LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched Phase II of the Livestock Card scheme following the success of Phase I. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the second phase digitally by swiping a Livestock Card.A special documentary highlighting the initiatives of the Livestock Department was screened at the ceremony. The chief minister expressed satisfaction over…
LAHORE: The act of creation, in its ultimate form, is the quest for the right word. Ghalib is not a great poet merely because he mentioned Kolkata, the center of new enlightenment, but because he used the expression “Haye Haye” in a way that drives a piercing arrow straight into the reader’s heart: Ghalib-e-khashta ke…
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf recently met with a delegation of the Pakistan Kisan Labour Party, led by Chairman Mubasher Majeed Dogar Advocate, to discuss key concerns regarding Hindu Auqaf (Trust) lands. During the meeting, Chairman Dogar proposed establishing a clear, transparent policy for these lands in the Nankana Sahib district….
LONDON: Journalists from around the world have an opportunity to apply for travel fellowships to attend the 14th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2027), scheduled to take place in London in September 2027.The fellowship programme aims to help journalists and eligible students who face financial barriers to participating in the international conference, which brings together…
LAHORE: An international travel fellowship programme for the 2027 World Conference of Science Journalists is seeking to broaden participation by journalists who face financial barriers to attending professional events abroad.The 14th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ2027) will take place from September 6 to 9, 2027, at Central Hall Westminster in London, under the theme…
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigative journalism organisations around the world are developing new funding models by engaging readers as active participants in reporting, as traditional media revenues continue to decline.The issue was highlighted at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where journalists and media experts discussed ways to build stronger relationships between…
LAHORE: Investigative journalists are increasingly combining satellite imagery, vessel-tracking technology, corporate records and information obtained from coastal communities to uncover environmental crimes at sea, including illegal fishing and wildlife trafficking.The approaches were highlighted at the 14th Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC25), where international experts and reporters discussed practical methods for investigating maritime crimes despite limited…
CANADA: Canada has what the world wants, and we are stepping up as a trusted partner in critical minerals production. Defence and clean technology supply chains depend on stable access to mineral supply, yet markets are increasingly shaped by concentration and geopolitical risks.In this environment, Canada is being looked to not only as a resource…
LAHORE: Global interest in critical minerals, mining investment and secure supply chains is expected to remain a major focus of the international resource sector ahead of the PDAC 2027 Convention, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, from March 7 to 10.The annual convention, organised by the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, brings together…
LAHORE: The weekly critical meeting of Halqa-e-Arbab-e-Zouq was held at the Pak Tea House under the presidency of Kashif Manzoor.Joint Secretary Shahzad Faramosh read the proceedings of the previous meeting. Afterward, Dr. Fauzia Tabassum presented her poem “Khoon Phir Khoon Hai”, Abdul Waheed presented his short story “Rang Kaat Saaten”, and Muneza Sahar presented her…
