Shehbaz, Zardari discuss prevailing situation in country

LAHORE:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with former president and Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) President Asif Ali Zardari here on Friday and discussed the prevailing situation in the country.   The senior government ministers, and the leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and PPPP were present in the meeting.   The allied parties expressed […]

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Veteran Journalist Shabbir Hussain remembered

ISLAMABAD:The veteran journalist Shabbir Hussain who passed away due to heart attack on May 10, 2022 was paid tribute by members of Gilgit Baltistan legislative assembly, government officials and members of the journalist fraternity for dedicated and model services in his profession.   Finance Minister Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Javed Hussain Manwa, Deputy Speaker GB Legislative […]

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Sundas Foundation delegation calls on CM

LAHORE:A delegation of Sundas Foundation called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz at his office here on Saturday.   The delegation comprised President Sundas Foundation Yasin Khan, Sohail Warraich, Khalid Abbas Dar and others. Step taken for the treatment of the children suffering from Thalassemia and Haemophilia were discussed during the meeting.   Talking with […]

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Govt taking steps for preservation city of Saints heritage: Secy Tourism

MULTAN:Punjab Secretary Tourism and Archeology, Ehsan Bhutta, said on Saturday that city of Saints has its own unique identity and importance not only at national but also international levels in terms of its glorious religious, cultural and historical heritage.   He said that the government was taking solid steps on priority basis for preservation and […]

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Routes for Green, Blue Line buses approved: CDA

ISLAMABAD:Capital Development Authority (CDA) in a meeting on Saturday approved   Green and Blue Line buses routes for transport solutions in Islamabad.   The blue line service will operate from Korang Bridge Expressway to Faizabad metro bus stop while the green line will operate from Bhara Kahu to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) stop, […]

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‘Timely registration of vote responsibility of every citizen’

SARGODHA: Regional Election Commissioner Sargodha Amir Javed said that timely registration of vote is the responsibility of every citizen.   Talking to media here on Saturday, he said that young voters of age between 18 and 45 years are 60 percent.   He said that the process of up-gradation of voter lists has been started […]

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Fight 40C plus temperature by retaining moisture in soil in citrus orchards, say experts

Multan:Agriculture experts on Saturday said that citrus orchards can survive heat up to 40 Celsius, however, warned any rise above this level can compromise fruit size and overall production, and necessitated remedial measures to keep soil moisture up to the mark.   In a statement carrying recommendations for better management of citrus orchards during hot […]

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CTD arrests five ‘suspected terrorists’

LAHORE:The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested five suspected criminals, belonging to different defunct organisations during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Punjab.   A spokesman for the CTD said that 22 IBOs were conducted across Punjab and 23 suspects were interrogated.   The arrested people included Abdul Raziq, son of Jeelani of defunct organisation Baloch Nationalist […]

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