Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has launched comprehensive and result-oriented development and welfare initiatives in South Punjab, the positive impacts of which are directly improving the lives of the people. She said that electric buses represent a […]
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Government limits development expenditure to boost defence spending
Pakistan proposed an 18.77 trillion rupees ($67.49 billion) budget on Friday, raising defence spending, limiting development expenditure and setting a steep tax target as the government tries to keep its IMF programme on track without provoking political fallout at home. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence […]
Nawaz laments lack of development, pledges aviation, energy projects
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday pledged to pursue major infrastructure, aviation and energy projects in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), saying he would take the region’s concerns directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, pushing for long-overdue development initiatives. Addressing a public gathering in G-B, the former prime minister said he would seek federal action […]
Gap between development needs, resources widens further
Pakistan’s development financing framework is increasingly evolving into a fresh form of circular debt crisis, as limited fiscal space, rising project liabilities, long-term financial commitments, and a continuously expanding “throw-forward” burden are converging into a deep structural policy challenge. According to official sources and budget preparation inputs from relevant ministries and provincial governments, the widening […]
Research, innovation key for sustainable development: Gilani
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, has said that the youth are the nation’s bright future and that education rooted in research and innovation is essential for sustainable development. He emphasized that concrete measures are being taken to promote education aligned with modern technologies, while the Senate remains committed to supporting education, innovation, skill development, […]
Grand KP jirga agrees for unified action for peace, development
A grand jirga was convened at the Chief Minister’s House under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, to deliberate on a coordinated response to drone strikes and the prevailing security situation in the province. The participants undertook detailed consultations on formulating a joint strategy aimed at restoring peace and stability. The […]
Bilawal briefed on Sukkur’s development projects, praises civic initiatives
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held an important meeting with Sukkur Mayor and Sindh Government Spokesperson Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh at Bilawal House, where they discussed ongoing development projects, provision of public facilities, and measures for effective governance in Sukkur city, said a release issued here on Monday. During the meeting, Barrister Arsalan […]
Coastal development authority inaugurates floating jetty, community centre
Under the Sindh government’s environment-friendly and public welfare vision, the Sindh Coastal Development Authority inaugurated a floating jetty and a community centre in Lath Basti, Malir. The chief guest at the ceremony was the Adviser to the Chief Minister on Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, Dost Muhammad Rahimoon. Among other notable attendees were Member […]
Pakistan moving towards stability, development: NA speaker
National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said that Pakistan had started moving towards stability and progress, crediting the leadership for taking difficult decisions in challenging circumstances. Addressing a ceremony here on Sunday, he said the previous government had not focused on development, adding that the current leadership prioritised public welfare and infrastructure. He […]
Punjab CM seeks weekly progress reports on Development Programme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities to submit weekly progress reports on the Punjab Development Programme to ensure close monitoring and timely completion of ongoing development schemes across the province. Chairing a special video-link meeting, here on Saturday, she instructed the Local Government and Community Development Department to regularly furnish detailed updates […]