Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the cricket team on defeating Australia in Australia after more than two decades. “Congratulations – comprehensive much-needed victory. Just when spirits needed a lift, Team 🇵🇰 has reignited the passion of millions. Here’s to resilience, grit, and the unstoppable spirit of Pakistani cricket!” he posted […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: A significant development in Pakistan-France trade relations emerged this week as a traders and businessmen delegation from Pakistan, led by chairman and CEO of Global Trade and Expo Center Pakistan, Mazhar Hussain Thathal, had a cordial meeting with Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan, and Ms Arooj Rizvi, Trade and Investment Counsellor […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, this week proposed establishing a sister-city relationship between Islamabad and Astana, alongside renaming an Islamabad street after a distinguished Kazakh figure. Ambassador Kistafin, in a meeting with CDA chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa underscored his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, spanning cultural, economic, and […]

Paris: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week greeted the Hindu community in Pakistan on Diwali. He reported a foreign ministry post on X saying: “Happy Diwali to the Hindu Community in Pakistan and around the world! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all. On this occasion, we […]

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the world to stand with the Kashmiris amid Indian oppression. “Senator @DavidShoebridge remarked that Kashmir faces one of the harshest military occupations, with 900,000 troops deployed. The world must not ignore these human rights abuses,” he posted on X, citing international support for […]

Newswire Paris: The Embassy of Pakistan in France organized a Special Seminar marking the Kashmir Black Day this week, to express solidarity with the Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In his speech, Ambassador […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Republic Day of Kazakhstan was celebrated in Islamabad this week. The event’s distinguished guests included the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, the Minister for Communications, Privatization and Investment Board, Abdul Aleem Khan, and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, Special […]

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner. “Great to be part of Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s Annual Dinner. Pakistani engineers are playing an important role in the Australian economy,” he posted on X. The event was well attended by all sorts of […]

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week launched a book on Pakistan. “Gaynor Shaw’s book “Reverie of the Highlands-A visual journey through Pakistan’s spectacular North”launched at a ceremony organised @PakinAustralia to display Pakistan’s beauty and diversity,” the envoy posted on X. Gaynor Shaw, the wife of former Australian High Commissioner to […]

Paris: A solo painting exhibition by Barkaat titled “Silent Horizons – a journey through brush and soul” was held at Pakistan House, Paris displaying the convergence of disability and artistry as a rarity of remarkable beauty. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, art lovers and people from all walks of life. Ambassador […]

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, had a meeting with Nawabzada Yousaf Khan Hoti, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PMLQ) party, representing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported. The sides discussed the current state and future prospects […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, Lidia Brito, this week met with Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik to discuss Pakistan’s innovative approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Paris along with Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. The meeting emphasized Pakistan’s DRR model, recognized globally as a best practice, […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin this week vowed to support Pakistan in all its endeavours within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) framework, adding his country is excited about the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government meeting in October in Islamabad. The Ambassador expressed these remarks at the Conference on “Rising […]

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week highlighted opportunities for Pakistani students to study in the best Australian universities. “Excellent opportunity for Pakistani students to study at some of Australia’s best universities. Fellowships applications are now open,” the envoy posted on X. Australia Awards Fellowships: Australia engages with developing countries at […]

Paris: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week welcomed steady increase in number of Pakistani students in France in recent years. In a social media statement ahead of the 3rd Choose ???? education fair in Pakistan, he highlighted educational cooperation including opportunities for Pakistani students in France, collaboration between universities, dual degree and […]

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week marked the Defence Day along with the member of the Pakistani High Commission. “Honouring the courage and sacrifices of our heroes on Pakistan Defence Day, we celebrate this day as a symbol of the nation’s strength and resolve,” he posted on X. The nation […]

Brussels: A group of young officers from the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), currently undergoing diplomatic training at Clingendael Institute in the Netherlands, called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg Amna Baloch this week. Ambassador Baloch extended a warm welcome to the young officers and congratulated them on their recent induction […]

Ottawa: The Canadian government this week stopped providing financial support for Afghan migrants currently waiting in Pakistan to be resettled in Canada, media reports said. Canada had promised immigration visas to Afghans who had worked with Canadian forces in Afghanistan. Many of these Afghans moved to Pakistan following the return of the Taliban’s government in […]

Newswire Canberra: To celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra. High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri raised the flag with the national anthem of Pakistan. The flag hoisting proceeded with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister […]

Newswire Paris: On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week hoisted national flag to the tune of the national anthem at the Embassy of Pakistan, Paris and welcomed distinguished members of the community and French friends including large number of children. The Ambassador noted that 14th August […]

Dakar: To commemorate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, the Embassy of Pakistan in Senegal hosted a spectacular light show, illuminating Senegal’s iconic monument with the vibrant colors of the Pakistani flag. The ceremony was attended by the Pakistani diaspora in Senegal, and Senegalese dignitaries from the ministries, think tanks, media and private sector. Pakistan’s Ambassador to […]