lahore Zoo has announced its closure during Eidul Fitr due to the ongoing construction work. While children won’t be able to visit the zoo, Safari and Jallo Park will remain open to offer alternative options for entertainment during the holiday. The closure of Lahore Zoo is attributed to necessary construction work that is still underway. According to authorities, another month …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tributes to the country’s former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his 45th death anniversary being observed on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Sharif said that Bhutto played an important role in promoting democracy and democratic traditions in Pakistan. “Bhutto led from the front to form the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said that the country would focus more on boosting agricultural productivity and growth considering the challenges posed by climate change. Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy and all resources will be utilized for its development while introducing climate-smart agricultural strategies to improve the agricultural sector, the minister said …

The Supreme Court, though yet to issue a written decree, appears keen on laying down guidelines for the superior court judges encountering interference or intimidation from agencies during their judicial duties. Senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah stressed the importance of establishing a code of conduct for superior court judges, a view endorsed by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the federal government will investigate the issue of ‘suspicious letters’ received by judges. According to sources, four SC judges including CJP Justice Qazi Faez Isa, eight judges of Islamabad High Court and four judges of Lahore High Court have received ‘threatening letters with suspicious powder’. Chairing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday suspended the victory notification of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Azhar Qayyum from NA-81 Gujranwala. Sunni Ittehad Council’s Bilal Aijaz challenged Azhar Qayyum’s victory in the Lahore High Court. Bilal Aijaz, an independent candidate backed by PTI, was declared the winner with 117,717 votes while the PML-N candidate finished as runner-up with 109,926 votes Bilal …

The local court of Islamabad has reserved its verdict on the acquittal plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other prominent leaders in the long march vandalism case. The acquittal case, which pertains to alleged vandalism during a protest march on May 25, 2023, was heard in the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad. Among the suspects in …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the incumbent government has been striving to enhance foreign direct investment (FDI) for economic development of the country. “The Pakistani government would leave no stone unturned to cater to foreign investors and provide facilities to foreigners coming to the country for investments,” the prime minister said while chairing a high-level meeting on …

Four judges of the Lahore High Court (LHC) also received suspicious letters and both the judges informed the Chief Justice of LHC. After the Islamabad High Court, four judges of the Lahore High Court also received suspicious letters, including the most senior judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Miss Alia Neelam, Justice Shahid Bilal …

During the hearing of a suo motu case regarding the startling allegation made by six judges of the Islamabad High Court in a letter they wrote last week to the Supreme Judicial Council, the Supreme Court declared that it will not tolerate pressure. A seven-member larger bench heard the case, which was broadcast live on the social media platforms of …

After reports of multiple judges of the Lahore and Islamabad high courts receiving suspicious letters containing a powdered substance, it has emerged that five judges of the Supreme Court have also received threatening letters containing a suspicious powder. Among those who received threatening letters are Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Jamal …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub Khan has been appointed Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly (NA) following the process of scrutiny. As per details, NA secretariat has issued a notification of the opposition leader in the Lower House of the Parliament. The development follows after the nominated candidate for the opposition leader Omar Ayub, along with PTI Chairman Barrister …

A concerning development come to light that eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, have reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’, According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder. Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has decided to form a grand alliance with opposition parties in the next 48 hours. A joint meeting of six opposition parties will be held today in the first phase of the session. The parties that would be part of the grand alliance are Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Majsal-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM), BNP-Mengal and Pakhtunkhwa Awami Mili Party …

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) vehemently on Tuesday denied allegations regarding the involvement of its ground staff in the detention case of air hostess Hina Sani at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The airline’s spokesperson refuted claims linking two ground staff members to the incident, asserting that they had no connection to the matter whatsoever. “Faiza Javed, allegedly involved in the incident, …

The Layyah police sprang into action, apprehended a thief who was found sitting in Aitekaf, and also recovered the stolen goods. Responding to reports of theft, the police conducted a raid at the Jamia Masjid in Layyah’s Chak No 106-ML and arrested the alleged thief, Bilawal, who was sitting in Aitekaf. Police revealed that the suspect had allegedly committed a …

Polling has ended for the election of members of 30 seats of the Senate for six years. 59 candidates were running in the Upper House election. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was elected senator on the technocrat seat with 224 votes, while Raja Ansar got 81 votes. Moreover, five votes rejected, sources said. PPP’s Rana Mahmoodul Hasan was also elected senator …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns an Israeli missile strike that hit the consulate building within the compound of the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital, Damascus, the Pakistani foreign ministry said on Tuesday. “The attack is an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of Syria and undermines its stability and security,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that “it is a …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended sentence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said appeal against the conviction would be fixed for hearing after Eid holidays. Accountability court’s Judge Muhammad Bashir had sentenced Khan and Bushra to 14 years in prison with …

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered to arrange Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi meeting on Eid-ul-Fitr. As per details, IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard Bushra Bibi’s request to be transferred from Bani Gala Sub Jail to Adiala Jail. The court ordered the authorities to arrange Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s meeting on …

