Syed Mujtaba Ali 
LAHORE / ISLAMABAD — Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, hosted a high-level consultative meeting with Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from PP-201, Naveed Aslam Khan Lodhi.
ISLAMABAD — In a major boost for Pakistan’s fast-growing sports sector, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with emerging national padel star Huzaifa Abdul Rehman.
ISLAMABAD — Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) hosted an official graduation and welcoming ceremony at its Islamabad headquarters to mark the ongoing success of its corporate partnership with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan).
GENEVA / ISLAMABAD — In a major push to accelerate Pakistan’s digital economy, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja engaged in a series of high-level ministerial and United Nations meetings during Day 1 of the Geneva Digital Week and Global Dialogue.
The summit served as a strategic platform for Pakistan to reaffirm its commitment to international digital cooperation, focusing heavily on cutting-edge sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, and cross-border tech ecosystems.
CHICAGO / ISLAMABAD — In a major development for Pakistan’s higher education sector, the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) has expressed strong interest in establishing a physical campus in Pakistan.
CHICAGO — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting with the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson, to strengthen city-to-city cooperation, expand academic partnerships, and discuss regional stabilization efforts.
BEIJING — Under the guidance of Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, a high-level Pakistani delegation has officially commenced learning sessions at the Seminar on Emergency Management and Disaster Prevention for Pakistan, hosted by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
ISLAMABAD / CHICAGO — In a major push to modernize Pakistan’s medical infrastructure, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to establish a comprehensive academic and healthcare partnership.
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.