Senate body warns Punjab govt over non-production of PTI senator By: Agencies on March 22, 2025The Senate Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Friday observed that the Punjab government violated the production orders issued for PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, adding that the body could propose a punishment under “Committee Rule 78” in this regard. Presiding over the Senate committee meeting, Senator Taj Haider directed the provincial government to produce […]
PM pays respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) By: Agencies on March 22, 2025Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his four-day visit to Saudi Arabia, paid his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH) on Thursday, offering prayers for the progress of Pakistan and unity in the Muslim world. On the second leg of his trip, the prime minister and his high-level delegation were granted exclusive access to Riaz-ul-Jannah. Accompanied by his […]
President approves remission for prisoners on Pakistan Day, Eid ul Fitr By: Agencies on March 22, 2025President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday approved remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day, which is annually observed on March 23, and Eid ul Fitr. The president granted a remission of 180 days, for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution. However, the remission would not […]
Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown By: AFP on March 22, 2025Last year, Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online — one of a wave of heavy sentences that drew international condemnation. Last month he was unexpectedly released, joining dozens of political prisoners to be freed as the authorities seek to improve their image overseas. According to an […]
World’s glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, UN says By: Reuters on March 22, 2025Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO report, opens new tab released on Friday. The 9,000 gigatons of ice lost from glaciers since 1975 are roughly equivalent to “an ice block the size of Germany with […]
Iran’s Khamenei says US threats ‘will get them nowhere’ By: AFP on March 22, 2025Iran’s supreme leader said on Friday that US threats against his country “will get them nowhere”, after President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against the Islamic republic. “The Americans should know threats will get them nowhere when confronting Iran,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in his live annual televised speech marking Nowruz, the Persian […]
In a first, UMT signs ‘Friends of Qalandars’ MoU with Lahore Qalandars By: pr on March 22, 2025The University of Management and Technology (UMT) became the pioneer to sign a Friends of Qalandars (MoU) with Lahore Qalandars. This landmark partnership aims to enhance student engagement, leadership, and sports development. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by UMT management and Lahore Qalandars officials, star player Fakhar Zaman and large number of students. Speaking […]
Spring tree plantation campaign 2025 launched in EIGHTEEN By: pr on March 22, 2025The Director General of the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Kinza Murtaza officially inaugurated the “Rawalpindi District Plantation Campaign”, starting from EIGHTEEN Housing. This initiative is part of the PLANT FOR PAKISTAN, a Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2025, envisioned by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, to promote a greener and more sustainable Punjab. […]
NAB office to remain open on coming holidays for public convenience By: pr on March 22, 2025Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, Muhammad Ahtram Dar, keeping in view the convenience of the Eden scam affectees, has ordered the NAB office to remain open this Saturday and Sunday to ensure the distribution of Rs1.16 billion among all 11,880 affectees before Eid-ul-Fitr. DG NAB Lahore has made this decision specifically for the ease of […]
9,000 died on migration routes in 2024: UN By: AFP on March 22, 2025Last year was the deadliest year for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying worldwide, the United Nations said on Friday, calling the “tragedy… unacceptable and preventable”. “At least 8,938 people died on migration routes worldwide in 2024,” the fifth year that numbers have reached record highs, the UN’s migration agency said. “The tragedy of the […]