PAKISTAN NEWS

Islamabad, 14 January 2026(Ghufran): The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) undertook an official study visit to the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) by Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman, Board of Governors (BoG), ISSI, the delegation sought to gain firsthand insights into Pakistan’s indigenous radio and telecommunication capabilities, with a focus on innovation, self-reliance, and their strategic relevance to national security. In his remarks, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood lauded NRTC’s sustained efforts in advancing indigenous technological capabilities and acknowledged its pivotal role in reinforcing Pakistan’s defence and security architecture through innovation and technological excellence. He further underscored that secure, resilient, and indigenous com...

Islamabad, 14 January 2026(Kamran Raja): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, held an important meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, to discuss enhanced cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the promotion and development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Welcoming the Chief Minister to the Ministry of Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasized that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s vision is centered on empowering SMEs and women entrepreneurs as key drivers of inclusive and sustainable economic growth. He stated that, in line with the Prime Minister’s directives, all provinces must work collectively to strengthen Pakistan’s micro, small, and medium enterprise sect...