UNITED NATIONS: On the sidelines of the United Nations high-level forum, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, met with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr. Ahmed Rostom. The high-profile meeting served to reaffirm the long-standing, historic friendship between Pakistan and Egypt while exploring fresh avenues for bilateral and economic cooperation.
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.
HOUSTON, USA — In a major acknowledgment of Pakistan’s development leadership, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, was awarded the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by United States Congressman Al Green.
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.