KARACHI — Renowned philanthropist, social activist, and maritime expert Rear Admiral Tanveer Ahmed SI(M), TI (Retd.), accompanied by his spouse, Begum Bushra Tanveer, paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office.
ISLAMABAD — Despite Pakistan’s vast production of world-class fruits, dairy, and meat products, international export volumes have historically been restricted by the logistical challenges of long-distance transport. Traditional supply chains frequently suffer from temperature fluctuations, resulting in compromised product quality and rejected shipments at international borders.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has recorded a major breakthrough on the global digital stage, jumping 27 places in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI) for 2026.
According to the newly released global report, Pakistan’s IDI score surged from 56.4 in 2025 to 67.7 in 2026. This represents an impressive 20% relative improvement, underscoring the rapid expansion of the country’s telecom infrastructure, internet affordability, and digital readiness
ISLAMABAD — Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, conducted an official visit to the Hazza Institute of Technology in Islamabad to oversee a major international recruitment drive led by a high-level corporate delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
ISLAMABAD — In a major push to accelerate gender mainstreaming and youth empowerment, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, hosted a high-level UN Women Pakistan delegation led by Country Representative Jamshed Kazi at the Prime Minister’s Office.
ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of formal diplomatic relations, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) convened a high-level seminar exploring strategic synergies between China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Pakistan’s “5Es Framework.”
ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward building a digitally integrated enterprise, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the successful “Go-Live” of its SAP Environment, Health, and Safety Management (EHSM) platform.
ISTANBUL — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has initiated high-level diplomatic and corporate engagements in Istanbul, aimed at forging a robust digital partnership and driving strategic investment between Pakistan and Türkiye.