PAKISTAN GAVE THE BEST RESPONSE TO INDIA’S AGGRESSION FROM LOC TO THE COAST: FIELD MARSHAL
g COA S FIELD MARSHAL MUNIR SAYS INDIA BIGGEST SPONSOR OF TERRORISM IN REGION
g INSTRUCTS YOUNG OFFICERS TO ADOPT IDENTITY OF ‘PAKISTANIS’ ABOVE INDIVIDUAL REGIONAL IDENTITY
g WE DEMAND ONLY ONE THING FROM BROTHERLY AFGHANISTAN: NOT GIVE SPACE TO INDIA’S TERRORIST PROXIES FITNA AL-HINDUSTAN AND FITNA AL-KHWARIJ
g PAKISTAN ARMY IS THE GUARANTOR OF REGIONAL PEACE AND STABILITY, AND YOUNG OFFICERS SHOULD EMULATE INTEGRITY AND PATRIOTISM: FIELD MARSHAL
CH I E F of Army Staff Field
Marshal Asim Munir has said that India is the biggest sponsor of terrorism in the region reaffirming that as a nation Pakistanis have never bowed down to India and will never bow down Field Marshal Asim Munir, addressing the probationary officers of the 52nd Common Training Program of the Civil Services Academy during a session held at the Army Auditorium in Rawalpindi said in the battle of truth, Pakistan gave the best response to India s unjustified aggression from the Line of Control to the coast The field marshal spoke on a range of
critical issues ranging from national security imperatives and prevailing internal and external challenges to the pivotal role of the Pakistan Armed Forces in preserving regional peace and national stability
Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that the Pakistan Army is not interested in engaging in talks with political parties DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Ch, in an interview with the BBC urged that the armed forces be kept out of politics emphasizing
He said Pakistan’s armed forces are always ready according to the requirements of modern warfare “We are sending a clear message to India that Pakistan has never accepted its monopoly and will never do so in the future, he added He said terrorism is India s internal problem, which is the result of its biased and cruel attitude towards its own minorities especially Muslims He said Afghanistan is a brotherly neighbour an Islamic country and we want good relations with it However, we demand only one thing from them: that they should not give space to India s terrorist proxies, Fitan al-Hindustan and Fitan al-Kharij Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir instructed the officers to adopt the identity of ‘Pakistanis’ above their individual and regional identities Every system has problems and weaknesses It is your job to prevent weaknesses and negative forces from dominating the system, he added The Army Chief said that nations that forget their history also have a dark future Know the story and history of Pakistan and pass it on to your future generations ” he maintained COAS Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasized that civil bureaucracy plays a key role in the functioning of the administration and young officers should make honesty, professionalism, and patriotism their motto
Kids among 11 die, six injured as flashflood in Swat River sweeps away tourists
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At least 11 people including four children were killed and six injured after flashfloods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains swept through tourist destination Swat over the past 24 hours, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)
Flash floods prompted by heavy rain in Swat district have engulfed several areas, resulting in the loss of life with reports of dozens stranded, according to an initial report by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122
Rescue 1122 spokesperson
Bilal Faizi confirmed that seven bodies have been recovered from reports of 16 people gone missing, with three people being rescued
operation to find the four remaining people was underway, he added
reiterating remarks made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Pakistan was ready to engage in a meaningful dialogue with India on all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, water, trade and terrorism According to the PCA’s rules, a supplemental award is an additional ruling issued by a court or tribunal after its initial decision usually to address a specific issue that wasn t fully resolved or to clarify certain points such as jurisdiction competence or interpretation of a treaty or agreement
According to the initial report by KP Rescue 1122 search and rescue operations underway for the remaining bodies in several areas
Earlier in the day Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Faizi said that nine bodies were recovered among 16 people who went missing in the Swat River this morning while three people were rescued A search
The PDMA data showed that 10 people were killed in Swat while one person was killed in Malakand It also revealed that 56 houses were damaged in Swat due to the flooding The report also said that a total of 120 people were trapped, with 107 of them being rescued by Swat Rescue 1122 “All concerned Departments Rescue 1122 are actively deployed in the field conducting roundtheclock operations to ensure maximum safety and relief, it added
Swat ADC Babuzai AC and Khwazakhela AC suspended Separately, KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah suspended Swat Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Ihsanul Haq Babuzai Assistant Commissioner (AC) Nida Iqbal and Khwazakhela AC Muhammad Amir Khan A notification, issued on Friday following the incident, cited untoward incident” in Swat, ordering the immediate suspension of the officers under Rule-6 of the KP Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules 2011
