Govt seeks Chinese, AIIB support for road projects

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held a detailed meeting with Chairman of the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Du Fei, during his visit to Tianjin. The focus was on expanding Chinese investment in Pakistan’s road infrastructure. The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation in road development, especially projects like the … Read more

Govt elicits Ulema’s support for Muharram harmony

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday held an important meeting with leading religious scholars from across the country to discuss measures for maintaining peace, law and order, and interfaith harmony during Muharram, especially on Ashura. The meeting, chaired by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee … Read more

FAO affirms continuous support for agri-reforms

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain held a one-on-one meeting with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General QU Dongyu during the 44th Session of the FAO Conference in Rome. The minister expressed deep appreciation for FAO’s longstanding support to Pakistan’s agriculture sector, said a statement released here … Read more

Iran appreciates Pakistan’s steadfast support

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr Raza Amiri Moghaddam, on Monday commended Pakistan’s proactive and unwavering support for Iran during the recent escalation in the region. Speaking to a private news channel, the envoy said Pakistan played the most prominent role among all the brotherly nations, and the Iranian people deeply respect and … Read more

PBM pledges support for needy

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Baitul Mal has reaffirmed the institution’s resolve to combat poverty through inclusive policies, emphasising targeted efforts in education, healthcare and economic empowerment to uplift marginalized communities nationwide. Talking to APP, PBM MD Senator capt (retd) Shaheen Khalid Butt reiterated the institution’s transformative role in combating poverty and restoring human dignity across … Read more

Iran’s military chief thanks Pakistan for support during conflict with Israel

[ad_1] Listen to article Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir received a call from Iran’s top military commander on Sunday, with Tehran thanking Islamabad for its support during the 12-day war with Israel, Iranian Press TV media reported. During the conversation, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, praised Islamabad’s … Read more

Strong ties with US don’t mean blind support for unjust policies, says Ishaq Dar

[ad_1] Strong ties with the United States will not mean unconditional support for its policies, especially when they are unjust, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday.  Briefing the press in Islamabad, the deputy PM emphasised that Pakistan was aware that Iran would not remain passive after the US bombed three of its … Read more

PM Shehbaz reaffirms support to Iran in call with President Pezeshkian

[ad_1] Listen to article Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s consistent and principled support during the recent Middle East crisis, as Tehran and Tel Aviv agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire. The appreciation came during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who reiterated Pakistan’s backing for Iran at international forums, including the United … Read more

Morrissey pulls out of Stockholm concert, cites burnout and lack of support

[ad_1] Morrissey has canceled his much-anticipated show at Stockholm’s Hovet Arena, originally set for Monday, June 23, leaving fans disappointed but concerned. The 66-year-old singer, currently on a demanding UK and European tour, shared that he and his band were simply too exhausted to perform. After playing six countries in just seven days, he described … Read more

‘Legislation key to support family planning’

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: The gap between Pakistan’s economic growth rate and its rapidly increasing population is just one per cent, experts warned during a seminar held in Rawalpindi. They described the unchecked population boom as a “blast” that has already occurred, severely affecting progress in health, education, employment, and overall national prosperity. Speakers urged the public … Read more