Speaking on the occasion, the President underscored the importance of education and skill development, stating that every household should be equipped with the tools of learning and education. He said that BISP was based on the philosophy of Zulfikar Bhutto Shaheed whose legacy was carried forward by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who believed in inclusive prosperity and education for all. “We are determined to realize her vision for the uplift of marginalized segments of society,” the President said. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari was also present at the launch ofRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 (APP/DNA): Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has launched a climate-resilient transformation of healthcare infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust Hospital, Port Qasim Medical Center, and Gwadar Port Hospital to strengthen maritime health systems against climate-related risks. In a high-level meeting here the federal minister announced the launch of the nationwide baseline assessment of these key facilities, aiming to integrate climate adaptation into maritime healthcare, said a press release. He directed taking measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize contamination risks, and develop climate-resilient healthcareRead More

LAHORE, JUN 21 (APP/DNA): Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said on Saturday that environmentally friendly and clean transport means green and lean future that is why the government is taking all possible steps to promote clean and pollution-free transport system such as Electric Vehicles (EVs). He expressed these views while addressing a high-level Dissemination and Feedback Workshop on Pakistan’s National Electric Vehicles (NEV) Policy 2025-30 here. Tha SAPM highlighted Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s vision for a clean, smog-free, and pollution-free Pakistan, statingRead More

Imran Ghaznavi ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 /DNA/ – The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has confirmed that the country currently holds sufficient stocks of petroleum products to meet existing demand. However, in view of anticipated future requirements and the prevailing market situation, OGRA has formally advised all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to ensure the maintenance of their mandatory 20-day stock levels, in line with the conditions stipulated in their respective licences. OGRA remains committed to monitoring the situation closely and will continue to take proactive steps to ensure national energyRead More

ISTANBUL, JUN 21: /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, called on the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Istanbul today during his visit to attend the 51st session of OIC CFM. He was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. During the meeting, the DPM/FM, conveyed the warm greetings of Prime Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, to President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and underscored the profound importance that Pakistan accords to its enduring bilateral relations with Türkiye. Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen andRead More