Arslan Ali Arsal Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz Sharif met US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week. During the meeting, both sides discussed importance of historical and bilateral relations between both countries. During the meeting, both sides stressed for promoting mutual cooperation including trade, economy, security, peace and regional stability […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week welcomed the Danish government’s proposal to outlaw the desecration of the Holy Quran and other divine books in the country. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch termed the development a “step in the right direction.” She hoped the step taken by Denmark would culminate in effective […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Calais: A chain of buoys blocks a river in northern France, the latest costly measure the authorities have deployed in their almost impossible mission to stop Britain-bound migrants crossing the Channel. Set up on August 10 near the La Canche estuary, the floating barrier is designed to halt so-called “taxi boats” used by […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad Friday. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and the UK have longstanding relations and said that his government would continue to further strengthen these bilateral ties.He conveyed his good wishes to His Majesty […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Thursday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. During the meeting the high commissioner briefed the foreign minister on Pakistan-Australia ties in multiple domains. The foreign minister emphasized importance of regular dialogue under existing mechanisms & high-level […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The National Peace and Justice Council (NPJC) has honoured the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, with the National Peace Award for his dedicated efforts in laying the foundation and fostering closer ties between the two brotherly nations. The award ceremony took place during the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Nepal coach sees Asia Cup as chance for players to learn from Pakistan, India Monty Desai, the head coach of the Nepal cricket team, maintained a pragmatic outlook, refraining from making bold predictions about victory Monty Desai, the head coach of the Nepal cricket team, believes that his players have a valuable […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Wada Mitsuhiro called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Friday. During the meeting they had a fruitful exchange of views on further strengthening bilateral ties, charting future bilateral benchmarks. They also discussed ways to expand Pakistan-Japan collaboration in various domains.
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Brussels: Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Ali Raza Syed has appealed to the G-20 countries and other world powers to pressurize India to stop human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and play their role for a just solution to the Kashmir issue. It should be remembered that the G20 summit will be […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Asia Cup is a major event and our best chance to play Good brand of cricket. Future years will be promising for Nepal cricket if we play good cricket. We will compete against the two best cricket teams in the world: Pakistan and India. Pakistan is famed for its bowling factories, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Jane Marriott, called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated Jalil Abbas Jilani on assuming the office of the Foreign Minister. They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, climate change and people-to-people contacts. […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Lahore: Iran can cooperate with Pakistan and China in many sectors including energy, infrastructure projects, and many other fields by providing its manpower and skilled labor. These views were expressed by Mr. Mehran Movahed Far, Consul General (CG) of Iran to Lahore who visited Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Monday in Islamabad. Both sides discussed centuries-old deep strategic and brotherly relations between two countrie Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari said Nepal and Pakistan have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations and have developed strong bonds and linkages which spread over a wide spectrum in different fields. Nepal’s foreign policy is guided by Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty; Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The All Pakistan Chinese Overseas Youth Federation (APCOYF) organised the Jashan-e-Azadi cricket match between journalists and artists of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to express solidarity with the nation on the 76th Anniversary of the Independence Day. The match played between the Media-XI and Showbiz-XI was won by the former […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has said that cooperation among the member states was vital for the effectiveness of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). During a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi on Thursday at the Office of the Vice-President, Yadav said that SAARC should advance for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Karachi: In a significant development, H. E. Mr. Rudiger Lotz, Consul General of Germany in Karachi, has announced that the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK) is set to establish its office in Pakistan, highlighting the growing importance of trade and economic ties between Germany and Pakistan. During a high-profile visit to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir Abdullahian on Friday unveiled a plaque for renaming the Old Clifton road as Shahra-e-Imam Khomeini here. Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, officials of the Iranian Consulate and other dignitaries were also present while the Old Clifton road was decorated with the flags of Iran and Pakistan on […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Ambassador of Nepal H.E Tapas Adhikar said “the northern regions of Pakistan are not only exemplary in their beauty, but their importance increases further with the vast business opportunities.” Mr. Tapas Adhikari, Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, said that Pakistan has a rich tourism heritage which can create tremendous economic opportunities.Islamabad Chamber’s initiatives to […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: In a significant development for Pakistan-UK diplomatic relations, Asad Majeed Khan, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, extended a warm welcome to Jane Marriott OBE, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Jane Marriott is set to succeed Christian Turner CMG in the prestigious role of British […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal According to authorities, the planned visits of foreign dignitaries, despite the coalition government’s final days, indicate the administration’s effective foreign policy. According to sources, the Iranian foreign minister will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 3 and begin official negotiations with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. Later, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: When regular diplomacy does not work, mango diplomacy does or at least it did for the Pakistan Embassy on Thursday evening. The sweetness brought US officials, lawmakers, think-tank experts, journalists, and even undeclared PTI supporters under one roof. “The United States has important security arrangements with Pakistan,” said Chairman House Foreign Affairs […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are on the verge of finalizing a game-changing $14 billion deal for an advanced oil refinery, expected to boost the South Asian state’s crude oil processing capacity, according to an exclusive conversation with the country’s petroleum minister on Saturday. The multibillion-dollar state-of-the-art oil refinery project, with a capacity […]
Read MoreStaff writer Tall, chimney-like towers rise from centuries-old adobe houses in Iran’s desert city of Yazd, drawing in a pleasant breeze for residents of one of the hottest cities on earth. The wind catchers, called badgirs in Persian, are just one of the engineering marvels inhabitants have developed in this ancient city in central Iran […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari on, 13 July, 2023, applauded the government of Pakistan’s fresh commendable efforts to promote the ancient Gandhara civilization and for organizing a symposium entitled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” in this regard to create awareness about Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nicolas Galey French Ambassador to Pakistan has said since taking office in early 2022, he had worked tirelessly with his team and Pakistani partners to strengthen a bilateral relationship that he was happy to describe as friendly, diverse and promising. In his message on the occasion of the National Day of France […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam says with the improvement in Iran-Saudi relations, a new era of peace, development and prosperity is beginning in the region. Pakistan and Iran need to take advantage of these opportunities together Mahnoor Ansar Islamabad: The delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the leadership […]
Read MoreNewswire Gujrat: The bond of friendship and bilateral relations between Pakistan and France is very strong because it is decades old and time-tested, a top French diplomat told the audience here at Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat this week. Guillaume Dabouis, Deputy Head Mission at the French Embassy in Islamabad, was addressing […]
Read MoreAbida 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, […]
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