Pavan Kumar Dhande concludes tenure after advancing public diplomacy in Pakistan

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pavan Kumar Dhande, Head of Communication and Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission in Pakistan, is leaving the country after completing his tenure, marking the conclusion of his assignment focused on strengthening communication, public engagement and people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the United Kingdom. During his tenure, Dhande worked on initiatives […]

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Pakistan, EU delegation discuss counter-terrorism, regional security and GSP+ cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik this week held talks with a European Union (EU) delegation on strengthening Pakistan-EU cooperation in security, counter-terrorism, regional affairs and trade, underscoring the importance of sustained engagement to address shared challenges and promote regional stability. The delegation, comprising Konrad Duda, Policy Officer […]

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Japan-backed school in Tarnol to expand education opportunities for 250 girls

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Up to 250 girls in Tarnol, Islamabad, will have access to improved educational facilities following the completion of a Japan-funded primary school, as the two countries step up community-level cooperation to promote girls’ education and human development. Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi inaugurated the Tine Girls Model Primary School this week, […]

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FS Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls for modern, inclusive, forward-looking Foreign Service

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week called for a more innovative, inclusive and forward-looking Foreign Service, stressing that Pakistan’s diplomats must adapt to changing global realities, embrace emerging technologies and explore new avenues to advance the country’s national interests. In his message on Foreign Service of Pakistan Day 2026, Ambassador […]

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Dar joins foreign ministers of Italy, France, Germany, UK in meeting with Erdoğan in Istanbul

Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday conveyed greetings from Pakistan’s top leadership to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reaffirming the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. Dar conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces […]

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Pakistan, Canada medical colleges sign MoU for cooperation in education, training

Ottawa: The High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa on Friday hosted a ceremony to welcome visiting delegations from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). During the visit, CPSP and RCPSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in […]

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US Embassy launches alumni art showcase in Islamabad, celebrating decades of cultural exchange

Celina Ali Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network have launched the inaugural Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase, establishing a dedicated gallery space to celebrate the artistic achievements of alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programmes. The first exhibition opened on October 22 at […]

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D-8 Organization highlights the role of trade diplomacy in promoting economic cooperation and global peace at Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026

Mr. Mohammad Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, Director of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), participated as a panel speaker in the Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026, held at Istanbul Ticaret University. The Summit, with its thematic focus on “Football Diplomacy, 21st Century Security Issues and International Trade Diplomacy,” provided a platform for high-level […]

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UN-Habitat Briefs Development Partners on Pakistan’s National Housing Policy 2025, Highlights Opportunities for Collaboration

Islamabad, 21 October 2026 – UN-Habitat Pakistan briefed representatives of United Nations agencies, international financial institutions and development partners on the Government of Pakistan’s newly launched National Housing Policy 2025 during a meeting of the UN and Development Partners Group, convened by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office. The briefing highlighted the policy’s strategic priorities […]

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NAB recovers Pakistan Railways land worth Rs21.85 billion in Jhelum under DG Rizwan Khan’s leadership

Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad/Rawalpindi has achieved a major breakthrough in protecting national assets by recovering 1,844 kanals of valuable Pakistan Railways land in Jhelum district, with an estimated market value of Rs21.85 billion, in a significant anti-encroachment initiative led by Director General NAB Islamabad/Rawalpindi Muhammad Rizwan Khan. The recovery represents a major […]

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