HISTORICAL FACTS: 36 - Caught on Camera

Ex-PM Nawaz’s daughter is Pakistan’s first female provincial chief minister

Maryam, Nawaz Sharif’s eldest daughter and apparent political heir, becomes first female chief minister of Punjab.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2024

Sharif's Daughter Takes Helm Of Pakistan's Most Populous Region

The daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif took control of Pakistan's most populous region on Monday, becoming the country's first woman to govern a province.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

How hike in Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane will affect farmers and sugar mills | Explained

As Centre hikes of sugarcane FRP amid farmers protest, problems plaguing sugar industry remain unsolved. Here’s a look at what FRP is, how it affects MSP and the ongoing protests

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

Punjab chief secretary writes to Haryana counterpart to hand over injured farmers to Punjab govt for treatment

Chief Secretary of Punjab, Anurag Verma on Saturday wrote to Chief Secretary of Haryana and requested him to hand over the farmer who was injured in the farmers' agitation in Haryana for free of cost treatment by the Punjab government. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 24, 2024

Farmers halt ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29, to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders

The SKM (Non-Political) and the KMM are spearheading the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price for crops and a farm loan waiver.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Pakistan Dynasty's Crown Jewel Breeds Resentment

Under the dizzying lights and gleaming monuments of Pakistan's cultural capital Lahore, Sidra Bilal's mind drifts to her rural hometown, a backwater of broken promises that led her to abstain from this month's election.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024

Mann announces ₹1 crore compensation, job for sister of farmer killed at Punjab-Haryana border

Punjab CM announces ₹1 crore compensation and government job for sister of farmer killed at Khanauri border.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

AAP govt. in Punjab facing heat over MSP in the State Assembly

AAP government in Punjab faces criticism in Assembly over MSP, as farmers protest at Delhi barricades. Opposition demands legal guarantee.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

SKM pledges to mobilise farmers nationwide and hold talks for action plan

Samyukta Kisan Morcha mobilises farmers nationwide in support of demands amid ongoing stand-off with Centre.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

Congress calls for convening special Parliament session on farmers' issues

Congress demands special Parliament session to address farmers' issues, condemns violence against protesters, calls for justice and support.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024