Japan donates 166 books to comsats abbottabad under ‘read Japan project’ to promote cultural, academic exchange

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy Of Japan In The Federal Capital, In Partnership With The Nippon Foundation, Donated 166 English-Language Books To COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus, As Part Of The Global Read Japan Project In A Move To Enhance Cultural And Educational Ties Between Japan And Pakistan. Japan Donates 166 Books To COMSATS […]

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Umar Rehman Malik acknowledges Bilawal Bhutto’s brilliance

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’S Party (PPP) Leader Umar Rehman Malik This Week Acknowledged The Brilliance Of PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari During His Recent Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar. “A Powerful And Composed Conversation. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’S Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar Is A Must Watch. Calm, Clear, And […]

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High commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri welcomes Qatar’s Sheikha Asma al Thani as Pakistan’s mountain tourism ambassador

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner To Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri This Week Lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’S Decision To Appoint Qatar’S Sheikha Asma Al Thani As Pakistan’S Mountain Tourism Ambassador. “Mountain Tourism Ambassador Of Pakistan,” The Envoy Posted On X Along With A Link Of A News Story. Earlier, Pakistan Appointed Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma Al […]

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Pakistan calls for justice & accountability in bid to resolve conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region

Celina Ali Islamabad: Amid A Deepening Conflict Between The Sudan’S Armed Forces And The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) That Has Plunged The Country’S Darfur Region Into A Humanitarian Disaster, Pakistan This Week Underscored The Need For Justice And Accountability To Move The Dispute Towards A Resolution. “The Blatant Violations Of International Humanitarian Law With Impunity […]

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Jehan Ara Manzoor Wattoo showcases social protection success at global forum in Germany

Celina Ali Islamabad: Vice Chairperson Of The Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), Jehan Ara Manzoor Wattoo, This Week Led A High-Level Pakistani Delegation At The International Workshop “Lead The Change For Social Protection” Held In Germany, Where Global Leaders Gathered To Shape The Future Of Social Welfare Systems. The Three-Day Workshop Brought Together Nearly 70 […]

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Karbala guiding light to stand firm for righteousness: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and tyranny. The supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions at Karbala is a guiding light for all those who rise against oppression and […]

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Pakistan reaffirms alignment with Beijing’s goals in regional cooperation

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that China remains a “pillar of regional stability” and a long-standing friend whose development-oriented diplomacy aligns closely with Pakistan’s own strategic and economic priorities. Speaking at a weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated Pakistan’s active role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), calling it […]

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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lives on in hearts of people: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lives on in the hearts of the people. “July 5 is a Black Day in Pakistan’s history. On this day, democracy was overthrown, and dictatorship imposed. The overthrow of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan’s first democratically elected […]

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Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) this week signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban areas in Punjab. The agreement was signed by Mr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of […]

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‘You idiot’: Bilawal Bhutto takes dig at Fawad over Indus River history

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week took dig at former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry over Indus River history. Taking to X (formerly), the former foreign minister had lashed out at Chaudhry over the latter’s tweet. ” You idiot. Sindhu River is the Indus River. The Indus Valley civilization […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on Bilawal Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Aseefa Bhutto at Zardari House. During the meeting, Bilawal Bhutto and British High Commissioner discussed the promotion of bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to further enhance trade stability between the two countries. Bilawal Bhutto and […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urges all stakeholders in divided Libya to address outstanding issues through dialogue

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week underscored the need for Libyan stakeholders to “address the absence of a definite roadmap” for the political reconciliation process and the reunification of institutions in the divided country. “Open-ended processes will not encourage the relevant stakeholders to act with a sense of urgency,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative […]

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Climate change not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said this Swat tragedy and earlier catastrophic floods in Sindh were stark reminders that climate change is not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating. “Glacial melt, erratic monsoons, and unregulated development have turned vulnerable regions into disaster zones,” he said […]

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Aseefa Bhutto urges urgent investment in education, human development

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week called for a national education emergency, highlighting the critical need for greater investment in health, education, and human capital in light of escalating public hardships. Participating in the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, she underscored the importance of a pro-poor and pro-women budget, […]

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Pak-China Dialogue: ‘Soft Power’ key to counter disinformation; ‘Pakistani talent & Chinese technology an invincible wall

Celina Ali Islamabad: Leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians, students and scholars gathered at the Pakistan-China Dialogue hosted by Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) under “Friends of Silk Road” auspices, focused on “Strengthening Mutual Understanding Between Pakistan and China and Building a Community with a Shared Future for Neighbouring Countries.” Speakers celebrated the enduring “Iron Brothers” partnership, championed a multipolar […]

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Pakistan, China, BD pledge trilateral cooperation based on win-win principles

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a show of strengthened regional ties, Pakistan, China and Bangladesh have agreed to pursue trilateral cooperation grounded in the principles of openness, inclusiveness, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and trust. This agreement, aimed at fostering win-win outcomes through closer coordination and shared goals, was reached during the inaugural Bangladesh-China-Pakistan Vice Foreign Minister/Foreign […]

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Portugal’s National Day celebrated

Celina Ali Islamabad: The National Day of Portugal was celebrated this week at a mega event hosted by Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan Frederico Pinheiro da Silva. Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq participated as the chief guest in a ceremony held here at the Serena Hostel. Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan Frederico Pinheiro da […]

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EU Ambassador Riina Kionka hosts vibrant Europe Day reception in Islamabad, celebrates unity and peace amid global challenges

Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Union Delegation to Pakistan, led by EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka, this week hosted a warm and vibrant Europe Day reception in Islamabad, commemorating the 74th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration—a foundational moment in European history that ultimately paved the way for the creation of the European Union. Held in […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urges UNSC to address root causes of conflict for sustainable peace

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week called for decisive global action at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the underlying root causes of conflict, emphasizing that sustainable peace can only be achieved by tackling issues such as poverty, underdevelopment, and the denial of fundamental rights. Delivering a national statement during the UNSC’s Open […]

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Umar Rehman Malik lauds services of Shaheen Benazir Bhutto for Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the services of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for the country. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her birth anniversary, a guiding beacon of light and courage in politics. She dreamed of a peaceful, progressive, and prosperous Pakistan and sacrificed her life […]

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Fifth Pakistan-EU round on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament held in Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The fifth round of the Pakistan–European Union Dialogue on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was held in Islamabad this week. The Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS), while the European Union delegation was headed by Ambassador Stephan Klement, EU Special Envoy […]

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Bilawal Bhutto HAS proven himself as global leader: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had proven himself as a global leader. “Amidst an increasingly polarized global order, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s continued diplomatic engagements from Washington to key multilateral platforms underscore Pakistan’s commitment to responsible internationalism & peace,” he […]

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‘Read Japan Project’: Japanese CG donates 32 books to KU

Karachi: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Tokyo Foundation, attended a book handover ceremony at the University of Karachi on Thursday. The event marked the donation of 32 books under the “Read Japan Project,” a cultural initiative by the Tokyo Foundation aimed at promoting global understanding of Japan through books. […]

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US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker calls on DPM, ties discussed

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, this week to discuss matters of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to shared objectives and enhanced cooperation with the United States at international forums, particularly in light of […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play key role to cement Pakistan-Australia ties further

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play a key role to cement the Pakistan-Australia ties further. Australia enjoys long-standing and growing ties with Pakistan, underpinned by deepening people-to-people links. Diplomatic relations were established on partition in 1947 and Australia has maintained a resident mission in the country since […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warns UNSC of ‘grave threat to world peace’ posed by Israeli strikes on Iran

Celina Ali Islamabad: Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities constitute a “grave danger and a serious threat” to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, Pakistan told the United Nations Security Council during an emergency session convened on this week. Israel earlier launched widescale strikes on Iran, claiming that […]

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“Don’t let them silence you,” urges Aseefa after Sana Yousaf’s murder

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana, who was shot dead at her Islamabad home just before her 17th birthday, had rejected repeated advances from the alleged killer, Omar Hayat. The […]

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Pakistan, Germany strengthen railway cooperation in high-level meeting

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas on Monday to discuss ways to deepen diplomatic, economic, and industrial ties between the two nations. A major focus of the meeting was the modernization and upgradation of Pakistan Railways in line with international benchmarks and technological […]

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Europe’s migrant crisis continues as Spanish islands ‘demand help’

Ali Rehman Malik Walk through some of the post-industrial towns of Lancashire and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into another century. In places like Blackpool and Burnley, home to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, the streets still echo with the ghosts of Victorian Britain, not from nostalgia, but from neglect. […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad extols Iraq’s moves to solidify democratic institutions ahead of November polls

Celina Ali Islamabad: With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for November 11, and the drawdown of the UN Mission there set for December, Pakistan this week commended the country’s efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and stabilize the security environment, despite complex challenges. “Sustained reforms and public service delivery initiatives, implementation of the federal budget, successful […]

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France keen to strengthen educational ties with Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Lahore: France and Pakistan are poised to deepen cooperation in higher education following a high-level meeting at the French Embassy in Islamabad between renowned career counsellor Syed Abidi and the embassy’s cultural and education team. Under the stewardship of French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, bilateral relations have entered a new phase of vitality, with […]

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Governor Faisal Karim Kundi greets Italy on National Day

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi this week attended a ceremony to mark Italy’s National Day on the invitation of the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin. During the event, Governor Kundi joined the Ambassador and other distinguished guests in cutting a celebratory cake in honor of Italy’s National Day. Extending warm […]

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Pakistan, China join hands to launch major digital skills initiative for youth

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In a landmark move aimed at equipping Pakistan’s youth with cutting-edge digital skills, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Friday afternoon signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China’s ITMC, UNI International, and several leading Chinese vocational institutions. The agreement marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s efforts to build a […]

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Italy National Day celebrated

Ambassador Marilina Armellin underscores deep-rooted friendship between Italy, Pakistan Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week underscored the deep-rooted friendship between Italy and Pakistan and reaffirmed Italy’s unwavering commitment to global peace and multilateral cooperation during a heartfelt address at a ceremony marking Italy’s Republic Day. Welcoming distinguished guests to the […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri invites attention towards climate issue

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri invited attention towards the climate issue. “Glacial melting poses a grave environmental threat. Pakistan is particularly concerned, as it holds more glacial ice than any country outside the polar regions,” the envoy posted on X. More than three-quarters of the world’s glaciers are set to vanish […]

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Pakistan urges UNSC to act, not to remain bystander, as Israel kills and starves Palestinians

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week urged the United Nations General Assembly not to remain a bystander while Palestinians were being slaughtered, maimed and starved. “The cries from Gaza cannot continue to be met with silence– the world cannot afford another day of inaction,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, […]

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Pakistan invites Japan to join mineral sector drive through joint ventures, value addition

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited Japan to invest in its minerals sector through joint ventures focused on exploration, processing and value addition, with commerce minister, Jam Kamal, holding high-level meetings in Tokyo this week, the government said in a statement. The outreach is part of Pakistan’s broader push to attract foreign investment and […]

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