Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Palestinian Authority appeals to EU for resumption of financial support

Palestinian

The Palestinian Authority has reiterated its appeal to the EU to provide its pledged aid without conditions. The authority is concerned about the continuing uncertainty over the EU’s annual financial support for its budget despite holding several meetings with senior EU officials in recent months. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyieh, who met EU High Representative … Read more

President Alvi calls for proactive steps to promote IT sector

President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for taking proactive measures to develop the information technology (IT) sector and to ensure economic and scientific development of the country. He said that globally, the focus of development policies was shifting from brick-and-mortar development projects to the intellectual development of human resources and Pakistan needed to … Read more

Sheikh Rasheed announces financial aid for Tezgam train victims

Sheikh Rasheed announces financial assistance to the Tezgam train victims

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Thursday has announced financial assistance for those killed and injured in the Tezgam train accident early today. Sheikh Rasheed blamed the passengers for bringing stoves into the train, saying Railways was not at fault, but however, he took responsibility for the mishap. Railway authorities said that carrying … Read more