Lahore: The twenty-third death anniversary of renowned poet and writer Ahmad Rahi was observed on Tuesday. Ahmad Rahi, born in Amritsar in 1923, made significant contributions to the literary and film industry of Pakistan. According to Radio Pakistan, Ahmad Rahi was famous for his charismatic film poetry. He wrote songs
Islamabad: Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has announced that surveys are currently being conducted to estimate the damage inflicted by recent floods on crops and homes. Addressing the National Assembly on a motion concerning the flood situation, he assured members that affected individuals would receive compensation. According to
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, more than one thousand trucks carrying fruits and other perishable goods worth crores of rupees have been stranded due to the week-long closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, causing huge losses to Kashmiri farmers and fruit growers. The blockade follows heavy rains that
Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin have expressed keen interest in expanding bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector. The interest was shown during a meeting between the two leaders in Islamabad today. According to Radio Pakistan, the two sides held detailed
Kabul: The Afghan government has issued an appeal for international assistance to address the destruction caused by a recent earthquake. A spokesperson for the health ministry in Kabul, Sharafat Zaman, informed media outlets that a significant number of people have lost their lives, and many houses have been destroyed as
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to convey condolences on the tragic loss of lives in a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Afghan people and assured readiness to extend all possible support as required
Lahore: The National Emergency Operation Centre of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has predicted widespread heavy rainfall in the northeastern parts of Punjab. The cities expected to experience significant rainfall include Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and the surrounding areas over the next 12
Islamabad: Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif has called for a unified national response to mitigate human suffering and property damage caused by devastating floods. Participating in a discussion in the National Assembly today on the recent floods across the country, he emphasized the need to build national consensus for