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Islamabad: April 6, 2026(News Desk): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited the Safe City Headquarters in Islamabad today, where he chaired a special high-level meeting to review progress on Phase-II of the Islamabad Safe City Project. During the meeting, it was decided that all ongoing work under Phase-II will be completed by May 30, 2026. The Interior Minister directed the concerned authorities to ensure the timely completion of the project within the stipulated deadline. Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the Central Command and Control System in Islamabad will be upgraded as part of the initiative. He further stated that policing, traffic management, and civic services systems will be fully integrated to enhance operational efficiency. The Interior Minister highlighted that unde...

Islamabad: April 6, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi in Islamabad today to review the overall performance of Pakistan Railways, ongoing reforms, and future development plans. During the meeting, the Minister for Railways briefed the Prime Minister on operational matters of Pakistan Railways. He informed that, in light of the prevailing situation in the Gulf region and to ensure public convenience, no increase in fares of all operational trains across the country is being implemented. The Prime Minister underscored that, given the current economic conditions, the government is committed to avoiding any additional financial burden on the public. He directed that efforts should be focused on improving the ...

April 1, 2026(Ghufran): The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with civil society organizations and public health experts, has strongly urged the Government of Pakistan to increase taxes on tobacco products, sugary drinks and other ultra-processed products instead of placing additional burden on the public through drastic cuts in development spending, particularly in the health and education sectors. In light of the ongoing global economic pressures and rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the government has announced significant reductions in development budgets and increased fuel prices. These measures, while aimed at managing fiscal constraints, risk severely undermining Pakistan’s long-term economic growth and human developmen...

Islamabad: April 1, 2026(News Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level review meeting in Islamabad to assess and formulate a comprehensive strategy aimed at safeguarding Pakistan’s economy from the financial and economic impacts arising from the prevailing regional tensions. The Prime Minister noted that many countries around the world are currently facing challenges in maintaining the balance of supply and demand for essential commodities due to the evolving global situation. He expressed satisfaction that Pakistan has, by the grace of Allah, managed this situation effectively and successfully. He commended all relevant ministries and institutions for taking timely and effective measures to prevent any disruption in the supply and demand of essential goods. The P...