Pakistan on the road to recovery; says Danyal Ch

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 5:05 PM

RAWALPINDI, Dec 02 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Danyal Chaudhry on Tuesday said the country has left the crutches behind and is now walking steadily towards economic recovery.

Addressing at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), Danyal lauded the business community as the “backbone and heart” of the government policies.

“When we took over (the government), Pakistan was bleeding,” he said adding that every businessman would ask me the same question of the country’s bank corruption.

Danyal shed light on the tireless efforts of the government for economic revival, and said that after just one-and-a-half years, growth may be slow, but we are clearly moving forward.

“A broken leg needs plaster first, then crutches, then slow walking, and finally running, we have put the crutches aside. With the PM’s vision and a strong team, we will soon be running”, he said.

The parliamentarian highlighted that some tough policies were forced by the previous government’s IMF commitments. He said the government, with its competent team of ministers, co-synced those hard policies which were adopted by the previous incompetent government. However, Danyal assured the business community that good days are ahead.

“As we pick up speed, tax pressures will ease and doing business will become much more feasible,” said Danyal Ch.

He also highlighted the revival of Pakistan Railways under Minister Hanif Abbasi, saying the institute has been revived fully.

While appreciating the cooperation of the business community, he called the Rawalpindi Chamber the real strength of the region’s business community.

“The country cannot run without you, we will leave Pakistan standing tall on its own feet and running fast,” he said.

Danyal Ch also appreciated the RCCI president Usman Shaukat, Group Leader Sohail Altaf and other members for organizing the event where both sides shared views on the betterment of economic policies. He also extended his full cooperation to the chamber to address the issues traders are facing.

Conference on climate, water, environment concludes

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Kamran Muraad

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 5:04 PM

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BAHAWALPUR, Dec 02 (APP):The second international conference on Climate, Water, and Environment NEXUS: Navigating Scarcity and Sustainability, organized by the Institute of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, has concluded successfully.

The three-day event was attended by Vice Chancellor Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamran, as the chief guest, along with Vice Chancellor National Skills University Islamabad, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar, and Vice Chancellor Khawaja Farid University of Information and Technology Rahim Yar Khan, Professor Dr. Aamir Azam Khan.

Conference focal person Professor Dr. Ghulam Hassan Abbasi said that experts from universities and research institutions of Turkey, Malaysia, and Pakistan presented research papers. In the concluding session, key recommendations were presented, emphasizing the promotion of green energy and the development of an effective waste management system, implementation of comprehensive measures to protect biodiversity and ecosystems, encouragement of climate-resilient agriculture capable of coping with environmental changes, and establishment of links and cooperation between public and private institutions at global, national, and regional levels to improve the environment, climate, and access to clean water.

Ms. Christine Allan Arab, Regional Director, UN Women Asia–Pacific met with Secretary, Dr. Shahida

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 5:02 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) hosted a courtesy meeting today with Ms. Christine Allan Arab, Regional Director, UN Women Asia–Pacific, during her visit to Islamabad.

The meeting was also attended by MNAs Ms. Rana Ansar, Ms. Mah Jabeen Khan Abbasi, Ms. Huma Akhter Chughtai, and Ms. Naeema Kishwar Khan along with Mr. Jamshed Kazi, Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan, along with members of the UN Women team.

The WPC leadership, led by Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Secretary WPC, welcomed the delegation and appreciated UN Women’s continued support to the Caucus in strengthening gender-responsive legislation, capacity building of women parliamentarians, and institutional development of WPC at national and provincial levels.

During the meeting, the WPC shared highlights of its recent achievements, including the strengthening of Provincial WPC chapters across Pakistan, the successful organisation of the National Women’s Convention 2025, national dialogues on gender-based violence, gender-responsive budgeting, and women’s political participation, as well as hosting the country’s first International Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Workshop.

The WPC also presented its Annual Report 2024–25, documenting these milestones and showcasing collective progress toward a more inclusive and gender-responsive parliamentary environment.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Rehmani said, “Our work goes beyond legislation — it is about ensuring women’s voices, rights, and dignity are upheld at every level. Partnering with UN Women has played a central role in advancing this mission, and we look forward to further deepening our collaboration.”

Ms. Arab commended the WPC for its leadership and reiterated UN Women’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s efforts toward gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Looking ahead, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthened cooperation in the areas of domestic violence legislation, gender data systems, and improved follow-up mechanisms for laws and policies affecting women.

