Abida Shaheen Islamabad: The second round of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held this week in Astana, Kazakhstan. Additional Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia) Syed Ahsan Raza Shah led Pakistan side while Kazakh side was led by Kanat Tumysh, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the consultations, both sides […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week congratulated 24 mountaineers – including Nepalese members – who scaled 8125 meters Nanga Parbat without oxygen Four Pakistanis along with nationals from Nepal, France, Mexico and Russia were part of group that scaled Parbat. Summiters’ included Kristin Harila (Nepal), Tenjen Sherpa aka Lama (Nepal), […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The film “Minahil”, directed by Wajahat Malik, premiered at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. Minahil is an inspirational docu-drama about a young girl from Chitral playing ice-hockey and how her participation in the sport has contributed to her empowerment. The film was co-funded by Serena Hotels and the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: France this week provided Euro 180 million soft loan to Pakistan for financing the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) transmission lines and grid stations projects located in Vehari, Aarifwala and Sialkot. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr Kazim Niaz, Ambassador of France Nicolas Galey and Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week classified distinctive cultural-historic heritage as a treasure trove for the two brotherly countries that has continuously been preserved during the course of history. He made these remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition titled “A Night at Lahore Museum: Tracing […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif this week underscored that Pakistan deeply valued its bilateral relations with Kazakhstan. The prime minister held a telephonic conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan. Highlighting the importance of increasing tourism and enhancing people to people contacts, the prime minister expressed satisfaction that flight operations between two […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States renewed their long-standing bilateral development cooperation relationship during a meeting between the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). A new five-year agreement was signed by the Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, visiting USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman, Secretary […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week lauded the efforts of a Nepali Sherpa for saving live of a climber in the ‘death zone’ of Mount Everest. The envoy said the Sherpa has served humanity by saving the life of the Malaysian climber. Gelje Sherpa was guiding Chinese client to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins hosted a reception to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Pakistan, at his residence. While speaking on the occasion the high commissioner said ‘we wanted to celebrate this event with you people in order to recognize your role in bringing the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Saudia Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, in a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar this week, said that the kingdom desires to further strengthen its economic and commercial ties with Islamabad. Ishaq Dar appreciated the long-standing historical, religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He noted that […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pakistan, together with the Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Inter-civilizational Dialogue, as well as the Institute for Islamic Studies of the International Islamic University of Islamabad, organized an international round table in a hybrid format on the topic ‘The role of religious leaders in […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: On the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese Embassy this week held a reception titled “China-Pakistan Unbreakable Friendship and the Bright Future” with Pakistani Diplomats in Islamabad. Pang Chunxue, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, the chief guest, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Sunday said the Arab League Summit, hosted by the Kingdom under the dynamic leadership of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, concluded on a high note, signaling a significant step towards regional rapprochement and cooperation. The summit, held at King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Jeddah, brought […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has declared Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as the” best ambassador” in Islamabad for his key role in bringing two big nations more close within a short span of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week held a meeting with European Union’s Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the European Union. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international issues. Both expressed their satisfaction […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Ethiopian Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was officially inaugurated this week in the presence of Ambassadors and diplomatic community based in Islamabad. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan cut the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week congratulated Naila Kiani, Nadia Azad and Sajid Ali Sadpara for successfully ascending Mt Everest (8848m), the world’s tallest mountain. The envoy congratulated Naila Kiani the first Pakistani, Nadia Azad (British Pakistani) and Sajid Ali Sadpara for achieving this and said, “Well done”. The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The UK’s Pakistan Network, supported by the British Council and the GREAT campaign, this week marked the coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in style with a series of events. The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted a black-tie ball, whilst the Deputy High Commission in Karachi held […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Karachi: The University of Karachi (UoK) inked the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Italian universities, the University of Naples L’Orientale, and the University for Foreigners of Perugia, to develop academic cooperation this week. The Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella, on behalf of both varsities, along with the KU Vice […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin this week appreciated the role of youth in advancing bilateral relationships between the two countries. While speaking at the prize and certificate distribution ceremony of an