PM vows to transform rural livelihoods

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the government continued to prioritise inclusive rural development as a key pillar of national progress. In a message on the occasion of World Day for Rural Development observed on July 6, he said, “In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, we are focusing on transforming rural livelihoods through … Read more

PTI vows legal battle, protests

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate … Read more

PM vows to boost water storage capacity

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced plans to boost the country’s water storage capacity, citing India’s attempts to weaponise water. During a visit to the National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC), the prime minister said that an international court (Permanent Court of Arbitration) announced a supplemental order, emphasizing that India had no … Read more

Trump vows ‘firm’ stand with Netanyahu on Gaza ceasefire

[ad_1] Listen to article WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will discuss the situations in Gaza and Iran when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week, adding that he hopes to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza soon. Trump plans to meet Netanyahu on Monday and told reporters … Read more

Naqvi vows tight security, enhanced surveillance for Muharram

[ad_1] Listen to article Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said a comprehensive security plan has been put in place for Muharram to check miscreants and ensure improved surveillance. He said this while visiting the central Imambargah Asna Ashari in G-6, Islamabad, on Monday where he reviewed the security and other arrangements. He maintained that security has been placed on … Read more

Minister vows to push for Karachi-Rohri track funding

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: The Karachi-Rohri section will be the most vital segment of the of the Mainline (ML)-1 project in terms of freight connectivity with Central Asia and Russia, as well as providing transportation link to the Thar coal and Reko Diq mines, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi said on Friday. Talking to the reporters outside the … Read more

Trump vows to bomb Iran if uranium enrichment continues

[ad_1] Listen to article The US president said he would “absolutely” bomb Iran again if intelligence indicated the country was still able to enrich uranium to nuclear-weapons grade. Asked in a White House press conference whether he would consider fresh air strikes if last week’s sorties were not successful in ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions, he said: “Without … Read more

CM vows no surrender in Balochistan

[ad_1] QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti in his detailed address to the provincial assembly during the budget debate for the financial year 2025-26, spoke at length about the province’s core challenges and the government’s priorities. Emphasizing his firm stance against terrorism, he declared that he would neither bow down to nor compromise with … Read more

Trump says ‘Make Iran Great Again’ as Iran vows response to US strikes

[ad_1] Iran said on Monday that the United States’ attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces after US President Donald Trump hinted at a regime change in Tehran. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central military headquarters, said the US should expect heavy consequences for its … Read more