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Annual Spring Flower Show Begins at Peshawar Cantt
TP Report
PESHAWAR:
Like every year, the Peshawar Cantonment Board is organizing the Annual Spring Flower Show this year as well, and the closing ceremony will be held on April 21.
The annual Spring Flower Show has started at Peshawar Cantonment. Continuing its yearly tradition, the Peshawar Cantonment Board is hosting the 17th Annual Spring Flower Show this year, which is a splendid display of the city’s beauty, culture, and natural charm.Various government institutions are actively participating in this beautiful festival, including the Cantonment Board Peshawar, CMH Hospital, Air Headquarters Peshawar, 137 Medical Battalion, 75 Ordnance Unit Peshawar, and DHA Peshawar, along with private residences.This colorful event is held every year in the month of April. During the festival, different roundabouts in Peshawar Cantt are decorated with vibrant and attractive flowers. Each department sets up a stall at its designated roundabout, while private homes decorate their houses and outer gardens with beautiful spring flowers. Around 200 different varieties of flowers have been displayed at the event.
The purpose of this event is not only to enhance the beauty of the city but also to bring people closer to nature and promote environmental awareness.
On the instructions of the Corps Commander 11 Corps, Station Commander Peshawar Cantt Brigadier Ghaffar Haider and CEO Cantonment Board Peshawar Chaudhry Babar Hussain visited the stalls and appreciated the efforts of all departments.
The closing ceremony of the flower show will be held on April 21, where cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to institutions and participants who demonstrate outstanding performance.
The Peshawar Cantonment Board reaffirmed its commitment to continue such positive and beautiful initiatives in the future to provide a better environment for citizens.
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Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts strengthens its global standing
Lower oil prices offer relief to consumers
TP REPORT
ISLAMABAD: Business leader and former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shahid Rashid Butt, said that Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has significantly enhanced the country’s global standing, with Islamabad emerging as a focal point of international diplomatic engagement.
He noted that preparations for high-level negotiations are gaining pace in the capital, drawing global attention and signaling Pakistan’s growing relevance in regional and international affairs. He added that recent positive remarks from the US leadership reflect renewed confidence in Pakistan’s diplomatic role.
Shahid Rasheed Butt said that the recent visit of the field marshal to Iran has also yielded constructive outcomes, contributing to improved bilateral understanding and the reopening of a key regional maritime route, easing global supply concerns.
The business leader said there is increasing optimism that Iran could move closer to integration with the global economic system, which may further stabilize the region. He urged international stakeholders to play a constructive role in resolving long-standing Kashmir dispute.
On the economic front, he highlighted early signs of relief for domestic consumers. Following a decline in global oil prices, the government has reduced diesel rates, with expectations of a cut in petrol prices in the coming weeks. He added that electricity load-shedding has already declined, with prospects of further improvement as supply conditions stabilize.
In a significant development, Pakistan has re-entered international capital markets after four years by issuing a $500 million Eurobond. Butt described this as a major milestone, indicating renewed investor confidence despite challenging global financial conditions. He said the move restores Pakistan’s access to external financing channels and paves the way for future instruments, including Sukuk and Panda bonds.
He emphasized that the next critical step is to translate diplomatic gains into sustained economic progress. Strengthening investor confidence, ensuring policy continuity, and maintaining macroeconomic stability will be essential to maximize the benefits of recent developments for businesses, markets, and households.
