Saturday, May 7th, 2022
PM Shehbaz announces Rs2bn development grant for KP’s Bisham
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday announced a development grant of Rs2 billion for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bisham tehsil to resolve civic and municipal issues related to water and road maintenance. Addressing a large gathering in Bisham, he also announced a medical college for the area. Prime Minister Shehbaz said that among other measures, he would make efforts to ensure the completion of the Puran grid station in three months and expedite work on the Bisham-Khwazakhela expressway. The premier said Punjab would be reducing wheat prices and appealed to KPRead More
Govt to present pro-people, business-friendly budget: Miftah
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (DNA): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue,Miftah Ismail said Saturday that the government was aiming at inclusiveand sustainable economic growth by presenting a pro-people and businessfriendly budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. During a meeting with a delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chamber ofCommerce & Industry (FPCCI) led by its President Irfan Iqbal Shaikh, theminister commended the budgetary suggestions proposed by the chambermembers for various sectors of the economy and assured that thesuggestions of all stakeholders would be given due regard. Among others, the meeting was attendedRead More
Putin to send ‘doomsday’ warning to West at Russia’s WW2 victory parade
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin will send a “doomsday” warning to the West when he leads celebrations on Monday marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia’s vast firepower while its forces fight on in Ukraine. Defiant in the face of deep Western isolation since he ordered the invasion of Russia’s neighbour, Putin will speak on Red Square before a parade of troops, tanks, rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles. A fly-past over St Basil’s Cathedral will include supersonic fighters, Tu-160 strategic bombers and, for theRead More
PM announces mega development package for Shangla
SHANGLA, May 07 (DNA): Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here onSaturday afternoon announced a mega development package for speedyuplift of Shangla district. The Prime Minister announced Rs 2 billion grant for development ofShangla and resolution of problems of the area. He said 132 KV grid station at Poran would be completed in three months.He also announced construction of a Medical College at Shangla. The Prime Minister said that there would be no shortage of wheat flourin Khyber Pakthunkhwa and asked the KP Government to facilitate andensure the just distribution ofRead More
Ali Raza condoles death of journalist Kahlid Farooqui
DNA Brussels: Ali Raza Syed expressed sorrow on death of EU based veteran journalist Khalid Farooqi Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Ali Raza Syed expressed grief and sorrow on the suddenly death of EU based veteran journalist and Geo Tv’s Bureau Chief Khalid Hameed Farooqi. Khalid Hameed Farooqui, who was travelling from London to Brussels passed away before reaching home in the Belgium’s capital due to a sudden heart attack last night. In a condolence message, Ali Raza Syed said, the late Farooqui was our one of the best friendsRead More
France’s Macron inaugurated for second term
Paris, May 7: French President Emmanuel Macron was on Saturday inaugurated for a second term after his election victory over the far right, facing immense challenges in foreign and domestic policy following a first term which had often polarised the nation. In a ceremony at the Elysee Palace, Macron was confirmed by Constitutional Council chief Laurent Fabius as the winner of April presidential election and then signed the formal re-investiture document. Attended by a few hundred people including his wife Brigitte and his only surviving predecessors Francois Hollande and NicolasRead More