Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Saffron Success: Herat Sees 15% Growth in Production This Year
HERAT, APR 6: The Herat Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation and livestock says that saffron cultivation in the province has increased this year, and farmers are fully satisfied with its production and income. According to officials from the department, the high price of saffron and its growing export to other countries have boosted farmers’ interest in cultivating this crop. Saffron, also known as “red gold,” attracts more and more farmers each year. Bashir Ahmad Ahmadi, Head of Promotion at Herat’s Directorate of Agriculture, said: “This year, the saffron situation is veryRead More
Inaugural U23 World Squash Championships kick off in Karachi
KARACHI, APR 6: The inaugural edition of the Under-23 World Squash Championships kicked off on Sunday with six Pakistani players looking to wow the home crowd at Karachi’s Creek Club. The newly introduced championships from April 6 to 10 feature a men’s individual championship draw of 32 players and a women’s individual championship draw of 22 players. The winner receives automatic qualification through to the PSA World Championships as well as the lion’s share of a $60,000USD prize pot, according to World Squash. Mariam Malik was the first Pakistani playerRead More
Akhtar Mengal to be arrested if BNP-M march enters Quetta, Balochistan govt warns
QUETTA, APR 6: The Balochistan government on Sunday warned Sardar Akhtar Mengal, chief of his faction of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), that he would be arrested under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) if his party’s march against the jailing of Baloch activists entered Quetta. The BNP-M had begun a “long march” from Wadh to Quetta on March 28 to protest the arrests of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and activists, including Dr Mahrang Baloch and Sammi Deen Baloch, as well as a crackdown on their sit-in in Quetta.Read More
Gaza Under Fire, Humanity Under Trial
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The tragedy of Gaza has once again exposed the deep cracks in the conscience of the global community and the paralyzing inertia of the Muslim Ummah. As the tiny strip of land continues to burn under Israel’s relentless bombardment, the world watches in silence, save for a few customary condemnations and hollow resolutions. The screams of innocent civilians, the wailing of mothers, and the crushed bodies of children buried under rubble have failed to stir any meaningful action from either the so-called champions of human rightsRead More
PCB announces illustrious commentary panel for PSL X
LAHORE, APR 06 (DNA): Former England Test captain Sir Alastair Cook is all set to make his HBL PSL debut behind the mic as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a star-studded commentary panel for HBL PSL X here on sunday. The six-team tournament is scheduled to commence from 11 April at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and will conclude on 18 May, with the final taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The 34 matches will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi. Cook will be joined by formerRead More
Relief measures: govt needs to do more
In recent developments, reports indicate that negotiations between the Establishment and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have made significant headway—a move that many see as a step toward de-escalating long-standing political tensions. Moreover, the recent decision allowing PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad has further fueled speculation that behind-the-scenes consensus-building efforts are in motion Opinion Ansar M Bhatti Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a much-anticipated relief package for both domestic and industrial electricity consumers, aiming to provide financial respite amid rising inflation and economic pressures. The move has been welcomedRead More