Minister for Planning and Development has expressed the determination to ensure a coordinated response to any emergency situation arising from monsoon rains. Chairing the third meeting of National Disaster Response Committee in Islamabad today, he instructed the provincial departments to implement advance measures to deal with any emergency like situation.
The birth anniversary of Madr-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed on Wednesday. In a post on his X handle, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Fatima Jinnah’s commitment to promoting democracy was both remarkable and inspirational. The Prime Minister said Fatima Jinnah remains a respected and beloved role model for all
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has expressed the commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs and innovators. Addressing the Young Entrepreneurs Awards distribution ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday, she recognized Pakistani young entrepreneurs as the valuable contributors to the economic growth and progress of the country. Patricia Scotland also appreciated the unwavering dedication
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the execution of over four hundred and seventy road projects under the Roads Rehabilitation Programme by September 15 at a cost of one hundred and ninety-two billion rupees. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, she highlighted the importance of the roads program,
Government Spokesperson for Legal Affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik says economic indicators are on positive trajectory as a result of government policies. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said Fitch rating and continuity of IMF programme reflect that economy is on the right track. He said all the political
Nineteen people were killed and fifteen others injured in different rain related incidents during the last forty-eight hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority, twenty-four houses were completely damaged while thirty-seven were partially damaged due to rains in Kohat, Peshawar, D.I.Khan, Hazara and Malakand divisions. The PDMA,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said a strategy is being implemented to attract the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for building Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. Talking to a three-member delegation of Asia Internet Coalition led by Managing Director Jeff Paine in Islamabad today, he said the government is working on the
Punjab government has decided to formulate country’s first Climate Change Action Plan and Punjab Climate Change Policy to control environmental pollution. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said roles of stakeholders related to the environment will be defined in Climate Change Action Plan and Punjab