ISLAMABAD, NOV 4 (APP/DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to the security forces for carrying out a successful intelligence-based operation in Kalat district of Balochistan. The president and prime minister, in their separately issued statements, praised the forces for killing four India-backed terrorists, calling it a great achievement for national security. He said that the entire nation stood with the security forces and remained committed to the complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism. Appreciating the resolve and steadfastness of the securityRead More

ISLAMABAD, Nov 4 (APP/DNA): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday called for deeper regional cooperation to achieve sustainable development and build resilience against climate change, describing South Asia as “the frontline of converging crises that threaten both lives and livelihoods.”  “The road to enduring peace and prosperity is paved with sustainable development. Nowhere does this clarion call echo louder than in our region  –  South Asia, home to nearly two billion souls, a quarter of humanity’s heartbeat,” he said while addressing the 28th SustainableRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 4: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called for comprehensive global financial reforms, including debt relief and equitable taxation, to enable developing countries to pursue social justice and sustainable development. Addressing the Second World Summit for Social Development, he said existing international financial structures place disproportionate burdens on poorer nations, limiting their ability to invest in people-centric progress. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to social justice, inclusive development, and global solidarity, emphasising the need to eradicate poverty, promote decent work, and ensure equality and human rights for all. TheRead More

ISLAMABAD, NOV 4 /DNA/ – As the global community gears up for COP30, Pakistan faces an urgent need to strengthen governance, institutional readiness, and local resilience, and clarify access mechanisms to effectively benefit from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). While the fund presents a critical opportunity for Pakistan, persistent gaps in governance, capacity, accreditation, and project preparedness continue to impede timely access. Building climate resilience demands integrated planning, a better understanding of financing processes, bankable projects, and locally driven approaches. Without these, Pakistan risks remaining onRead More