Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday stressed the need to re-imagine South Asia and identify pathways to peace, progress, and prosperity by overcoming zero-sum mindsets, fostering an environment of dialogue, peaceful coexistence, economic interdependence, and win-win cooperation. The deputy prime minister, addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Islamabad Conclave […]
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Sindh’s climate-resilient housing model sets global benchmark at COP30
The floods didn’t just wash away our home and our livelihood they washed away our future. But through Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) project, we have found our footing again. Today, we are rebuilding our lives with dignity, with ownership, and with the hope we thought we had lost.’ quoted Farhana Khatoon of […]
EPEC aims to link local industries with global markets
A business delegation of the Europe Pakistan Economic Corridor (EPEC) visited the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI). Senior Vice President MCCI Mohsin Khawaja, Vice President Muhammad Azhar Baloch, Mian Fazal Elahi, Mian Rashid Iqbal, Sheikh Asim Saeed, Abdullah Shakoor, Dr Atif Shafiq, Gail Hill, Catherine Bentley, Dr Abdul Rehman Abid, Sheikh Umair Saeed, […]
Beaconhouse leads Global Conversations with SOT
The nineteenth edition of SOT Events opened in Lahore, marking the start of two days of insightful conversations on the future of humanity in an age shaped by rapid technological change. Launched in 2000, SOT Events started as School of Tomorrow Conference. Now a flagship event of the Beaconhouse Group, it is a testament to […]
Global airlines race to fix A320 jets after Airbus recall
Global airlines scrambled on Saturday to fix a software glitch on their Airbus A320 jets as a recall by the European planemaker temporarily grounded aircraft in Asia and Europe and threatened travel in the United States during the busiest weekend of the year. The recall of 6,000 planes, covering more than half of Airbus’ global […]
UMT achieves another global milestone
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) has added another prestigious accomplishment to its name by securing the 184th position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s private higher education sector, reaffirming UMT’s strong academic direction, research excellence and global competitiveness. Under the […]
Lahore Digital Arts Festival 2025 — ‘Breathing Algorithms’ concludes with global resonance
The Lahore Digital Arts Festival 2025 (LDF), themed “Breathing Algorithms,” wrapped up today after an electrifying week of immersive exhibitions, live performances and thought-provoking dialogues. Spanning venues like Alliance Française de Lahore, R Space, Aangun Cultural Centre and Beaconhouse National University (BNU), the festival drew packed crowds and critical acclaim. Founded by Najamul Assar, LDF […]
Global Pakistani diaspora backs ‘URAAN Pakistan’ in historic Oxford declaration
Marking a milestone in Pakistan’s development journey, the global Pakistani diaspora on Sunday adopted a historic Oxford Declaration on URAAN Pakistan, pledging collective support for transforming the country into a trillion-dollar, knowledge-based economy. In a powerful gathering that fused intellectual firepower with patriotic fervor, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal […]
UN recognises Pakistan as frontline state in global war against drugs
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in combating narcotics, recognising the country as a frontline state in the global fight against drugs. Speaking in Islamabad, UNODC Representative in Pakistan, Troels Vester, praised the achievements of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), stating that its major successes demonstrate Pakistan’s leading role […]
Global crypto leaders spotlight Pakistan’s Bilal Bin Saqib
Pakistan’s Minister for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, has been named among the world’s most influential crypto leaders. The Wall Street Journal included him in its latest investigative report, highlighting his role in shaping the global crypto landscape. According to media sources, Bilal Bin Saqib is recognized as a bridge between the East and […]