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Romania and Pakistan Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Port Cooperation

Crisis at the door
When disaster strikes, the immediate images of destruction—torrential waters, collapsed homes, and flooded fields dominate the news cycle. Yet, for millions around the globe, the crisis doesn't recede when the waters do. In regions recently ravaged by ext…
A digital endorsement with global resonance
Pakistan’s digital transformation journey has received a timely and meaningful international endorsement with GovInsider recognition of Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in its prestigious “Meet the W…
Rising Influenza threat and the need for vigilance
As winter sets in across Pakistan, the arrival of flu season once again poses a serious public health challenge. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is often underestimated as a routine seasonal illness. However, its rapid spread, potential compli…
A test of resolve and responsibility
Over the years, Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing polio cases through sustained immunization drives, improved surveillance, and closer coordination with international partners. Yet, the persistence of the virus highlights enduring challenges:…
NFC Award
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
Investing in health is investing in our future
We mark the annual International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. This year's theme, "A Critical Investment for a Healthier and More Resilient World," resonates with unprecedented urgency. It is a powerful reminder that universal health coverage is no…
Pakistan pushes for collective action
As the world marks the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Pakistan’s renewed commitment articulated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrives at a moment when global human rights st…
Energy reform gains momentum
The Federal Government’s recent decision to significantly reduce electricity charges for Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors marks a timely and strategic step toward easing the cost of doing business and reinvigorating the economy. At a moment …
Destruction across the Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Low rainfall threatens crops
The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest seasonal outlook for winter 2025–26 arrives as a quiet correction to earlier public perceptions. While chatter across media and social platforms had suggested an exceptionally cold winter, the PMD now confir…
Battle of Development
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal’s address at the closing ceremony of IAPEX 2025 serves as a timely reminder of the nation’s unfinished responsibilities and the urgent need for collective introspection. His em…

Ball tampering case, PCB punishes Fakhar Zaman

Jerez Group announces launch of new international airline in Pakistan

Smart data, stronger institutions
Pakistan’s public financial management system stands at a critical juncture, where traditional methods of oversight are increasingly inadequate to meet the demands of a complex, digitalizing economy. The inauguration of the Center for Government Data Anal…
A digital endorsement with global resonance
Pakistan’s digital transformation journey has received a timely and meaningful international endorsement with GovInsider recognition of Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in its prestigious “Meet the W…
Rising Influenza threat and the need for vigilance
As winter sets in across Pakistan, the arrival of flu season once again poses a serious public health challenge. Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is often underestimated as a routine seasonal illness. However, its rapid spread, potential compli…
A test of resolve and responsibility
Over the years, Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing polio cases through sustained immunization drives, improved surveillance, and closer coordination with international partners. Yet, the persistence of the virus highlights enduring challenges:…
NFC Award
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, a constitutional obligation under Article 160 of the Constitution of Pakistan, is the bedrock of fiscal federalism in the country. It serves as a vital mechanism for the vertical and horizontal distribution of …
Investing in health is investing in our future
We mark the annual International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. This year's theme, "A Critical Investment for a Healthier and More Resilient World," resonates with unprecedented urgency. It is a powerful reminder that universal health coverage is no…
Pakistan pushes for collective action
As the world marks the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Pakistan’s renewed commitment articulated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrives at a moment when global human rights st…
Energy reform gains momentum
The Federal Government’s recent decision to significantly reduce electricity charges for Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors marks a timely and strategic step toward easing the cost of doing business and reinvigorating the economy. At a moment …
Destruction across the Gaza Strip
The catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip has been described by educators as a scholasticide. With nearly 90% of school buildings damaged or destroyed, and over 625,000 children denied formal education for more than a year, the crisis is not mere…
Low rainfall threatens crops
The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest seasonal outlook for winter 2025–26 arrives as a quiet correction to earlier public perceptions. While chatter across media and social platforms had suggested an exceptionally cold winter, the PMD now confir…

Ball tampering case, PCB punishes Fakhar Zaman

Jerez Group announces launch of new international airline in Pakistan

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