Day: July 28, 2026

Islamabad: A 17-member delegation of students from Jinnah Law College, Jhelum, on Monday visited the Parliament House in Islamabad on a study tour, where they were received by officials of the Senate Secretariat.

The delegation visited the Senate Museum and the Senate Hall, where they were briefed on Pakistan’s parliamentary history, the role of the Senate, the legislative process, the functioning of standing committees, and the constitutional responsibilities of senators. The students were also shown a documentary film.

Later, the delegation visited the Constitution Gallery, where they were informed about the Senate’s constitutional role in ensuring equal representation of the federating units. The students asked various questions about the parliamentary system, which were answered comprehensively by the officials.

The students expressed hope that such study tours would play an important role in promoting democratic awareness, enhancing understanding of the parliamentary system, and fostering greater appreciation of national institutions among young people.

Islamabad: NUST Business School (NBS) has achieved a landmark milestone by securing accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), one of the world’s most prestigious and globally recognized accrediting bodies for business education.

With this distinction, NBS joins fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide that hold AACSB accreditation.

Extending his felicitations to the NUST community and the nation, Rector NUST, Dr. Muhammad Zahid Latif, termed the accreditation a landmark achievement not only for NUST but also for Pakistan’s higher education landscape.

He further said, “AACSB accreditation is a testament to NUST’s pursuit of quality, innovation and global engagement. This distinction reinforces our resolve to develop ethical, globally competitive and future-ready leaders who will create lasting value for business and society. ”

Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Naukhez Sarwar, Principal and Dean NBS, said, “AACSB accreditation marks a defining moment in the School’s journey towards global eminence. It will further strengthen NBS’s global standing by expanding opportunities for international partnerships, student and faculty mobility, collaborative research and enhancing employer confidence in our graduates. ”

Established in 1916, AACSB evaluates business schools against rigorous international standards encompassing strategic direction, academic quality, faculty credentials, research impact, learner success and industry engagement. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality in business education, AACSB accreditation signifies an institution’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and meaningful impact, reinforcing NBS’s position amongst the world’s foremost business schools.

Islamabad: A United States congressional delegation visited the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Monday and held discussions on Pakistan-US relations, economic cooperation, educational exchanges and regional geopolitical developments.

The delegation included Rep. Ryan Zinke, Rep. Michael Baumgartner, along with Mr. Graham Gunter, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Ryan Zinke and Mr. Harris Cull, Legislative Aide to Rep. Baumgartner, said a press release.

The delegation was received by Chairman BoG, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood and Director General ISSI, Ambassador Moin Ul Haque. This was the first ever visit of a U. S. Congressional delegation to ISSI.

Director General briefed the delegation about ISSI and its work and expressed desire to establish more institutional linkages between ISSI and U. S. Congress and American think tanks.

The participants held an exchange of views on issues of mutual interest, including Pakistan-U. S. relations, focusing on economic cooperation, educational and cultural exchanges, and the broader geopolitical developments in the region.

The meeting was also joined by Ambassador Masood Khalid, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to China; Ambassador Masood Khan, Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the U. S. ; Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan and also Pakistan’s former Ambassador to the U. S. ; and Ambassador Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan’s former Ambassador to Iran.

Islamabad: A delegation of the Punjab Bar Council called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) at the Supreme Court on Monday as part of the Court’s continuing engagement with the legal fraternity.

The delegation was led by Khawaja Qaiser Butt, Vice Chairman, Punjab Bar Council, and comprised Fakhar Hayat Awan, Chairman, Executive Committee; Malik Ghulam Abbas Nissoana, Chairman, Publication Committee; Sardar Abdul Basit Khan Baluch, Malik Maqsood Khokhar, Rana Sir Buland Khan, Ch. Umar Mahmood, Members, Rafaqat Ali Sohal, Secretary, Punjab Bar Council; Aftab Ahmad, Section Officer; and Ghulam Raza.

The delegation appreciated the justice sector reforms being undertaken across the country, particularly the establishment of e-libraries, solarization of court complexes, and development of Women Facilitation Centers to improve accessibility and service delivery.

The Chief Justice underscored the importance of digital literacy among all justice sector stakeholders, observing that effective use of technology was essential for transitioning towards an automated, efficient, and responsive justice system aligned with the needs of litigants and the public.

His Lordship also briefed the delegation on capacity-building initiatives being undertaken through the Federal Judicial Academy and encouraged members of the legal fraternity to make effective use of the available training and professional development opportunities.

The delegation thanked the Chief Justice for the interaction and presented login credentials for the Pakistan Law site to facilitate access to digital legal resources. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on matters of professional and institutional interest, reaffirming the shared commitment of the Bench and the Bar to strengthening professional capacity, advancing technology-enabled reforms, and promoting an accessible and citizen-centric justice system.