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14/11/2023

The caretaker Punjab government the other day made important decisions regarding the support prices of wheat and sugarcane, aiming to ensure fair compensation for the hard work of farmers.

Addressing a press conference, interim Provincial Minister of Local Government & Information, Aamir Mir, and interim Provincial Agriculture Minister, SM Tanveer, shared the outcomes of a meeting chaired by caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi.

During the meeting, the wheat support price was fixed at Rs4,000 per maund for the farmers and markets, while the sugarcane support price was fixed at Rs 400 per maund.



https://www.samaa.tv/208734142-interim-punjab-govt-fixes-wheat-sugarcane-support-prices

01/11/2023

Autumn has finally arrived in the second most beautiful capital of the world, Islamabad, Pakistan.

01/11/2023

Construction highlights of 4500 MW Diamer Basha Dam project - October 2023

31/10/2023

Under-construction 500-bed Nishtar-II Hospital, Multan.

The project is currently under-construction in its phase one which includes a 500-bed hospital building along with staff accommodation and allied facilities.

© Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab - IDAP

31/10/2023

Under-construction Software Technology Park by Emaar at DHA Islamabad.

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21/10/2023

Under-construction Shahdara Flyover, Lahore

Shahdara Flyover 1's deck shines with fresh asphalt. The Lahore-bound side, including at-grade roads and ramps have been completed.

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19/10/2023

Pakistan cricket team warming up before tomorrow's match with Australia in Bengaluru.

04/10/2023

Honda Civic Model 2010 is For Sale in Johar Town, Lahore.

Demand: Rs. 19 lacs

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28/09/2023

Pakistan Cricket Board has signed an MoU with UK's DineticQ, Loughborough to prevent pacers' injuries.

As per details, the signing ceremony was held at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. The MoU will serve as a hub for advanced research and analysis, focusing on the biomechanical aspects of cricket, including fast bowlers’ management program and injury prevention, maintenance of players' fitness, science-led coach education including and not limited to course for training of coaches and their support staff, umpires, curators and groundsmen.

This collaboration between the PCB and DineticQ, Loughborough marks a significant step towards enhancing the performance and skills of Pakistan cricketers by connecting technology and scientific expertise.

DineticQ will present theory-based accredited cricket courses to players in Pakistan, equipping them with invaluable knowledge and skills, and nurturing a scientifically enlightened cricket community for the future of the sport.

The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman Management Committee Mr. Zaka Ashraf. Also, from PCB were COO Salman Naseer, Acting Director NCA Zakir Khan, Director International Usman Wahla, Director Domestic Nadeem Khan and Senior GM Domestic Junaid Zia.

Representation from Loughborough were Mickey Clarke CEO DineticQ and Ali Ehsan, CEO Socho Cricket. Before the signing ceremony, Mr Zaka Ashraf was given a presentation by the representatives of the DineticQ, Loughborough

Zaka Ashraf said: “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence in Pakistan cricket. This MoU will go a long way in improving the physical aspects of our players' performance. This deal will be a game-changer for players to overcome the challenges, particularly focus on improving the fitness and performance.”

Photo credits: PCB

28/09/2023

At least 113 people have been killed and over 150 injured in a fire that ripped through a wedding celebration in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province, said the local officials.

Nineveh Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq confirmed the death toll, which may yet rise. The fire was reported to have started at approximately 10:45pm local time on Tuesday night.

At least 1,000 people were reported to have been present at the venue when the fire broke out.

Flammable material used in the construction of the event hall is suspected to have contributed to the huge fire. Local officials said that the building did not appear to have “proper safety measures in place”, including emergency exits.

28/09/2023

Pakistan cricket team was accorded a warm welcome upon their arrival in India for cricket world cup.

22/09/2023

Pakistan has announced its Cricket World Cup squad. The announcement was made by Chief Selector Inzammam-ul-Haq in a press conference today.

28/08/2023

A desert road in Tharparkar, Sindh.

28/08/2023

All girders for Flyover-1 and Flyover-2 of Shahdara Project have been launched successfully, completing the task to one hundred percent.

Construction work now advances with the casting of deck slabs and the construction of New Jersey barriers.

28/08/2023

Cricket World Cup kit unveiling ceremony was performed by Pakistan Cricket Board's Management Committee Chairman Ch. M. Zaka Ashraf at a ceremony held at Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

26/08/2023

Three wins out of three in the series, and Pakistan are now at the top of it all 🏆

By beating Afghanistan 3-0, Babar Azam-led boys are now the No. 1-ranked team in men's ODIs 🥇

24/08/2023

India becomes the first country to land on the Lunar South Pole, as Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed.

Congratulations India 🇮🇳

22/08/2023

Pakistan Army's SSG Commandos are engaged in the most complex rescue operation of people trapped in a hanging Chairlift in Battagram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

22/08/2023

Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project has resumed power generation after the restoration of its tail race tunnel.

It's capacity: 969MW, with four units comprising 242.25MW capacity each.

22/08/2023

A Pakistan Army's SSG Commandos sling team member rescuing the children and others trapped in the air in Battagram

22/08/2023

U.S. Consul General William K. Makaneole has pledges his government's support for handicapped cricket team in Pakistan.

The U.S. consul general, accompanied by his wife, paid a courtesy visit to Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Chairman Mr Zaka Ashraf at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The meeting was held as part of farewell meetings for the U.S Consul General, whose two-year term is coming to an end.

The meeting was held in a cordial manner, where in a gesture of solidarity, the U.S. Consul General pledged the support of the United States Government for the handicapped cricket team in Pakistan.

Mr. Zaka Ashraf extended his best wishes to the U.S. Consul General for his future endeavours, and emphasised the significance of sports diplomacy in developing good relations between both countries.

