Pakistan’s latest GSP+ assessment offers a welcome measure of economic and institutional progress at a time when the country urgently needs both. The European Commission has confirmed that Pakistan remains the scheme’s largest beneficiary, with €7.1 billion worth of imports entering the European Union under preferential arrangements in 2024 and a utilisation rate of 95.1 […]
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Ahsan calls for strong cybersecurity to counter misinformation
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday warned that misinformation and digital disinformation have emerged as major global threats, stressing the need to build digital resilience through education, awareness and strong cybersecurity measures. Addressing a panel discussion titled “Building Digital Resilience” at Afkar-e-Taza – Thinkfest 2026, held at Alhamra, here on […]
Strong, proactive: Pakistan outlines expectation for next UN chief
Pakistan outlined its expectations for the next secretary-general of the UN, emphasizing independence, integrity and sound judgment to deal with growing global challenges. “Leadership for peace also requires a strong and proactive Secretary-General,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Monday. The present Secretary-General […]