essay competition titled “Knowing Kazakhstan” he said the engagement of youth in meaningful conversations might help Pakistan and Kazakhstan […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Masood Khan said this week that there is “no misunderstanding” between Pakistan and the US regarding Islamabad’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. Speaking at a conference in Washington, Khan emphasized that the reset of the Islamabad-Washington relationship is “transcending the past.” He confirmed that Pakistan had placed […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini thisd week called for the optimum use of existing capacities and possibilities in different economic sectors including tourism, and mutual investment of Iran and Pakistan. “The capacities of the commonalities and links in the various areas of history, civilization, language, religion, geography, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry this week vowed to sign accords with its counterpart from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in May to boost the bilateral trade by strengthening trade and commerce ties between the two countries. FPCCI Senior Vice President Muhammad Suleman Chawla expressed the […]
Read MoreKarachi: US Consulate Karachi released on April 22nd the song and music video “Sound the Alarm” to focus on the need to combat climate change and to mark Earth Day, said a statement. The song “Sound the Alarm” is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and is a collaboration between U.S. singer Aaron English and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin said this week that the recently held parliamentary elections as a hallmark of futuristic vision and wisdom of President Kassym Jomart Tokaev. He added as a result of the elections the nation shall be taken to a better future. The ambassador expressed these views while briefing the […]
Read MoreKathmandu: Bisket Jatra in Nepal was marked this week, with crowds pictured covered in red powder and as they celebrate on the streets. The annual festival took place over nine days in the Bhaktapur District of central Nepal. The event kicked ended on April 18. The festival, which is held in mid-April, welcomes the Nepali […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Swedish Ambassador Henrik Person called on Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed in Islamabad, this week. During the meeting they discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations, Foreign Secretary stressed the early resumption of normal consular services and full facilitation of Pakistani students by the Embassy.
Read MoreCelina Ali ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Rennes School of Business, composed of Thomas Froehlicher, Director General of the university, and Pauline Cojean, International Development Manager for Pakistan, visited Lahore and Islamabad. This visit is the follow-up of their first visit in November, during the Choose France Education Fair, organised for the very first time in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal in Islamabad Tapas Adhikari this week called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here. During the meeting, they discussed historic bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation in multiple fields. FM Bilawal Bhutto said that both Pakistan and Nepal were among the founding members of the South Asian Association […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki said this week that the Saudi government had deployed an extensive air surveillance system to ensure the safety and security of all the faithful preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom. In an exclusive interview, he said that the system […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office this week. The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments. During the meeting, Chief of the Air […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ethiopia has strong economic ties with Turkiye & UAE and Ethiopia wants similar relations with Pakistan. This was said by Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of Ethiopia while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). China and India have good presence in Ethiopia and Pakistan […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week provided a quantity of 100 ton dates to Pakistan on the recommendation of the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the ceremony held in Royal embassy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan’s exclusion from the EU’s list of “high-risk third countries” is likely to boost exports to the bloc and reduce the legal and financial costs of business with the EU. The European Union has approved the removal of Pakistan from its list of “high-risk third countries” that pose a significant threat to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin said this week that direct air flights between Kazakhstan and Pakistan would start in May 2023, which would strengthen the economic connectivity between the two countries. The direct flights between Lahore and Almaty would not only increase economic ties, but also the people-to-people contacts, he said during […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, reviewing the historic relations between two brotherly countries, said this week that the Kingdom had always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin since its independence in 1947. Addressing an event, organized by the embassy’s media bureau, the other day, to confer awards to winners who […]
Read MoreParis: The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris organized a flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the Pakistan Day this week. The event was attended by officials of the Embassy as well as members of the Pakistani community residing in France. Messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out. In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in his message on Pakistan Resolution Day wished all the best, prosperity, progress, peace and unity for the valiant nation of Pakistan. In his message this week, the Iranian envoy said at the onset of this beautiful and refreshing spring, on […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the women were like the backbone of our family system, society, country and economy in every sphere of life. In her speech which she delivered at the French embassy on the occasion of award distribution ceremony Ms. Sherry further said […]
Read MoreDr Ugur Turan Undoubtedly, Asia is on its way to becoming the fastest-developing continent in the world. Projected new trade routes, efforts to develop a sustainable system, and the significance of green transformation in the face of rising energy, food, and security demands. All of these are issues that deeply concern Member States of the […]
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