The Pakistan-China Khunjarab border was opened for bilateral trade and tourism after four months of closure. Khunjerab border, the only land crossing connecting Pakistan with China is located at an altitude of about 15,000 feet above sea level. According to the protocol agreement of 1985, the border is closed for traffic from December 1 to March 31 due to snowfall. …

On the orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the cleanliness campaign titled ‘Suthra Punjab’ kicked off when she assumed power as chief executive in the province and now it has been concluded but to no avail, the situation on the ground did no change at all contrary to authorities and civil bureaucracy tall claims. It is learned that the …

The Supreme Court has taken a suo motu notice of the letter written to the Supreme Judicial Council by six judges of the Islamabad High Court. A seven-member bench of the SC, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, will hear the case at 11:30am on Wednesday. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Mandokhel, Justice …

ISLAMABAD: Raising his hands in prayer according to Muslim traditions while breaking his fast at dusk in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muhammad Rashid made a wish for the health and happiness of Chinese volunteers serving food to Pakistanis at a makeshift dining place on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. Rashid, who sells ice cream here to financially …

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday felicitated the Christian community on observance of Easter. The president said that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed constitutional rights to all religious communities. The president, in a message, said that all the communities enjoyed religious, political, social and economic rights in Pakistan. “The Christian community is a precious asset for Pakistan,” he said, adding that …

The escalating number of cases has sparked concerns among authorities and citizens alike, prompting calls for urgent measures to address the stray dog population and ensure public safety. In a concerning surge of dog bite cases, Dadu has emerged with the highest number of dog bite incidents in Sindh, totaling 289 cases, citing National Institute of Health (NIH) sources. Following …

In what might seem as a departure from its earlier position of not becoming part of the government, the PPP in Punjab has hinted at accepting portfolios in the provincial cabinet when it expanded after Eidul Fitr. This move might pave the way for its entry into the federal cabinet as well. Ali Haider Gilani, the PPP parliamentary leader in …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the country wants to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia during his meeting with Moscow’s envoy to Islamabad. The statement from the Prime Minister’s Office stated that the premier highlighted a number of areas, particularly in energy, trade and investment during his meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Albert P. Khorev. The …

Tragedy struck Muawiya village in Bannu as heavy rains caused the wall of a house to cave in, killing four children and an adult, with several others injured. As per rescue sources, the victims, aged between five and seven years old, were identified as Asim, Owais, Tanzeela, and Wasila. Rescue efforts were swiftly launched by Bannu’s Rescue 1122 officials, who, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a federal cabinet meeting on Saturday. The meeting, to be held in Lahore virtually through a video link, is expected to lay out clear targets and objectives for ministries across various sectors, including the economy, agriculture, industry and trade, minerals, IT, and education. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Sharif may outline the points of …

The Supreme Court decided on Thursday that no private person would be made party to the Mubarak Sani case review, but any individual or institution could make their written submission to the court within two weeks’ time. Heading a three-member bench, including Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa ruled that the definition …

The government’s move to outsource the country’s airports has attracted the interest of seven international companies. According to sources, companies based in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Qatar, UAE, Malaysia and Turkiye have expressed their willingness to participate in the privatisation process. The aviation ministry authorities have been entrusted with the responsibilities to deal with the matter. Under the outsourcing plan, …

The candidates vying for a spot in the Senate from Balochistan in the upcoming elections to the Upper House of parliament have been elected unopposed on all the seats. The election commission announced that the candidates from Balochistan were elected unopposed on all seats of the Senate. The seats up for grabs from Balochistan were seven general seats, two women’s …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken decisive steps to bolster inter-provincial coordination and cooperation by establishing the Council of Common Interests (CCI). The announcement comes following the issuance of a notification, which bears the stamp of approval from the PM himself. According to the notification, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the eight-member CCI as its chairman. The council …

Alarming revelations have surfaced regarding the safety of drinking water, even within the hallowed halls of parliament. Recent reports indicate that the drinking water supplied to Parliament House and lodges has been deemed harmful to health, raising concerns among lawmakers and staff alike. The Pakistan Council for Research on Water Resources (PCRW) has brought this critical issue to light, sending …

ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the media report claiming that a Chinese company ‘laid off’ over 2,000 workers from the Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project after the killing of Chinese nationals in a suicide attack in Shangla district, the Power Construction Corporation of China Limited (PCCCL) has reiterated that all site workers and office staff will be back to work after a …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting on Thursday with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa at the Supreme Court to discuss the startling revelations made by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges about interference of intelligence agencies in judicial matters. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan were also present …

After the Senate elections, an alliance between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the upcoming by-elections has also hit a roadblock. Sources reveal that the PML-N has declined to withdraw its candidate in favour of the PPP contender. Despite efforts to broker consensus between the two parties, talks failed to yield a favourable outcome. …