In the last two years, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has worked with great dedication to improve the infrastructure of the province. Maryam Nawaz Sharif has proved herself to be a strong and active leader focused on the progress and welfare of the people. Despite many challenges, such […]
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Zardari lauds CPEC’s impact on Gilgit-Baltistan, pledges development
GILGIT — President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for creating new opportunities in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), emphasizing the need for inclusive development across the region. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of GB’s liberation from Dogra rule, Zardari said, “The CPEC has brought new opportunities for livelihood, trade […]
A Positive Development
As the Pakistani delegation was preparing to head home after stalled talks with the Afghan delegation, a ray of hope was rekindled for the resumption of dialogue following a request from the host nations as well as an appeal from the Afghan delegation. Pakistan agreed to give peace another chance. This has led to an […]
Shehbaz congratulates Sohail Afridi, pledges full support to KP government
CHITRAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Sohail Afridi on becoming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister. He also offered full support to the provincial government. Sharif made the remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Danish School in Chitral. He praised the local community for being educated and cultured despite limited educational facilities. The prime minister said […]
Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan on road to recovery
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, has said that Pakistan is once again on the right path toward stability and economic progress. He stressed that peace, policy continuity, and national unity are vital for sustaining growth and turning Pakistan into a model of development. Speaking at the inauguration of a […]
Climate Change, Water Now Top Priorities for Pakistan: World Bank Survey
ISLAMABAD — A new World Bank survey shows that climate change, water, and sanitation have become Pakistan’s top national priorities, even as perceptions of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) overall support have declined in key areas like governance, education, and water management. According to the Pakistan Country Opinion Survey 2025, support for climate change initiatives […]
Over 95,000 Families Benefit from ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ Scheme in Punjab
LAHORE: The Punjab government’s ambitious “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” housing programme has provided loans to over 95,000 families across the province to help them construct their own homes, marking a major milestone in the government’s social welfare and development agenda. The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, where Program […]
Dar, Marriott discuss trade, security in push to boost Pak-UK ties
UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday to boost bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, and development, according to Radio Pakistan. The meeting aimed to deepen the long-standing Pak-UK relationship through regular diplomatic engagement. Both sides also exchanged views […]
Ahsan directs operationalization of center for brand development
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a meeting on ‘Uraan Pakistan’ priority development projects for the fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting was attended by Secretary Planning Awais Manzoor Sumra, Chief Economist Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, Joint Chief Economist Raja Mushtaq, members of the Planning Commission, and senior officials from […]
PM emphasizes collective efforts for national security, development
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the incumbent government wanted to take all the stakeholders along for inclusive development in the country. The prime minister, in a meeting with the President of Awami National Party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter Aimal Wali Khan, said it was inevitable to make collective efforts to achieve […]