French ambassador Jean-Noël Poirier seeks stronger media ties, professional exchanges with Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier this week expressed his willingness to strengthen cooperation with Pakistani media institutions and journalists, highlighting the role of media engagement in promoting closer relations between Pakistan and France. During his visit to the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad, the French envoy discussed opportunities to expand bilateral […]

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Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad holds talks with British, Japanese envoys on bilateral ties, regional developments

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad held separate meetings with the British and Japanese ambassadors Wednesday, discussing ways to strengthen Pakistan’s relations with both countries and exchanging views on important regional and international developments. The diplomatic engagements reflected Pakistan’s continued efforts to maintain close consultations with key international partners, expand areas of bilateral […]

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UK reaffirms support for Pakistan in fight against terrorism as Islamabad, London deepen security cooperation

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The United Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for Pakistan in combating terrorism, expressing solidarity with the country over the loss of innocent lives in terrorist attacks, as the two sides held their annual Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad to strengthen cooperation against evolving security threats. The Pakistan-UK Counterterrorism Dialogue brought together senior […]

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NAB summons former communications minister Asad Mahmood over alleged irregularities in Pakistan Post recruitment

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former federal communications minister Asad Mahmood, son of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, in connection with an investigation into alleged irregularities in recruitment at the Pakistan Post Office during his tenure in 2022 and 2023. The anti-corruption watchdog has directed Mahmood to appear before its […]

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French ambassador seeks stronger media cooperation with Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: French Ambassador to Pakistan Jean-Noël Poirier on Wednesday expressed his willingness to strengthen engagement with Pakistani journalists and explore new avenues of cooperation with the National Press Club (NPC), highlighting opportunities for professional exchanges, training and closer media relations between the two countries. The French ambassador made these remarks during a visit […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan seek stronger trade and investment ties, focus on connectivity and private-sector cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic cooperation, boosting trade and exploring new investment opportunities, with both sides emphasising stronger business-to-business (B2B) engagement, improved connectivity and effective implementation of existing agreements. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Investment Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh and Deputy Prime Minister–Minister […]

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Symposium on Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building and Seminar on China-Pakistan Governance

“Our engagement underscores an important dimension of the Pakistan-China relationship, and that is the strength rests not only on intergovernmental cooperation, but also on sustained political understanding, institutional linkages and exchanges between our political parties.” This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who was co-chairing the “Symposium on […]

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Seminar on Tehran Muslim Unity Conference: Mushahid says: “Regional hands must shape region’s Future”. Iran Ambassador praises Field Marshal Asim Munir for ‘his positive peace initiatives

Islamabad, November 3, 2026: Speakers at a seminar on “impact and significance of Tehran Muslim Unity Conference” agreed that Iran War has provided an opportunity for regional countries to reshape the region, without foreign interference. The International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) had organized a seminar on the landmark Tehran Muslim Unity Conference in which there was […]

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Pakistan secures sweeping UN support for three resolutions on arms control, nuclear security

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has secured significant international support for its disarmament and arms control initiatives, with the First Committee of the 81st United Nations General Assembly adopting three Pakistan-sponsored resolutions on nuclear security assurances, conventional arms control and regional confidence-building measures. The adoption of the resolutions by the UN body responsible for disarmament and […]

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The Government of Japan announces 2026 Fall Conferment of Decoration for H.E. Mr. Farukh Akhter Amil, former Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan

Islamabad: On 3rd November, 2026, the Government of Japan announced the 2026 Fall Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. H.E. Mr. Farukh Akhter Amil, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan, was decorated with “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star”, in recognition of his contributions towards strengthening bilateral […]

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