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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 […]
Rici Melion Enters a New Era of Luxury Menswear
ISLAMABAD: Italian luxury menswear house Rici Melion, renowned for its bespoke tailoring and craftsmanship, continues to expand its footprint across Pakistan. With the rapid growth of its ready-to-wear line, the brand marks yet another milestone in redefining modern luxury fashion. “This is a new dawn for Rici Melion – a vision of modernity infused with heritage,” […]
UN climate chief calls for stepping up climate action & finance ahead of COP30
UNITED NATIONS: UN Climate Change chief Simon Stiell has urged countries to deliver a rapid surge in climate finance ahead of COP30, warning that developing nations remain dangerously short of the resources needed to withstand worsening storms, floods and droughts. The head of the UNFCCC on Tuesday called for finance to “flow right now”, as […]
Pakistan’s exports to China maintain steady growth
BEIJING: Pakistan’s exports to China demonstrated resilient growth so far this year, concluding the first three quarters with a steady 1 percent year-on-year increase, according to the General Administration of Customs (GACC). The total export value reached $1.929 million in the first nine months of 2025, up from $1.91 million in the same period last […]
Integrated system launched under CM’s vision to eliminate smog, says Minister
ISLAMABAD: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that the provincial government has launched a comprehensive, technology-driven system to reduce smog and improve air quality across the province. Talking to a private news channel, she said the Punjab government is taking concrete steps to tackle environmental challenges through data-driven and technology-based solutions. She said […]
PM directs Power Division to boost domestic industrial production
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed the Power Division to develop effective policy recommendations aimed at enhancing domestic industrial production. He also urged all institutions involved in industrial production to take comprehensive measures to facilitate investors and industrialists. Emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting the agriculture and industrial sectors, the prime minister directed […]
PM Shehbaz for promotion of cottage SMEs to achieve industrial growth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to encourage the registration of cottage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to enable them avail business loans and pave the way for country’s industrial growth. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting on Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) Restructuring and SME Development, […]