Honored to be chosen as a speaker at @Kennedy_School commencement as I graduate from @Harvard. Watch the highlights of my speech titled ‘Lessons from the Lone Firefly’
dedicated to the graduating class of 2022 and to the the people of my country 🇵🇰🇵🇰
@ShehzadRoy@fawadchaudhry
As climate pressures intensify and debt burdens grow, countries of the @V20Group face a critical shortage of resources to protect lives, strengthen resilience and advance sustainable development.
At the 21st Heads of Institutions Meeting of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) @arabcoordgroup, we hosted the V20 Heads of State Roundtable with ACG Heads of Institutions, including an interactive dialogue with HE Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, President of São Tomé and Príncipe, focused on advancing coordinated action for climate-vulnerable countries.
The roundtable also featured addresses by HE Mia Amor Mottley @miaamormottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum @TheCVF and the Vulnerable Twenty @V20Group (CVF-V20), and our President Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, who reaffirmed the OPEC Fund’s strong commitment to supporting climate-vulnerable countries.
Significant progress is being made in advancing the Vulnerability to Viability Compact, a far-reaching initiative spearheaded by the OPEC Fund and the Government of Barbados.
The initiative aims to alleviate the growing burden of climate change on some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries, marking an important step toward long-term resilience and economic viability.
Talking to media before the start of technical level talks between Iran and the United States in continuation of the Islamabad Memorandun of Understanding (MoU), Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, US Vice President JD Vance, and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, strongly emphasized that the joint collaborative diplomatic efforts marked the beginning of a vital process to build a sustainable future and achieve an agreement for global stability.
In his remarks, Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed the hope that the discussions between the United States and Iran would lead to positive results and produce a document that would further the cause of peace, progress and prosperity around the globe.
US Vice President JD Vance, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and other members of different delegations including Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar were also present on the occasion.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said the talks were crucial for peace and prosperity in region, adding the crisis created huge challenges for the world. He thanked the US President Donald Trump for his visionary and dynamic leadership which resulted in the meeting in Switzerland.
He lauded US President J D Vance for his leadership during the talks. He also appreciated the Prime Minister of Qatar and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their outstanding role and consistent efforts. He said the leadership from the participating countries could create lasting peace in the world through these talks.
"I think together all these efforts have culminated here in this wonderful, humanistic Bürgenstock. It's really very wonderful to be here. Hopefully, when we go back to our homes, we'll have some wonderful paper in our hands which will promote peace, progress, and prosperity around the globe," he remarked. US Vice President JD Vance appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their leadership role and sustained efforts for peace.
"We would not be here without the Field Marshal who is a great military leader, statesman and diplomat," he added. "I have a few other notes of appreciation. First of all, to the Prime Minister of Pakistan — a dear friend of the President, a dear friend of mine, and a guy whose leadership and very careful, skilled negotiations have gotten us to this point. Also to his Field Marshal in Pakistan, Asim Munir...I've probably talked to Field Marshal Munir more than I've talked to anybody else over the last three months. We would not be here without his statesmanship," Vance stated.
He also appreciated the Qatari leader calling him an amazing friend of the United States of America, who had also been an important part of getting us to this point. "What we're trying to accomplish here is something very simple: through diplomacy and through working together, to transform the Middle East... Now, we see a future where everybody can work together to promote peace and prosperity for everyone."
Calling the meeting "historic" he said that never before has the Iranian and American leadership met at such a high level. "What the President has asked us to do is turn over a new leaf, to transform our relationship with the people of Iran, and to extend an outstretched hand...That is certainly our goal. We've already made great progress over just the last few hours, and I expect that we'll make additional progress in the hours to come."
Responding to a query about the conflict in Lebanon, JD Vance said that President Trump had committed to seeing a full regional ceasefire as the parties were working towards regional peace.
In his remarks, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also lauded the leadership of US Vice President, Prime Minister Shehbaz and Field Marshal who initiated the process.
#PakistanForPeace
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU)، as mediator.
The Islamabad MOU has been signed by President of USA Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pazeshkian.
Islamabad :18 June 2026.
Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU)، as mediator.
