Ahmad Fraz Khan

The certain uncertainty of wheat

Wheat crop size, price remain up in air owing to weathering challenges, loss of acreage and the end of provincial procurement. Updated 01 Apr, 2025 08:06am

Govt to import raw sugar to ‘stabilise prices’

Market observers say price surge during crushing season highlights govt’s lack of effectiveness in holding industry accountable. Updated 11 Mar, 2025 10:26am

Slew of small tremors prevent major quakes, experts say

Pakistan shifting towards satellite tracking to monitor seismic activity, improve early warning capabilities. Updated 22 Feb, 2025 08:11am

Fazl bemoans ‘loss of govt writ’ in KP, Balochistan

On Pak-Afghan ties, advises govt to "take stock of things in a calm and cool manner". Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:17am

Solarisation plan — a silver lining for Punjab’s farmers?

Deadline for free solar registration scheme ends today. Updated 06 Jan, 2025 11:19am

PTI-govt talks success chance diminished post-pressers

PTI leader Shaukat Basra says ongoing negotiations conditional; no chance PTI would retreat back even an inch from the demands made by the party. Updated 29 Dec, 2024 10:48am

Punjab bans gatherings ahead of PTI protests

LAHORE: In a bid to counter the demonstrations announced by the PTI in three districts of the province today... Published 02 Oct, 2024 08:11am

JUI-F throws weight behind JI’s nationwide strike today

Fazl asks party workers to ensure success of strike; Naeem vows to pressure govt into providing relief. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:11am

May 9 blown out of proportion, says Mehmood Khan Achakzai

Demands "national govt" for taking country forward. Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:20am

Punjab imposes Section 144, bans all rallies, sit-ins

PTI reacts strongly; JI expresses resolve to hold sit-in in Islamabad Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:08am

Flour millers put off strike after govt assurance

Mills to resume regular operations today; flour prices already on the rise after three days of strike. Updated 14 Jul, 2024 09:27am

PFMA to shut flour mills from July 11 against withholding tax

Millers state that tax collection is the government's job and not theirs. Updated 07 Jul, 2024 08:02am

Budget 2024-25: Farmers fearful as budget approaches

Worry about potential deregulation of wheat trade and whether federal govt plans to fully devolve agriculture to provinces under 18th Amendment. Updated 09 Jun, 2024 09:10am

Govt urged to repeal ‘abusive’ colonial-era land acquisition law

Human Rights Watch says forced evictions violate basic rights, disproportionately impact low-income groups. Updated 29 May, 2024 10:10am

Sizzling Punjab dreads imminent heatwave

PDMA claims arrangements in place to deal with hot weather, but on ground reports present a different picture. Updated 18 May, 2024 09:39am

Yasmin Rashid decries victimisation, repeated arrests in letter to CJP

Questions why police have not charged prisoners; seeks commission for May 9 probe. Updated 14 May, 2024 08:32am

Govt hints at raising wheat purchase target

Drive to buy 400,000 tonnes of grain kicks off; farmers want wheat procured from across Punjab; Kissan leader urges govt to ensure official rate of staple. Published 12 May, 2024 07:28am

JI may not give blanket support to opposition drive

Mahmood Achakzai-led delegation meets Naeemur Rehman; Jamaat chief seeks judicial commission to investigate poll rigging. Updated 05 May, 2024 08:11am

Shehbaz govt has no ‘real power’, says Fazl

“We need to talk to those who wield real power,” the Maulana said in an address to a conference on the Palestinian issue. Published 02 May, 2024 06:55am

NDMA warns of storms, potential flooding till 29th

Farmers advised to secure harvests, citizens asked to avoid unnecessary travel. Published 27 Apr, 2024 06:29am