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military hardware in expeditious timeframes were some of the key takeaways of the meeting ” said the statement by the Indian Defense Ministry India is a key purchaser of Russian defense equipment and has acquired the S-400 air defense system from Moscow
following a $5 43 billion agreement signed in 2018 This deal included five squadrons of the advanced air-to-surface missile system Russia began delivering the first three squadrons in December 2021 but the remaining two, which consist of 118 missiles each, are still pending delivery India has already deployed the first three S-400 squadrons along its borders with Pakistan and China Moscow has assured New Delhi that the remaining two squadrons will be delivered by 2027 India has also been using Russian-
made Su-30 jets since their procurement in 1996 India launched the Operation Sindoor against Pakistan last month Islamabad retaliated to Indian attacks under Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos or Iron Wall in hostilities triggered by the April 22 Pahalgam attack by unidentified gunmen in the Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir Singh also held discussions with Chinese counterpart Adm Dong Jun, focusing on the “permanent solution” to border demarcation issues stressing the need for revitalizing the established mechanisms He acknowledged efforts to restore normalcy in bilateral relations but emphasized the importance of addressing complex issues through a structured approach and consistent engagement to de-escalate tensions Singh called for bridging the trust gap created after the 2020 border standoff by taking tangible actions on the ground
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A fair trade
Talking to the US Secretar y of State, the PM raises the familiar subjec t of trade
PR I M E M I N I S T E R Shehbaz Sharif might have felt on more familiar ground talking about trade when US Secretary of State Mark Rubio rang him up to thank him for the help Pakistan gave the USA in arranging the ceasefire with Iran, than discussing the geopolitics of the issue, or even reminding him of how Pakistan was still waiting for US mediation on Kashmir, with which President Donald Trump had put on the table as an inducement to Pakistan to agree to the ceasefire However trade is these days a dangerous subject because Mr Trump is fixated on striking a deal
Unfortunately for everyone the deal he is trying to strike is meant to reduce the US deficit
Considering that Pakistan runs a perennial trade deficit any country with which it runs a surplus is a valuable asset Its largest surplus is with the USA and while Mr Sharif wishes to see this surplus increase Mr Trump would like to decrease and ultimately convert into a deficit If Mr Sharif hopes that increased trade will lead to a greater foothold in the US market he should consider the example of China As soon as the USA realized that it was moving up the supply chain and into hi-tech fields Mr Trump and his supporters kicked up a rumpus and Mr Trump started throwing about the USA s considerable economic weight imposing penal tariffs on all countries not to mention the gratuitous insults he flung about He spoke about unfairness and just managed to sound like a crybaby The problem is that products made in the USA are expensive and often of shoddy quality Only where the USA enjoys a technological edge as in computer science of the aerospace industry does it retain its market share
If Pakistan was to dare challenge that edge it would see the wrath of the USA descend on it as the USA tried to grab the invisible hand of the market and drive it in an advantageous direction So long as Pakistan remains a minnow the USA will tolerate it but if it becomes even a lowly gudgeon let alone one of the big boys like a shark then it will turn upon it The USA already has little love lost for Pakistan, and so this is not the time to expect it to give the country a fair shake
Dedicated to the legac y of late Hameed Nizami Arif Nizami (Late) Founding Editor
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more by arrogance than necessity Israel s premeditated assault Operation Rising Lion was a masterclass in tactical precision But what it achieved in shock and awe, it lacks in longterm wisdom In fact, it may go down as a historic example of how strategic overreach can rapidly become a geopolitical disaster The Israeli military’s precision strikes targeting nuclear centrifuge sites in Tehran and Kahraj IRGC command centers and internal security facilities demonstrated sophisticated coordination between cyber, air, and intelligence units The High-value Targets (HVTs) of Iran were hit, and by Israeli metrics, success was swift and satisfying The deaths of senior Iranian figures and the destruction of critical infrastructure gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a brief moment of triumph But let s not confuse a successful mission with a successful strategy If this story feels familiar, it should We ve seen it before: a powerful nation uses its military prowess to knock out a perceived threat in hopes of resetting the strategic chessboard Yet what Israel has launched may not be a “decisive blow” to Iran’s nuclear ambition but a reckless gamble that exposes the region and the world to further chaos Netanyahu s calculus echoes the American misadventures in Iraq and Libya: eliminate a threat, provoke regime instability, and wait for “democracy” or “moderation” to rise from the ashes The problem? This logic has failed in every instance Instead of reform chaos Instead of democracy militancy Israel s strike may temporarily degrade Iran s enrichment capacity but Tehran has responded not with submission but retaliation missile strikes on Israeli cities, civilian displacement, and a vow to resume uranium enrichment Over 1,300 Israelis are displaced while Iranian casualties exceed 639 with more than 1 300 wounded This is not deterrence; it is the opening salvo of a wider war Israel s military doctrine has long leaned on the idea of preemption most notably in the 1967 SixDay War Back then, Israel faced existential threats from multiple Arab states Today, the context is vastly different Iran is indeed a threat especially through its proxies but it’s also a rational actor that has shown a willingness to negotiate particularly under diplomatic pressure This time Israel didn t wait for an imminent threat It struck first under the rationale that it could not afford to wait That language strikingly similar to the Bush Doctrine should concern us all The difference between a justified defence and reckless ag-
