October 2025
Historic cultural exchange: China’s $2.2 billion blockbuster ‘ne zha 2’ lands in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: A significant milestone in cultural and cinematic exchange has been achieved as HKC Entertainment, in collaboration with Mandviwalla Entertainment, prepares to release the Chinese animated sensation ‘Ne Zha 2’ across Pakistan on Friday, 31 October 2025. This release marks a historic moment, as Ne Zha 2 is the first Chinese film to be imported […]
PFC CEO calls for establishment of intl standard skill development centres
LAHORE:Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq on Sunday urged the government to establish state-of-the-art, international standard skill development centres to train youth on modern and scientific lines for producing world-class skilled manpower. Chairing a meeting of the PFC Board of Directors here, he said Pakistan possesses immense talent and potential in […]
Pakistan can turn strategic connectivity into economic strength: Iftikhar Malik
LAHORE: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for successfully hosting the two-day Regional Transport Ministers Conference in Islamabad, which focused on transport cooperation frameworks and investment partnerships among participating countries. In a statement issued here, Iftikhar Ali Malik said Pakistan must transform its […]
Pakistan’s home textile exports to China recorded 31% increase from January to September
BEIJING: Pakistan’s home textile exports to China recorded a strong upswing in the first three quarters of 2025, crossing $4.36 million from January to September. This is a 31% year-on-year increase from the $3.32 million recorded during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China […]
PM to lead Pakistan’s delegation at FII9 in Riyadh
ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation to Riyadh from 27 to 29 October to participate in the Ninth Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9). The delegation will include Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister […]
ISSI holds roundtable on “Pakistan’s Climate Negotiation Strategy and Preparations for COP-30”
ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) convened a high-level roundtable discussion titled “Pakistan’s Climate Negotiation Strategy and Preparations for COP-30.” The session brought together senior policymakers, diplomats, and climate experts, including Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI); Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman […]
PM for fostering affection, unity to overcome all challenges
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saturday, stressed upon fostering affection, unity and brotherhood among all segments of society living in different provinces, coupled with sacrifices and hard work to overcome all the challenges. Addressing participants of ‘Balochistan Workshop’ he said that problems did exist but Pakistan was like a shared home to everyone. It […]
PM Shehbaz vows to transform Islamabad into modern, world-class capital
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the timely completion of development projects in the federal capital would not only provide greater convenience to citizens and improve traffic flow but also project a positive image of Pakistan to the world. He expressed these views while addressing the foundation-laying ceremony of the Shaheen […]
Bilal Azhar Kayani reaffirms govt’s commitment for fostering business environment
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment towards fostering a conducive business environment through transparency, continuity of policies and facilitation of private sector growth. The minister convened an interactive session, as continuation of series of engagements with the leading representatives of Pakistan’s business community, under the […]
Microfinance lifeline of small business growth: CEO Mobilink Bank
ISLAMABAD: Empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is vital to Pakistan’s socio-economic development, and microfinance plays a pivotal role in enabling that empowerment, said President and CEO of Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL), Haaris Mahmood Chaudhary. “By expanding access to finance and supporting small entrepreneurs, we can build a stronger ecosystem that drives sustainable economic […]