US Embassy launches alumni art showcase in Islamabad, celebrating decades of cultural exchange

Celina Ali Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network have launched the inaugural Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase, establishing a dedicated gallery space to celebrate the artistic achievements of alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programmes. The first exhibition opened on October 22 at […]

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Kazakhstan, NVIDIA join hands to position country as global Physical AI hub

Astana: Kazakhstan has stepped up efforts to establish itself as a global hub for Physical Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together its energy resources, industrial base, computing infrastructure and growing technology ecosystem, as NVIDIA founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang visited Astana to explore opportunities for advancing the country’s AI ambitions. Huang’s visit marks a […]

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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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CPEC western route projects in Balochistan record Rs 54.9 billion in releases, expenditure

Celina Ali Islamabad: Four ongoing road projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Balochistan’s western zone have recorded a combined Rs54.9 billion in releases and expenditure against a total allocation of Rs83.2 billion, highlighting the scale of investment being channelled into strengthening road connectivity across the province and advancing Pakistan’s broader CPEC infrastructure network. […]

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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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