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Second Phase of Affordable Housing Project in Bungoma County Hits 32% Completion
Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that the second phase of the government's Affordable Housing Programme has reached thirty-two percent completion. The development takes place within South Kanduyi Constituency located in Bungoma County. President William Ruto launched this housing initiative during August 2024. Workers have advanced construction to the ground floor slab casting stage. The team expects to finish the current slab within twelve days. The project provides jobs for one hundred sixty people across different shifts. Eighty workers handle night operations to speed up progress. Four residential blocks will house three hundred seventy-two families when finished. The development creates employment...
Naval Chief Admiral Ashraf Visits Air War College, Emphasizes Joint Military Synergy
Admiral Naveed Ashraf traveled to the Air War College Institute in Karachi today. Air Vice Marshal Rashid Habib welcomed the Pakistan Navy chief when he arrived. The admiral spoke to students taking the Air War Course about military leadership. He praised the school for training excellent officers who can handle tough combat situations. Recent fighting near the eastern border shows that armed forces must stay ready at all times. The naval leader complimented Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu for improving the air force. New technology has made Pakistan's planes much stronger and more effective. The air force changes have helped protect the country better than before. Admiral Ashraf said the navy has also become more powerful...
Pakistan Welcomes Court of Arbitration Award on Kishenganga and Ratle Dispute
Pakistan celebrated a major court decision about water rights with India. The Court of Arbitration made its ruling on June 27, 2025. The case focused on two power plants that India wants to build. These projects are called Kishenganga and Ratle. The court said it still has the power to make decisions about this dispute. India recently tried to stop following the Indus Waters Treaty without asking Pakistan first. Pakistan says India cannot do this because it breaks international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the court decision supports Pakistan's views. The treaty remains active and both countries must follow its rules. India cannot just ignore the agreement when it wants to. The court decision proves Pakistan was...
Ahsan Iqbal Announces Economic Progress and University Plans for Khanewal
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal spoke to reporters about Pakistan's financial recovery. The country has escaped economic collapse through smart government decisions. Officials have created policies that helped save Pakistan from bankruptcy. Economic conditions are getting better across the nation. The minister praised his team for making these positive changes happen. Pakistan wants to become a trillion-dollar economy before 2035 arrives. Leaders plan to boost exports as the main way to grow the economy. The government works to make people trust their leadership again. Officials want to build a government system that works well for citizens. They aim to create departments that operate with honesty and speed. Khanewal will receive a new...
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Reaffirms Commitment to Parliamentary Democracy on International Day of Parliamentarism
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari honored Pakistan's democratic values on International Day of Parliamentarism. The Pakistan Peoples Party leader praised citizens who support democracy. He spoke about Parliament as the true voice of Pakistani people. Bilawal called the building more than just walls and rooms. He described Parliament as a place where people's dreams live. The PPP chairman remembered family members who died fighting for democracy. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto gave their lives protecting democratic rights. These leaders became martyrs for the cause of fair government. Bilawal said their voices still speak through elected representatives today. Every person who serves Parliament carries forward their sacrifice. Strong and...
Pakistan to Assume Presidency of UN Security Council for July 2025, Says Ambassador
Pakistan takes control of the United Nations Security Council during July 2025. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad leads the country's efforts as president of the powerful group. The ambassador promises Pakistan will run meetings fairly and openly for all member nations. Pakistan earned this role through its two-year membership that started earlier this year. The leadership position moves between all fifteen Security Council members each month. Ambassador Ahmad knows the world faces many serious problems and conflicts right away. Pakistan plans to hold two major meetings about working together peacefully and solving disputes through talks. These events will bring together the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The...
Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Geo-Economics and International Peace, Says Dar
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad anniversary event on Monday. He talked about Pakistan's foreign policy plans that focus on economics first. Dar said Pakistan wants to build stronger trade relationships with other countries. The country aims to bring more foreign investment and technology to help grow the economy. Pakistan also supports international law and works with the United Nations on global problems. Dar discussed recent fights between Pakistan and India that happened in May 2025. India made false claims after an attack and started aggressive actions against Pakistan. Pakistan fought back with stronger force to show India cannot bully the country. The fighting lasted four days...
Monsoon Rains in Punjab Claim 21 Lives, Cause Widespread Damage and Displacement
Monsoon rains have killed 21 people and hurt 57 others across Punjab this year. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority shared these numbers after Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz asked for a report. Children made up 11 of the deaths, women accounted for 3, and men totaled 7. The storms also damaged 27 homes either partly or completely. Officials recorded rainfall during the past day across ten cities. Most people died when old mud houses and weak buildings fell down on them. Lightning killed two people from Khanewal and Okara districts. Electric wires caused the deaths of two children from Mandi Bahauddin. Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said families would receive money from the government to help them. He expects the first round...
Pakistan Pavilion at China-Eurasia Expo Showcases Mangoes and Expands Trade Ties
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi and Vice Chairman Zhu Lifan opened the Pakistan Pavilion at the China-Eurasia Expo today. The event took place at Urumqi and marked stronger trade connections between both countries. Pakistani mangoes became the most popular display at the pavilion. Hundreds of people came to taste these fruits known as the king of all fruits. Vice Chairman Zhu Lifan praised the excellent taste during his visit. Pakistan brought two new organizations to the expo for the first time. The National Logistics Corporation and Green Pakistan Initiative joined the event. Ambassador Hashmi explained how NLC helps make border crossings between Pakistan and China work better. The organization makes shipping goods across borders much...
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