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Pakistan Surpasses Digital Banking Target: Users Soar to 135 Million as Independent Verification Ensures Policy Integrity

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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.

PBA Congratulates Adil Salahuddin on Appointment as CEO of Standard Chartered Pakistan

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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.

SIFC Fast-Tracks Pakistan’s Motorway Network: Progress on M-12 and M-13 to Transform Regional Connectivity

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD: Under the proactive facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), Pakistan is rapidly expanding its national motorway network, marking a major milestone in communication and transport infrastructure.

SDPI Policy Dialogue Advocates for Clean Cooking to Drive Pakistan’s Green Energy Transition

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

ISLAMABAD: Energy experts, policymakers, and international development partners gathered at a policy dialogue hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) to chart Pakistan’s pathway beyond fossil fuels. The second half of the dialogue, titled “Beyond Fossil Fuels: Pathways for a Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan,” turned a critical spotlight on clean cooking solutions as an essential pillar for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), bolstering national energy security, and improving public health.

BNBWU Sukkur Hosts International Conference on Women in Policy Development (ICWPD-2026)

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

SUKKUR: The Begum Nusrat Bhutto Women University (BNBWU), Sukkur—one of the premier public-sector women’s universities in Sindh—successfully hosted the International Conference on Women in Policy Development (ICWPD-2026).

Under the overarching theme “Empowering Youth & Advancing Gender Equity in Economic Policy,” the high-profile academic event brought together a distinguished lineup of national and international scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. The platform was designed to foster rich intellectual exchange, advance policy-driven research, and outline inclusive solutions to bridge global gender gaps.

At UN, Ahsan Iqbal Urges Global Solidarity on SDGs, Warns of Water Security Threat Under Indus Waters Treaty

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK: Addressing the Ministerial Segment of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2026 on Sustainable Development, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, delivered a strong call for global solidarity, warning that the world stands at a critical juncture with just five years remaining to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Pakistan and Egypt Agree to Form Joint Working Group to Boost Bilateral Ties

July 15, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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.

Pak-China Healthcare & Pharma Investment Conference 2026 Set to Kick Off in Islamabad This Week

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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.

SDPI Announces Specialized Capacity-Building Trainings on LEAP Emissions Modelling and Climate Finance

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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: US Congressman Al Green Honors Ahsan Iqbal with Special Congressional Recognition

July 13, 2026 by Syed Mujtaba Ali

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.