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PM directs early finalization of National Agriculture Policy; formation of apex forum
ISLAMABAD, June 29: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Monday, directed the early formulation of a comprehensive National Agriculture Policy in consultation with the provinces. He also asked for the establishment of an ‘Agriculture Apex Forum’, which would hold monthly meetings to ensure the effective implementation of the agriculture innovation and growth plan. The prime minister chaired a high-level review meeting on the transformation of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and reforms in the agriculture sector, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The meeting wasRead More
Three-day voting begins June 30 for Algerian citizens residing in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JUN 29 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Algeria in Islamabad has announced that parliamentary elections for Algerian citizens residing in Pakistan will take place over three days, from June 30 to July 2, 2026. Polling will be held at the embassy premises, located at House 107, St. 9, Sector E-7, Islamabad, with voting open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. In an official statement, the embassy’s Consular Section urged all members of the Algerian community in Pakistan to actively participate in the electoral process and fulfill their national duty by castingRead More
PIA Privatisation: First closing completed with Rs90 billion
Government achieves First Financial Closing of PIACL Privatisation Transaction with Management control transferred to the investor consortium following satisfaction of all conditions precedent under the Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement ISLAMABAD, JUN 29 /DNA/ – The Privatisation Commission of Pakistan today achieved the First Closing of the divestment of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) through privatisation, transferring management control of the airline to the investor consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited, following satisfaction of all conditions precedent under the Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement (SPSA). The successful completionRead More
Erdogan to NATO: Include Turkey in European security
ANKARA, JUN 29: Turkey must be included in all of Europe’s defense and security structures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, a week ahead of a key NATO summit in Ankara. His remarks come as Europe seeks to revamp its defenses in light of the threat from Russia and the risk of a US pullback from NATO, as the military alliance gears up for a key summit in the Turkish capital on July 7-8. At issue is Turkey’s access to the European Union’s 150-billion-euro ($176-billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE)Read More
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli incursions into Syria
RIYADH, JUN 29: Saudi Arabia strongly denounced on Monday the Israeli occupation’s continued violations in the region, the latest of which included incursions into the Syrian territory and artillery shelling targeting the provinces of Quneitra and Daraa. “The Kingdom expresses its categorical rejection of the Israeli occupation forces’ intimidation of innocent civilians and their violation of international laws and norms”, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Saudi Arabia reiterated the importance of halting Israel’s violations against Syria’s territory and adhering to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement inRead More
In Sudan’s Kordofan, a key city reels as paramilitary offensive looms
EL-OBEID, Sudan: In a displacement camp near El-Obeid in Sudan’s southern Kordofan region, Agsam Hamad trudges through searing heat to fetch murky water from a distant well, as paramilitary forces unleash their fiercest assault yet on the strategic city. “We walk long distances for this water and it is undrinkable,” the 35-year-old mother of seven told AFP from the camp on the edge of El-Obeid, a key prize in the three-year war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “Our situation is very difficult. We need foodRead More