Wheat sowing likely to beat target

[ MULTAN: Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahu chaired a review meeting on the ongoing wheat cultivation at Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Agricultural University Multan, noting a sharp rise in the use of certified seed and improved input availability across the province. According to a spokesperson, the secretary said wheat remains vital for national food security … Read more

Treasury MPs get Rs43 billion

[ Funds will go to small-scale projects in constituencies of ruling alliance lawmakers ISLAMABAD: The government has approved the release of Rs43 billion to give Rs250 million to every member of the National Assembly from treasury benches for development spending as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says such spending is skewed towards districts belonging to … Read more

Gingerbread Labubu, Louvre heist on show

People visit the Gingerbread house competition at the Museum of Architecture and Design in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo: Reuters STOCKHOLM: A gingerbread Labubu, the Titanic and a miniature Louvre heist are among 151 edible creations unveiled on Friday at Stockholm’s Museum of Architecture and Design for its annual Christmas gingerbread house competition. The exhibition, now in … Read more

‘Right to vote robbed’ in by-polls: TTAP

Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Aaeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday blasted the government and state institutions, alleging that the constitutional order, electoral system and judicial authority in the country have been rendered meaningless. Addressing a press conference, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar and Taimur Jhagra warned that the country was drifting into political chaos, where … Read more

Green Line metrobus corridor to be revamped

. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched eco-friendly electric buses in Sargodha on Sept 19, 2025. Source: x.com/pmln_org LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has launched a rehabilitation and solarisation programme for the Lahore Metro Bus Green Line, approving a project worth Rs2.44 billion to upgrade stations, mechanical systems and commuter facilities along the 27km … Read more