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Meets with a UN delegation, CM Maryam promises to increase collaboration across sectors

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After meeting, the UN mission and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz decided to expand their collaboration across the board.

Punjab CM was greeted by a 22-person delegation led by Muhammad Yahya, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan. Local presidents of UN agencies were part of the trip.

Boosting collaboration in a number of areas, such as agriculture, health, and education, was decided upon during the meeting. Additionally, the two sides discussed how to manage development initiatives with UN backing.

The team received updates on government initiatives, health sector changes, and education from Punjab’s chief minister. She extolled Punjab, saying its agricultural sector has the capacity to completely revolutionize Pakistan’s economics.

She reaffirmed that her top priorities were reforms and progress in every area. She declared that the goal of her government was to prioritize the resolution of public crises.

in order to construct 0.1 million houses

Punjab’s Chief Minister discussed the government’s goals and ongoing welfare initiatives. Reforms will be made easier for the public very soon. The officer’s grading system is being developed for the first time with service delivery and good governance in mind.

The goal of constructing 0.1 million dwellings with UN agencies’ assistance will shortly be completed. CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized that she considered it an honor to have overcome challenges to become chief minister.

She declared that she envisioned every woman to be financially independent and strong, and that her mission was to empower the impoverished.

She declared that serving the public was the goal of her government job. Plans to build a tax-free garment city where women would receive free training and six-month scholarships were revealed by her.

For each city in Punjab, the Punjabi government is creating a waste management strategy. Nawaz Sharif IT City would develop into Pakistan’s Silicon Valley, according to her.

According to Maryam Nawaz, her government is working on a system that will effectively supply all medical facilities in each region of Punjab. Furthermore, she disclosed that Punjab was launching Pakistan’s first air ambulance service.

She called attention to the health initiatives, stating that large hospitals, 2500 basic health units, and 300 rural health clinics were undergoing renovations.

In Lahore, work is underway to construct the city’s first cancer hospital. For two months, people with communicable illnesses received free medications delivered right to their door.

supplying small farmers with equipment and financing at no interest

She emphasized that schools were offering free meals to improve the nutrition of the students.
The government will support rural farmers so they may raise more cattle. Small farmers would receive interest-free loans as well as equipment.

There is now a virtual police station in place. Punjab CM stated that her top focus was the development of all Punjabi cities, not just Lahore.

President Muhammad Yahya of the UN team stated he was interested in seeing Lahore and thought the people of Punjab were remarkable. He committed himself to serving the Punjabi administration to the hilt.

UNDP Representative Samuel praised the welfare projects in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab.

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COAS Visits Bannu and Promises Terrorism Justice

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Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, traveled to Bannu after the March 4 terrorist attack on Bannu cantonment was thwarted.
COAS examined the general security situation in the region as well as ongoing security operations during the visit.
At CMH Bannu, he also spoke with wounded soldiers and praised their tenacity and commitment. Speaking to the troops, he reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s commitment to combating terrorism and commended their prompt action in neutralizing the assailants.
In addition to expressing sympathy to the families of the civilians slain in the strike, General Munir promised that those responsible for the planning and execution would shortly face consequences.
He emphasized that such activities reveal Khwarij’s true nature as enemies of Islam and denounced the savage targeting of innocent people.
The COAS underlined that Pakistan will not permit its stability to be jeopardized and that terrorist organizations, such as Fitna al-Khawarij, continue to use foreign weapons while operating from Afghan territory.
When he arrived, Corps Commander Peshawar welcomed him.

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Ethiopia-Pakistan Relations: Ethiopian Ambassador Presents Fraternity Award to Khawaja Asif

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Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the minister of defense and aviation, received the “Ethiopia-Pakistan fraternity award” from Ethiopian Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker.
In appreciation of Khawaja Asif’s noteworthy contributions to enhancing Pakistan-Ethiopia bilateral ties, the award was given out.
The Ethiopian Envoy, who spoke at the event, praised the Minister’s work to strengthen the two countries’ diplomatic and economic relations.
The Ethiopian Ambassador said, “Khawaja Muhammad Asif has played a pivotal role in enhancing Ethiopia-Pakistan relations.”
Additionally, he recognized the minister’s pivotal involvement in Ethiopian Airlines’ establishment in Pakistan, which has strengthened connections between the two nations.
In addition to thanking Ethiopia and its ambassador for the honor, Khawaja Asif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to developing closer ties with Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian Ambassador emphasized that Pakistan and Ethiopia had better bilateral ties than before.

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Issues Affecting Pakistan’s Textile Mills Industry: The Government Is Determined To Address Textile Industry Concerns: FM

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Muhammad Aurangzeb, minister of finance, has stated that the government is firmly committed to helping the textile industry in every way possible.
He made this pledge today in Islamabad during a meeting with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association’s leadership.
In order to guarantee the long-term sustainability and future expansion of Pakistan’s industrial sector, the Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing important tax, energy, and funding challenges.
He welcomed the APTMA office-bearers and gave the delegation his word that the government is committed to resolving the issues facing the textile industry since it understands how important it is to Pakistan’s economy.
Muhammad Aurangzeb underlined that resolving the fundamental issues facing the sector is essential to establishing an atmosphere that is favorable for industrial expansion, promoting economic stability, and bolstering the country’s overall growth trajectory.

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