Newswire Paris: Ambassador of Pakistan in France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week visited the training camp of Pakistan Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 in Sandillon commune where he interacted with Pakistan’s horse rider Usman Khan. During the tour, the ambassador was briefed on the ongoing qualification events in the run-up to the Olympics. Envoy visits Pakistan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema this week highlighted the steady increase in bilateral trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan, underscoring the need for further measures to fully tap the existing trade potential between two nations. He was talking to Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, […]
Read MoreBrussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg Amna Baloch on Friday interacted with Pakistani business and finance professionals from Belgium and Luxembourg in Brussels. The delegation included Chairman Luxembourg Intervest Capital Partners Shakil Ahmed, Secretary Luxembourg Ernst & Young Abdullah Sarwar and ACA Member Belgium, Hira Mehmood. Ambassador Amna Baloch appreciated the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rawalpindi: Ethiopian Ambassador to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce this week and urged the Pakistani business community to invest in Ethiopia that offered comparative advantage in form of key geographical location, cheap and clean energy and skilled human resource. He said that a preferential trade agreement between Pakistan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, called on President Asif Ali Zardari this week. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed bilateral relations between Australia and Pakistan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening ties in various fields including trade, education, and cultural exchange. High Commissioner Hawkins conveyed Australia’s commitment to further enhancing […]
Read MoreNewswire Ottawa: The 5th Round of Pakistan-Canada Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Ottawa on April 26, 2024. The Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Mariam Aftab, Additional Foreign Secretary (Americas), while the Canadian delegation was headed by Assistant Deputy Minister (Indo-Pacific) Weldon Epp, Global Affairs Canada. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of […]
Read MoreFaisalabad: Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, along with Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Dr. Khurram Tariq inaugurated Ethio-Pakistan Unity Enclave at the Chamber this week. The FCCI set up the enclave at its vicinity […]
Read MoreLondon: Several decorated British military officers paid glowing tributes to the allure of Pakistan while referring to the hospitality of Pakistanis as being unparalleled. They appreciated the professionalism and versatility of the Pakistan Army, calling it one of the best and most disciplined military organisations in the world, according to a press release received here. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a demonstration of collaborative efforts as development stakeholders, the United States (US) government, represented by Consul General Moore and US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Somvongsiri, in conjunction with pivotal allies, this week commemorated a sequence of groundbreaking accomplishments within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region. USAID reaffirmed its unwavering […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq this week said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Kazakhstan and is committed to further enhancing them through increased people-to-people contacts, strengthened parliamentary cooperation, expanded economic ties, and regional connectivity. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Kazakhstan Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, who called […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Hundreds of Indonesian nationals attended the Eidul Fitr celebration at the Indonesian Embassy’s compound in the first day of Eid this week. The celebration was started by Eid prayer followed by Eid gathering which has been commonly known in Indonesia as “Halal Bihalal” as a term of forgiveness spirit during Eid. Takbir, […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistan’s ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and colleagues at Pakistan embassy this week offered Eid prayers at Stade Garges-les-Gonesse with thousands of Muslim community members including Pakistanis and others. Later the Ambassador met people from all walks of life. He appreciated the presence of the Mayor of the city and exchanged Eid greetings.
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week agreed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative of PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the major cities including Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot and others. This was agreed upon in a meeting between Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: With significant influence on local and international levels, spiritual leaders could assist in addressing climate change, inequality, and extremism, helping to end conflicts and wars through unity, Maulen Ashimbayev, chairman of the Senate, an upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, said at an April 4 roundtable discussion during his working visit to the […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch this week called on European Union’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Olof Skoog in Brussels and discussed matters of mutual concern. In the meeting, they also discussed ongoing engagement tracks and agreed to strengthen Pakistan-EU relations.
