Talks with India only on equal footing, says Naqvi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday ruled out any one-sided overtures towards India, saying that future dialogue on cricketing ties would only be pursued on the basis of equality.

Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said, "I think we are very clear that whenever talks are held will be on an equal footing with India and there will be no more begging for negotiations".

"That time has passed and whatever will happen will be on the basis of equality," he added.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, chairing a high-level meeting at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Headquarters on Saturday, approved a series of major development initiatives for the federal capital.

The projects, ranging from new traffic infrastructure to housing sector upgrades and hospitality ventures, are aimed at easing urban challenges and improving civic facilities for residents.

One of the headline decisions was the launch of a flyover at T-Chowk and an underpass at Shaheen Chowk, with groundbreaking scheduled for early September.

The minister also ordered a city-wide operation against encroachments, stressing that there would be "no leniency" in removing illegal structures.

He set September 30 as the deadline for clearing affected sectors, assigning the responsibility to senior officials including the SSP Operations, ADCG, and Director DMA.

Housing societies were warned to strictly comply with regulations or face disciplinary action.