Toaha Qureshi MBE: A bridge between British-Pakistani communities through education, social welfare, conflict resolution

Celina Ali Islamabad: From expanding educational opportunities for disadvantaged students to developing innovative approaches to counter radicalisation and promoting interfaith harmony, British-Pakistani community leader Toaha Qureshi MBE has built a career around connecting institutions, communities and policymakers in pursuit of social cohesion, education and humanitarian welfare. Recognised for his services to the community with the […]

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Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad pledges dedicated service to Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: With an extensive diplomatic career spanning bilateral relations and multilateral engagement, newly appointed Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has pledged to serve Pakistan with dedication, describing his appointment as a great honour and reaffirming his commitment to advancing the country’s national interests on the international stage. In his first public remarks following […]

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Behind the series of attacks on Saudi airports: Why is the costly early warning system silent?

Li Yibin – The Paper Riyadh, the Saudi capital, located more than 1,000 kilometers from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen, is suffering escalating attacks, with explosions echoing throughout the city as residents seek shelter. Office workers in the financial district, some international school students, and diplomats have been ordered to evacuate or seek refuge. However, in […]

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Italy: Sardinian village emerges as a potential new Blue Zone, with women showing exceptional longevity

Bolotana: A small mountain village on the Italian island of Sardinia has emerged as a potential new longevity hotspot, with researchers finding that women living there have exceptionally high chances of reaching the age of 100. A study published in Frontiers in Aging has identified Bolotana, a town of approximately 2,266 residents located about 110 […]

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Alliance Française Lahore exhibition reunites 15 NCA artists after 25 years

Abida Shaheen Lahore: An exhibition bringing together 15 artists from the National College of Arts (NCA) Fine Arts graduating batch of 2001 concluded at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, after exploring 25 years of artistic practice, personal experiences, memory and creative transformation. Titled THEN, NOW & EVERYTHING BETWEEN, the exhibition offered a collective retrospective […]

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Syed Haider Shah appointed Pakistan’s new permanent representative to the UN

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as Pakistan’s new permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, marking a significant diplomatic transition as Islamabad prepares to place a seasoned career diplomat at the helm of its mission to the world body. Shah, who is currently serving as […]

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Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls for innovation, inclusive diplomacy on Foreign Service Day

Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has called for innovation, inclusive participation and a broader diplomatic approach to advance Pakistan’s national interests amid a rapidly changing global landscape. In his message on the Foreign Service of Pakistan Day 2026, the foreign secretary highlighted the contributions of generations of Pakistani diplomats, saying their dedication, professionalism […]

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Pakistan, Germany Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations; Chairman Senate Calls for Deeper Cooperation

Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need to strengthen Pakistan-Germany relations through enhanced economic cooperation, investment, education and parliamentary engagement, noting that 75 years of diplomatic relations provide a solid foundation for a forward-looking and mutually beneficial partnership. Addressing a gathering marking German Unity Day, attended by German Ambassador Ina Lepel, […]

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Secretary-general calls for stronger trade and investment partnerships at 2nd D-8 business forum in Indonesia

The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, delivered a pre-recorded Keynote Address at the 2nd D-8 Business Forum, organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on 15 October 2026 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), […]

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