Food outlets fined

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Kamran Muraad

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 5:01 PM

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GUJRAT, Dec 02 (APP): Under the directives of Deputy Director Punjab Food Authority Rizwan Saeed, authorities conducted food safety inspections across the district.

A total of 80 outlets were checked, with 23 establishments issued improvement notices. During the operation, six businesses were fined a total of Rs 71,000.

Officials also collected two food samples for testing and confiscated 18.21 kilograms of expired and prohibited food, which was subsequently destroyed.

Governor condemns terrorist attack on North Waziristan AC’s Convoy

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 5:01 PM

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PESHAWAR, Dec 02 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the convoy of the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan in Bannu, calling it a tragic and heartbreaking incident.

Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali and three others were martyred when terrorists targeted their convoy.

Governor Kundi expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives, paying heartfelt tribute to the martyred AC and other victims.

“I am deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident,” the Governor said, expressing solidarity with the families of the martyrs. “We stand with the bereaved families in this moment of immense grief.”

Governor Kundi prayed for the elevation of ranks of the martyrs and patience for their families. He reaffirmed that the sacrifices of Pakistan’s martyrs in the fight against terrorism will never be forgotten.

“Our martyrs’ sacrifices in the war against terrorism will not go in vain,” he said, reiterating the government’s resolve to eradicate terrorism from the region.

Gold price drops by Rs2,700 to settle at Rs444,162 per tola

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 4:58 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP):The price of per tola 24-karat gold in Pakistan decreased by Rs2,700 on Tuesday, falling to Rs444,162 compared to Rs446,862 on the previous day, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.

Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold declined by Rs2,315, reaching Rs380,797 from Rs383,112 a day earlier. The price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold also fell by Rs2,122, closing at Rs349,076.

In the international market, gold was priced at $4,218, registering a decrease of $27.

Meanwhile, the price of per tola silver increased by Rs41, rising to Rs6,004 from Rs5,963 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of silver also went up by Rs35, reaching Rs5,147. International silver was recorded at $57.32, an increase of $0.41.

– A timber-laden donkey cart making its way through the city.

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Bangladeshi journalists’ delegation visits PU, explore academic & media collaboration

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Tue, 2 Dec 2025, 4:48 PM

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LAHORE, Dec 02 (APP): A delegation of prominent journalists from Bangladesh visited Punjab University on Tuesday and held a meeting with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral academic cooperation, cultural harmony, and collaboration in media studies.

The delegation included Hasan Sharif, Anindo Mustafa, Muhammad Basheer Ahmed, Mehdi Hasan Palash, Noor-ul-Mustafa Qazi, Muhammad Ubaid Ahmed, Yasir Arafat and Safat Kabir.

Senior faculty member of the Institute of Communication & Media Studies Prof. Dr. Ayesha Ashfaq welcomed the delegation and highlighted that Punjab University has always provided an open and friendly environment for international students, particularly those from Bangladesh.

During the meeting, Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali said Pakistan and Bangladesh are not only leading countries in the region but also share cultural, linguistic, and religious bonds that bring the two nations closer. He added that a significant number of Bangladeshi students are enrolled at PU and are benefitting from the university’s academic standards and culturally inclusive environment. He added that Pakistan serves as a “second home” for these students, where they are welcomed with respect and warmth.

The Bangladeshi journalists praised the hospitality of Punjab University and expressed their delight at visiting Lahore. They said the people of Lahore are exceptionally warm-hearted and its cuisine is globally admired for its rich taste and tradition.

Later, the delegation visited the historic School of Communication Studies where they took a keen interest in various stalls set up by students at the Pitch Fest’ 25 organised by the Department of Public Relations & Advertising. Students showcased their public relations projects, creative campaigns and advertising ideas, which were highly appreciated by the visiting journalists. The delegation also toured the department’s library, broadcasting house and PUFM 104.6, where they were briefed on broadcasting practices, radio production and modern media technologies.

The visitors lauded Punjab University’s infrastructure, research-friendly environment and students’ creative potential, expressing hope that academic cooperation between institutions of Pakistan and Bangladesh would grow further.

Faculty members termed the visit a positive step that would help strengthen academic and journalistic linkages across the region.