Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker, US Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins meet CM Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week highlighted the proactive and positive role of the United States and deemed it highly important for attaining sustainable peace in the South Asian region, reaffirming her government’s keenness to further strengthen cordial relations between […]

Tokyo: Under Japanese government instructions, refiner Taiyo Oil has bought a cargo of Russia’s Sakhalin crude to ensure stable production of the LNG plant that supplies gas to Japan, a company spokesperson said this week. “At the request of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we have decided to take delivery of 600,000 barrels […]

Nick Kranz Washington: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, commemorating those who have died in military action for the United States. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon. The history of Memorial Day dates […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Japan seeks high-quality human resources and by engaging with Japan, young Pakistani talents will contribute significantly to strengthening the Japan-Pakistan relations. This reassuring statement was made by Ambassador of Japan Akamatsu Shuichi while addressing the “Pakistan-Japan Human Resources Stakeholders Meeting” he hosted at his residence. The high-level gathering brought together approximately 70 […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker called on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad this week. Matters of mutual interest, Pakistan-US relations, and enhancing bilateral cooperation were discussed during the meeting. Moreover, the situation following the Pakistan-India ceasefire was also discussed. Mohsin Naqvi expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump […]

Newswire Tokyo: Japan’s Cabinet this week approved a plan for Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, to visit Brazil in June, with 2025 marking the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries. After departing on June 4, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko will pay […]

Newswire Washington: US President Donald Trump this week announced a “full and comprehensive” trade agreement with Britain, which would be the first such deal since he launched his global tariffs blitz. Mr Trump provided no details about the scope of the agreement, which comes a month after he imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi this week hosted the ‘Pakistan-Japan Human Resources Stakeholders Meeting’ at his residence, bringing together around 70 key stakeholders involved in advancing employment opportunities for Pakistani professionals in Japan. The event convened high-ranking officials including Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister […]

Newswire Washington: The United States this week urged India and Pakistan to work toward a “responsible solution” to the crisis over last week’s killings in Indian-occupied Kashmir, as tensions continue to escalate between the two South Asian nuclear powers. “This government is in constant communication. We are asking for a responsible resolution from both parties,” […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan Akamatsu Shuichi this week said the Japanese government and Japan International Cooperation Agency would continue to strive to ensure supply of safe water across Pakistan. He was speaking at the handover ceremony for the 4.094 billion yen worth of the grant aid Project for the Improvement of Water Treatment […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan is considering importing crude oil from the United States for the first time to offset a trade imbalance that triggered higher U.S. tariffs, according to a government source directly involved with the proposal and a refinery executive. Countries are scrambling to find ways to lower their U.S. tariff burdens, including buying […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week announced USD 3 million to support UNHCR’s programmes for Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. The Government of Japan has decided to provide USD 3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host communities in Pakistan. This significant contribution, which comes from Japan’s supplementary […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States this week agreed to further strengthen and expand bilateral relations in areas of mutual interest. The commitment was made during a meeting between Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and a visiting US Congressional delegation in Islamabad The delegation included Congressmen Jack Bergman, Tom Suozzi, and Jonathan Jackson. US […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Ms. Natalie Baker, Charge d’Affaires and Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, who called on him here this week. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, including avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and increasing US investment in Pakistan’s priority […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, this week approved a grant of USD 44,025 (approximately Rs12.2 million) to support a local non-governmental organization (NGO) in improving educational infrastructure in Tarnol, Islamabad. A grant contract was signed on Thursday between Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week reaffirmed his government’s intention to work closely with the Trump administration for stronger bilateral ties with the United States. A news release issued from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the premier expressed Pakistan’s “strong desire” to work towards the endeavour while recalling the “decades-long history […]

Washington: Donald Trump has said he held talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over a negotiated end of the three year Russia-Ukraine war, indicated that Russian negotiators want to meet with US counterparts. Trump told the New York Post that he had spoken to Putin, remarking that “I better not say” just how many […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Gentry Beach, a leading international investor from the US, has announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar investment in Pakistan’s luxury real estate sector through his holding company, White Bridge Real Estate. The company is set to develop ultra-luxury properties in Islamabad and Karachi, including high-rise landmarks and exclusive mixed-use developments, while actively exploring […]

Tokyo: The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has been viewed more than 200 million times and received about 19 million likes in the six months since it was launched in April. The most popular post, which garnered more than 690,000 likes, […]

Washington: The Sultani family was nearing the final stages of their case to resettle in the US, though their plan was disrupted after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20 suspending the relocation of refugees to the US. “My family and I couldn’t sleep at night” since the executive order was signed, […]