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.
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.
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.
ISLAMABAD — Acknowledging that legal frameworks must adapt to rapidly evolving societal shifts, UNDP Pakistan has officially launched the country’s inaugural Rule of Law Forum.
The landmark initiative was organized under the Deliver Justice Project, a collaborative program funded by the European Union (EU) in Pakistan. The platform successfully convened an expansive cohort of high-level stakeholders, including members of the judiciary, senior government representatives, civil society advocates, prominent legal academics, and tech innovators. Together, they aim to draft actionable strategies for a more inclusive, public-responsive, and future-ready justice apparatus.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has achieved another stellar milestone in global science as its brilliant young physics team secured three bronze medals and two honorable mentions at the prestigious 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s critical textile and agricultural sectors are facing severe headwinds as escalating climate change severely impacts the national cotton crop. Extreme heatwaves, critical water scarcity, and prolonged dry spells have triggered a substantial decline in domestic cotton production, underscoring the immediate vulnerability of the country’s cash-crop economy.
ISLAMABAD — The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has officially announced the launch of two comprehensive six-week specialized training programmes designed to boost technical expertise in climate policy and green economies.
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.
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).