Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said this week that the government was taking all-out measures including the necessary legislation to protect the rights and address the problems being faced by overseas Pakistanis. In a meeting with the Chairman of Overseas Foundation Syed Qamar Raza who called on him here at the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, held an important meeting this week with Ms Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, at the British High Commission in Islamabad. The high-level discussion focused on enhancing humanitarian cooperation, with particular emphasis on addressing health and climate challenges […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb met with outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Mitsuhira Wada this week to discuss longstanding bilateral cooperation and perspectives on regional and global issues. Mitsuhira Wada who has completed his three-year tour of duty in Pakistan, reflected on a steady growth of bilateral economic […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: In a major step toward advancing reproductive healthcare in Sindh, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Sindh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Family Planning Skills Lab at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) this week. The launch ceremony was led by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho and USAID Mission […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the cricket team on defeating Australia in Australia after more than two decades. “Congratulations – comprehensive much-needed victory. Just when spirits needed a lift, Team 🇵🇰 has reignited the passion of millions. Here’s to resilience, grit, and the unstoppable spirit of Pakistani cricket!” he posted […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A significant development in Pakistan-France trade relations emerged this week as a traders and businessmen delegation from Pakistan, led by chairman and CEO of Global Trade and Expo Center Pakistan, Mazhar Hussain Thathal, had a cordial meeting with Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Ambassador of Pakistan, and Ms Arooj Rizvi, Trade and Investment Counsellor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, this week proposed establishing a sister-city relationship between Islamabad and Astana, alongside renaming an Islamabad street after a distinguished Kazakh figure. Ambassador Kistafin, in a meeting with CDA chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa underscored his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Pakistan, spanning cultural, economic, and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated US President-elect Donald Trump on winning the elections. “Heartfelt congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on his historic victory in the presidential election. Entrusted with the mandate of the American people, he stands poised to shape a new chapter in world affairs,” he […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that his party will continue to play its role for the sake of the media freedom. Expressing his thoughts in line with International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the former foreign minister said: “Free press is one of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that minorities had equal rights in Pakistan. “Wishing a joyful and blessed #Diwali to Hindus around the world, especially my fellow Pakistanis. May this festival of light inspire kindness, unity, and interfaith harmony, guiding us all toward peace and prosperity. Warmest […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Lahore: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan welcomed the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Riina Kionka, to the Punjab Assembly this week. Also present at the meeting were Secretary General Chaudhry Aamir Habib, EU Team Leader Sebastien Lorion, and Faisal Butter, Provincial Coordinator for the Sustainable Parliament Project. The meeting […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission in Pakistan this week announced the launch of a new Chevening Mentorship Scheme to connect alumni who are actively working in the climate sector, with young climate leaders across Pakistan. Twenty-three early and mid-career climate professionals were selected out of 400 applicants in a competitive process. Over three […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Marilina Armellin, the Ambassador to Italy, met with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week and discussed the promotion of cooperation in tourism, textile, leather, marble, carpets and other sectors. During the meeting, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz offered Italy to increase olive cultivation in Chakwal. During the meeting, Italian investment in livestock and […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Bisma Asif on her election to Queensland Parliament. “Congratulations to Bisma Asif on her election to Queensland Parliament. As a proud Pakistani-Australian her achievement highlights the strength in diversity & power of representation. Wishing her every success as she paves the way for […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week greeted the Hindu community in Pakistan on Diwali. He reported a foreign ministry post on X saying: “Happy Diwali to the Hindu Community in Pakistan and around the world! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all. On this occasion, we […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro this week hosted a reception at his Official residence in Islamabad to bid farewell to Pakistani dignitaries and friends. Ambassador WADA will leave Pakistan on 19th November and will take up his new assignment as Ambassador of Japan to Croatia. He assumed his office in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the University of Utah this week signed a partnership to promote capacity-building initiatives in public sector universities across Pakistan. This initiative, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), aims to enhance faculty development, strategic […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has once again sought Russia’s support for its bid to become a member of BRICS as the two countries reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties. The development came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Russian Federation Council […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that