Pakistan, Norway Sign Landmark Carbon Trading Agreement
In a major breakthrough for climate diplomacy and green investment, Pakistan has signed its first bilateral carbon trading agreement with Norway, enabling the country to trade emissions reductions with other nations under international climate frameworks. The agreement was signed under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to bilaterally exchange carbon credits through […]
Pakistan to Send First Astronaut to Space in Historic China Mission
Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut to space under a landmark human spaceflight collaboration with China, marking the country’s historic entry into a select group of nations participating in active crewed space programmes. According to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), two astronaut candidates Khurram Daud and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali , […]
ADB, NHA Sign Deal for M6 Motorway Sections under PPP Model
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the National Highway Authority (NHA) have signed an agreement to develop two sections of the M6 Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, marking an important step toward improving Pakistan’s national road network. The agreement was signed by ADB Country Director for Pakistan Emma Fan and NHA Member […]
Pakistan Launches Indigenous EO-3 Satellite, Boosting National Space Capabilities
Pakistan has achieved another landmark in its space journey as the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched its indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China. The development is being seen as a major step forward in strengthening the country’s remote sensing and technological capabilities. According to […]
Pakistan Opens Six Transit Routes for Iran-Bound Cargo amid Port Congestion
The government of Pakistan has officially notified six transit routes for the transportation of goods to Iran against an encashable bank guarantee, offering relief to traders as thousands of Iran-bound containers remain stranded at Karachi port. The Ministry of Commerce issued the Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026, which came into force […]
RAK Energy Summit’s third edition to take place in November 2026, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
Third edition of the RAK Energy Summit will take place on November 25-27, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah Hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality in partnership with Etihad Water & Electricity (EtihadWE), the Summit serves as a […]