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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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. […]
Read MoreKathmandu: 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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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, […]
Read MoreStaff 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. […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Ambassador of America to Pakistan Mr Donald Blome called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Karachi during the ongoing Multinational Exercise AMAN 23 this week. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral collaboration were discussed. The dignitaries renewed the resolve to […]
Read MoreStaff 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 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and France this week signed a “roadmap for bilateral cooperation” envisaging deepening relations in all fields. The announcement was made at the conclusion of the 14th round of Pakistan-France bilateral political consultations held in Paris. Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan side while Secretary-General of the Ministry for […]
Read MoreWashington: The United States this week reiterated its support to Pakistan in the fight against terrorism, saying the latter will continue to be a “stalwart partner” in the face of recent terrorist attacks. State Department spokesperson Ned Price made this statement in response to a query at a press briefing. Commenting on the renewed wave […]
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