9th International Water Conference Begins Today in Islamabad

9th International Water Conference Begins Today in Islamabad

Islamabad: The 9th International Water Conference (9IWC) on “Water Security and Socio-Economic Development” began today at 9:00 AM at the OIC-COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. The two-day conference, taking place on May 6–7, is organized by the Riphah Institute of Public Policy in collaboration with the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), WaterAid, and…

Pak- Egypt unite for health cooperation, proposing joint action to eliminate Hepatitis C

Pak- Egypt unite for health cooperation, proposing joint action to eliminate Hepatitis C

Islamabad : Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and the Egyptian Ambassador discuss boosting technical collaboration and medical tourism. Egyptian health experts to visit Pakistan, extending support in the fight against Hepatitis C. In a significant development aimed at boosting regional health cooperation, Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to enhance bilateral collaboration in the health sector, with…

CM Maryam Nawaz Invites U.S. Investors to Explore Opportunities in Punjab

CM Maryam Nawaz Invites U.S. Investors to Explore Opportunities in Punjab

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has invited the U.S. investors to invest in diverse sectors in the province. Talking to delegation from the U.S. Congress in Lahore today, she said provincial government is taking special measures to promote foreign investment in the province. She underlined need to enhance exchanges between delegations at the parliamentary…

Turkish Officials Call on Education Minister, Waniha Qamar, Discuss Bilateral Collaboration

Turkish Officials Call on Education Minister, Waniha Qamar, Discuss Bilateral Collaboration

Islamabad:  Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Wajiha Qamar held a meeting on Monday with a high-level Turkish delegation to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral educational cooperation. The delegation included His Excellency Irfan Neziroğlu, the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan; Professor Dr. Mehmet Akif Kireççi, President of the ECO Education Institute; and Mr….

Parliaments Must Be the Drivers of Inclusive and Equitable Societies: Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani

Parliaments Must Be the Drivers of Inclusive and Equitable Societies: Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani

TASHKENT: Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Senator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, delivered a powerful and thought-provoking address at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, urging global parliaments to unite in pursuit of social justice, equity, and inclusive development. Speaking during the General Debate themed “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” Chairman Gilani…

OIC- COMSTECH and  PIEAS  Sign MoU to Boost Scientific and Technological Cooperation

OIC- COMSTECH and PIEAS Sign MoU to Boost Scientific and Technological Cooperation

Islamabad: The OIC Ministerial standing committee on Science & Technology Cooperation (COMSTECH) and the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. The MoU aims to strengthen research, capacity building, and knowledge exchange among OIC member states, marking a significant…

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi Assumes Charge as President of Asian Cricket Council

Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi Assumes Charge as President of Asian Cricket Council

Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi has officially assumed charge as the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). According to the ACC media on Thursday, with a strong track record as chairman PCB since 2024, Naqvi’s elevation signals a renewed focus on unity, growth, and innovation within Asian cricket. His appointment is…

Trade Corridors Between Pakistan and Belarus Will Boost Regional Connectivity: Aleem Khan

Trade Corridors Between Pakistan and Belarus Will Boost Regional Connectivity: Aleem Khan

Islamabad/MINSK : Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan concluded a two-day official visit to Belarus, aiming to bolster bilateral cooperation in trade, infrastructure, energy, and logistics. The visit, marked by high-level engagements with Belarusian officials, underscored both nations’ commitment to accelerating joint initiatives and enhancing regional connectivity. Abdul Aleem Khan held pivotal meetings with…

ISSI Signs Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies (MISIS)

ISSI Signs Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies (MISIS)

Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies (MISIS) have signed a Letter of Cooperation (LoC) to strengthen research collaboration and dialogue between the two institutions. From MISIS side, the virtually held ceremony was attended by Ambassador U Thant Kyaw, Chairman of MISIS; executive board members…

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Serving Pakistani Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Serving Pakistani Pilgrims

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, met with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, on Wednesday to discuss matters related to Pakistani pilgrims. Dr. Al-Rabiah congratulated Sardar Yousaf on assuming his ministerial role and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to facilitating Pakistani pilgrims. Both…