Pakistani Tech Startups Make Mark at GISEC 2025 Despite Fierce Competition
All seven Pakistani tech startups participating in this year’s Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC) reached the semi-finals of the prestigious pitch competition, making a notable impression at one of the world’s leading cybersecurity gatherings. The startups were sponsored by Ignite – National Technology Fund, an initiative under Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecom, […]
Cotton cultivation in Punjab reaches 2.116m acres
Cotton cultivation in Punjab has expanded significantly during the ongoing 2025–26 Kharif season, reaching 2.116 million acres, up from 1.806 million acres during the same period last year, according to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. Punjab has set an ambitious cultivation target of 3.5 million acres for the season, compared to 3.221 […]
Pakistan to Begin Mango Exports from May 25
The Government of Pakistan has announced that mango exports for the 2025 season will officially begin on May 25, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce. The decision was finalized following consultations with the stakeholders committee, which reviewed the crop outlook and market readiness. The Ministry confirmed that all existing provisions under […]
IMF Approves $1 Billion Tranche for Pakistan, Launches $1.4 Billion Climate Resilience Program
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion disbursement for Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) following the successful completion of the first review of the country’s economic reform program. Additionally, the Board has approved a new arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), granting Pakistan access […]
CPEC: Agri cooperation, focus on energy projects, operationalization of key infrastructure in Gwadar ordered
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level review meeting on Sunday to assess progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, with an emphasis on advancing agricultural cooperation, accelerating energy initiatives, and operationalizing key infrastructure in Gwadar. The session, held at the Ministry of Planning, brought together senior officials from […]
“Dil Se Pakistan” Fundraiser in Beijing Raises Support for Children Battling Thalassemia
The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing, in collaboration with the Pakistan Women’s Association of Beijing (PWAB), hosted a heartfelt fundraising event titled “Dil Se Pakistan” to support children suffering from Thalassemia, a life-threatening genetic blood disorder requiring lifelong care. Held at the Embassy premises, the event was led by Marium Mahmood, spouse of Pakistan’s Ambassador […]
Harpo Hydropower Project Fast-Tracked to Boost Energy Supply in Gilgit-Baltistan
The federal government has prioritized the swift execution of the Harpo Hydropower Project (HPP) in Gilgit-Baltistan, as a high-level committee convened under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, reviewed its progress and strategic importance. Speaking at the meeting held at the Ministry of Water Resources, the minister underscored the […]
Construction Begins on 20MW Power Supply Project for Gwadar Port and South Free Zone
Construction has officially commenced on a 20-megawatt power supply project for Gwadar Port and the Gwadar Free Zone South, with an estimated cost of Rs 727.738 million under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QUESCO) has already mobilized key infrastructure to the site, including high-capacity power cables and poles. Installation […]
BRISD and Yingke Law Firm Launch Legal Capacity-Building Workshops in Pakistan
The Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), in partnership with Yingke Law Firm—China’s largest law firm by number of lawyers—has launched a series of legal workshops in Pakistan to enhance legal capacity and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The initiative was formalized during a strategic meeting held on April 21, […]
From Balochistan Fields to Shanghai Labs: A Researcher’s Mission to Revive Pakistan’s Agriculture
Abdul Rehman, a 30-year-old researcher from Loralai, Balochistan, is working at the forefront of plant developmental biology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), where he is developing scientific solutions to help Pakistan’s drought-hit agricultural sector adapt to climate change. “I’ve watched crops in my village fail year after year because of temperature swings and water […]