Paris: Despite facing serious labour shortages, the French government passed a more restrictive immigration bill this week after watering down measures that would have streamlined the legalisation of foreign workers. But some of the law’s new provisions may still offer a glimmer of hope for the country’s hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants. Until it […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: Kazakhstan is ready to increase exports to Pakistan on 40 processed goods worth $21.5 million, Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev said at a December 21 meeting with Secretary for Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs Kazim Niaz, reported the Kazakh Trade and Integration Ministry. Shakkaliyev highlighted Kazakhstan’s opportunities for exporting processed products […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Madad Ali Sindhi, graced the Ethiopian Pavilion with his presence at the Karachi Festival this week. On arrival, the minister was welcomed with warm hospitality by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France agreed here this week to further enhance economic relations, explore investment opportunities, and increase bilateral trade between the two countries. Ambassador of France to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey called on Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar and during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Declaration on the State Sovereignty of the Kazakh SSR (Soviet Socialist Republic) was adopted on Oct. 25, 1990, representing the country’s first step toward independence. The declaration became the legal basis for developing and adopting the constitutional law on the Independence of Kazakhstan in 1991. The Supreme Council enacted the law on […]
Read MoreGeneva: The Government of Canada announced this week a contribution of CAD 21 million channeled through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the most vulnerable Afghan populations who have fled their country looking for safety in Central Asia and Pakistan.? The resources will fund a three-year regional project to support governments and local […]
Read MoreStephan Rabimov Almaty: For the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan is making some big waves in geopolitics. Ancient trade routes between China, India, Russia and “the West” positioned this nation as a keystone puzzle piece on the map of Central Asia. Now its intermediary prowess is stronger than ever. The last weeks saw visits from […]
Read MoreNewswire Dubai: Iran and Saudi Arabia will start formal talks next week to resume direct scheduled flights between Tehran and Riyadh and other cities, an Iranian official told the state-affiliated news agency ILNA this week. Regular flights would be another step towards restoring ties between the two Middle Eastern rivals. A Chinese-mediated agreement in March […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week discussed the prospects of initiating a city-to-city collaboration between the two countries in order to promote sustainable governance in the global south through climate resilient urban planning. The collaboration came under discussion during a meeting between Jemal Beker […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of France in Pakistan and Agence Française de development (AFD), in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, United Nations Development Program, and L’Oreal Pakistan this week announced the launch of the second edition of the Gender Climate Award (GCA). The applications for the 2024 edition are now open […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week acclaimed the Indonesian President Soekarno as a great friend of Pakistan and lauded him as hero of the third world at a function organised by Embassy of Indonesia to laud the historical services of their Father of the Nation. He […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, said this week there is huge potential for Pakistan textile industry in $ 2 billion Kazakhstan textile imports, as the current contribution from Pakistan is yet negligible. He urged Pakistani textile groups to focus on high value products which are more in demand […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In order to acknowledge the hard work of the Pakistani French language teachers, the Embassy of France in collaboration with Alliance Française (AF) organized a well-attended reception at the Residence of the French Ambassador this week. Director General (DG) of the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Brig Shahzad Munir, Ambassador of […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that, in a high-profile visit to FPCCI Head Office, Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan, has proposed to set up border markets with Pakistan to enhance trade between the two countries. Sheikh added that enhancing trade with Iran can help resolve Pakistan’s chronic trade […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said this week that Pakistan valued its relations with Kazakhstan and was working on strengthening them in diverse fields. During a meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin important issues including bilateral relations, strengthening cooperation in the media sector, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari, visited the Haripur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this week and met Muhammad Tayyab Khan Swati, the President and other office bearers of the HCCI. On the occasion, the Nepali envoy also had a long interactive discussion with the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week unveiled the “Medemer Generation” book authored by Dr. Abiy Ahmed Prime Minister of FDR Ethiopia that embodies an idea, philosophy and a framework for nation building through synergy and alignment of all resources. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry, […]
Read MoreParis: A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he was French emperor sold for a record of nearly two million euros at a French auction on Sunday, the auction house said. It went for 1.932 million euros ($2.1 million), breaking the previous record for a Napoleonic hat, held by the same auction house, of 1.884 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey said this week that numerous renowned French clothing brands were utilizing textiles from Pakistan. In an interview, Ambassador Galey emphasized the desire to increase collaboration between French companies and Pakistan, particularly highlighting the advantageous impact of Pakistan’s GSP+ status, especially in the textile industry. During […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Adam Tugio, and Managing Director of National Book Foundation (NBF), Dr. Raja Mazhar Hameed this week jointly inaugurated the first Indonesian Corner at National Book Foundation in Islamabad. In his remarks Ambassador Tugio said Indonesian Corner is not only a resource center with comfortable space […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week hosted Deepawali celebrations at his residence. The guests participated in the Diya lighting ritual. Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H Hashmi along with his spouse also attended the event. Deepawali is also known as Diwali however in Nepal it is called […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of France, Nicolas Galey, called on the Caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, & Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar this week. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss economic relations between Pakistan and France and collaborative efforts in various sectors. France Ambassador Galey said France-Pakistan relationship was above all politics mentioning […]
