Month: December 2022

Secretary Defense, retired, Lieutenant General Hamood-uz-Zaman Khan called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Thursday and discussed defense and economic issues together with security related budgetary matters.

The Finance Minister highlighted economic outlook and fiscal position of the country and various measures taken by federal government to stabilize the economy.

He said the results of these measures will soon be reflected in strengthened fiscal position and enhanced economic activities.

Source: Radio Pakistan

United Nations has appealed for a record 51.5 billion dollars in aid funding for next year to help 230 million of the world’s most vulnerable people in nearly 70 countries, including Pakistan.

Speaking in Geneva at the launch of the Global Humanitarian Overview report 2023, UN’s top humanitarian official, Martin Griffiths described the appeal as a “lifeline” for people on the brink.

In a video message, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that during a year of extreme weather, it was essential to fund lifesaving operations next year.

Source: Radio Pakistan