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Rana Ihsaan Afzal urges for export-led growth, industrial resilience.
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Rana Ihsaan Afzal urges for export-led growth, industrial resilience.

ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ Rana Ihsaan Afzal Khan, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Government of Pakistan, Wednesday graced the GBC Excellence Awards 2026 as Chief Guest at the ceremony organised by the Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC). The event honoured exceptional business leaders, exporters, industrialists, diplomats, government officials, and key stakeholders for their outstanding...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 bn trade target, agree on regional transport corridor.
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Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 bn trade target, agree on regional transport corridor.

ISLAMABAD, (TW News) __ Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Wednesday agreed to significantly enhance trade, investment, and regional connectivity, committing to raise the bilateral trade volume to $1 billion within the next year and to promote a multi-country transport corridor linking Central and South Asia. “We have agreed to the Belarus- Russia- Kazakhstan- Uzbekistan, Afghanistan- Pakistan...

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi calls on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
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Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi calls on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.

Islamabad, (TW News) __ Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, to discuss matters relating to law and order, development, and public welfare in the province. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for close cooperation between the federal and provincial governments to ensure the development...

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Meets Pakistan Pavilion Team for 61st Venice Biennale 2026.
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Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif Meets Pakistan Pavilion Team for 61st Venice Biennale 2026.

Lahore, (TW News) __ Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif met with the team representing Pakistan at the 61st Venice Biennale 2026, the world’s oldest and largest international art exhibition, to be held in Venice, Italy. The meeting was attended by Najam Sethi, renowned Pakistani artist Faiza Butt, Pakistan Pavilion Curator Beatriz Cifuentes Feliciano, and Pakistan...

Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 Officially Inaugurated in Islamabad.
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Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 Officially Inaugurated in Islamabad.

Islamabad, (TW News) __ The Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 was officially inaugurated today at Jinnah Sports Complex, Islamabad, marking the beginning of a vibrant national-level celebration showcasing the country’s tourism potential, cultural diversity, and sporting spirit. The inaugural ceremony was attended by the Special Coordinator to the Prime Minister, Sardar Yasir Ilyas...

SCCI Delegation Visits NIC Islamabad, Highlights Pakistan’s Growing Innovation Ecosystem.
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SCCI Delegation Visits NIC Islamabad, Highlights Pakistan’s Growing Innovation Ecosystem.

Islamabad, (TW News) — Syed Ahtesham Mazhar, President of the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), led a high-level delegation to the National Incubation Center (NIC), Islamabad, underscoring Pakistan’s rising profile as a dynamic and fast-growing innovation hub. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on NIC Islamabad’s role in nurturing startups, fostering entrepreneurship,...

PM Unveils Incentives to Boost Exports, Offers Blue Passports to Top Exporters.
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PM Unveils Incentives to Boost Exports, Offers Blue Passports to Top Exporters.

Islamabad /Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a major relief and incentive package for exporters aimed at boosting Pakistan’s export-led growth, including a reduction in the Export Refinance Scheme (ERS) rate from 7.5 percent to 4.5 percent, a further cut of Rs4.04 per unit in electricity tariffs, and a...

European Photojournalist’s Book Exhibition on Kashmir Held in Muzaffarabad; PM Faisal Rathore and Former PM Farooq Haider Attend.
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European Photojournalist’s Book Exhibition on Kashmir Held in Muzaffarabad; PM Faisal Rathore and Former PM Farooq Haider Attend.

Islamabad, Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — A two-day exhibition of the photographic book “Kashmir: Wait and See” by renowned European photojournalist Cedric Gerbehaye was held in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The exhibition, hosted at the Prime Minister’s House, was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore. The author,...

AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Passes Away.
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AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Passes Away.

Muzaffarabad, (TW News) __ The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Barrister Sultan Mahmood, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He had been under medical treatment at a hospital for the past several months. According to family sources, his funeral prayers will be offered tomorrow at 3:00 PM...

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