ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday rejected circulating rumours about a possible change in Balochistan’s top leadership, calling the speculation “baseless and unfounded”. His statement followed a meeting with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti at Parliament House, where both leaders reviewed the province’s political, social and developmental landscape. Read More: Ayaz […]
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Big employment boost: 95,000 Jobs coming soon across Pakistan
Pakistan is set to generate more than 95,000 jobs over the next five to seven years, the Ministry of Planning said. The employment surge will come from major development projects across multiple sectors. Officials said these initiatives aim to boost national growth and provide opportunities for citizens. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved 12 […]
PSDP funds underutilized: Just Rs 76 billion spent by October
ISLAMABAD: The government spent only Rs 76 billion on development projects between July and October 2025. This represents just 7.6 percent of the total Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget. Officials cited delays in fund release and flood-related damages as reasons for the slow spending. According to the Ministry of Planning, the government planned to […]
KP cabinet to hold first meeting under CM Sohail Afridi
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provincial cabinet, under Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, is set to hold its first formal meeting on November 14 (Friday), officials confirmed. Invitations have been extended to 10 ministers, one special assistant, and two advisers to attend the session. The agenda has been released, outlining 53 key points for discussion. […]
PM Shehbaz, Balochistan CM discuss provincial affairs and security
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Monday to discuss key provincial matters. The meeting focused on administrative and development issues in the province, with both leaders emphasizing the need for progress and stability. They also reviewed the overall law and order situation in Balochistan and discussed […]
Maryam Nawaz emphasizes public safety, praises Punjab development initiatives
LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed that protecting the lives and property of citizens is the state’s top priority, warning that any attempts to create chaos will not be tolerated. During meetings with assembly members and ticket holders from Wazirabad and Mianwali, the CM discussed public concerns, ongoing development projects, and […]
India upholds Afghanistan’s sovereignty amid Pakistan tensions
India has reaffirmed its commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal spoke at a press briefing on Thursday. He stressed that India supports Afghanistan’s independent decision-making and territorial control. This statement comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have worsened in recent weeks due to […]
Punjab Assembly Speaker meets CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss the province’s political, administrative, and legislative affairs. The meeting focused on the stages of legislation, proceedings of the House, and maintaining law-and-order across Punjab. Both leaders emphasized taking strict action against individuals disrupting peace and security. Read […]
PDWP approves 96 development projects worth over Rs 10 billion
The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved 96 development projects worth Rs 10 billion for the province. These projects were approved during PDWP meeting attending by additional Chief Secretary KP Ikramullah Khan. The forum approved 96 important projects related to roads, primary, secondary and higher education, health, and urban development for […]
Deputy mayor directs acceleration of development projects
Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad on Friday conducted a detailed visit to various areas of the city, including District Malir, District East, and District Korangi, to review ongoing development projects and inspected the resurfacing and repair work on roads damaged by recent rains and directed concerned officials to expedite the completion of these projects. […]