freedom was the birth right of the Kashmiris. “Expressing solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris who continue to struggle courageously for their right to self-determination, facing unimaginable brutalities daily. This right is enshrined as their fundamental right under United Nations resolutions,” […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad : British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week announced that her country will continue supporting educational initiatives and cultural exchanges in Pakistan. The announcement came as Ms Marriott visited the Islamabad College for Boys G-6/3 along with education secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and examined facilities, including the library, gym, IT park, IT […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the world to stand with the Kashmiris amid Indian oppression. “Senator @DavidShoebridge remarked that Kashmir faces one of the harshest military occupations, with 900,000 troops deployed. The world must not ignore these human rights abuses,” he posted on X, citing international support for […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The Embassy of Pakistan in France organized a Special Seminar marking the Kashmir Black Day this week, to express solidarity with the Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In his speech, Ambassador […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Republic Day of Kazakhstan was celebrated in Islamabad this week. The event’s distinguished guests included the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, the Minister for Communications, Privatization and Investment Board, Abdul Aleem Khan, and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, Special […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy. The café is the first franchise of a family-run bakery in the Italian town of Riccione. Nestled in a small coastal town called Riccione in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy is the Pasticceria Tommasini Caffetteria. The family-run bakery […]
Read MoreEmma Bubola Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, had scored a coup. She pushed through a tough anti-migration plan that would force some asylum seekers headed for Italy instead into a detention center in Albania while their claims are heard. At a time when anti-immigration sentiments are rising in Europe, the program caught the eyes […]
Read MorePPP chief warns against attempts to create controversies Liaquat Ali Karachi: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the 26th Constitutional Amendment would not have been possible if Qazi Faez Isa was not the chief justice, and warned that certain lobbies were creating controversies by linking the issue of ‘black snake’ with the military courts. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP was the architect of the constitution. “PPP reaffirms its role as the architect of our nation’s constitution. Congratulations to the entire nation on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Day. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s steadfast leadership in realizing Shaheed Mohtarma […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission this week brought together Teach For Pakistan, the Lahore Qalandars, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Female players and the Barmy Army for a street cricket match in Islamabad College for Boys, G6/3, with support from the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT). This marks the arrival of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Lahore: Ambassador of Belgium Idesbald Vander Gracht said this week that Belgium served as a gateway to Europe which was a valuable opportunity for Pakistani businesses to expand their presence in the EU market. He held a meeting with Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Abuzar Shad. LCCI Executive Committee […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner. “Great to be part of Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s Annual Dinner. Pakistani engineers are playing an important role in the Australian economy,” he posted on X. The event was well attended by all sorts of […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week urged Pakistanis to explore the flavors of Pakistan at the now concluded Sial Paris 2024. “Get ready to explore the flavors of Pakistan at #SIALParis! From 19-23 October, visit the Pakistan Pavilion in Hall 3 & 4 to discover premium quality food products, traditional delicacies, […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government meeting as a major achievement for Pakistan on diplomatic front. “Pakistan’s diplomatic profile further strengthened internationally after successfully hosting this summit,” the prime minister said while addressing a banquet organized in honor of senators of […]
Read MoreHyderabad- Pakistan Peoples party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday a constitutional court based on equality would be established soon. He said the PPP would lead the efforts to win over all the political parties on its draft. In case of its failure in this regard, the PPP would spearhead the efforts to make […]
Read MorePakistan and China on Monday signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Islamabad, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders also virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, a key component of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC project. “The completion of Gwadar Airport is […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the upgrade of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, agreeing to prioritise the construction of the Karachi-Hyderabad section as part of phase one, in line with the phased approach for the project’s implementation. In a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both […]
Read MoreChinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is willing to work with Pakistan to accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. In his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Li said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, always understanding, […]
Read MoreFormer Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vouched for bilateral talks with India, even as India ruled out such a possibility during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.In an interview the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “Why […]
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