Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlights D-8 potential for technology, AI cooperation at TEKNOFEST

Celina Ali Islamabad: Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) Ambassador Sohail Mahmood has called for stronger technology cooperation among member states, stressing the need to harness emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to accelerate economic development and innovation across the eight-member grouping. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood made the remarks during his visit to TEKNOFEST […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan push strategic partnership towards $1bn trade target

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan are accelerating efforts to translate their newly established Strategic Partnership into stronger economic and connectivity ties, with both sides pursuing a $1 billion bilateral trade target and exploring new transport routes linking Central Asia with Pakistani seaports. The two countries have significantly broadened their bilateral agenda since Kazakh President […]

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Pakistan reaffirms support for China’s GDI, seeks expanded cooperation under CPEC Phase-II

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), describing it as an important platform for strengthening solidarity, promoting South-South cooperation and translating development partnerships into tangible benefits for developing countries. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a high-level GDI meeting hosted by Chinese […]

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President Zardari calls for responsible use of AI to transform Pakistan’s tourism sector

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week called for the responsible integration of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence into Pakistan’s tourism sector, stressing the need to ensure that digital innovation contributes to local economies while remaining aligned with ethical values, cultural traditions and environmental responsibility. In his message on the occasion of World […]

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Japan donates books to Bahria University Islamabad to deepen people-to-people ties

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan this week donated around 100 books to Bahria University Islamabad under the “READ JAPAN PROJECT”, providing students and faculty with greater access to literature and research material covering Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, culture and society. Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi visited Bahria University’s Islamabad […]

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Pakistan, Bulgaria seek stronger political and economic engagement

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Bulgaria this week expressed their desire to further strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced political dialogue and deeper economic engagement, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Bulgarian Foreign Minister Dr. Velislava Petrova-Chamova on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. […]

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Pakistan, Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, discuss stronger economic cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Germany this wyreaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting came as Pakistan and Germany […]

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Pakistan, Italy review bilateral, multilateral cooperation on UNGA sidelines

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have reviewed their bilateral and multilateral cooperation, with particular focus on upcoming engagements and their shared position on reform of the United Nations Security Council. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said on X this week that he held a meeting with Riccardo Guariglia, Secretary General […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan explore technology-driven expansion of economic ties

Astana: Pakistan and Kazakhstan are looking to open a new frontier in their bilateral relationship by linking their rapidly developing technology sectors, with artificial intelligence, drones, fintech and digital governance emerging as potential areas for joint ventures, knowledge exchange and new business opportunities. Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev said the two countries were already […]

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