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Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) One Hundred Index crossing the historic level of 156,000 points. In a statement, the Prime Minister said that crossing this milestone by Pa...
Read More »NDMA Warns of Urban Flooding in Sindh, Balochistan & South Punjab
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of urban flooding in various parts of Sindh, Balochistan, and Southern Punjab, along with the risk of rising water levels in the Kirthar and Sulaiman ranges. Accordin...
Read More »Brussels: The EU announced an additional £14 million in support to the people of Afghanistan, boosting its partnership with the United Nations. This new funding will expand the Afghanistan Community Resilience Programme (ACRP), which is implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) will now also join the program. In addition, the EU’s partnership with UN Women will be further reinforced.
According to European Union, with a further £6 million committed, the EU's total support for the ACRP now reaches £21 million. This significant investment comes at a time of foreign aid cuts amidst multiple intersecting crises including the worsening ...
Read More »President and Prime Minister Mourn the Passing of Junaid Anwar’s Mother
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed grief and sorrow over the death of the mother of Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry. According to Radio Pakistan, both leaders conveyed...
Read More »Information Minister Attends Funeral Prayer of Maritime Affairs Minister’s Mother
Toba tek singh: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, attended the funeral prayer of the mother of Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry in Toba Tek Singh. He met with Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and offered Fat...
Read More »Ceremonies Held in North Waziristan to Mark Defence & Martyrs’ Day
Islamabad: On the occasion of Defence and Martyrs' Day, various ceremonies were held in North Waziristan to pay tribute to the bravery and eternal sacrifices of the martyrs. According to Radio Pakistan, a prestigious ceremony took place at Miranshah...
Read More »PAF Unveils ‘Shaheen’ Song to Commemorate Defence & Martyrs’ Day
Islamabad: Pakistan Air Force has released a new song titled 'Shaheen' in connection with Defence and Martyrs' Day. Sung by Shuja Haider, the song pays tribute to the Pakistan Air Force, showcasing its exceptional professionalism and capabilities. A...
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