Philippine Pharmaceutical Firm Opens Islamabad Office, Envoy Sees Boost in Health and Trade Ties
By T.M. Awan ISLAMABAD: Philippine Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez on Sunday said the opening of a Philippine pharmaceutical company’s subsidiary in Islamabad reflects growing confidence in Pakistan’s…
Dar Lauds CIDCA’s Role in Pakistan’s Development
Islamabad — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Chen Xiaodong, chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), at the Pakistan Embassy on…
Pakistan Customs Foils Rs42 Million Marijuana Smuggling Attempt at Karachi Airport
Karachi — Pakistan Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle marijuana worth Rs42 million through Karachi Airport, intercepting a parcel that had arrived from the United States. According to officials, the…
KSrelief Launches Winterization Drive to Support Vulnerable Communities in Pakistan
Islamabad — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has launched a large‑scale winterization initiative in Pakistan, announcing the distribution of 22,000 Winter Kits to vulnerable communities across 26…
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Rejects Allegations Against Supreme Leader
Islamabad — The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations circulating about the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing them as fabricated and part of a disinformation…
Zong and NADRA Partner to Advance Pakistan’s Digital Transformation
Islamabad — Zong has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) to support national digitalization efforts under the government’s Digital Pakistan vision. The partnership…
Venezuela crisis explained: how oil, sanctions, migration and geopolitics converged in 2026
The crisis in Venezuela has entered a volatile phase following reports of a January 2026 U.S. military operation, sharpening global focus on a country already strained by years of economic…
Virtual University Opens Spring 2026 Admissions Across Pakistan and Worldwide
Islamabad — The Virtual University of Pakistan has announced the commencement of Spring 2026 admissions, effective January 5, with the last date to apply set for February 20. Admissions are open…
PMAS-AAUR Launches Research Collaboration with Canadian Universities, Eyes Expansion to US and Europe
Rawalpindi — Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) has initiated formal research collaborations with four Canadian universities, with plans to expand the scope of cooperation to institutions in…
Pakistan Consul General in Dubai Offers Condolences on Khaleda Zia’s Passing
Dubai — Pakistan’s Consul General in Dubai, Hussain Muhammad, visited the Consulate General of Bangladesh to convey condolences on the death of Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist…
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