LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the ‘Kisan Green Tractor Scheme’ to support farmers across Punjab with a substantial subsidy on locally manufactured tractors. Under this initiative, 9,500 farmers will benefit from a Rs 1 million subsidy aimed at modernizing agricultural practices and boosting productivity across the province. The first draw, conducted personally by CM Maryam at a launch event, granted subsidies to selected applicants, with 339 farmers from Okara, 111 from Chakwal, and 276 from Rajanpur set to receive the Rs 1 million aid. In addition, 1,000 tractors will be awarded free of cost to farmers…
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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has signed a construction agreement with a private company to develop a new power transmission line, with the signing ceremony held at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar. The project’s first phase involves building a 40-kilometer transmission line from Matiltan Valley in Kalam to Madyan in Swat. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced that the construction is set to finish within 18 months, with an estimated cost of Rs 8 billion. This transmission line will connect Swat’s hydropower-generated electricity to both local industries and the national grid. Once completed, the project is projected to generate…
KARACHI: A district and sessions court on Thursday acquitted a woman charged with the deaths of two people in a traffic accident on Karsaz Road after a reconciliation agreement was presented between her and the victims’ families. On August 19, the woman’s vehicle reportedly struck multiple cars near the Pakistan Maritime Museum, resulting in the deaths of 26-year-old Aamna Arif and her father, 60-year-old Imran Arif. Following the accident, the suspect was booked on charges of manslaughter and reckless driving. Last month, the families of the victims submitted an affidavit in court, expressing forgiveness and stating the accident was unintentional.…
ISLAMABAD: In a strategic move to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for domestic users during the harsh winter months, the government has decided to close CNG stations across Pakistan for two months. According to sources, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has advised that all CNG stations shut down from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This decision comes in anticipation of severe winter conditions and aims to prioritize gas availability for households. During this period, industries that rely on natural gas for electricity generation will also face supply cuts. As a result, gas supply to power-generating units and captive…
LAHORE: In response to the alarming rise in smog levels, the Punjab government has declared a three-month holiday for students of special schools. The Environment Department issued a notification on Thursday stating that all government and private special education institutions will remain closed from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Read More: 160 Pakistani MPs Address PM on U.S. Congress’s Intrusion, Condemn PTI’s Anti-State Narrative To ensure that students continue their education during this period, the government has directed these institutions to arrange online classes to cover the syllabus. The decision comes as a measure to protect students from the…
In response to a recent letter by 62 U.S. Congress representatives concerning Pakistan’s internal affairs, 160 members of Pakistan’s Parliament have written to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, voicing concerns about foreign interference and a political party’s campaign to tarnish state institutions. Signatories include senior politicians such as Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, Naveed Qamar, and Mustafa Kamal. The letter criticizes PTI and its founder for allegedly fostering political violence, disrespecting democratic norms, and orchestrating a negative media campaign against Pakistan’s institutions. The MPs highlighted incidents such as the May 9 riots, mob attacks on government buildings, and the founder’s encouragement of chaos…
The Peshawar High Court has granted protective bail to Sheikh Waqas Akram, Central Secretary Information of OPTI, amid ongoing legal issues. Despite the court’s order, police authorities in Punjab and Islamabad have not ceased efforts to detain him. The protective bail hearing was presided over by a two-judge bench led by Justice Ijaz Anwar. Akram’s legal team highlighted immediate concerns for his safety and possible arrest in Peshawar. While the petition was not submitted in the Islamabad or Lahore High Courts, Akram’s lawyer argued that his client faced an imminent risk of arrest over the past month, prompting the urgent…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been experiencing significant internet disruptions in recent weeks, leading to slowdowns for social media applications, particularly those of Meta, including Facebook and WhatsApp. Users across the country have reported difficulties in accessing these platforms, prompting concerns and complaints. In a recent document submitted to the National Assembly, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) attributed these issues primarily to the high usage of these applications. With approximately 50 million users on Facebook and WhatsApp being the most popular real-time messaging app in Pakistan, the PTA stated that this surge in demand has significantly impacted service quality. A PTA spokesperson…
GILGIT: Two nurses have been detained following the tragic death of a 45-year-old patient at the Provincial Headquarters (PHQ) Hospital in Gilgit. The incident occurred on Tuesday night after the patient underwent an appendectomy, during which a reportedly ‘wrong’ injection was administered by a trainee nurse. Hospital officials confirmed that the trainee nurse was responsible for the injection, which allegedly caused the patient’s sudden demise. Dr. Syed Sartaj Hussain, Medical Superintendent of PHQ Gilgit, stated that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death and establish accountability. The patient’s family has raised concerns and reported the incident…
Pakistani superstar Aima Baig has responded to fellow singer Sara Raza Khan after Sara suggested that Aima wouldn’t be successful without autotune. The comments were made during an interview on a private TV channel, where Sara stated, “If we take out the option of autotune, then Aima Baig is not a singer at all. There are many other names.” In retaliation, Aima began resharing Instagram Stories from her supporters who posted videos of her singing, highlighting her talent. In one of her Stories, Aima wrote: “Allah nay jisko jitna talent diya [bhai] hamain kabool hai. Baaki mjy koi bata dy…
