Monday, September 16th, 2024
PM Shehbaz praises ADB’s support for Pakistan’s flood recovery efforts
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – The President of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masatsugu Asakawa alongwith a delegation called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. While appreciating ADB’s long-standing and steadfast support to Pakistan, the Prime Minister informed the visiting President on a series of reforms introduced by the Government. The key reforms include enhancing tax revenues, improving financial sustainability of the energy sector, enhancing climate resilience, reduction in untargeted subsidies and scaling up social protection. The Prime Minister emphasized that he is personally overseeing the progress of these reformsRead More
Stronger Parliament essential: Naveed Qamar
ISLAMABAD, SEP 16 (DNA) — Senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Syed Naveed Qamar said on Monday that a stronger Parliament would be essential for safeguarding the rights of the people. Speaking on the floor of the House, he said, “A stronger Parliament would make its representatives stronger and play a key role in safeguarding the rights of the people.” Naveed Qamar said that a special committee had been constituted at the request of the PPP Chairman to build consensus. However, he clarified that this committee is not aRead More
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extends Eid Milad-un-Nabi “P.B.U.H” greetings to Nation
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD/LAHORE, Sept 16 /DNA/ – Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended heartiest greetings to the entire nation on the blessed occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him). In a press release issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, the PPP Chairman remarked that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) came as a beacon of mercy for all of humanity, and every aspect of his life serves as a guiding light for us. He emphasized that the message of the Prophet (Peace Be UponRead More
Elang Strike-II: Pakistan, Indonesian forces conduct counterterrorism drills
RAWALPINDI: /DNA/ – Pakistan-Indonesia Joint Exercise Elang Strike-II was conducted between Pakistan Army and Indonesian Armed Forces at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi today. Exercise Elang Strike-II is second exercise in Counter Terrorism domain between both the countries. A week-long Exercise Elang Strike-II commenced on 08 September 2024. The exercise was aimed at mutually beneficial sharing of experience and training methodology between the two armies which have strong brotherly relations. At the closing ceremony, General Officer Commanding 17 Division was the Chief Guest. Colonel Budi Wirman, Defence Attaché ofRead More
US Under Secretary John Bass and Elizabeth Horst meet Deputy PM Ishaq Dar
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 16 (DNA) – The US Under Secretary of State John Bass and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Elizabeth Horst called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar in his office today. They discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations and ongoing collaboration projects. DPM/FM underlined the importance of positive and productive engagement between Pakistan and the United States.
China edges past Pakistan in Asian Hockey Cup semi final shoot-out thriller
Asian Hockey Cup: Semin Final: China defeat Pakistan on Penalty shoot-out. Earlier Pakistan, China Semi Final ends 1-1 draw. Pakistan has been quite weak on shoot-outs, so the result was quite predictable. Pakistan has to do something about penalty corners and penalty shoot-outs. These areas are extremely weak.