PM launches advisory portal on national security
Armed forces alone cannot secure the country, says PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: RP
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said dialogue about national security was the need of the hour as he inaugurated the first-ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on Wednesday, aimed at unveiling Pakistan s new strategic direction. People think that if we only strengthen the armed and the security forces, it would be sufficient for national security, the premier said while addressing the ceremony. I pay homage to the armed forces and intelligence agencies who sacrificed their lives to save ours but there are other challenges also.
PM launches advisory portal on national security
Armed forces alone cannot secure the country, says PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan. PHOTO: RP
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said dialogue about national security was the need of the hour as he inaugurated the first-ever Islamabad Security Dialogue on Wednesday, aimed at unveiling Pakistan s new strategic direction. People think that if we only strengthen the armed and the security forces, it would be sufficient for national security, the premier said while addressing the ceremony. I pay homage to the armed forces and intelligence agencies who sacrificed their lives to save ours but there are other challenges also.
In yet another step towards making Pakistan a welfare state, Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the “Koi Bhooka Na Soye" program under the umbrella of
Is Pakistan headed for a hunger pandemic?
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Monday Feb 22, 2021
Around 40 to 62 million people (20-30% of Pakistan s population) are experiencing some form of food insecurity in the country, according to a recent UN study. Photo: AFP
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, food security had posed a huge threat to the national security of Pakistan due to socio-economic conditions, natural disasters, terrorism and sectarian violence, among others factors.
But the threat has become even more pronounced since the pandemic. It now has the potential to further aggravate poverty in the country.
The primary challenge facing the government at the moment is to curb the spread of COVID-19 and minimise its socio-economic impacts.
ECC approves rationalisation of subsidies on essential commodities
Business
February 20, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Friday approved rationalisation of subsidies on essential commodities available through Utility Stores Corporation (USC) due to increase in their prices.
The prices of edible oil at USCs would increase to Rs200/litre from Rs175/liter, according to the sources.
The ECC approved only partial rationalisation and directed officials to provide maximum relief to the consumers despite significant price differential between subsidised price offered by the USCs and the prevailing prices in the domestic markets.
The decision was taken during a meeting presided over by Minister for Finance and Revenue Hafeez Shaikh.