Amjad Mahmood is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn with over three and a half decades of experience. He covers agricultural issues, as well as Punjab’s politics and governance. He can be found on X at @Amjad012345.
Govt aims to procure 3m tonnes of wheat through private companies; out of 11, nine firms fail amid financing and pricing disputes.
Published09 May, 202605:56am
Citizens can submit petitions on any issue after getting 200 signatures; five "lead petitioners" or an MPA can represent the case.
Updated01 May, 202609:45am
Speaker rules taxation powers were exclusive to legislature, can’t be exercised by executive; calls move unconstitutional usurpation of authority.
Published21 Apr, 202607:15am
PKRC General Secretary Riffat Maqsood says the current government’s two years in power had been extremely harmful for farmers.
Published18 Apr, 202606:15am
Resolution commends civilian, military leadership for “highly effective diplomatic role” in promoting a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Updated16 Apr, 202607:14pm
PA panel approves three bills to permit mining in protected areas;WWF-P says biodiversity loss will be irreparable, move against climate pledges.
Updated15 Apr, 202608:02am
Resolution says Pakistan’s leadership played a significant role in promoting peace and stability during the US-Isreali war on Iran.
Published09 Apr, 202611:47pm
The proposed 'Christian Marriage Act Bill, 2026' has been submitted as a private member bill to the Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Minority Affairs.
Updated09 Apr, 202611:30pm