Read MoreNewswire Moscow: Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev this week said his government will provide $1 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Speaking at the 10th leaders’ summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Astana, Tokayev said the ongoing escalation in Gaza could lead to “most serious consequences.” Israel has bombarded Gaza since the Oct. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Coordinator General of COMSTECH Professor Dr M Iqbal Choudhary has hosted a reception to honour H.E. Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Islamic Republic of Pakistan, for his remarkable efforts to cultivate strong bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Pakistan. The reception was graced […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin of Kazakhstan to Pakistan said this week that the bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Pakistan continues to witness steady and robust expansion each year. “Interaction between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in the scientific and educational spheres is intensifying, coupled with an increase in the number of Pakistani students attending universities […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has hoped that the upcoming special emergency session of the UN General Assembly will play its role in bringing about an urgent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and condemn the plans for ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, has visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), and highlighted untapped business, trade and investment opportunities in Ethiopia and Africa as well. Upon arrival, a warm welcome was accorded to Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula by the […]
Read MoreRebekah Absalom Copenhagen: Prince Christian of Denmark delighted crowds who had gathered outside the Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen this week to celebrate the heir to the throne’s 18th birthday. The future king, who is considered one of Europe’s most eligible bachelors, celebrated his big birthday at a grand gala with members of many of Europe’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey has said France, like its European partners and dozens of countries around the world, many of which represented here firmly opposed to the death penalty in all places and all circumstances. He said this on the occasion of the 21st World Day against the Death […]
Read MoreAssem Assaniyaz Astana: This year, Kazakhstan participated in Contemporary Istanbul, Türkiye’s premier annual art fair, for the first time. Its 18th edition, which was held from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, presented works of Kazakh artists from three generations. Supported by the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Kazakh Tourism national company, the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nicolas Galey, French Ambassador to Pakistan this week met with Caretaker Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hasan Fawad, and discussed matters related to mutual interest. Both sides expressed their firm resolve for the enduring bilateral relationship, as well as an in-depth discussion aimed at expanding collaboration in essential sectors, including education and agriculture […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said this week that Pakistan condemned the siege of Gaza as the poor Palestinians were facing unabated Israel aggression and had been without water, food and power, leading to a severe human crisis. He said Israel committed a genocide against the people of Plestine and the […]
Read MoreAstana: Out of the 33 historical sites in Kazakhstan listed in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), five are situated in the Zhambyl Region, which includes Akobe (Stepninskoye), Kulan, Ornek, Kostobe, and Akyrtas, a mysterious palace complex. Another significant cultural heritage site in the country is the ancient city of Tuimekent, the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a move towards enhancing economic cooperation and bilateral trade, Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Gohar Ejaz, engaged in a Zoom meeting with the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Shakkaliyev Arman. The virtual meeting served as a platform for both nations to explore opportunities for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey this week wished Pakistan Cricket team a success as the Green Shirts take on the Netherlands in the world cup match, in India. In his video message the French ambassador said that the World cup is indeed a great cricketing event. He wished Pakistan and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula has said that joining of his country to BRICS would deepen its economic cooperation with the emerging markets of the world. Addressing a round table discussion on “Expanding BRICS and the New Alignments”, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The government of Denmark is keen to support Pakistan’s transition to sustainable energy and both the countries in the recent past have expressed their commitment for long-term partnership by signing a number of agreements and exchanging visits of experts. Ambassador of Denmark Jacob Linluf in a meeting with Interim Minister for Energy […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Saudi Arabia to work together in the field of information technology (IT), caretaker IT minister Umar Saif informed. The understanding will facilitate Pakistani companies to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), provide trained IT manpower to Saudi companies, promote joint […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: France Embassy in Pakistan this week strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on religious gatherings in Pakistan’s cities Mastung and Hangu. The French embassy in Pakistan said, “We condole the innocent lives lost and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.” Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in a statement said, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has conferred the prestigious award “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” to Dr. Ghazala Irfan, President of Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Lahore in recognition of her significant contribution towards strengthening friendship, cultural relations and mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan. The Order of the […]
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