Ambassador Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani discusses cooperation with RCS Chairman

Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani here this week. Sheikh Saud Abdul Rahman Al Thani warmly welcomed Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari to the Qatar Embassy. Both the dignitaries engaged in discussions covering a range of topics, including […]

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PPP supports extension in FATA/PATA tax exemption period: Faisal Karim Kundi

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi this week advocated the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stance of supporting extension in the FATA/PATA tax exemption period considering the prevailing economic situation. “PPP has a very clear stance with the government, federal cabinet and Finance Minister […]

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Italy, Pakistan bond getting stronger: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception marking the ‘National Day of the Italian Republic’ here […]

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China to join expanded military drills with SE Asian countries

Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan Beijing: After wrapping up a joint military exercise with Laos, China is planning to conduct a multinational drill with Southeast Asian countries. Intensive foreign interactions of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) serve to boost cooperation, deepen trust and safeguard regional peace and stability, marking a stark contrast to US-led […]

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Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Musadik Malik, investment discussed

Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik this week invited Qatari investors to make more investment in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector of Pakistan. The minister was talking to Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who called on him in Islamabad. Speaking on this occasion, […]

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Visit to India for SCO summit very productive: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit held in the Indian city of Goa proved productive and positive for Pakistan. “As far as the Kashmir issue, bilateral issues between Pakistan and India and […]

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Traveling to Indonesia to be eased: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week said that travelling to Indonesia will be made easier. He said Indonesia was now open for international visitors and the normal visa issuing process for different purposes was functioning normally. Ambassador Tugio said the visa process would now take three working days upon […]

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China slams G7 summit’s hyping up of China-related issues

Newswire Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson this week made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the […]

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Pakistan, Qatar vow to enhance bilateral trade, tourism

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week vowed to further promote their bilateral trade and tourism. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Ambassadors of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani with Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah in Islamabad. The two personalities also discussed issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lambasts world powers for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Kashmir

Liaquat Ali Muzaffarabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week lambasted the international community for “turning a blind eye” to India’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying it was “not wise to sacrifice timeless principles for short-term interests”. “I asked those who champion the rules-based international order and place a premium on […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese works hard to boost Pakistan-Italy trade ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is working hard to boost the trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who works every day of the week and is easily accessible to the businesspersons, is ready to facilitate the businesspersons in a bod to enhance business relations. The envoy believes that […]

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FM Qin Gang proposes three principles for China-Europe relations

Global Times Oslo: The adherence to an inclusive worldview, commitment to a progressive view of history, and upholding the perspective of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation should be principles to maintain the stable development of China-Europe relations amid a changing and volatile international situation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said this week […]

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Qatar shows interest to invest in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Qatar has showed keen interest in exploring new investment prospects in Pakistan in various sectors under its national rejuvenation project, Vision 2030. The interest was shown by Qatar’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Saoud Abdul Rahman Al-Thani during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister Jawad Sohrab Malik in Islamabad. He said […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Special Envoy Romeo Orlandi urge Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host 2030 World Expo

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Special Ambassador, Bid Committee EXPO-2030 Italy Romeo Orlandi, this week urged Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Speaking at an event regarding the 2030 World Expo here at the residence of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, Romeo Orlandi said Pakistan […]

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We will need to produce 70% more food by 2050: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Abida Shaheen Faisalabad: The International seminar focused on ‘Sustainable Production of Healthy Vegetable Oils: Policies & Practices to Achieving SDGs’ was inaugurated in Faisalabad by Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan along with Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The International seminar […]

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PTI chief has crossed all limits to defame national institutions: Zardari

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari said this week that chief Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has crossed all the limits to defame the national institutions which will not be tolerated anymore. In a statement issued here by the party secretariat, he said “This is the country where we […]

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Italy and Pakistan can mutually benefit from enhanced cooperation: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan can mutually benefit from enhanced cooperation. In a media interaction, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy and Pakistan were historic friends and have been cooperating. This cooperation, he said, needed to be enhanced for mutual benefit. The envoy said the […]

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Indonesia’s premium home appliances set to make inroads in Pakistani market

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia has facilitated a business visit by Modena—an Indonesian premium brand for home and kitchen appliances—to Lahore. During their maiden visit to Pakistan, Vice President of Modena Michael Jizhar held meetings with several potential partners and introduced the line of productions of Modena and offered his keen interest to […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lauds KSA help to evacuate Pakistanis from Sudan

Abida Shaheen ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week commended Saudi Arabia for helping the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan. The Foreign Minister held a telephonic call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. “The Foreign Minister expressed confidence […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese committed to multiply business ties between Italy, Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is committed to multiply business ties between Italy and Pakistan. In a recent interaction with Pakistani businesspersons, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that the two countries had a lot of potential to enhance business ties. He said Italy and Pakistan must further strengthen economic ties and reinforce […]

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Indonesia’s tourism industry now aiming for ‘quality over quantity’

Newswire Yogyakarta: Recently, Indonesia announced several tourism recovery strategies on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which took place in Yogyakarta. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Agency of Tourism and Creative Economy presented a number of efforts and policies taken to accelerate the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism and creative economy […]

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Qatar Charity, Al-Shifa Trust to jointly fight against blindness

Celina Ali Rawalpindi: Qatar Charity, one of the largest humanitarian and development organizations in the world announced a new partnership with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, a leading eye care NGO in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to support the treatment of cataract patients in Pakistan, where the disease is prevalent and affects thousands of individuals. This […]

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Italy-funded Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain project aimed to build Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain project, funded by the Italian government, was started in March 2022 with an aim of building a multi-professional olive and olive oil value chain in Pakistan to enhance olive production and improve food security through technical assistance […]

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Ambassador Adam Tugio, Amir Muqam vow to boost Pakistan-Indonesia cooperation further

Celina Ali Peshawar: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Political and Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture, Engr Amir Muqam this week said that Pakistan attached great values to its relations with Indonesia, which were governed by mutual respect and cooperation. Amir Muqam expressed these views during his meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of […]

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China urges WHO not to descend to political tool of COVID-19 origins-tracing

Global Times Beijing: China has urged World Health Organization (WHO) officials to return to science and fairness and not to be subject to or willing to descend to become a tool of politicization of certain countries, after some in the international organization smeared China for lacking transparency in sharing data about COVID-19 origins. Using twisted […]

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Pakistan, Qatar agree to enhance bilateral relations in diverse sectors

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week agreed to enhance bilateral relations in diverse sectors. The understanding was reached at a meeting between Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Islamabad. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries and exploring […]

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