gression is not just timing but intention Netanyahu didn t seek to neutralize an immediate risk; he sought to revive his drowning political career through force Worse still by violating Iran s sovereignty without a clear international mandate, Israel sets a precedent If preemptive strikes become normalized, then no state is safe not even Israel No analysis of this crisis is complete without examining the USA’s role or lack thereof President Trump reviewing military options in the Situation Room offered his characteristic ambiguity: I may do it, I may not Translation: he wants leverage without responsibility And yet, Israel reportedly informed the USA in advance The US response? Evacuate embassy staff and stay out of the way That’s not leadership it’s abdication It sends a dangerous message: if you re our ally you re free to pursue regional aggression without consequence But when the fires spread Washington s moral clarity disappears The USA must ask itself what it gains from such inconsistency If the goal is to keep Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon then diplomacy not drone strikes is the only sustainable path If it wants to prevent a regional war then it must restrain Israel not just Iran Still Iran s failures to repel Israeli
risk of litigation and registration status n Centralized Legal Cell: A centralized unit within the bank s Credit Administration should vet all security documents manage charge registration, and monitor legal recovery cases n Engagement with Land Authorities: Direct liaison with provincial land authorities must be institutionalized to reduce fraud risk and expedite verifications
As Pakistan moves toward financial inclusion and digital transformation, the strength of its secured lending framework must not be overlooked
T h e t r u e t e s t o f l e a d e r s h i p l i e s n o t i n h o w e f f e c t i v e l y o n e c a n w a g e w a r, bu t i n h
s o b e r i n g r e m i n d e r : p r e e m p t i v e w a r s r a r e l y e n d
The disconnect between legal enforceability and credit policy has persisted for too long It is time for a cultural shift Just as banks assess financial ratios, business viability, and repayment capacity, they must assess the legal reliability of the proposed security The truth is simple but often overlooked: if the security can t be enforced it s not security
And if the law doesn t work in practice it might as well not exist The financial system depends not only on monetary policy or capital adequacy, but on confidence in the enforceability of rights That confidence today is at risk Banks regulators and policymakers must act not just to fix laws but to change how risk is understood measured and managed in the real world
Furthermore, the role of accountability cannot be overlooked Banks must integrate legal risk as part of their credit assessment matrix, and regulators must ensure this integration is practiced not just prescribed Legal teams credit approvers and recovery officers should be jointly responsible for ensuring that enforceability is built into the transaction from day one
Digitization of land records is equally critical Despite some advancement, particularly in Punjab, land registries remain fragmented and susceptible to tampering A secure centralized and verifiable digital record system ideally linked with financial institutions can significantly mitigate title fraud and improve mortgage reliability
While legal reforms are necessary, the real need lies in enforceability and modernization
Out-of-court foreclosure exists in principle but fails in practice due to judicial delays and procedural loopholes Specialized banking tribunals time-bound decisions and better case management systems are urgently required to make secured lending truly secure
To address the challenges effectively, comprehensive land and legal reforms must be prioritized starting with a centralized digitized land registry directly linked to financial institutions to curb fraud and ensure swift verification Strengthening land administration through technology, training, and oversight is equally critical Embedding legal risk assessment into the early stages of credit approval will further enhance the integrity of secured lending
As Pakistan moves toward financial inclusion and digital transformation the strength of its secured lending framework must not be overlooked Real progress lies not just in expanding credit, but in ensuring that the legal and institutional foundations supporting that credit are robust, transparent, and enforceable
Dangerous dominoes
in regime change in many developing countries and it is with the same mindset that its proxy Israel, has attacked Iran, encouraging the Iranians to topple their own government
Now, if the missile attacks increase and the US and Europe do enter the war, it will mean pushing Iran to the wall In such a situation, what
Strained to heal
