Syed Mujtaba Ali 
NEW YORK / ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, visited the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing higher education, technological innovation, and sustainable agricultural practices in Pakistan.
NEW YORK / ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward modernizing Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting at Cornell University’s Integrated School of Plant Sciences.
KARACHI: In a major milestone for the country’s financial ecosystem, Pakistan’s digital banking user base has soared to 135 million, comfortably exceeding the initial target of 120 million.
This landmark achievement was highlighted during the Pakistan Banking Summit 2026 (PBS’26), the premier annual flagship event hosted by the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) in Karachi.
KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) has extended its warmest congratulations to Mr. Adil Salahuddin on his recent appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Head of Coverage at Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited.
KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) maintained seamless, round-the-clock port operations over the last 24 hours, handling a robust total of 177,148 metric tonnes of cargo.
According to the daily port performance indicators, the heavy cargo volume successfully moved through the port consisted of 135,116 metric tonnes of import cargo and 42,032 metric tonnes of export cargo.
RIYADH / ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) represented the country at a prestigious international gathering in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting Pakistan’s progressive strides in updating its regulatory frameworks to foster fair market competition.
ISLAMABAD: Under the proactive facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan is rapidly expanding its national motorway network, marking a major milestone in communication and transport infrastructure.
LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary for the Women Development Department (WDD) Punjab, Ms. Saadia Temur, chaired a high-level Annual Development Programme (ADP) review meeting to evaluate and accelerate key schemes designed to drive socio-economic empowerment for women across the province.
ISLAMABAD: Renowned journalist and senior media personality Mr. Naeem Masood held a high-profile meeting with the Honorable Chairman of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Engr. Qamar ul Islam Raja, at the NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD: Energy experts, policymakers, and international development partners gathered at a policy dialogue hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to chart Pakistan’s pathway beyond fossil fuels. The second half of the dialogue, titled “Beyond Fossil Fuels: Pathways for a Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan,” turned a critical spotlight on clean cooking solutions as an essential pillar for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), bolstering national energy security, and improving public health.