Friday, May 22nd, 2026
ICCI hosts Philippines ambassador to promote business linkages
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 /DNA/ – Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Pakistan, Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held an interactive session with the business community to discuss opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the Philippines. The Ambassador described the Philippines as an attractive investment destination and an important gateway to ASEAN markets due to its strategic location in Asia. Through a detailed presentation, he highlighted the Philippines’ economic strengths, stating that the countryRead More
Saudi outlet publishes unapproved ‘final draft’ of US-Iran deal, claims it could be announced within hours
RIYADH, MAY 22: Saudi network al-Arabiya publishes what it claims is the “final draft” of a Pakistani-mediated “possible” US-Iran agreement to end the war. It says the deal could be announced within hours, but also acknowledges it is “pending approval” by both sides. The agreement would take effect immediately it is officially announced by both sides, the report says, citing unnamed sources. The reported draft agreement does not explicitly mention key US demands, including the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program and export of its stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium, limiting its ballistic missilesRead More
PM Shehbaz to visit China from May 23 to 26, confirms FO
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to China from May 23-26, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Friday. Addressing a weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the premier is visiting the brotherly country at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. During the visit, PM Shehbaz will hold key meetings with Chinese leadership, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, Andrabi added. The prime minister will also chair a Pakistan-China Business-to-Business Conference and attend a reception ceremonyRead More
HEC evaluates NSCT 2026 outcomes, mulls future measures
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan held a meeting with the members of the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC) in the discipline of Computer Science here at the Commission Secretariat. The meeting aimed to review outcomes of the National Skills Competency Test (NSCT) 2026 and discuss future interventions required to futher strengthen the Computing Education in Pakistan. It is pertinent to mention here that HEC conducted NSCT nationwide on April 4-5, 2026 in collaboration with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), and the Virtual UniversityRead More
Chairman UGC, academicians from Bangladesh Explore HEC, NUST
ISLAMABAD, MAY 22 /DNA/ – A 13-member delegation of academia from Bangladesh, led by Chairman University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, visited the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat as part of an ongoing academic engagement programme between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Chairman HEC Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar and other senior officers of HEC warmly welcomed the distinguished delegates. In a comprehensive session, the delegation was briefed on the mandate, achievements, and strategic initiatives of HEC Pakistan. On the occasion, senior HEC officers delivered detailed presentations on various aspectsRead More
Pakistan, Turkey air chiefs bolster defense ties
RAWALPINDI, MAY 22 /DNA/ – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during an official visit to the Republic of Turkiye, held high-level meetings with General Ziya Cemal Kadıoglu, Commander Turkish Air Force, H.E. Yasar Guler, Minister of National Defence, and Mr. Selcuk Bayraktar, Chief Technology Officer Baykar Technologies, reaffirming the growing strategic convergence and shared commitment of both nations towards enhanced collaboration in defence, aerospace innovation and emerging technologies. At Turkish Air Force Headquarters, he received a GuardRead More