Administration These are taxpayer dollars used to fund Israeli military expansion missile defence systems like Iron Dome and intelligence capabilities that now turn inward on the USA itself
The results have been catastrophic Israel championed the Iraq, Lybia, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan Wars These wars resulted in deaths of over 4500 American soldiers and over $2 trillion in US spending Israel paid nothing sent no troops and bore no consequences yet emerged strategically stronger with a fractured Iraq off the map
This cost does not include billions more in indirect subsidies: loan guarantees, joint weapons research tax-exempt contributions to Israeli causes and cooperative agreements that flow predominantly one way Meanwhile US citizens shoulder the financial burden of wars launched in Israel s interest and fought under the American flag Ted’s framing of Israel and the USA as having “overlapping interests” reveals a dangerous doctrine: that the USA’s enemies are whoever Israel designates Under this logic countries like Iran Syria Lebanon and even critics within Europe are reflexively treated as adversaries not based on threat assessments, but on Israeli strategic paranoia Carlson laid bare the contradiction: US intelligence says Iran is years away from weaponization yet the Israeli-driven narrative claims it s only days When Carlson asked if he would oppose Israeli spying or military manipulation, the senator replied flatly: They re going to do it anyway It was a stunning concession of powerlessness Driving this surrender is AIPAC a lob-
bying juggernaut that acts less like an interest group and more
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Trates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan
“One of the president’s key objectives is that the Abraham Accords be expanded that more countries come into it and we are working on that special envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday on CNBC But there remain significant obstacles to moving forward with normalization in the
Saudi Arabia is also insisting on a credible pathway to a Palestinian state something Israel firmly rejects in hopes of addressing what it sees as the root of the conflict It s going to take a lot of work, and the space isn’t there now ” a Saudi official said about establishing diplomatic relations with Israel The urgency is the state of Palestine and not the Iranian risk The geopolitical rebalancing under way in the Middle East adds to the complications Israel’s military and intelligence operations against Iran and Hezbollah intimidated Arab states which worry Israel will take actions that they don t support and can t influence said Rep Zach Nunn (R Iowa)
Israel just became a victim of its own success, he said after meeting with leaders in Saudi Arabia, the U A E and Bahrain as part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation in the midst of the Israel-Iran war The Gulf monarchies see Israel s military capabilities and want assurances they will use them responsibly, he said Working with Israel to contain Iran became more attractive to some Arab states in recent years Israel and the Gulf are both in range of Iran s missiles and Tehran s support for armed factions in the occupied Palestinian territories Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Bahrain and Yemen threatened the security of Israel and many Arab countries Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2017 denounced Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the new Hitler of the Middle East Around that time, a cartoon video surfaced online showing an amphibious Saudi invasion of Iran that ends with Saudi tanks rolling into Tehran and a triumphant Saudi crown prince A three-way deal negotiated by the Biden administration in 2023 would have committed Washington to help defend Riyadh if it were attacked and develop a civilian nuclear program with uranium enrichment, in exchange for U S access to Saudi territory and airspace to protect U S interests as well as restrictions on Saudi security cooperation with China The Gulf, like Israel, has been on the receiving end of attacks from Iran and its allies Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for a 2019 drone-and-missile assault on two of its biggest oil installations Yemen’s Houthis repeatedly attacked southern Saudi cities and the capital Riyadh hitting close to the front gate of the Saudi government palace in 2021 The militants also launched missiles and drones at the U A E , which participated in the Saudi-led bombing campaign in Yemen Concerned the skirmishing could damage their plans for economic growth Saudi Arabia and the U A E hedged
their bets by reaching a detente with Iran in 2023 in a geopolitical juggling act to avoid having to choose sides They leveraged that new relationship to avoid being pulled into the region’s conflicts after Oct 7 When Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel in April and October 2024 it notified Gulf countries in advance so they could clear their airspace When Israel responded, the Saudis warned the Iranians not to retaliate against Gulf energy facilities and lobbied Washington against Israeli escalation Israel’s campaign against Iran tested that careful balance While the Gulf states are happy to see Iran weakened talk of regime change reminded them of the U S occupation of Iraq and the chaos unleashed after Saddam Hussein was toppled Even after the cease-fire halted the Israel-Iran war Saudi Arabia is concerned Iran remains politically volatile and capable of lashing out Gulf officials said As the prospect of Israeli strikes grew this year, Saudi Arabia, the U A E , Qatar and Oman helped pass messages and mediate between the U S and Iran Anwar Gargash foreign-policy adviser to the Emirati leader