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MULTAN, August 17, 2025 — In a recent food safety crackdown, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) seized and discarded 550 litres of adulterated milk, along with 40 kilograms of whey powder, during a raid on an unlicensed milk-manufacturing unit near Barah Meel in Khanewal. The factory was immediately sealed, and an FIR filed against the owners, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, in a separate operation at the Sutlej Toll Plaza in Lodhran, the PFA confiscated sick poultry unfit for human consumption and disposed of it on the spot. The supplier was fined Rs 40,000 for breaching food safety standards. Background & Enforcement Actions The illicit milk manufacturer was using whey powder to replicate milk, a tactic PFA labeled as a public health hazard. According to DG Asim Javed, such unscrupulous operations will be met with strict legal action and zero tolerance. Citizens are urged to report suspicious food products via the PFA helpline (1223) to aid enforcement efforts. Quick Snapshot Adulterated Milk Discarded 550 litresWhey Powder Seized 40 kgPoultry Confiscated Sick/Unfit for consumptionFine Imposed Rs 40,000

The Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide laptops to students through an interest-free loan policy, making higher education tools more accessible for young learners across Pakistan.Under this scheme, students enrolled in universities and higher education institutions can now acquire laptops without the burden of financial constraints. The policy aims to empower youth by enhancing their digital access, ensuring they remain competitive in today’s fast-paced educational and professional environments.Officials stated that this move reflects the government’s vision to promote digital literacy and support students in bridging the technology gap. By enabling students to access laptops through interest-free loans, the initiative will strengthen educational opportunities and skill development.The policy has been widely welcomed by students and academic institutions, recognizing it as a step toward building a knowledge-based economy and empowering the country’s youth with modern tools of learning.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistani embassies and consulates worldwide marked the nation’s 78th Independence Day with traditional zeal, hosting flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural performances, and community gatherings to honour the country’s historic journey and achievements.—Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)At the under-construction Chancery building of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Consul General Khalid Majid led a dignified ceremony attended by legendary cricketer Javed Miandad and a large number of community members. Messages from Pakistan’s leadership were read out, while students delivered patriotic speeches.Khalid Majid paid tribute to Pakistan’s founding fathers, highlighted recent national successes such as Marka-e-Haq, and thanked Saudi Arabia for its diplomatic support. The event concluded with cake-cutting, gift distribution for children, and special prayers for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Kashmir, and Palestine.—Egypt (Cairo)Ambassador Aamir Shouket hoisted the national flag at the Chancery in Cairo, followed by the recitation of the Holy Quran and official messages. He lauded Pakistan’s unity during Operation Bunyan-Al-Marsoos and reaffirmed support for the Kashmiri and Palestinian peoples. He also praised the Pakistani community in Egypt for strengthening bilateral relations.—United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi led the celebrations in Abu Dhabi, emphasizing unity, faith, and discipline as keys to Pakistan’s progress. He highlighted the diaspora’s $7.9 billion remittances and announced an online passport/NICOP tracking system. The UAE’s grand Independence Day event at Dubai Expo City, attended by 60,000 people, was described as the largest gathering of its kind.—DubaiAt the Consulate General in Dubai, Consul General Hussain Muhammad underscored Pakistan’s resilience in Marka-e-Haq and Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos. He thanked the UAE for supporting large-scale celebrations and commended the community’s contributions to both countries’ development.—SingaporeAt Pakistan House, Charge d’Affaires Salman Mahmood hoisted the national flag and paid homage to Pakistan Movement leaders and the Armed Forces. He urged the diaspora to contribute actively to Pakistan’s economy and reaffirmed solidarity with Kashmir.—Across all missions, the celebrations reflected a strong sense of national pride, unity, and commitment to Pakistan’s continued progress, while reaffirming moral and political support for oppressed peoples worldwide.