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Day: June 19, 2025

President Emphasizes Strengthening Pakistan’s Defence Capabilities

Wah: President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed the importance of further enhancing Pakistan’s defence capabilities in light of both current and anticipated security challenges. During his visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah, he reiterated that bolstering national defence remains a top priority for the country. According to Radio Pakistan,

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Senate Resumes Federal Budget Discussion with Key Recommendations

Islamabad: The Senate resumed its discussion on the federal budget for the upcoming financial year, focusing on various fiscal strategies and policy recommendations. According to Radio Pakistan, Senator Dost Ali Jeesar recommended a significant increase in the federal Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) allocation by up to 15,000 billion rupees.

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Govt to Ensure Sugar Availability to Consumers: Tanveer

Islamabad: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has declared the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of sugar to consumers at reasonable prices. To achieve this objective, engaging all stakeholders is deemed essential. According to Radio Pakistan, Minister Tanveer made these remarks during a discussion with

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WB Country Director Calls on PM in Islamabad

Islamabad: World Bank Country Director in Pakistan Najy Benhassine paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. The Prime Minister applauded his role in strengthening the partnership between Pakistan and the World Bank. According to Radio Pakistan, Najy Benhassine will always be remembered for his

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NA Continues Deliberations on Upcoming Fiscal Year Budget

Islamabad: National Assembly is continuing discussion on the budget for the next fiscal year. According to Radio Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari emphasized that Pakistan deserves a budget that is progressive, people-centric, and protective of the most vulnerable in society. She advocated for increased investment in human capital and highlighted the

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Operation Banyan-um-Marsoos Victory of Peace: DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Choudhary says Pakistan has always preferred peace over war, and success of “Operation Banyan-um-Marsoos” is the victory of peace. Interacting with students of Saylani IT program in Karachi, the DG ISPR said the youth served as Pakistan’s vanguard in the information warfare.

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Iran’s Right to Self-Defence Under UN Charter: FO

Islamabad: Pakistan has once again strongly condemned what it describes as unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran. At his weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the Israeli military strikes violate Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, contravening the UN Charter and the

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