Syed Mujtaba Ali 
NEW YORK / ISLAMABAD — In a strategic move to boost regional technological cooperation, Pakistan and Tajikistan have held high-level talks in New York focused on artificial intelligence, startup ecosystems, and digital skill-building for the youth.
WASHINGTON D.C. / ISLAMABAD — On his official visit to the United States aimed at fostering global partnerships, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, held a strategic meeting with prominent overseas Pakistani entrepreneur and philanthropist Tanweer Ahmed, alongside Uzair Hasan, CEO of the Maxum Group.
JHAL MAGSI / ISLAMABAD — In a major boost to regional healthcare infrastructure, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in partnership with the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN), has officially operationalized a new Community Health & Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Facility in Jhal Magsi, Balochistan.
SHANGHAI / ISLAMABAD — Marking a historic milestone in its technological journey, Pakistan has officially become a founding member of the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO).
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.