Taking strict action on the complaints of farmers, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the federal government to immediately purchase wheat from farmers. PM Shehbaz Sharif has also increased the target of wheat procurement from 1.4 million metric tons to 1.8 million metric tons, the statement released by PM Office said. The premier has also issued instructions to Pakistan agricultural …

The Power Division on Saturday refuted reports regarding the imposition of a fixed tax on solar power, terming them as baseless and misleading, it was learnt on Saturday. In a statement, the Power Division clarified that no such summary has been sent to the government regarding the imposition of a fixed tax on solar power. The Power Division stated that …

Punjab senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that 78 per cent of schoolchildren were not in the habit of eating breakfast. Aurangzeb held a meeting with World Food Programme Country Director Coco Ushiyama in Lahore. On this occasion, both Aurangzeb and Ushiyama resolved to launch a programme to address the issues in line with the nutritional deficiency in children …

Renowned actors of the Pakistani drama industry, Feroze Khan and Ayeza Khan, are set to captivate audiences with their on-screen chemistry in an upcoming project. Both Feroze Khan and Ayeza Khan have garnered immense praise and admiration for their stellar performances in popular primetime drama serials. Ayeza Khan’s portrayal of Mahnoor in ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ has won hearts, while Feroze Khan’s role …

The IT sector witnessed a record boost in exports on Saturday under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to details, the country’s IT revenues soared to a peak of $306 million in March. During the initial nine months of 2024, IT revenues totaled $2.28 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 17 percent. At the start of the financial year …

Serious violations of human rights are being committed on Afghan soil under the Taliban regime, the latest Amnesty International report reveals. Since the Afghan Taliban seized power in 2021, Afghanistan has been suffering in various sectors. According to Amnesty International’s report for 2024, Afghanistan under the control of the Afghan Taliban is suffering in various areas of life. Amnesty International’s …

An exit escape slide on a Boeing 767 operated by Delta Air Lines fell off on Friday, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York. The airline reported that shortly after takeoff, pilots received an alert about the emergency slide on the right side of the aircraft and heard an unusual sound coming from the area. They safely …

The police in several cities have taken action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters and leaders for allegedly blocking roads, raising slogans against state institutions, and taking out a rally on Friday. In Gujranwala, cases have been registered against MPAs Tariq Gujjar and Kaleemullah, Sunni Ittehad Council MNA Ehsan Virk and ticket holder Asadullah. Additionally, 140 other individuals, both nominated and unidentified, …

The CAF Champions League final will feature a clash between title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and their long-standing rivals Esperance of Tunisia, in a two-leg showdown in May. Al Ahly dominated TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cairo, securing a 3-0 victory in the semi-final, echoing their aggregate scoreline after a goalless first leg last Saturday. Esperance …

Senior Supreme Court judge Mansoor Ali Shah has said that some wrong decisions cannot be defended, and they are blots on the history of the judiciary. Addressing the inaugural session of the Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore, Justice Shah said he was not very happy with the history of the judiciary, as there was concern about it around the world. …

Credit to AlJazeera First, what is urgent now is to realise ceasefire as early as possible, and this is the overriding priority. Even one more day of delay would mean further violation of human conscience and more erosion of the cornerstone of justice. Thanks to the concerted efforts of all parties, the United Nations Security Council not long ago adopted …

Islamabad: Federal Minister Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Friday, preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China. Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored the substantial success witnessed by Pakistan between 2013 and 2018, marked by an influx of …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is rigorously pursuing the agenda of economic reforms to steer Pakistan out of prevailing economic and political challenges. Presiding over the federal cabinet meeting held in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the reports of international financial institutions and journals showing a positive and upward trajectory of Pakistan’s economy is a …

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on Friday clubbed all pleas filed after IHC judges’ letter raised allegations of interference by intelligence agencies in the judicial domain. As per details, the apex court clubbed the pleas moved by Islamabad, Lahore, Balochistan High Court Bars, Aitzaz Ahsan, Shehbaz Khosa and Mian Dawood. The attorney general of Pakistan and all the respondents …

The back-to-back defeats against the “depleted” New Zealand in the 3rd and 4th T20I respectively, had sounded the alarm for the Pakistan national cricket team. According to details, both teams will take rest today ahead of the final T20I, slated to happen tomorrow (April 27) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The talent that surfaced in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) …

Following the widespread arrests of anti-war protestors last week, when the university administration asked police to disperse demonstration camps, a pro-Palestinian American organization filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Columbia University, the group said on Thursday, according to Reuters. The U.S. Education Department was requested to look into the school’s conduct by Palestine Legal, a group that works to …

Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been included in the Road to Makkah project, marking a significant development in facilitating pilgrims’ journeys to the holy cities. Under this initiative, pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah and Hajj will experience streamlined immigration procedures, eliminating the need for immigration checks upon arrival at Jeddah and Madinah airports. Instead, the immigration process will …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recognized the membership of the independent members of the National Assembly in the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The ECP formally informed the National Assembly Secretariat about the party’s position. As per ECP, 82 independent members of the NA joined the SIC including 49 from Punjab and 33 independent members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No reserved …

The federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi denied any differences with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and said maintained those who are looking for so-called differences between him and the premier would be disappointed. He said a decision will be taken soon regarding the crackdown against illegal Afghan residents. He announced Necta will be fully operational. Naqvi acknowledged people are getting passports …

