ECC fixed cotton intervention price at Rs8,500 per 40 kg The decision will expand cotton yield and area by 10-15% ECC ordered to form a committee to review cotton prices ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet fixed cotton (Phutti) intervention price at Rs 8,500 per 40 kg for the current sowing season. … Read more
Zalmay Khalilzad said arresting Imran Khan will worsen the crisis He suggested holding general elections in early June He said political parties should discuss the way forward Former United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad expressed concern over the situation in Pakistan and said arresting former prime minister Imran Khan will aggravate the crisis. … Read more
PTI has sought permission to hold public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore admin is unlikely to allow due to PSL final Authorities have suggested holding rally at Nasir Bagh LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sought permission to hold a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday, March 19. The district administration is unlikely to provide permission to … Read more
Terrorists attacked a census team and martyred a policeman Security forces intercepted the terrorists in D.I. Khan A terrorist commander was killed in exchange of fire TANK: Security forces killed a terrorist commander involved in an attack on a census team in the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in … Read more
PNS Nasr carrying relief assistance has reached Syria NDMA dispatched first sea cargo on Feb 28 to Turkiye and Syria The ship will leave for Turkiye after unloading aid in Syria ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Nasr carrying relief assistance to the quake-affected people of Syria reached the port of Latakia on Monday. The … Read more
NDMA dispatches 4th cargo plane carrying relief items to Turkiye 4,800 winterized tents have been dispatched so far The special flight operations will continue till March 23 LAHORE: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday dispatched the fourth cargo plane carrying relief items for quake-hit Turkiye. The NDMA dispatched the cargo plan with 90 … Read more
Pakistan, Iran ink MoU for supply of 100 MW electricity to Gwadar Minister for Energy Engr Khurram Dastgir Khan visited Iran Electricity transmission line has been laid from Iran to Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the supply of 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Gwadar. Minister for … Read more
Two policemen martyred in attack on census team The incidents occurred in Lakki Marwat and Tank Constable Dil Jaan was martyred in Lakki Marwat PESHAWAR: At least two policemen were martyred on Monday in attacks on census teams in Lakki Marwat and Tank districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to police, the team was busy in … Read more
ATC approved two-day physical remand of Arsalan Taj He is nominated in a case for rioting out DC Keamari’s office Imran Khan has demanded immediate release of Arsalan Taj KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court approved two-day physical remand of PTI MPA Arsalan Taj Ghumman in a case related to attacking the office of Keamari deputy commissioner. … Read more
PTI will hold public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan on March 19 Imran Khan led a rally from Zaman Park to Data Darbar Imran said he will not harm others due to his personal interests LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to hold a public gathering at the iconic Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday, March 19 as part of the … Read more
PTI has demanded forming of a judicial commission to probe the gifts PTI’s Fawad Chaudhry demanded an apology from PML-N He said the list of gifts retained by generals, judges should be released The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded the formation of an independent commission to probe the matter of Toshakhana items retained by dignitaries … Read more
Government of Sindh has increased the number of UCs The number of UCs has increased by 53 The number of UCS has reached 299 from 246 KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has increased the number of Union Committees in Karachi, BOL News reported. A notification has been issued by Additional Chief Secretary Local Government & … Read more
MQM founder Altaf Hussain has lost London properties case The judge ruled that the MQM-P is the real trustee The court ruled that Altaf Hussain resigned after his August 2016 speech LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has lost £10 million approximate worth of London properties case MQM-Pakistan (MQM-P) after a legal battle … Read more
Japan will dispatch a Self-Defense Forces (SDF) aircraft The SDF aircraft will depart for Pakistan on March 14 The aircraft will transport emergency relief supplies to Turkiye TOKYO: Government of Japan announced to dispatch a military aircraft to help Pakistan provide earthquake relief items in Turkiye. The Government of Japan decided to dispatch a Self-Defense … Read more
Saudi Crown Prince announced the establishment of Riyadh Air The airline will be owned by Public Investment Fund (PIF) The carrier will operate from its hub in Riyadh RIYADH: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced the establishment of the new national carrier Riyadh Air. According to … Read more
A 16-storey building caught fire on Shahrah-e-Faisal Police have initiated a probe into the incident Police said a billboard on the building caught fire KARACHI: Police have started an investigation after a high-rise building located on Main Shahrah-e-Faisal Road caught fire on Sunday, BOL News reported. Police visited the 16-storey building for inspection and recorded … Read more
PTI will hold another election rally in Lahore on Monday The rally will be held from Zaman Park to Data Darbar PTI called off rally after imposition of Section 144 in Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains undeterred and announced to hold an election rally again tomorrow (Monday) after the scheduled rally on Sunday was … Read more
Imran Khan congratulated Xi Jinping on re-election as President of China PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Arif Alvi also felicitated as Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s President Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has congratulated Chinese President XI Jinping on securing a third term. “Heartiest … Read more
