Pakistan to Establish Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Virtual Asset Economy
The Ministry of Finance has announced the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA) to regulate and accelerate the country’s virtual asset economy. This initiative aims to ensure FATF-compliant innovation, promote economic inclusion, and support the responsible adoption of digital assets. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, stated, “Pakistan must regulate not […]
Pakistan Railways Releases Schedule for Eidul Adha Special Trains (2025)
Pakistan Railways has announced the operation of five special trains on the occasion of Eidul Adha 2025 to facilitate passengers traveling to various cities. According to the railway spokesperson, the special Eidul Adha trains will run between June 2 and 4 from multiple stations across Pakistan. The schedule released by Pakistan Railways stated that the […]
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan Agree to Deepen BRI Cooperation and Extend CPEC to Afghanistan
On May 21, 2025, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan convened an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing, where they agreed to deepen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. The meeting was attended by Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
PM Shehbaz Urges World to Ensure Humanitarian Relief Reaches Gaza
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on the international community to ensure the prompt and steady delivery of urgently needed humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza. He made these remarks during a phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Discussing the situation in the Middle East, particularly the dire circumstances in Gaza, the […]
Strengthening Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Initiatives at UN
Pakistan presented its digital justice reforms at the 34th Session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna. The delegation was led by Raja Naeem Akbar (H.I), Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, and included Mr. Ehsan Sadiq, National Focal Person on the UNTOC Review Mechanism, and Mr. […]
Over 7,000 Students Trained in Civil Defence Program in Islamabad
A three-day Civil Defence training program for boys‘ schools and colleges in Islamabad concluded successfully on Tuesday, benefiting more than 7,000 students. The initiative was launched by the Directorate General of Civil Defence under the leadership of Ch. Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The training aimed to equip students with […]
Pakistan and China Strengthen Commitment to Regional Stability
Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing their united stance against terrorism. This was articulated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry during an exclusive interview with China Media Group. Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry highlighted the mutual understanding between the two […]
Record Growth: Pakistan’s $49 Million Sesame Exports to China
Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached a record high of $49 million in the first four months of 2025, driven by strong Chinese demand, improved seed quality, and faster export processes.Between January and April, Pakistan exported 38,828 metric tons of sesame seeds to China, 337% increase compared to the same period last year, according […]
Pakistani Food Sector Expands Footprint in China Through Strategic Expo Participation
Eleven Pakistani food and beverage enterprises are presenting a diverse portfolio of premium products at SIAL Shanghai 2025, Asia’s leading food industry exhibition, from 19–21 May. The initiative aims to leverage surging Chinese consumer demand under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA). Occupying a dedicated pavilion organized by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) […]
Pakistan Sees World’s Sharpest Drop in Gender Gap for Mobile Internet Use
Pakistan has recorded the largest decrease worldwide in the gender gap in mobile internet usage, with the gap narrowing from 38% in 2023 to 25% in 2024, according to the GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025. The data reflects that approximately 8 million more women in Pakistan gained access to mobile internet during this period. […]