traveled to Tehran in March to deliver a letter from Trump and Prince Mohammed s younger brother met with Khamenei in April to assure him that Riyadh opposed military action against Iran’s nuclear program Saudi efforts to keep U S -Iran diplomacy on track ultimately failed and on June 13 Israel s confrontation with Iran landed at Riyadh s doorstep Gulf officials said they lobbied Washington to pressure Israel to stop and were initially reassured that the U S wouldn’t get involved Where Saudi Arabia had benefited from growing U S and Israeli pressure on Tehran it now fears becoming a recipient of a new regional order, said Maria Fantappie, who heads the Middle East and Africa program at Istituto Affari Internazionali a think tank in Rome The concern is Israel “will not diminish and dismantle the Islamic Republic and then let the Saudis grow stronger The Gulf states condemned Israel s strikes on Iran as a violation of Iranian sovereignty They invoked similar language after Trump authorized strikes on Saturday night but calibrated it apparently to avoid provoking the mercurial president They rallied again after the Iranian strike on a U S base in Qatar on Monday, coordinating a message of restraint and de-escalation to pave the way for the cease-fire The Israel-Iran war flew in the face of a regional order the Gulf countries are trying to build that prioritizes prosperity over conflict Gargash said
TH E Islamic Republic once again dragged Iran into a war that was not ours The missiles that flew between Tehran and Tel Aviv in recent days were the inevitable consequence of 46 years of terrorism, proxy warfare and reckless nuclear blackmail by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime But within this dangerous situation lies an unprecedented opportunity one that the Iranian people intend to capitalize on and the international community cannot afford to miss The regime s response will be brutal It is a wounded animal and is already lashing out by arresting and attacking Iranians
The regime’s response to Israel’s strikes on nuclear facilities and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps leadership reveals everything the world needs to know about those who have hijacked my beloved Iran While claiming to defend Iranian sovereignty, they have systematically destroyed it While promising strength, they have made Iran weaker and more isolated than ever
This was not Iran’s war it was Ali Khamenei s It was the response of a desperate flailing regime For more than four decades I have advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience as the path to Iran s liberation I have watched with immense pride as the Iranian people have risen time and again in 1999, 2009, 2017, 2019 and most recently in 2022 after the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody of the “morality police ” Each uprising has grown stronger each protest has been more unified and each time more voices have joined the call for fundamental change The regime s foundation is cracking, and these recent military exchanges might have weakened it to the point
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Arab nations I met all six foreign ministers of the GCC before the attack and explained our position clearly If the US strikes us from bases in your territory, we will be compelled to respond to those bases But this is not aimed at you,” he clarified He said that although the Qataris and other Gulf countries were “understandably upset Iran maintained clear communication throughout and reiterated its commitment to peaceful regional ties
Lahore Police implements comprehensive securit y plan for Muharram
The Lahore Police have devised a comprehensive security plan to ensure peace and safety during the holy month of Muharramul Haram According to the spokesman for Lahore Police, over 3,868 Majalis and more than 458 mourning processions have been scheduled to take place during the first ten days of Muharram The spokesman detailed that 457 Majalis have been categorized as Category A 2 610 as Category B and 801 as Category C based on their security needs Additionally 17 Category A 74 Category B and 3 Category C processions will be held, he said Meanwhile, Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana stated that foolproof security will be provided to all gatherings and processions He reiterated strict adherence to government-issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including compliance with the Loudspeaker Act designated timings and approved routes for processions and Majalis Advanced security measures such as CCTV cameras, walk-through gates and metal detectors have been deployed to enhance surveillance and safety Various police units including the Dolphin Squad, Police Response Unit Anti-Riot Force and Traffic Police will be assigned special Muharram duties he added Special arrangements have also been made for the security and screening of female participants with lady police deployed for this purpose
China, Ecuador sign cooperation plan to promote Belt and Road Initiative
China and Ecuador signed a cooperation plan to promote the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing on Friday following a meeting between leaders of the two countries Noting that this year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties Chinese President Xi Jinping said China-Ecuador relations have maintained a strong development momentum Ecuador has joined the Belt and Road Initiative, and the two sides have signed a free trade agreement, yielding fruitful results in energy mining electricity and infrastructure Xi noted China has always viewed its relationship with Ecuador from a strategic and long-term perspective Xi expressed willingness to work with the Ecuadorian government to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership achieve more results and deliver greater benefits to both peoples China and Ecuador should be good friends built on mutual trust and respect, committed partners for common development, and continue to support each other ’s core
