Government and economic policy updates.
BEIJING — Under the guidance of Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, a high-level Pakistani delegation has officially commenced learning sessions at the Seminar on Emergency Management and Disaster Prevention for Pakistan, hosted by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
ISLAMABAD / CHICAGO — In a major push to modernize Pakistan’s medical infrastructure, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a high-level meeting with the leadership of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to establish a comprehensive academic and healthcare partnership.
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.
ISLAMABAD — In a major move to boost regional networking and women-led enterprise, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), held a high-level strategic meeting with Ms. Hina Mansab Khan, Chairperson of the SAARC Chambers Women Entrepreneurs Council (SCWEC).
ISLAMABAD — In a major step toward rewriting the rules of the country’s digital landscape, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially released the draft National Data Governance Policy 2026 for public consultation.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Jameel Ahmad has said that Pakistan’s key
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a Rs32.12 per litre