Celina 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, […]
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 […]
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