interests promote cooperation across various fields and improve governance exchanges Xi said He also called for efforts to implement the outcomes of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the ChinaCELAC Forum, pursue common development and revitalization and build a China-LAC community with a shared future Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa who is in China to attend the 2025 Summer Davos forum, praised China s remarkable development
by troops in the final months of the conflict Turk also asked Sri Lanka to investigate allegations of war crimes and punish the perpetrators Successive Sri Lankan governments have refused internationally backed investigations and there has been no credible local accountability mechanism Former Tamil legislator MA Sumanthiran who petitioned the court said it has stopped a land grab The government promised three months ago not to go ahead with acquiring these private lands but never took any action ” Sumanthiran told AFP That is why I went to court
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BISP officers party workers and members of the public Senator Rubina Khalid shared that under the Benazir Income Support Programme, cash assistance is being disbursed to approximately 10 million people across the country She emphasized that if anyone is being treated unfairly especially in receiving payments they must speak up This city belongs to the Pakistan People s Party and to the brave people who stand against injustice,” she said
She further stated that the President of Pakistan Mr Asif Ali Zardari had specifically instructed her to ensure that no deductions are made from poor women s payments, that they receive the full entitled amount, and that they are treated with dignity In addition Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari directed her to visit Larkana to listen to the concerns of poor women and work towards easing their hardships The Chairperson also highlighted that
registration and payment vans Senator Rubina Khalid announced that poor students would also be registered under the programme and provided stipends to support their educational journey She informed the gathering that a new dynamic survey has been initiated and families that have been beneficiaries for the past three years will
KP budget decision unanimous, says Shibli
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CII holds Muharram peace conference
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) hosted its annual National Ulema and Mashaikh Peace Conference on Thursday focusing on the sacred month of Muharram The event reaffirmed its commitment to peace unity and inter-sectarian harmony under the Paigham-e-Pakistan national narrative During the conference, the Ulema
Bilawal explains why PPP suppor ts federal budget
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Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday explained his party s support for the PML-N-led coalition s second budget citing significant amendments made based on PPP s input Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal highlighted key measures including a 20% increase in funding for the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) tax relief for solar panels and curbs on the Federal Board of Revenue s (FBR) arrest powers Bilawal criticized the previous PTI government for undermining BISP and commended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for consistently increasing its funding He also pointed to the raising of the income tax exemption threshold to Rs1 2 million and the reduction of the solar panel
PM felicitates
in providing training to new talent in cricket with her experience The prime minister informed the former women’s team captain that the government was trying to promote talent on merit in every field of sports
The prime minister underlined that providing equal opportunities and facilities to men and women in every field of sports, including cricket, was among his priorities Former Women Captain Sana Mir thanked the PM adding “I am trying my best to represent Pakistan fully in the World Cricket Association and ICC
She also put up recommendations to promote cricket in Pakistan, especially for further promotion of women’s cricket in
the country
She said Hopefully the government will take steps to develop cricket grounds and new talent in Pakistan, especially to create more opportunities for women in cricket ” President, PM condole deaths in Swat flash flood
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed their deep grief over the death of tourists in the flash flood in Swat River at Khwazakhela area
The president and prime minister in their separately issued statements conveyed their sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families
They also prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls and strength for the grieved families to bear the loss
We equally share the grief of the affected families during this difficult time, the president said Prime Minister Shehbaz directed the authorities concerned to swiftly complete the search and rescue operation for missing persons in the incident
He instructed NDMA the administration, and rescue agencies to further strengthen safety measures along rivers and streams
The prime minister praised NDMA the administration and rescue officials for rescuing tourists stranded due to the flash flood in Swat
