Zafar Siyal

Chiniot Committee Reviews Development Measures

CHINIOT: Additional Deputy Commissioners Wasiq Abbas Harl and Madam Ghazala Yaseen, accompanied by SP Investigation Muhammad Usman Malik and a Pakistan Army officer, presided over a meeting of the District Coordination Committee.The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioners, officers from relevant departments and security agencies, as well as representatives from Customs, Excise, Narcotics, Industries, Civil…

MPA Ilyas Chinioti Meets Local Govt. Minister

CHINIOT: Member of the Punjab Provincial Assembly Maulana Ilyas Chinioti accompanied by a delegation met with the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Zeeshan Rafique, at the Civil Secretariat. They held a detailed discussion regarding the development of Chiniot city, the provision of basic civic amenities, and the dilapidated condition of various areas. During the meeting,…

Punjab Launches Phase II of Livestock Card Scheme

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…

Shahzad Framosh Is a Stylistic Writer of Punjabi Language

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…

Federal Minister Meets with Pakistan Kisan Labour Party’s Leaders

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….

WCSJ Offers International Opportunity for Science Journalists

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…

WCSJ Seeks to Global Participation in Science Journalism

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…

Nurturing Communities That Pay for Investigative Journalism

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…

Journalists Use Satellite Data to Expose Ocean Crimes

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 Announces $12.1 Billion in New Minerals Partnerships

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…