Speaking at a press conference at the PPP Secretariat, they emphasized the need for unity, effective coordination, and swift relief efforts for affected communities. Senators Palwasha Khan, Shahadat Awan, Waqar Mehdi, and Masroor Ahsan stressed that the PPP represents the federation and supports equal rights for all provinces. “Political differences should not hinder collective efforts to assist flood victims,” Senator Palwasha said and added the PPP has always stood for the federation and the unity of all provinces. Highlighting the severity of the crisis, she called on both federal andRead More

Hamas sets six key conditions for lasting truce Centreline Report WASHINGTON/CAIRO: US President Donald Trump has said there is a “real chance” of achieving a long-awaited Gaza peace deal, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives continue in Cairo under Egyptian mediation. The talks come on the second anniversary of the October 7 conflict, marking a critical moment in efforts to end the ongoing hostilities. Speaking at the White House alongside visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Trump told reporters that the United States was “deeply engaged” inRead More

Abid Lateef ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has launched a major initiative to modernise the country’s early flood warning and weather forecasting systems under the World Bank-funded Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project (IFRAP). The project, titled “Modernisation of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP)”, aims to strengthen the country’s climate resilience by enhancing PMD’s capacity to generate, analyse, and disseminate reliable hydrometeorological data, stated a press release. According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the plan includes the installation of 110 Automatic Weather Stations, four Fixed Weather Surveillance Radars,Read More

Raytheon awarded $41.6m firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract for AMRAAM variants DNA ISLAMABAD: Raytheon, a leading US defence contractor, will supply Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan after a contract modification added Islamabad to the list of buyers. According to a statement issued by the US Department of War for the US Air Force on September 30, Raytheon was awarded a $41.6 million firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for the enhanced C8 and D3 AMRAAM variants and their production. “The modification brings the total cumulative faceRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – The Government of Pakistan announced today a major fiscal milestone, with the total central government debt registering a substantial decline of Rs. 765 billion as of August 2025. This reduction marks significant progress both in absolute terms and as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), signaling a strengthening of the nation’s economic fundamentals. This notable achievement is a direct result of the government’s unwavering commitment to fiscal discipline. The strategy has been underpinned by a multi-pronged approach focusing on controlled public expenditures, carefully calibratedRead More

ISLAMABAD, OCT 7 /DNA/ – Managing Director of OPF, Mohammad Afzaal Bhatti, and overseas investors called on Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, on Tuesday at the CDA Headquarters. The meeting was attended by Member Planning and Design Dr. Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, DG Building & Housing Control, DG Resource and other senior officers. The meeting involved detailed discussions on promoting foreign investment in Islamabad and exploring partnership opportunities in various projects. Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa said that excellent investment opportunitiesRead More