The affordability of cars for common consumers in Pakistan has become increasingly difficult. Reports indicate a significant decline in vehicle sales by almost 40% in the current financial year. Some reasons attributed by industry players to this decline in sales are economic conditions, including the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the dollar, soaring inflation rates, and the burden of …

The country has witnessed a reduction in the inflation rate for the second consecutive week, signalling a positive trend in the country’s economic landscape. According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate has decreased by 1.10% within a week. The overall annual inflation rate now stands at 26.94%, showcasing a steady decline from previous levels. …

The Meteorological Department (PDMA) has predicted heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail across the province until April 29. The impending weather system is expected to bring stormy rains to various districts, prompting authorities to issue precautionary advisories. According to a spokesperson from the PDMA, on April 28, stormy rains are anticipated in the districts of south Punjab, raising concerns for potential …

Army chief Gen Syed Asim Munir has reiterated the importance of unity and collective effort towards the development and prosperity of Pakistan. “We are all united as Team Pakistan,” stated the chief of army staff while addressing participants at the Green Pakistan Initiative Conference. He emphasized the need for a cohesive approach to tackle challenges and propel the nation towards …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes the United States can also look at China’s development in a positive light. “This is a fundamental issue that must be addressed, just like the first button of a shirt that must be put right, in …

BEIJING: The Chinese economy has seen its recovery gather steam in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, displaying strength and resilience and bringing much-needed certainty to an otherwise uncertain global economic landscape. In the first three months of the year, China’s GDP expanded 5.3 percent from one year earlier, accelerating from 5.2 percent in the previous quarter, data from the …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China’s attitude has always been consistent. China views and develops China-U.S. relations from the world vision of building a community with a shared …

CHONGQING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace the future. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection at the Army Medical University on Tuesday. Stressing the …

Israeli warplanes pounded the northern Gaza strip for a second day on Wednesday in a fierce assault that has shattered weeks of comparative calm, and Israel said it was moving forward with plans for an all-out assault on Rafah in the south. After an abrupt Israeli pullback at the start of this month, Palestinians at both ends of the Gaza …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup trophy will arrive in Pakistan tonight, on a three-day visit. As per details, the T20 World Cup trophy will be brought to the National Cricket Academy Lahore on Saturday at 4:30 PM. On the same day, the trophy will be presented at the Gaddafi Stadium during the Pakistan-New Zealand T20 international match. During …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered removal of barriers outside the government and private buildings. The apex court ordered removal of barriers from outside of the Governor House and the CM House. The court ordered authorities for removal of all encroachments within three days and submit compliance report to the bench. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi …

Pakistan is again facing shortage of essential medicines, including life-saving drugs, causing stress for patients and citizens. According to drug inspectors’ revelations, Karachi, Islamabad is affected by shortage of key medicines, including vaccines, insulin for diabetes management, epilepsy drugs and several other products. Additionally, medicines for blood pressure control and other life-saving drugs are being sold at exorbitant prices in …

The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the authorities concerned to sell the land and compensate the affectees of Nasla Tower the multi-storey residential building razed on the apex court’s order. The top court headed by then CJP Gulzar Ahmed had ordered the demolition of the 15-storey residential complex in June 2021 due to illegal construction. Since then, the court had …

A young girl from Karachi, Pakistan, and her family have been given a new life by an Indian heart following a transplant procedure at MGM Healthcare in Chennai. Ayesha Rashan, a 19-year-old Pakistani girl, waited for five years with an ailing heart. On January 31, doctors at the MGM Healthcare in Chennai gave her the heart of a patient, who …

Nauman Ijaz a veteran figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry has sparked a conversation about the detrimental effects of contemporary television dramas on the sanctity of relationships. Known for his stellar performances in a myriad of iconic dramas, Ijaz recently made headlines for his candid remarks on the state of Pakistani television content. In a clip from a digital show, …

The breakthrough was achieved by a South Korean team using next-generation sodium batteries, which are safer and less expensive than the traditional lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars and cell phones. In addition to being 500 times more abundant than lithium, sodium (Na) also can be more efficient and charged than lithium-ion batteries. Na-ion batteries have so far been limited …

The Islamabad Accountability Court has barred PTI Founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi from making statements in the courtroom against state institutions and authorities. Judge Nasir Javed Rana issued a comprehensive order on a petition filed by Imran Khan for a fair trial. The order encompasses directives aimed at maintaining decorum within the courtroom and ensuring unbiased proceedings. …

The Supreme Court has overturned the suspension decision of Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, reinstating him to his position. The court also annuls the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision to order re-election at 12 polling stations of the PB-51 Chaman constituency. During the hearing, Justice Aminuddin questioned under which regulation the commission ordered re-election at 12 polling stations. Justice …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa have expressed their fondness for the food available in Karachi during their separate engagements in the city. Addressing businessmen in the port city on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sharif urged them to show Pakistan’s rich culinary heritage to a large investors’ delegation arriving from Saudi Arabia soon. He asked …

The renowned sinologist and former ambassador Syed Hasan Javed unveils the successful journey of China’s poverty alleviation campaign with Chinese characteristics that have uplifted more than 800 million people out of poverty and set an example for international community as well that is facing the same kind of challenge of poverty. The book “How China Became Rich? From Poverty to …

CHONGQING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace the future. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection at the Army Medical University on Tuesday. Stressing the …