The Pakistan Ambassador

  Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA) and several other public health advocates have expressed serious concern over the proposed reconstitution of food standards development committees under the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), particularly at a time when critical decisions affecting food safety, nutrition, and public health are under consideration. The agenda for the 48th meeting of the National Standards Committee on Agriculture and Food (NSCAF), scheduled for October 12, 2026, includes a proposal to reconstitute technical committees. The meeting is also expected to address critical issues, including revisions to food labelling and nutrition standards, food additives, vitamin D fortification, tobacco products, and the future of Front-of-Pack Warning Labelling (FOPWL), among other matters. “The proposed reconstitution raises serious concerns about the side-lining of public health experts and civil society representatives. The proposed committee composi...

  Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2026 in Islamabad on September 15 and 16, attracting hundreds of students, parents, education professionals and representatives from academic institutions.   The education fair provided Pakistani students with an opportunity to interact directly with representatives of leading Malaysian universities and explore a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional study programmes.   Participating institutions presented information on internationally recognised degree programmes, scholarships, admissions requirements, student visas, campus facilities, accommodation, student life in Malaysia. University representatives also provided one-on-one counselling to students and parents, helping them better understand the complete process of pursuing higher education in Malaysia.   The fair was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan ...

  Pakistan has achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against child malnutrition, as the Endline Impact Evaluation of BNP conducted by Aga Khan University (AKU) revealed substantial reductions in child stunting and improvements in maternal and newborn health outcomes. The evaluation found that stunting rates among beneficiary children were 22 percent lower at six months of age and 18 percent lower at one year of age. The study also reported a 6 percent reduction in low-birth-weight cases, an 11 percent decline in premature births, and a 7 percent decrease in weak and vulnerable newborns.   The findings were unveiled by AKU during a session on the Endline Impact Evaluation of the BNP held today at BISP Headquarters in Islamabad. Speaking at the event, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Mr. Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, termed the results a major achievement for Pakistan’s social protection sector. He said the evaluation demonstrates that target...

    Reinforcing its position as a global leader in advanced energy storage and solar solutions, Livoltek has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), alongside the EPC agreement between Hub Salt and Optimisen, for the deployment of a 2.35MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integrated with a 1.44MW solar PV system at the Hub Salt Refinery in Sindh. Powered by Livoltek’s advanced technology, this milestone marks the company’s first high-capacity BESS deployment in Pakistan and underscores its growing footprint in South Asia.   The project will be executed by Optimisen as the EPC partner, combining advanced engineering expertise with Livoltek’s cutting-edge energy storage solutions. Representing a transformative step in Hub Salt’s operational evolution, the initiative will transition the facility from a fully diesel-dependent, off-grid setup to a clean, efficient hybrid solar-plus-storage energy system—driving sustainability, energy ...

  Hemani proudly announces a historic achievement in regional trade connectivity, coinciding with a groundbreaking development in cross-border logistics. Pakistan has marked a major milestone as the first truck from Kyrgyzstan arrived at Sost Dry Port carrying transit goods, successfully bypassing Afghanistan.This first-ever movement of its kind by a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) country using its own transport signifies the opening of a new alternative trade corridor into Pakistan.   Hemani is honored to be among the first exporters to capitalize on this strategic breakthrough, reinforcing its leadership in international trade and logistics innovation.The shipment was facilitated by a partner company of the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in Kyrgyzstan, and is being widely recognized as a pivotal step toward enhanced regional integration and economic cooperation.   “This is not just a logistical success, it is a transformative moment for regional ...

  Pakistan’s leading digital streaming platform tapmad has announced the acquisition of exclusive Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) rights in Pakistan for Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, along with exclusive global Video-on-Demand (VOD) rights for clips, highlights, and related digital content derived from the licensed broadcast feed.   The rights have been secured through a strategic partnership with Walee, which holds the official media rights for PSL 11. Through this collaboration, tapmad will bring premium digital access to one of Pakistan’s most celebrated sporting events.   Through its SVOD offering, tapmad will provide subscribers in Pakistan with a premium viewing experience featuring uninterrupted, ad-free streaming in HD quality, allowing cricket fans to watch PSL content anytime and anywhere. The SVOD model ensures a seamless and immersive viewing experience without commercial interruptions, giving fans a truly premium way to enjoy the leagu...

    ARY Digital Network, one of Pakistan’s most influential and widely viewed television networks, has acquired majority shares of the digital media platform Nukta as part of ARY Group’s broader strategy to expand its leadership in the evolving digital media landscape.   The move reflects ARY Group’s continued commitment to innovation in journalism, combining its decades-long strength in broadcast media with the growing importance of digital storytelling and audience engagement.   Through this integration, Nukta will join ARY Group’s expanding media ecosystem, which currently reaches millions of viewers across television, digital platforms and international markets. Salman Iqbal, Founder of the ARY Digital Network & CEO of the ARY Group, said: “The media landscape is changing rapidly, and ARY has always been at the forefront of that evolution. By bringing Nukta into the ARY ecosystem, we are strengthening our digital presence while building on ARY’s g...