NAB DG Rizwan Khan calls on youth to lead Pakistan’s fight against corruption

Islamabad: Muhammad Rizwan Khan, Director General of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Rawalpindi-Islamabad, has called upon Pakistan’s youth to take a leading role in the fight against corruption, emphasising that the country’s dream of prosperity, transparency and sustainable development cannot be realised without the active participation of young people and collective commitment from all segments […]

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Toaha Qureshi MBE’s enduring legacy reflected in heartfelt tribute from former LLM student

Celina Ali Islamabad: The enduring influence of Toaha Qureshi MBE, a respected community leader and mentor, has been reflected in a heartfelt message from his former Master of Laws (LLM) student, Muhammad Usman, who credited him with making a lasting difference in his life. In a personal message expressing gratitude, respect and prayers, Usman said […]

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NAB recovers state assets worth Rs9.2 trillion in third quarter, targets power sector irregularities

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has stepped up its drive to reclaim illegally occupied public assets, recovering Pakistan Railways land valued at Rs6.78 trillion and contributing to a record Rs9.2 trillion in state asset recoveries during the third quarter of 2026, in a major push to safeguard national wealth and strengthen public-sector […]

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Pakistan, Canada explore cooperation to modernise agriculture and strengthen food security

Faisalabad: Pakistan and Canada this week explored opportunities to expand agricultural trade, modernise dairy and poultry production, and strengthen food security through research collaboration, technology transfer and knowledge sharing. The areas of potential cooperation were discussed during a meeting between University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali and a high-level delegation […]

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President Zardari urges US, Iran to honour Islamabad MoU, pursue dialogue amid Gulf tensions

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint, uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and pursue dialogue to resolve escalating tensions in the Gulf, warning that continued hostilities could threaten regional stability, global energy security and international trade. During a meeting […]

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Pakistan, EU agree to expand legal migration and combat human smuggling

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the European Union this week agreed to strengthen cooperation against illegal migration and expand legal employment opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers, as European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner commended Islamabad’s efforts to reduce irregular migration to Europe by 64 percent. The understanding was reached during a meeting […]

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Pakistan, Italy agree to establish centres of excellence for marble, olive oil sectors

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy this week agreed to establish new Centres of Excellence for marble and other ornamental stones, as well as olive oil mechanisation, in a move aimed at expanding bilateral trade, promoting technology transfer and strengthening industrial and agricultural cooperation. The understanding was reached during separate meetings between Advisor to the […]

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Kazakhstan’s new envoy Yerkin Tukumov brings strategic vision to Pakistan ties

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s appointment of seasoned diplomat and national security expert Dr. Yerkin Tukumov as its new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Pakistan signals an opportunity to inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, with economic cooperation, regional connectivity and the expansion of trade emerging as key areas of shared interest. Dr. Tukumov arrives in […]

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Toaha Qureshi MBE: A bridge between British-Pakistani communities through education, social welfare, conflict resolution

Celina Ali Islamabad: From expanding educational opportunities for disadvantaged students to developing innovative approaches to counter radicalisation and promoting interfaith harmony, British-Pakistani community leader Toaha Qureshi MBE has built a career around connecting institutions, communities and policymakers in pursuit of social cohesion, education and humanitarian welfare. Recognised for his services to the community with the […]

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Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledges dedicated service to Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: With an extensive diplomatic career spanning bilateral relations and multilateral engagement, newly appointed Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has pledged to serve Pakistan with dedication, describing his appointment as a great honour and reaffirming his commitment to advancing the country’s national interests on the international stage. In his first public remarks following […]

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