• The 30th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Islamabad on November 15 and 16, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will chair the meeting, which will be attended by foreign ministers and high-level delegations from CEE member countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

The meeting will review the organisation’s activities, programmes and the performance of its subsidiary institutions.

Pakistan is chairing the ECO for 2026-27 under the theme of revitalising regional cooperation and building a stronger and more resilient organisation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Pakistan’s presidency will focus on strengthening regional connectivity and economic integration, while fostering partnerships and joint efforts towards prosperity and sustainable development.

He added that efforts will also be made to strengthen the ECO as an effective platform for regional cooperation, dialogue and economic cooperation. Pakistan aims to position itself as a hub of regional connectivity and a key hub for trade, logistics and supply chains, taking steps to promote regional trade and harness the economic potential of member countries.

He said ensuring that the benefits of regional cooperation reach the people of Central and Eastern European countries remains one of Pakistan’s top priorities during his term as president.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Islamabad district administration to issue a residence certificate to Hamadulla, who lives in Lakkimarwat, within five days.

The order was issued while considering the citizen’s application for Islamabad Domicile Certificate.

The court also expressed strong displeasure over the district administration’s decision to send a lower division clerk (LDC) to represent the deputy commissioner’s office instead of a senior official.

During the proceedings, the clerk informed the court that a domicile certificate is issued one year after obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant’s previous district. Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar questioned the official about his appointment and asked why the junior officer was being sent to represent the district administration.

Expressing indignation, the Chief Justice pointed out that the Deputy Commissioner, Superintendent and Assistant Commissioner were not present in the court. He questioned the rationale behind making citizens wait for a year after issuing NOC and directed the government to complete the household registration process within five days.

The court also warned that if the residence certificate is not issued within the stipulated time, the Deputy Commissioner will have to appear in person.

After issuing the directions, the IHC adjourned further proceedings until next week.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will address the high-level climate conference COP31 in Antalya, Turkey today as he begins a busy schedule of engagements with international leaders.

The Prime Minister will attend a high-level meeting titled “Clean Energy Transition 2035: Powering the Future” hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He is expected to deliver an important address outlining his vision for renewable energy and the transition towards clean energy.

During the COP31 summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also present Pakistan’s National Statement, highlighting the country’s position on climate justice and the challenges faced by nations severely affected by climate change. The announcement is expected to underline Pakistan’s concerns about the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable countries and to emphasize the importance of global cooperation and climate justice.

In addition to the planned address, the Prime Minister will hold important bilateral meetings with several world leaders throughout the day. Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing common environmental and climate-related challenges.

Later in the evening, Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif will attend a gala dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to meet world leaders. His participation in the summit provides an opportunity for Pakistan to highlight its climate priorities and strengthen diplomatic engagement with the international community.