Ambassador Blome celebrates completion of Frere Hall restoration, reaffirms Pak-US partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan have built a long-term partnership over seven decades, rooted in shared interests across health, education, energy, economic growth, and security sectors. US investments in Pakistan have grown by 50% in the past year, underscoring the strong economic ties between the nations. This includes our investments in clean […]

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Japan’s 2 new astronauts show excitement, with Moon possibly in sight

Tokyo: Japan’s two newly approved astronauts expressed excitement on Wednesday about their upcoming space journey, amid expectations that they could be selected as the first Japanese astronauts to land on the Moon under the U.S.-led lunar exploration program. “Space exploration has become an era of upheaval, targeting the Moon and Mars. I want to become […]

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Monica, Allah Dino discuss human rights, democratic institutions

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Monica Jacobsen, held a meeting with Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Human Rights, Allah Dino Khawaja this week, to discuss matters related to human rights and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. During the meeting, Monica underscored […]

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Japan visitors spent $39 billion through September, breaking annual record

Travelers spent 5.86 trillion yen ($39.27 billion) through September, preliminary figures from the Japan National Tourism Organization showed. That eclipsed the 5.3 trillion yen spent in all of 2023, a record for any 12-month period. Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan’s second-biggest export sector after autos and […]

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Pakistan’s envoy to US Rizwan Sheikh begins visit to Texas in effort to expand economic ties

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, met with the leadership of U.S. state of Taxes, business community, and Pakistani diaspora in Dallas and Houston in his efforts to further strengthen Islamabad-Washington relationship, according to a Pakistani embassy press release. “There are immense opportunities to forge a strong partnership between Pakistan and Texas […]

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Japan visit visa from Pakistan: Bank statement update in October 2024

Tokyo: Japan is a fascinating destination, offering tourists a perfect mix of ancient traditions and futuristic advancements. Travelers to Japan can experience the tranquil beauty of temples in Kyoto alongside the vibrant energy of Tokyo’s streets. The natural allure of Mount Fuji and the breathtaking cherry blossom season captivate visitors, while Japan’s diverse cuisine, including […]

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US Deputy Chief of Mission explores Lahore’s rich and diverse culture on inaugural visit

Lahore: On her inaugural visit to Lahore, US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Natalie Baker, joined by US Consul General Kristin Hawkins, this week explored how U.S.-Pakistan partnerships have been strengthening bilateral trade and investment, cultural preservation efforts, and educational opportunities for youth in Punjab. DCM Baker met with representatives of U.S. businesses to discuss […]

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Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz meet Japanese Ambassador to discuss cooperation in various sectors

Abdullah Jan Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada this week to discuss matters of mutual interest, enhancing bilateral relations, and increasing cooperation in various sectors. During the meeting, Nawaz Sharif emphasised the commitment to further expand the excellent relations between Pakistan […]

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US Funded EnglishWorks! Program Empowers Sialkot Youth

Celina Ali Lahore: US Ambassador Donald Blome and US Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins this week welcomed 150 new students in Sialkot to the US-funded EnglishWorks! program. EnglishWorks! offers young people the opportunity to enhance English language, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. “These skills will help young Pakistanis become community leaders who contribute to a […]

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US reaffirms support for Pakistan in tackling global, regional challenges

Washington: United States President Joe Biden has reaffirmed Washington’s support for Islamabad in tackling the most pressing global and regional challenges of the time, the Pakistani Embassy in the US stated. The statement came on the occasion of the newly appointed Pakistani ambassador to the US Rizwan Saeed Sheikh’s meeting with the president at the […]

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Pakistan Investment Roadshow highlights growing US-Pakistan economic partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States (US) and Pakistan this week pledged to continue to strengthen their longstanding partnership through innovative economic initiatives. The recently concluded Pakistan Investment Roadshow, organised by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its Investment Promotion Activity, exemplified this collaboration by showcasing the potential of Pakistani firms to […]

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Pakistan, US discuss protection of Afghan refugees, asylum seekers

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week discussed the protection of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Pakistan amid several other bilateral issues during a meeting in Islamabad, a statement from the US Embassy said. A large number of Afghan immigrants, with an estimated 1.7 […]

