ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: /DNA/ – Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the government is undertaking unprecedented measures to transform Islamabad into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive capital city. He stated that major infrastructure interventions are being implemented to address longstanding challenges in water supply, waste management, traffic flow, security, hospitality, and urban services, laying the foundation for the city’s needs over the next 40 to 50 years. Addressing a well-attended session at ICCI, Talal Chaudhry observed that despite being the federal capital, Islamabad lacks severalRead More

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday rejected the impression that no serious effort was made to resolve the situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) through dialogue and democratic means. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said that whenever talks were held, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the government committee to engage stakeholders and present all development-related demands for approval. He added that proposals linked to public welfare and regional development were regularly reviewed and approved. He said Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chiefRead More

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Emir Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday welcomed the visit of the Iranian President to Pakistan, saying that stronger relations between Pakistan and Iran would further promote stability and cooperation in the region. Talking to journalists outside of Parliament House, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said the Iranian President’s visit was a positive development and would play an important role in enhancing bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. Responding to a question regarding the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, he said the matter was currently under consideration by theRead More

LAHORE, 24 Jun /DNA/ – Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore, and addressed the participants of the 55th PN Staff Course. In his address, the Naval Chief stressed that winning future wars demands not only a re-evaluation of legacy warfighting strategies but also the development and sustainment of a future-ready workforce that is intellectually astute and technologically proficient. He also elaborated on the evolving nature of modern warfare and emerging maritime security threats, emphasizing that traditional military strategies must adapt to effectivelyRead More

ISLAMABAD, JUN 24: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met his Iranian counterpart, Dr Eskandar Momeni, on Wednesday, and vowed that Pakistan would continue its efforts for lasting peace in the Middle East. According to a statement issued by the interior ministry, the two sides held detailed discussions on Pakistan-Iran relations and the latest regional situation following the peace agreement. Naqvi congratulated Momeni on the joint declaration signed at Burgenstock, Switzerland, saying the agreement would not have been possible without the sincere efforts of the Iranian government and its negotiating team. “PakistanRead More