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Farmers and Service Providers to Get Interest-Free Loans Up to Rs50 Million LAHORE – In a bid to modernize Punjab’s agricultural sector, the Punjab government is considering a plan to offer interest-free loans up to Rs50 million to farmers, service providers, importers, and manufacturers for purchasing modern agricultural machinery. The initiative, which falls under the Chief Minister’s High-Tech Financing Programme, aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced farming techniques and mechanized agriculture to boost productivity and reduce manual labor dependency. Punjab Agriculture Minister Ashiq Kirmani led discussions on the proposal, highlighting that consultations with stakeholders are underway to incorporate this scheme into the upcoming provincial budget. He emphasized that increasing agricultural mechanization is critical for improving efficiency and ensuring food security in the province. Key Features of the Soft Loan Program ✔️ Loans up to Rs50 million for farmers, service prov...

  Sindh Government Pushes for Energy Independence Amid Federal Obstacles KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has accused the federal government of obstructing the province’s energy development efforts, citing multiple hurdles in power generation projects, particularly in Thar coal and renewable energy initiatives. Speaking at a solar panel distribution ceremony organized by the Sindh Solar Energy Project (SSEP), CM Murad expressed frustration over delays in federal approvals for additional power plants and restrictions on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. He asserted that these barriers have slowed Sindh’s progress toward energy independence, despite the province’s significant contributions to the national grid. Challenges in Power Generation CM Shah recalled that in 2013-14, then-Prime Minister Pervez Ashraf approved the Thar coal project, but execution was delayed due to a lack of sovereign guarantees from the federal government. This delay, he...

E-Scooters for Women Soon, Says Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the provincial government is actively working towards the introduction of electric scooters for women. The initiative aims to promote modern and environmentally friendly travel facilities, providing a safer and more convenient transport option for working women and students. A delegation of Chinese electric scooter manufacturers recently met with Minister Memon to discuss potential investment in Sindh’s transport sector. They expressed keen interest in setting up an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the province and presented proposals aligned with modern transport solutions. During the meeting, the delegation delivered a detailed briefing on the latest technology and transport systems. In response, the minister assured them of the Sindh government’s full support, emphasizing investment-friendly policies and incentives for manufacturing. Mr. Memon further stated tha...

  Introduction A wave of protests erupted in Nawabshah, Sindh, as students and local activists clashed with police over the controversial canals project. The protests, led by Jeay Sindh Students Federation (JSSF) and Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), turned violent when law enforcement used force to disperse demonstrators, resulting in several injuries and multiple arrests. The police reportedly charged at the students with batons, fired tear gas, and detained protestors who were blocking key highways in opposition to the project. This incident has sparked intense debate over the Sindh government's development policies , particularly concerning the allocation of water resources. The protesters claim that the canal project threatens Sindh’s water security and could have devastating effects on agriculture and local communities. The government, however, defends the project, arguing it is necessary for economic growth and irrigation improvements. Protests Turn Violent What began as a peac...

Bannu, Pakistan – March 5, 2025: Security forces successfully thwarted a deadly terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least six militants. However, the attack resulted in the tragic loss of 11 civilians, including four children, and left 28 others injured. The coordinated assault, which involved multiple explosions, was claimed by the banned militant faction Jamat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Attack on a High-Security Zone According to initial reports, the attack began in the evening when suicide bombers rammed explosive-laden vehicles into the perimeter of the heavily guarded cantonment. The first explosion caused massive destruction, targeting both civilians and military installations. Eyewitnesses and security officials confirmed that after the initial breach, militants armed with automatic weapons and grenades attempted to storm key military buildings inside the cantonment. However, alert security forces swiftly re...

The parent company Meta which operates Facebook along with Instagram and WhatsApp made the news by firing approximately twenty workers who leaked internal secret data aspects. The Verge announced that Meta enforced the termination of twenty workers because the company faces increasing pressures to manage sensitive data following frequent unauthorized data disclosures about important business strategies and executive debates and unlaunched products. Meta conducted an investigation stretching over multiple months which culminated in these employee dismissals as a strong indication of the company's absolute opposition to information disclosures.   The Crackdown on Leaks According to The Verge Meta insists that internal information disclosure violates company policies no matter what the reason may be. The removed employees revealed classified meeting details from both the recent Mark Zuckerberg all-hands event and other secret company meetings. The leaked materials revealed produc...