D-8 Organization highlights the role of trade diplomacy in promoting economic cooperation and global peace at Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026

Mr. Mohammad Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, Director of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), participated as a panel speaker in the Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026, held at Istanbul Ticaret University. The Summit, with its thematic focus on “Football Diplomacy, 21st Century Security Issues and International Trade Diplomacy,” provided a platform for high-level […]

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UN-Habitat Briefs Development Partners on Pakistan’s National Housing Policy 2025, Highlights Opportunities for Collaboration

Islamabad, 21 October 2026 – UN-Habitat Pakistan briefed representatives of United Nations agencies, international financial institutions and development partners on the Government of Pakistan’s newly launched National Housing Policy 2025 during a meeting of the UN and Development Partners Group, convened by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office. The briefing highlighted the policy’s strategic priorities […]

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NAB recovers Pakistan Railways land worth Rs21.85 billion in Jhelum under DG Rizwan Khan’s leadership

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad/Rawalpindi has achieved a major breakthrough in protecting national assets by recovering 1,844 kanals of valuable Pakistan Railways land in Jhelum district, with an estimated market value of Rs21.85 billion, in a significant anti-encroachment initiative led by Director General NAB Islamabad/Rawalpindi Muhammad Rizwan Khan. The recovery represents a major […]

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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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