Pakistan’s federal development budget has been reduced by Rs173 billion amid pressure from the International Monetary Fund and the economic impact of ongoing Middle East tensions, officials said on Wednesday. Read More: Federal development spending remains slow in first five months According to the Ministry of Planning, the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) has been cut […]
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West bank students face education crisis ahead
The education system in the West Bank is facing a serious crisis as budget cuts continue to disrupt public schooling, leaving hundreds of thousands of students uncertain about their academic future. Across major cities like Nablus and Ramallah, schools have reduced their schedules from five days to just three, forcing families to rethink how their […]
Pakistan warns UN police budget cuts risk undermining peacekeeping
With financial resources dwindling and multilateralism waning, Pakistan has underscored the importance of full cooperation by host States to enable timely deployment of UN peacekeepers, including police components, authorized by the Security Council. “Blue helmets are the most visible symbol of the United Nations commitment to peace and stability,” Ambassador Asim Ahmad, permanent representative of […]