Syed Mujtaba Ali 
ISLAMABAD — Following a landmark agreement with the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, has outlined a comprehensive strategic vision aimed at transforming Pakistan into a premier global destination for American investment, technology, and academic expansion.
ISLAMABAD — The Government of Pakistan observed a Day of National Mourning on Monday, July 13, 2026, as a powerful gesture of solidarity with the State of Qatar following the passing of its former Emir and Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
ISLAMABAD — A significant new chapter in Pakistan–U.S. economic relations is unfolding as the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) prepares to lead a high-level Texas business delegation to Pakistan to explore vast trade and development opportunities.
ISLAMABAD — Marking World Population Day, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, strongly emphasized that Pakistan’s greatest asset lies within its people, asserting that targeted investments in human capital form the bedrock of sustainable national growth.
KARACHI — In a major push to accelerate the province’s digital economy, leading tech training institute and P@SHA member AshreiTech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Sindh.
Under the agreement, AshreiTech will spearhead the Digital Skills Training Program (DSTP) to provide high-impact technical education to 800 young individuals across Sindh. The initiative is being implemented in strategic collaboration with Sapphire Consulting Services.
ISLAMABAD — In a major milestone for the country’s maritime sector, Pakistan’s seafood exports reached an unprecedented $568 million during the fiscal year 2025–26 (FY26). The historic high underscores the rapid expansion of the country’s blue economy and its strict compliance with international food safety and quality standards.
BANGKOK — A groundbreaking study by UNICEF has revealed that despite growing corporate commitments to human rights, children remain largely invisible in corporate sustainability reporting across emerging markets in Asia.
ISLAMABAD — Stepping up the global mission to eliminate poliovirus, the Regional Director for UNICEF Asia and the Pacific, Sanjay Wijesekera, concluded a pivotal week-long visit to Pakistan. The high-level mission focused on reinforcing the country’s health infrastructure and ensuring integrated welfare services for vulnerable children.
ISLAMABAD — In a major initiative to celebrate and elevate Pakistan’s creative minds, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, held a strategic meeting with Mr. Sami Awan, an acclaimed International Youth Artist representing Pakistan on global platforms.
ISLAMABAD — In a major effort to scale up youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, chaired a high-level review meeting focused on the Prime Minister’s Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme (PMYB&ALS).