In return, the U.S. Consul General expressed his wishes to Zaka Ashraf and the PCB for the upcoming events.

https://www.pcb.com.pk/press-release-detail/u-s-consul-general-calls-on-chairman-management-committee-zaka-ashraf.html

09/08/2023

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has revealed the reasons behind the Hazara Express incident.

As per details, the railway minister stated that there were two reasons behind the Hazara Express incident.

He said that a section of the railway track was damaged and two wheels of the engine were also jammed which resulted in the horrific Hazara Express accident. The problem in a rail top was the second reason of the accident.

The minister refuted the rumors regarding a piece of wood used in the track. He said there is no truth in the news regarding a wooden patch on the railway track.

At least 30 people were dead and over 100 sustained injuries when 10 bogies of Hazara Express traveling from Karachi to Rawalpindi derailed near Nawab Shah.

09/08/2023

Multi-purpose sports facility at Sherpao Colony, Landhi in District Malir, Karachi developed under the KNIP initiative is almost complete and will be inaugurated soon.

09/08/2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) restores country's former pace bowler Sarfraz Nawaz's pension.

Zaka Ashraf, the head of the Management Committee, met former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz on Monday to resolve the outstanding matters over his unpaid ex gratia payments since January 2017.

The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere at National Cricket Academy in the presence of former captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Mohammad Hafeez. Zaka Ashraf handed over a cheque to settle the payments under the Players’ Welfare Policy and assured Sarfraz Nawaz of unconditional support.

Sarfraz Nawaz played 55 Tests and 45 One-Day International for Pakistan from 1969 till 1984. He famously delivered a 33-ball spell in Melbourne on 15 March 1979, in which he took seven wickets for just one run. He went on to bowl his best bowling figures of nine for 86 in that innings which helped Pakistan to their second Test win in Australia.

The right-arm fast bowler took 177 Test wickets at 32.75 and dismissed 63 batters in ODIs at 23.22 runs apiece. He took 1,005 wickets at an average of 24.62 in first-class cricket.



https://www.nation.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2023-08-09/page-16/detail-3

03/08/2023

Pakistan Minerals Summit, held in Islamabad yesterday , brought together ambassadors from friendly countries, mineral sector executives, scientists, industry experts and the policy makers to deliberate on the vast untapped potential in the minerals and mining sector and make recommendations to attract investment.

Held under the banner of Special Investment Facilitation Council, it was the third Summit in a series after the ones held on agriculture and information technology.

03/08/2023

Curtain of holy Kaaba being raised for Ghusl-e-Kaaba ceremony 🕋

Video © Reasahalharmain

03/08/2023

Skardu International Airport will receive it's 1st International Flight on August 14th from Dubai.

Video © wazir_712

02/08/2023

Work on under-construction 200-bed Accident and Emergency Center in the premises of PIMS hospital complex in Islamabad is underway.

The emergency block will ease the load of the existing hospital by offering multiple facilities comprising

- Trauma wards
- Acute care
- Isolation rooms
- Pharmacy
- CT Scan
- Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Administration

© Infrastructure Development Authority of Punjab - IDAP

02/08/2023

Work on under-construction Samanabad Underpass Lahore is in final stages.

Street lights are operational while barrels & side ramps asphalt work is fully completed. Lane markings are in place. Moreover, horticulture work is progressing steadily.

02/08/2023

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif has inaugurated 6 projects including 12.5-km extension project of Shahdara to Kala Shah Kaku Green Metro.

The project will have 9 metro bus stations and two underpasses. It is estimated that at least 25,000 passengers will travel on these metro buses daily.

02/08/2023

Pakistan and China have taken their cooperation to new heights with the signing of 6 MOUs under CPEC

📍 Export Of Dried Chillies From Pakistan to China
📍 Joint cooperation committee of CPEC
📍 Expert Exchange Mechanism
📍 Realignment of the Karakoram Highway Phase II project
feasibility study
📍 MOU on Industrial Workers' Exchange Programme
📍 Promote the strategic Peshawar Karachi ML-1 railway Line
upgradation project

02/08/2023

A giant iceberg has sailed to the Canadian island of Newfoundland.

Newfoundland has long been famous for its iceberg chasing, attracting hundreds of travellers every year who seek the thrill of seeing these icy behemoths up close. But the future of this attraction might be uncertain due to the impact of climate change.

Icebergs in Newfoundland are mainly broken-off pieces from Greenland's glaciers, which have floated eastward over the years.
The warming climate has speed up the melting of glaciers in Greenland, leading to concerns about the migration of icebergs to Newfoundland.

01/08/2023

Infrastructure Upgradation and Modernization of the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. (KS&EW) has enabled the shipyard to build modern warships and submarines to meet the requirements of Pakistan Navy and, in future, foreign clients.

01/08/2023

As the water level in Rawal Dam reached 1749.65 feet, the spillways were opened at 4:00 PM on July 29 which remained open till 9:00 PM the same day.

01/08/2023

Good news for tourists and local people of Naran.

Work on Ski Kanari dam side road has been completed and it is now open for all kinds of traffic.

01/08/2023

President Dr Arif Alvi conferring the award of Hilal-e-Pakistan upon the Special Representative of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Vice-Premier of the State Council of China, Mr He Lifeng, at a special investiture ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad.

01/08/2023

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receiving Vice-Premier of State Council of China, He Lifeng upon his arrival at Prime Minister's House in Islamabad.

31/07/2023

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has arrived in Pakistan to join in the celebrations for “A Decade of CPEC”, a flagship project of the BRI and a manifestation of the brotherly win-win cooperation of Pakistan and China.

31/07/2023

Flash floods swept away cars in China

08/07/2023