Government and economic policy updates.
ISLAMABAD — Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, met with Prof. Fareeha from the University of Warwick to discuss expanding international academic partnerships and advancing youth skill development in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD — Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, met with Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, to finalize arrangements for International Youth Day 2026 and the upcoming launch of the National Power Sector Innovation Program.
ISLAMABAD — Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Handicrafts Association of Pakistan to discuss comprehensive strategies for empowering women artisans and fostering youth entrepreneurship across the country.
ISLAMABAD — Fatima Zahra has secured a bronze medal for Pakistan in the 60kg event following an outstanding run at the tournament, drawing widespread praise for her determination and grit on the international stage.
By qualifying for the semifinals, Fatima had already guaranteed a medal finish for Pakistan, underscoring her position as one of the country’s bright young athletic prospects.
ISLAMABAD — The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is set to convene a high-level policy dialogue titled “A Treaty in Turbulence: Indus Waters Treaty, Hydro-Diplomacy and Regional Peace” as part of its signature Monday Seminar series.
ISLAMABAD — The Gender Working Group (GWG) at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has announced a targeted discussion session titled “Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) in Pakistan: Strengthening Public Finance for Inclusive Development.”
ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward unifying Pakistan’s national digital agenda, the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) hosted Dr. Akif Khan, Managing Director of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB), at its headquarters to discuss intergovernmental coordination and provincial integration.
ISLAMABAD — Addressing the nation on the momentous occasion of Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day and the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary delivered an inspiring message targeted at the country’s youth.
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal met with Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar to review a detailed proposal for the revamping and modernization of Pakistan Television (PTV) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal met with the Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, H.E. Carlos Aragon, to explore new avenues for expanding bilateral ties. The high-level meeting focused on key sectors including higher education, agricultural technology, sports development, human welfare, and cultural exchange.