Syed Mujtaba Ali 
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s healthcare sector and industrial localization goals, the two-day Pakistan–China Pharmaceutical & Healthcare B2B Investment Conference successfully concluded in Islamabad.
SHANGHAI / ISLAMABAD — In a historic milestone for Pakistan’s digital and diplomatic landscape, the country has formally joined the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a Founding Member.
The definitive accord was signed in Shanghai, China, by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on behalf of Pakistan. The high-profile signing ceremony brings Pakistan into an exclusive cohort of 29 founding nations shaping the independent intergovernmental body dedicated to safe, fair, and beneficial global AI development.
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — Highlighting the country’s prominent footprint in the international sports arena, Pakistani representatives took center stage at a high-level United Nations event dedicated to utilizing sports as a tool for youth development and mental health resilience.
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — In a major step toward narrowing the gender gap in the technology and climate sectors, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), held a high-level meeting with the Deputy Executive Director of UN Women at the United Nations headquarters.
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — Accelerating Pakistan’s international youth outreach, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), arrived at the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations in New York.
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — Pakistan’s legacy of fueling global football took center stage at the United Nations headquarters during a high-level event co-organized by the UN Youth Office and FIFA.
Titled “One World, One Game, One Goal: Football as a Catalyst for Youth Mental Health and Well-Being,” the ceremony highlighted the intersection of sports, global unity, and mental health. Representing the country, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, proudly presented “TRIONDA”—the official Adidas match ball for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
ISLAMABAD — In a historic breakthrough for Pakistan’s energy sector, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has officially announced the discovery of high-concentration lithium deposits within subsurface formation water. The concentrations are comparable to top-tier, commercially viable lithium-bearing brines actively being developed across North America and Europe.
BOSTON / ISLAMABAD — In a strategic move to transition towards a data-driven welfare economy, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, met with Prof. Iqbal Dhaliwal, the Global Executive Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). The high-level meeting focused on exploring a robust institutional collaboration aimed at introducing evidence-based policymaking to tackle poverty, enhance human development, and accelerate inclusive growth across Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD — Highlighting the long-term profitability of Pakistan’s financial sector, veteran business leader Mr. Arif Habib shared critical insights from his five decades of experience, revealing that the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has delivered an average annual return of roughly 22% over the past 22 years.
BANGKOK — In a major organizational restructuring aimed at maximizing efficiency and impact, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has officially operationalized its brand-new UNICEF Asia-Pacific Regional Office.