Government and economic policy updates.
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 — 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.
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).