On World Maritime Day, Pakistan highlights efforts to modernize its maritime sector through international standards, green shipping, digital innovation, AI and stronger maritime capabilities.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Early Adoption of UN Covenant on Right to Development.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the early adoption of the UN Covenant on the Right to Development, calling for greater support for developing countries.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on UNGA Sidelines.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA in New York, discussing bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.

Ishaq Dar, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas Discuss Trade, GSP+ and Regional Developments at UNGA.
Ishaq Dar met EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at UNGA 2026, discussing Pakistan-EU trade, GSP+, economic cooperation and regional developments.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets Bill Gates, Discusses Polio Eradication, Health and Agricultural Cooperation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates at UNGA 2026 and discussed polio eradication, public health, agricultural reforms, digital innovation and AI cooperation.

World Muslim Congress Denounces “Slow-Motion Genocide” in Indian-Occupied Kashmir at 63rd UNHRC Session.
World Muslim Congress representative Altaf Hussain Wani raised the Kashmir human rights crisis at the 63rd UNHRC session, calling for international action over alleged violations in Indian-occupied Kashmir.

Europe’s E-Commerce Sales Reach €911 Billion in 2025
Europe’s e-commerce market reached €911 billion in 2025, with online sales growing 7 percent. The market is expected to surpass €961 billion this year.

Basic Services and Public Frustration in IIOJK.
Public protests in Kupwara and Rajouri highlight growing concerns over roads, healthcare, clean water and other basic services in IIOJK. The deeper issue is public frustration and governance.

EU Approves €65 Million Grant Package for Pakistan Under Global Gateway.
The European Union has approved a €65 million grant for Pakistan under its Global Gateway programme, supporting investment, rule of law, the business environment, and energy and environmental resilience.

The Wider Lens : Islamabad Cannot Sell Investment While Living Behind Containers
Pakistan wants foreign investment, tourism and diaspora capital, but repeated disruptions in Islamabad raise concerns about stability and business confidence. A wider look at why predictability matters in an increasingly uncertain world.
