Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Pakistan enters into Horticulture Cooperation with China to transform arid lands
Islamabad, Jun 18 (): Pakistan’s first-ever Joint Laboratory for Desert Agriculture; and Science and Technology Backyard on Desert Horticulture were unveiled through an MOU to turn vast stretches of desert land of Pakistan into productive farmland, China Economic Net reported on Thursday. Bringing together China’s Tarim University in Xinjiang and Pakistan’s Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture (MNSUA) in Multan, the partnership is expected to serve as a platform for technology transfer, scientific research, and farmer training focused on desert agriculture. Dr. Abid Ali, chief scientist on Pakistani side, revealedRead More
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Inaugurated in Islamabad
RCCI MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026 Inaugurated in Islamabad Healthcare Leaders, Diplomats, and Industry Experts Unite to Showcase Innovation and Strengthen Pakistan’s Health Sector The MedHealth & Beauty Expo 2026, hosted by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI), was inaugurated in Islamabad, bringing together key stakeholders from the healthcare, pharmaceutical, wellness, and beauty sectors. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister Hanif Abbasi, CEO DRAP Obaidullah Malik, and Hamed Asghar Khan from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. TheRead More
US media slam Trump’s ‘spin job’ over Iran war agreement
WASHINGTON: Pre-war objectives abandoned, Iran’s power bolstered, tens of billions of dollars guzzled away: US media appear unanimous in condemning Donald Trump’s concessions to Iran in an agreement meant to end the war. The US president put his signature to a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday at a candlelit dinner outside Paris, aiming to draw a line under the war which has engulfed the Middle East and rocked the global economy. But Trump’s return to the United States on Thursday is set to bring him back to reality, with a barrageRead More
What challenges could stand in the way of a final US-Iran deal?
When US and Iranian negotiators sit down in Switzerland on Friday after nearly four months of war, the stakes couldn’t be higher as they face an array of hurdles that could derail efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement. While a breakthrough cannot be ruled out, most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in a “memorandum of understanding” that President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders approved this week. That interim pact kicked the hardest issues down the road toRead More
ADB okays $700m loan to support insurance sector reforms in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The programme seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps, according to press release issued by ADB, adding the loan would help stimulate private sector participation and support sustainable economic growth. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The programme seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps, according to press release issuedRead More
Iran says missile program not part of talks with US
TEHRAN: Iran said on Thursday that its missile program would not be part of future negotiations with the United States, after the two sides agreed a framework deal for ending their war. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding early Thursday, ending a regional war that erupted on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes. The agreement lays the groundwork for detailed negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief for Tehran. There is no mention in the deal of Iran’s missile program, a longstandingRead More