Italy-Pakistan relationship destined to grow: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan relationship was destined to grow. “This relationship is poised to grow more in the coming days,” he said in a media interaction. The envoy said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have […]

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Indonesian Consulate holds colorful reception to mark Independence Day

Abdullah Jan Karachi: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, under the leadership of June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, hosted Diplomatic Reception to celebrate 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia this week. The event was attended by diplomatic corps in Karachi, representatives of the Sindh Government, business community, education community, […]

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US urges ‘timely’ and ‘fair’ elections in Pakistan

Islamabad: Senior U.S. diplomat Victoria Nuland this week spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and discussed the importance of “timely, free and fair elections” in the South Asian nation, the US State Department said. “Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed the importance of timely, free and fair elections in a […]

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Malaika Raza concerned over bail to Fatima Murder Case suspect

Liaquat Ali islamabad: Malaika Raza, General Secretary of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell this week expressed deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision to grant bail to Asad Shah, a suspect in the heinous murder case of Fatima, a 10-year-old housemaid. This decision has raised serious questions about the pursuit of […]

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Chinese, Pakistani universities discuss cooperation in TCM

Arslan Ali Arsal Beijing: Vice chancellor of Academic Affairs of the Islamic University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Moazzam Jamil, visited Anhui University of Chinese Medicine (AHUCM) with four of his colleagues, accompanied by Ang Wenping, vice dean of the School of Humanities and Educational Exchange in AHUCM. “I hope that in the future, the two universities […]

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First successful transit of dry fruits from China to Afghanistan through Pakistan under TIR agreement celebrated

Abdullah Jan Gilgit: A celebratory function was held here to mark the first successful transit of the shipment of dry fruits from China to Afghanistan through Pakistan under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) agreement. The ceremony, held at Sost area, saw the presence of important dignitaries, including the Director of Transit Trade Peshawar, the Deputy […]

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Power bills shock people

Long queues at facilitation centres for payment on instalments Abida Shaheen The residents of the metropolis, like the rest of the country, are exasperated with their electricity bills.While protests continue in every town and market, marked by people burning the power bills, the utility service remains adamant on collecting the dues. The contention of K-Electric […]

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“People’s Princess” still lives

Abida Shaheen London: August 31st, signifies the 26th commemoration of the tragic passing of Princess Diana, a day that continues to evoke a profound sense of sorrow and memory worldwide. Princess Diana, renowned as the “People’s Princess,” endeared herself to millions through her elegance, empathy, and unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors. Her untimely demise in […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott gifts state-of-the-art airport security scanners to Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott Thursday handover two airport security scanners to Pakistanduring a ceremony held at Karachi Airport. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG-OBE addressing the ceremony said “I’m delighted to handover these state-of-the-art airport security scanners here in Karachi, a demonstration of UK support for security at Pakistan’s airports.” “We […]

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UK Royal Navy Ship visits Pakistan for bilateral exercise

Abdullah Jan Karachi: The UK Royal Navy Ship HMS LANCASTER with embarked helicopter, visited Karachi and conducted bilateral exercise WHITE STAR IV with Pakistan Navy on Thursday. Upon arrival at Karachi Port, Royal Navy Ship was warmly received by senior officials of Pakistan Navy and British High Commission, a Pakistan Navy newsrelease said. On completion […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on PM

Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad Friday. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and the UK have longstanding relations and said that his government would continue to further strengthen these bilateral ties.He conveyed his good wishes to His Majesty […]

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Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins calls on Jilani

Celina Ali Islamabad: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Thursday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. During the meeting the high commissioner briefed the foreign minister on Pakistan-Australia ties in multiple domains. The foreign minister emphasized importance of regular dialogue under existing mechanisms & high-level […]

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Ethiopian Envoy receives National Peace Award

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The National Peace and Justice Council (NPJC) has honoured the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, with the National Peace Award for his dedicated efforts in laying the foundation and fostering closer ties between the two brotherly nations. The award ceremony took place during the […]

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The Millennium Education bags fastest growing brand of the year award

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Millennium Education Group has been adorned with a prestigious title of ‘Fastest Growing Brand of the Year Award 2022’ by the Brand’s Foundation, Brand of the Year Award Ceremony held at Marriott Hotel, last day says a press release. The title has been conferred under the category of ‘School System’ amid […]

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Japan ministers to discuss relief measures for fisheries industry

Liaquat Ali Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takei Shunsuke says relevant ministers will meet on Monday to discuss emergency relief measures for businesses hit by China’s suspension of Japanese seafood imports. China’s move came after Japan started releasing treated and diluted water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. Takei […]

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Pakistan needs energy reforms to break free of debt: US official

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan needs to undertake energy reforms and opt for renewable energy sources, said a senior US official, stressing that reforms suggested by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would help Islamabad break the “vicious circle of debt and international financing”. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst, who heads the Bureau of South and […]

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SIFC to attract around $70 bn foreign investment in 3-5 years: Kakar

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that an estimated foreign investment of US$60 to $70 billion was expected in the next three to five years under the government’s new initiative of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Besides, he said the government had also received pledges and promises of another similar amount of […]

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PM emphasizes significance of war games in validating naval war plans

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday emphasized the significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies. The prime minister, addressing the debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s war game Shamsheer-e-Bahr IX, lauded the well-deliberated […]

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Pakistan-Italy trade has crossed € 2 billion mark: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese, has said that the total volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Italy has increasing gradually and now it has crossed 2 billion Euro mark. He said that remittances from Pakistanis living in Italy have increased to 1 billion Euros. The Italian Ambassador said this while […]

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COMSTECH, Indonesia launch Fellowships in Virology and Vaccine Technologies for OIC Scientists

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ten fellowships have been awarded to scholars from eight OIC member states: Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Iran, Jordan and Kazakhstan in the field of virology and vaccine technology. The fellowships award ceremony was held on Thursday at the Ministry of Health, in Jakarta, Indonesia. These fellowships have been awarded under the […]

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ملینیم ایجوکیشن نے سال 2022 کے ‘فاسٹسٹ گروئنگ برانڈ آف دی ائیر اوارڈ’ کا اعزاز حاصل کیا

لیاقت علی اسلام آباد: ملینیم ایجوکیشن گروپ کو برانڈ کے فاؤنڈیشن کے ذریعے ‘فاسٹسٹ گروئنگ برانڈ آف دی ائیر اوارڈ 2022’ سے نوازا گیا ہے- یہ اعزاز مس عامنہ خان علاقائی ڈائریکٹر نے ڈاکٹر فیصل مشتاق ملینیم ایجوکیشن گروپ کے سی ای او کے لیے حاصل کیا گیا۔ مس عامنہ خان نے اوارڈ تقریب میں […]

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US, China high-level contacts expected to stabilize bilateral ties

Beijing: US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo arrived in Beijing this week, kicking off a four-day tour that is widely anticipated to ease fraught relationship between the US and China, the world’s two largest economies. She was received by Director General Lin Feng of the American and Oceania Affairs Department of China’s Ministry of Commerce at […]

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Qatar Airways passengers to get free entry to Expo 2023 Doha

Newswire Doha: Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to distribute complimentary admission passes to all global visitors for the entirety of the much-anticipated Expo 2023 Doha, in which three million visits are expected. The event’s official airline announced the move in a bid to draw global interest and showcasing Qatar as an attractive travel hotspot. The […]

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