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At UN, Ahsan Iqbal Urges Global Solidarity on SDGs, Warns of Water Security Threat Under Indus Waters Treaty

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: Addressing the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026 on Sustainable Development, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, delivered a strong call for global solidarity, warning that the world stands at a critical juncture with just five years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Pakistan and Egypt Agree to Form Joint Working Group to Boost Bilateral Ties

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

UNITED NATIONS: On the sidelines of the United Nations high-level forum, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr. Ahmed Rostom. The high-profile meeting served to reaffirm the long-standing, historic friendship between Pakistan and Egypt while exploring fresh avenues for bilateral and economic cooperation.

Institutional Synergy: Former Chairman KPT Applauds Recent Milestones in Meeting with Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI — In a gesture of institutional continuity and shared vision, the former Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, called on the current Chairman, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M) S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office.

KDLB Delegation Meets Chairman KPT to Strategize on Modern Maritime Challenges

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI — A high-level delegation from the Karachi Dock Labour Board (KDLB) called on the Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M) S.Bt (Retd.), at the KPT Head Office to map out a modernization roadmap for port labor management.

Deep-Water Triumph: Karachi Port Welcomes 398-Meter Ultra-Large Ship ‘MSC ERICA’

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

KARACHI — In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s maritime sector, Karachi Port successfully berthed one of the world’s largest container ships, the MSC ERICA, at the South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited (SAPTL).

The successful arrival of the mega-vessel on July 12, 2026, strongly underscores Karachi Port’s advanced logistical capability to handle ultra-large container ships (ULCS), positioning it as a premier maritime gateway in the region.

CCP Warns Real Estate Developers: Misleading Ads Face Penalties Up to PKR 75 Million

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — In a major move to protect consumers and maintain market integrity, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a strict advisory targeting real estate developers, urging them to advertise responsibly and compete fairly in the market.

Pak-China Healthcare & Pharma Investment Conference 2026 Set to Kick Off in Islamabad This Week

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — In a major push to boost domestic manufacturing and bring advanced biotech to the country, Islamabad is set to host the high-profile Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical & Healthcare B2B Investment Conference 2026 from July 17–18, 2026.

Punjab’s ‘SheThreads’ Project Takes Center Stage at 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD — Showcasing provincial strides in grassroots financial inclusion, a delegation from Punjab’s Women Development Department (WDD) actively highlighted its flagship rural development project, “SheThreads,” at the prestigious 9th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women.

One Map@Punjab: PITB and PSPA Join Forces to Drive Data-Driven Governance via PSER Data

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

LAHORE — In a major step toward modernizing public administration and policy planning, the Chairman of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Faisal Yousaf, presided over a high-level collaborative session to review the implementation and data modeling of the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) Door-to-Door Survey.