Islamabad: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved 13 development projects worth over 1.275 trillion rupees across key sectors, including transport, communications, railways, space technology, and public infrastructure. The ECNEC meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, took place in Islamabad and resulted in the approval
Islamabad: At the United Nations, Pakistan has called for renewed efforts for economic revitalization and political stability in Syria. Delivering a national statement during the UN Security Council’s briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative-designate to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized the need for
Islamabad: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, has expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of the mother of Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir. According to Radio Pakistan, in a statement, he prayed that May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul
Islamabad: ‘Pakistan Mining Investment Forum’ is set to take place in Islamabad on the 8th and 9th of next month. The event aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss and explore opportunities in Pakistan’s mining sector. According to Radio Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a
Quetta: Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has emphasized the use of Information Technology to improve governance in the province. Chairing a meeting of the IT Department and cellular operators, Bugti stressed the need to regulate Internet services in consideration of Balochistan’s specific conditions. According to Radio Pakistan, the
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has invited Italian investors to come forward and invest in waste water treatment, desalination, and other projects in the province. According to Radio Pakistan, he extended this invitation while talking to the newly appointed Italian Consul General Fabrizio Bailly, who called on
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of senior journalist Naveed Akbar’s father. In a statement today, he prayed for Allah Almighty’s mercy upon the departed soul and extended his sympathies to the bereaved family. According to Radio Pakistan, the minister acknowledged
Lahore: Mahfooz Shaheed Canal, being constructed on the Sutlej River, is the need of the hour for food security in Pakistan. The Canal, to be originated from Sulaimanki Head-Works, will exclusively utilize water from the Sutlej River and Punjab’s share under the Water Apportionment Accord 1991. It is a seasonal