ISTANBUL — In a major move to translate deep-rooted fraternal ties into a dynamic commercial alliance, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar led a high-level Pakistani delegation at the Pakistan-Türkiye Business Conference in Istanbul.
ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) hosted a high-level delegation from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Tokyo, Japan, to engage in strategic dialogue regarding regional security, Middle East dynamics, and global diplomatic mediation.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has recorded a major breakthrough on the global digital stage, jumping 27 places in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI) for 2026.
According to the newly released global report, Pakistan’s IDI score surged from 56.4 in 2025 to 67.7 in 2026. This represents an impressive 20% relative improvement, underscoring the rapid expansion of the country’s telecom infrastructure, internet affordability, and digital readiness
ISLAMABAD — In a major push to accelerate gender mainstreaming and youth empowerment, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, hosted a high-level UN Women Pakistan delegation led by Country Representative Jamshed Kazi at the Prime Minister’s Office.
ISLAMABAD — As Pakistan and China mark 75 years of formal diplomatic relations, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) convened a high-level seminar exploring strategic synergies between China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) and Pakistan’s “5Es Framework.”
LAHORE — The Government of Punjab has officially launched a province-wide advocacy and empowerment movement, reinforcing its commitment to gender equality as the cornerstone of a secure, equal, and prosperous region.
QUETTA — In a major step toward youth empowerment and socio-economic uplift, the Institute of Rural Management (IRM) and the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
India’s state-run fuel companies raised petrol and diesel prices for the fourth time
Gwadar Port has successfully handled more than 53,277 metric tonnes of cargo
Gwadar Port has seen a notable surge in maritime activity