LAHORE: On the call of Pakistan Kisan Rabita Committee, farmers held protest demonstrations in 30 different districts of the country demanding start of the purchase of wheat from growers and arrest of the people involved in the wheat scandal. In Punjab, the protests were held in Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Jhang, Pakpattan, Chiniot, Kasur, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Burewala, Chishtian and Jampur. In …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Spa­ce and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Tuesday announced the launch of the country’s multi-mission communication satellite PAKSAT MM1 on May 30, from XiChang Satellite Launch Centre, China. According to information shared by Suparco, PAKSAT MM1 was conceived keeping in sight growing needs of the country in the broad spectrum of communication and connectivity. “This satellite …

GILGIT: Climber Sirbaz Khan has summited Mou­nt Everest, the world’s hi­­ghest peak at 8,849 metr­­es, without using supplem­entary oxygen, becoming the first and only Pakistani to have conquered 11 eight-thousanders. According to expedition officials, Sirbaz Khan has also scaled 13 mountains above 8,000m with supplementary oxygen, including Everest last year. Sirbaz reached the summit of Everest at 12:30pm (Pakistan time) on Tues­day. …

RAWALPINDI: The divisional police chiefs, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and Special Branch have been instructed to closely monitor activities of proscribed organisations and initiate action if they found collecting sacrificial animals hides on Eidul Azha. The government’s policy for collection of hides be followed in later and spirit. Intensive patrolling on highways and cattle markets during eid holidays should …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday gave government four days for the recovery of missing poet Ahmed Farhad. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani accep­ted the request of Attorney General for Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan of four-day adjournment in order to enable the federal government to apply available resources for the recovery of Farhad. The federal minister for law and justice a …

The Judicial Activism Panel (JAP), a self-styled public interest forum based in Lahore, on Wednesday urged the Punjab government to reconsider the recently passed Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024, calling it “draconian”, “illogical” and a “violation of the judgments of the superior courts.” On Monday, the Punjab Assembly passed the bill, rejecting all amendments proposed by the opposition amid protests by the PTI-backed …

GILGIT: Residents of Gilgit-Baltistan have been warned of possible Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (Glof) events and flash floods this week. An alert issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday stated that daytime temperatures in GB and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to remain four to six degrees Celsius, higher than normal, between May 21 and 27, with wind and thunderstorms. …

Sabrina Carpenter revealed what she seeks in a partner as her romance with actor Barry Keoghan heats up. Carpenter, 25, spilled her dating secrets to Cosmopolitan UK on Tuesday. The Espresso singer disclosed on her approach of dating and what she looks in a partner – someone “funny” and “messy.” “Contrary to popular opinion, I don’t think I have a type,” the Sue Me singer told …

The Great British Sewing Bee spoiled the new season in first episode. According to the Daily Express, on Tuesday, May 21, the tenth season of the BBC’s program kicked off with returning judges, fashion designers Esme Young and Patrick Grant. In addition, Kiell Smith-Bynoe took on the task of leading the season as the presenter after making his hosting debut in the 2023 Christmas …

Kate Hudson recently surprised fans on Tuesday, May 21, featuring a phenomenal performance on The Voice season finale. The actress, who is known for her roles in films like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Bride Wars, set the stage on fire with her recently released single Glorious. Hudson donned a white mini dress and cape, as she performed at a stage decorated …