Friday, November 14th, 2025
LHC disposes of plea for revival of Namal Lake, seeks fresh petition
LAHORE, Nov 14 (APP/DNA): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday disposed of a civil miscellaneous application seeking revival of Namal Lake in Mianwali, directing the petitioner-counsel to file a separate and proper petition on the matter. Justice Shahid Karim passed the order while hearing environmental petitions related to ineffective smog-control measures and other ecological issues. The application had been filed by Advocate Bilal Ahmad. Earlier, the petitioner-counsel argued before the court that Namal Lake — established in 1913 over 14,000-kanal area and declared a game reserve under the WildlifeRead More
TTAP vows to vigorously protest through all democratic means
DNA ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Friday vowed to vigorously protest through all democratic means to restore the Constitution to its original form in the wake of the passage of the contentious 26th and 27th amendments. President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the contentious 27th Constitutional Amendment on Thursday, enacting it into law. The TTAP had already announced a nationwide protest movement against the amendment since Sunday and urged the people to take a stand against the “extremely dark and dangerous” change in the Constitution.Read More
TRNC marks 42nd anniversary of proclamation in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 (DNA) — The 42nd Anniversary of the proclamation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) was celebrated in Islamabad on Thursday with a dignified ceremony attended by diplomats, government officials, and members of the Turkish Cypriot community. Naeem Cheema from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador of Türkiye Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, and TRNC Representative in Islamabad Ms. Buket Kop jointly cut a celebratory cake to mark the occasion. Several other distinguished guests were also present at the event. Speakers highlighted the historic significance of the TRNC’sRead More
US, Pakistan discuss economic ties and Gaza peace efforts
ISLAMABAD, NOV 14 /DNA/ – US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today. Highlighting the importance of enhancing bilateral economic & investment cooperation, particularly in IT & critical minerals, the DPM/FM welcomed growing interest of U.S. companies to invest in Pakistan, including establishment of the Google Chrome assembly line in Haripur. Both sides also exchanged views on regional & international developments, including ongoing peace efforts for Gaza.
Illegal placer mining curbed as DC imposes section 144 on excavator parking
KOHAT, Nov 14 (APP/DNA):Deputy Commissioner Rahimullah Mehsud on Friday took decisive measures to curb illegal placer gold mining in the district, imposing strict restrictions under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code. According to the district administration, credible reports indicated that certain individuals and groups had parked heavy machinery, including excavators, inside homes and residential localities near suspected mining sites. Officials noted that such machinery could potentially be used for unlawful gold extraction. Despite multiple crackdowns in the past, the continued presence of excavators in populated areas was reportedly facilitatingRead More
Punjab Livestock Card registration deadline ends tomorrow
MULTAN, Nov 14 (APP/DNA):The registration deadline for interest-free loans under the Punjab Livestock Card would end tomorrow (November 15). According to Deputy Director Livestock, Dr. Jamshaid Akhtar, the initiative launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif with a substantial allocation of Rs 11 billion, aimed to boost meat production, enhance exports, and improve the economic well-being of small-scale livestock farmers across the province.Dr. Akhtar said that following the successful completion of the first phase, the second phase of the scheme’s second round has now reached its final day ofRead More