Kazakh Embassy in Pakistan hosts round table on role of religious leaders

Celina 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 […]

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Chinese Embassy celebrates 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Pakistani Diplomats

Abida 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, […]

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Arab League Summit marks milestone for regional rapprochement: Saudi envoy

Celina 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 […]

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ICCI declares Ethiopian envoy as ‘best ambassador’ in Islamabad

Celina 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 […]

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Bilawal Bhutto meets Riina Kionka to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations

Celina 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 […]

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Nepal envoy congratulates Naila, Nadia Sadpara for successfully ascending Mt Everest

Celina 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 […]

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UoK, Italian varsities sign MoU for academic cooperation

Abdullah 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 […]

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Kazakh envoy calls for engaging youth to boost bilateral ties

Celina 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 […]

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No rifts with US over Pakistan’s oil deal with Russia: Envoy

Newswire 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 […]

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Ambassador Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini for optimum use of existing capacities, possibilities in economic sectors

Newswire 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, […]

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FPCCI vows to sign trade accords with Ethiopian counterpart

Liaquat 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 […]

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Kazakhstan put on path to development under President Tokaev: Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin

Celina 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 […]

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Delegates of France’s Rennes School of Business visit Pakistan, sign several accords

Celina 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 […]

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Bilawal Bhutto Ambassador Tapas Adhikari discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

Celina 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 […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan to start direct flights in May: Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin

Staff 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 […]

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Saudi Arabia stood by Pakistan through thick and thin: Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki

Staff 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 […]

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Pakistan Day celebrated in Paris, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlights significance of March 23

Paris: 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 […]

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Pakistan-EU strengthening ties to deal with climate change: Ambassador Dr Rina Kivinka

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the EU to Pakistan, Dr Rina Kivinka this week said that the European Union (EU) and Pakistan were further strengthening ties to deal with challenges related to climate change, especially after the recent floods that wreaked havoc in the country, and to overcome barriers to gender equality. In a television […]

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US announces scholarships for flood-affected students in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: The US government this week announced 500 new scholarships to Pakistani university students from flood-affected districts to assist them in completing their degrees. US Ambassador Donald Blome announced the scholarships at an event celebrating the achievements of female scholars in honor of International Women’s Day at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad. […]

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Nepal-Pakistan Friendship ‘T20 Cricket Tournament-2023’ organized

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu this week organized the Inaugural Ceremony of the “8th Edition of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament-2023.” The event was inaugurated by C.P. Mainali, former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal as Chief Guest. Bina Raj Pandey, former President of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) graced the event as the […]

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Ambassador Donald Blome appreciates rich cultural heritage of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Staff Writer Peshawar: US Ambassador Donald Blome visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from February 28 to March 2 to deepen the United States’ partnership with the people of KP through initiatives related to economic growth, education, security, and cultural preservation. To strengthen the U.S.-Pakistan economic partnership in KP, the Ambassador and KP Planning and Development Secretary […]

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Indonesian cyclists en route to Makkah reache Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: Two Indonesian cyclists, Asid Kusuma Atmaja and Yunus started their long-awaited spiritual journey to Makkah on bicycles from Indonesia in August 2022 to spread the message of peace, tolerance, and kindness. After traveling with bicycles across five countries; Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, and Bangladesh, they took a flight to Pakistan. In Pakistan, […]

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Ambassador Nguyen Tien Pong meets FCCI President Khurram Tariq

Staff Writer Faisalabad: Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Nguyen Tien Pong, said this week that there are vast opportunities to increase bilateral trade between the two countries, which need immediate steps to take advantage of accelerating businesses. He was talking during a meeting with Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Dr. Khurram Tariq. […]

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Roberto Neccia promotes green, echo friendly environment

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Deputy Head of Mission of Italian Embassy Roberto Neccia this week participated here in the ECOTHON 2023, a 10-kilometer marathon to promote awareness about environment. “As an athlete I was proud to participate to this wonderful sport event organized by UAE embassy in coordination with the Prime Minister’s youth program. It […]

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Pakistan, France holds bilateral political consultations in Paris

Staff Writer Paris: The 14th round of Pakistan-France Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Paris this week, according to the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson. Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan side while Secretary-General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms Anne-Marie Descôtes led the French side. The Ambassador of Pakistan […]

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Ethiopian Airline’s arrival in Pakistan to boost Pak-Africa relations: Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula said this week that arrival of the Ethiopian Airlines in Pakistan would give a major boost to the relations between Pakistan and Africa by bolstering contacts among their people. “Ethiopian Airlines that […]

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