The Islamabad MOU has been signed by President of USA Donald J. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 and thanked him for the role Pakistan continues to play in advancing peace in the Middle East. We agreed upon the importance of working together to further strengthen a meaningful partnership for better security and more prosperity for our two nations.
As we celebrate. let us also appreciate the hard work and dedication of our Farmers and Growers who contribute to Pakistan's thriving Agriculture and Horticulture sector. Wishing everyone in the Fruit and Vegetable Industry, and beyond, Eld Mubarak'
Dinner at the Pakistan–China B2B Investment Conference in Hangzhou, China 🇵🇰🇨🇳
24 May 2026
An engaging evening dedicated to strengthening Pakistan–China business relations, exploring new investment avenues, and fostering long-term partnerships.
It was a pleasure connecting with industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, all aligned toward shared growth and future collaboration. #china
Do we Pakistanis realise what we have given to the world?
1. Pakistan’s fingerprints are everywhere on this peace
2. Million dead – prevented
3. Global oil chaos – prevented
4. Global economic shock – prevented
5. Islamabad is no longer merely a capital
6. Islamabad is the heartbeat of global peace
7. THAT IS WHAT PAKISTAN HAS GIVEN THE WORLD
🚨 "An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed..." - President Donald J. Trump
I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir represented Pakistan in the telephone call and I greatly appreciate his tireless efforts during the entire process.The discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region. Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon.
I was at the University of Oxford for a policy roundtable titled "How can policies make education equitable for all? Learnings from Pakistan". Here, @durbeenPK presented the findings of its joint research with @OxfordDeptofEd titled, "Teacher and community perspectives: missing links in language planning and policy in multilingual settings". To help the Faculty of Oxford fully appreciate Pakistan's linguistic diversity, I asked them a few questions..
The Markhor has defied extinction once but sustaining that recovery demands more than national will. It demands scaled up international cooperation to address new and emerging challenges. Pakistan stands ready to work with all partners to ensure that the “mountain monarch” continues to reign.
- Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan at a side event marking the International Day of the Markhor 2026
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From Pakistan to the world, IAC is proudly showcasing its growing portfolio at the prestigious SIAL Shanghai from 18 to 20 May 2026.
At the event, IAC Marketing Director Waheed Ahmed shares the excitement of connecting with international buyers, partners, and visitors while presenting our expanding range of beverages and food products, including Fruit Nation, LUSH, and SipFun.
With innovation, quality, and global ambition at the heart of everything we do, SIAL Shanghai marks another important step in taking Pakistani brands to international markets. Here’s to new opportunities, stronger partnerships, and proudly representing Pakistan on the global stage.
#IAC #IftekharAhmedAndCo #SIALShanghai #SIALChina #FoodExhibition #GlobalMarkets #ExportExcellence #FruitNation #LUSH #SipFun #MadeInPakistan #BeverageIndustry #FoodIndustry #InternationalBusiness #china
A truly memorable surprise awaited me as I entered the room—a beautifully arranged birthday cake to celebrate my special day. This thoughtful gesture made the occasion even more meaningful. My sincere thanks to the hotel management for their exceptional hospitality, warmth, and kindness. Missing my family, but feeling grateful for the love and care that made the day special.
IAC stall in Dhaka, ready to welcome you as Food Bangladesh International Expo 2026 kicks off tomorrow.
From premium export solutions to our trusted consumer brands, you’ll discover quality, taste, and excellence across every category. Visit us at Hall No. 1, Stand A-51B, Pakistan Pavilion, from 07–09 May 2026 at International Expo City, Bashundhara, and explore what makes IAC a global name you can भरोसा on.
We look forward to meeting you there.
#IAC #dhaka #FoodBangladeshExpo #foodandbeverages #bashundhara #bangladesh
Join leading policymakers and experts at the Pakistan–China Industrialization Dialogue to unpack SEZs, climate-smart growth, and strategic finance.
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📍 Islamabad | May 5
#CPEC#IndustrialGrowth#Pakistan
I am traveling to Dhaka, Bangladesh, to attend the Food Bangladesh International Expo, taking place from May 7th to 9th. InshaAllah, I look forward to achieving positive results from this visit and making the exhibition a successful and productive experience.