A horrifying incident surfaced in the City Police Station limits of Layyah, where an 11-year-old boy was allegedly tortured to death in the name of performing rituals. According to police, a murder case has been registered against a couple, Shahbaz Gul and his wife Martha Shahbaz Gul, residents of Alishan Colony, Layyah. The case was […]
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Layyah farmer develops chemical-free citrus orchard
A farmer in Layyah, has successfully developed a complete citrus orchard using natural methods, without chemical fertilizers or pesticide sprays. A team from the University of Agriculture Peshawar arrived in Layyah for a study visit to examine the model farm.The visiting team, led by Prof. Dr. Hamid Jaleel, included experts from the departments of agriculture, […]
CM Punjab expands ‘clinics on wheels’; plans modern cardiology centres in 8 cities
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the second phase of the Clinics on Wheels project in Lahore. This initiative aims to provide direct healthcare access to people across Punjab, especially those living in underserved or remote areas. Speaking at the event, she shared that over 10 million patients have already been treated through […]
A stunted nutrition programme
In his victory speech after the July 25 elections, Prime Minister Imran Khan mentioned the prevalence of stunting, wasting and malnutrition among Pakistani children. This was to become a frequent theme and the subject appeared close to his heart. Hopes were raised that his government would make remedial measures in this regard a priority. Now […]
Women’s safety
Disturbingly frequent reports in the press about women and girls being subjected to sexual assault and harassment show that the state continues to fail in it’s duty to protect female citizens. Most recently, a victim of harassment and groping opened up about her experience at a music festival in Lahore. The young woman alleges that […]
The Tradition of Barbarity
An era of dread has loomed over Pakistan where Camels have been subjected to severe brutality. Camel fighting continues regardless of the sport being illegal. Thousands gather on the sidelines as caravans of camels, adorned with traditional accessories are brought forth to fight. The masses scream and shout as camels lumber across the dusty pitch […]
Shahbaz blasts Imran, Zardari during Layyah rally
LAYYAH: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday lashed out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari during a public rally. Addressing party supporters in Layyah, CM Shahbaz termed Zardari ‘the architect of corruption’, while criticised the PTI chief for ‘constantly lying’. “Zardari says he has […]