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Pakistan keen to expand cooperation with Japan in areas of mutual benefits: Yousaf Raza Gilani Senate chairman meets Japan’s Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said this week that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Japan and was eager to expand cooperation in various areas of mutual benefits. During a meeting with Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan in Pakistan, the Chairman Senate recognized Japan as a key development partner. […]

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PDMAs and coastal communities strengthen disaster risk management with support from Japan, UNDP

Celina Ali Islamabad: Supported by the Government of Japan and in partnership with the Economic Affairs Division and PDMAs in Sindh and Balochistan, UNDP has jointly conducted a closing ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of USD 3.7 Million project ‘Strengthening Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Areas of Pakistan’ in Islamabad this week. The […]

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USAID Celebrates International Youth Day 2024 with the Launch of “Dil Dil Mein Pakistan” Song

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week announced the launch of the song, “Dil Dil Mein Pakistan,” in celebration of International Youth Day 2024. This song is the culmination of a youth talent hunt, “Voices of Pakistan,” a campaign dedicated to empowering and celebrating the vibrant youth of Pakistan. […]

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Ambassador Donald Blome commends Pakistan’s Afghan refugee policies

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome met with Minister of States and Frontier Regions Amir Muqam this week to thank the Minister for Pakistan’s long history of hosting Afghan refugees and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with Pakistan to assist Afghan refugees and Pakistani community members in areas hosting refugees. The Ambassador […]

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US embassy in Pakistan reduces appointment wait time for these types of visas

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan this week reduced appointment wait times for specific visa types from 440 to 230 days. Through this move, authorities aim to facilitate the visa application procedure for several categories, including student visas, business visas, and family reunion visas, VisaGuide.World reports. Prior to this move, the US […]

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OEC to send English language teachers to Japan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) an attached department of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) would export Assistant (English Language) teachers at Japanese Public Schools. An official source said that :our esteemed client in Japan urgently seeking around 30 an Assistant English Language Teachers who meets the prescribed qualifications and […]

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US-Pakistan ties go beyond security: Donald Blome

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week underlined the US commitment to supporting Islamabad in various areas, including countering regional threats, economic collaboration, renewable energy, climate management and education. Addressing a conference ‘Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations’ under the auspices of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Lahore, […]

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Japan cracks down on use of rideable electric suitcases amid tourist boom

Tokyo: As record numbers of tourists flock to Japan to take advantage of the weakness of the Japanese yen, some are running into trouble with authorities thanks to the growing popularity of motorised, rideable suitcases. Two major Japanese airports have already asked travellers not to ride motorised suitcases within their facilities, according to Kyodo news […]

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US Ambassador Donald Blome congratulates 120 Pakistani Fulbright scholars

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome this week congratulated 120 Pakistani students and scholars on Thursday for receiving prestigious Fulbright scholarships to pursue Master’s and PhD programs in the United States. The group also includes participants in the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program. The Fulbright Program, the US government’s flagship academic exchange initiative, […]

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‘The customer is not always right’: Japan fights growing scourge of customer harassment

Newswire Tokyo: Japan, known for its exacting service standards, is now taking a stronger stance against a growing scourge of customer harassment to protect its legions of service workers from abuse. On July 9, Takashimaya became the first major department store to announce measures against such harassment – kasuhara in Japanese. It warned that it […]

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Number of Pakistani women officers taking combat courses in US up 150 percent in decade: Report

Newswire Islamabad: The number of Pakistani women officers who received military training in the United States increased by 150 percent in the last decade, according to a report released this month by the US State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Since 2013, the number of Pakistani female military personnel participating in the International Military Education […]

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Japan to create take-off, landing coordinator in airport control towers to prevent runway collisions

Tokyo: The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will create a new control tower role that supports air traffic controllers, who are responsible for approving take-offs and landings, in a bid to strengthen the control function at major airports in the nation. In response to a fatal collision involving a Japan Airlines passenger plane and […]

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United States concludes landmark summit on the future of higher education in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week concluded the three-day “International Summit on the Future of Higher Education in Pakistan,” organized under USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. The summit, which took place from June 10 to June […]

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Japan enacts laws for new foreign worker scheme amid labor crisis

Tokyo: Japan’s parliament this week enacted revised laws to replace a controversy-plagued foreign trainee program with a new system that encourages workers from abroad to stay longer, as authorities look to address the serious labor shortage created by the country’s demographic crisis. The changes also include a contentious new measure that allows the government to […]

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