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran Reza Amiri Moghadam this week called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues to strengthen bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. The meeting underscored the importance of fostering cooperation and enhancing ties in various fields […]
Read MoreNewswire Djibouti: Embassy of Pakistan in the Republic of Djibouti celebrated 84th Anniversary of Pakistan National Day in Djibouti city this week. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was H.E. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, President of the National Assembly of Djibouti. Among other local dignitaries who attended the even were Mr. Mohamed Ali Homed, former President […]
Read MoreAssem Assaniyaz Astana: Almaty hosted the 69th meeting of the Ski Club of International Journalists (SCIJ) in early March. This was the first edition of the annual week-long meeting of the club in Central Asia. Swiss journalist and filmmaker Fritz Muri, one of the participants, shared impressions from his winter trip to Kazakhstan in an […]
Read MoreBrussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch this week said that there were numerous trade and investment opportunities available to foreign firms in Pakistan’s multiple sectors. The ambassador, addressing a webinar on opportunities in Pakistan’s textile sector, emphasized the government’s commitment to facilitating them through the Special Investment Facilitation Council […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan Paris to commemorate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani diaspora, members of diplomatic corps, media representatives and officials of the Embassy. Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out. The Ambassador […]
Read MoreKathmandu: Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the hilly regions, including the capital city, this week. During this vibrant festival, families and friends come together to partake in colorful rituals involving water and powdered pigments. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, the Holi carries its own specialty and significance. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Islamabad Jemal Beker Abdula said this week that his country considers Pakistan as a strategic and reliable partner and that both the countries are determined to enhance their bilateral relations especially business and trade ties. He said that Ethiopia has been striving to connect the whole region by […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome this week met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including partnering with the Government of Pakistan on regional security, US support for continued economic reforms with and through the IMF, trade and investment, education, climate change, and private sector-led economic growth. […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan Railways is bolstering its presence in both China and Russia to cement the Central Asian state’s role as a hub for both Europe- and Russia-bound freight rail traffic originating in East Asia. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, speaking via video link, inaugurated a Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) logistics and innovation center in the central Chinese […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Pakistan to Vietnam, Samina Mehtab called on President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi for a farewell meeting this week. During the call on, both sides reviewed the overall bilateral ties, with special emphasis on political relations and economic cooperation. Ambassador Samina Mehtab expressed the desire of the Government […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, the High Commission of Canada this week hosted its second annual Ambassador for the Day. This year, the initiative gained widespread support from the diplomatic community in Pakistan, including the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, this week urged the Pakistani business community to invest in Ethiopia that offered comparative advantage in form of important geographical location, cheap and clean energy and skilled human resource. Addressing a Business Forum […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, this week extended his heartfelt congratulations on the election of Asif Ali Zardari as the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Emphasizing the historical bonds between Iran and Pakistan, Moghadam anticipates a strengthening of relations during President Zardari’s […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Pakistan Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week attended the “France International Agricultural Show” which is celebrating its 60th edition in Paris. On the occasion, he held interaction with various agriculture and livestock professionals. According to a press release received here, the meetings of delegation of Pakistan Federal Ministry of National Food […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin this week watched the movie “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword” during its screening at PNCA, Islamabad. In a bid to further strengthen cultural relations, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Embassy of Kazakhstan organized screening of a movie titled “Kazakh Khanate –Diamond Sword” at […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ambassador of Pakistan Saima Maymunah Sayed this week presented her diplomatic credentials to President of Cabo Verde Jose Maria Neves at the Palais Présidentiel at Mindelo. During the meeting, they discussed trade engagement, pending agreements and training for the diplomats of Cabo Verde, according to the embassy’s press release. During her visit to the […]
Read MoreLisbon: According to Portuguese legislation, it is permitted to drive a vehicle with foreign registration within the country as long as certain conditions are met. According to Ekonomista these conditions include: Not residing in Portugal: The first condition is that the driver of the vehicle is not a resident of Portugal. This means that people […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: More than 25 events will be held to mark the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China. The opening ceremony is scheduled for the end of March, reported Kazinform. Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli discussed cooperation and a preliminary plan during the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari to Pakistan extended an invitation to the Sialkot business community this week, urging them to participate in the upcoming Nepal Chamber Expo-2024 in March and the Investment Summit in April 2024. During his visit to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and interaction with Abdul […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain, Chairman Senate Defense Committee, this week visited Russia on the invitation of the ruling ‘United Russia’ party, during which he met former President Dmitri Medvedev (who’s number two to President Vladimir Putin) and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. He also attended the newly-formed International Forum for ‘Freedom of Nations’ where […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: By the end of the first nine months of 2023, domestic tourist numbers in the country surged by 11%, totaling around 5.4 million individuals, while foreign tourist figures soared by over a third, reaching approximately 835,000, reported the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ press service. Almaty emerged as the top destination for international […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Tapas Adikari of Nepal to Pakistan this week engaged in discussions at Pir House, the custodian of Bari Imam shrine with Sajjada Nasheen Pir Syed Haider Ali Gilani covering bilateral, regional, religious, and spiritual topics. The meeting delved into various subjects, including inter-faith harmony, Sufism, and the identity of Auliya Allah. […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on Feb. 6 to appoint Olzhas Bektenov as the new Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, reported Akorda press service. He was relieved of his duties as the head of the President’s Executive Office, a position he had held since April last year. During the plenary meeting of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad:With a total of 19 enterprises, the Pakistani exhibitors show a substantial presence and impact at the internationally acclaimed trendsetting innovative ‘Texworld Evolution Paris’. The three-day exhibition that opened on February 5 with over 1300 companies from around the globe catering tofuture vogue and sourcing requirements remained the central attraction for global fashion and […]
Read MoreNewswire Kathmandu: The Youth Buddhist Association and Pakistan Embassy on Saturday organised the “Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” event at the Buddhist Relief Centre Hall. Addressing the visual presentation event, Pakistani Ambassador to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi stated that the Buddhist Heritage Sites in Pakistan were pivotal in bridging the people-to-people connection between the two South […]
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