Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met with Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf to discuss the project. They focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year. Both sides emphasized the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week inaugurated an “I Work for Sindh” smartphone application, as part of a job portal developed by the Sindh Information Department, to help unemployed youth get jobs in the province. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, was attended by […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jo Moir, Development Director at the British High Commission, this week highlighted key area for reporting for the climate journalists. Speaking at a Climate Journalist workshop, she acknowledged the challenges faced by journalists covering climate stories. She highlighted three main areas for climate journalists to concentrate their reporting on: Nationally Determined Contributions […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Dr. Riina Kionka on Friday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House. At the outset, the Prime Minister thanked the EU Ambassador for expressing condolences on the recent terrorist attack on Jaffar Express train in Balochistan and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Umar Rehman Malik, Head of PPP Digital Media, has strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack on Jaffer Express, calling it an unforgivable crime against innocent civilians. He emphasized that such cowardly acts will never break Pakistan’s spirit or weaken the nation’s unwavering resolve against terrorism. “Our prayers are with the victims and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad will formally step into his role as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) on March 31, 2025, following the retirement of Munir Akram. At 80 years old, Munir Akram has concluded a diplomatic career that spanned nearly two decades at the UN, during which he represented […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, this week strongly condemned the attack and hijacking of the Jaffar Express Train in Balochistan province, Pakistan. Australian Government denounces the incident and offers its deepest sympathies to those affected, he said in his post on social media platform, X. Hawkins emphasized that Australia […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week held separate meetings with the ambassadors from key Western countries and discussed with them ways to enhance mutually beneficial relations, particularly in trade, economic growth, and regional peace efforts. Bilawal Bhutto met with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey […]
Read MoreMia Shah – Gwadar Pro Beijing: CHINT Solar, a clean energy solution provider based in China, is leveraging its advanced photovoltaic technology and high-quality products to successfully contribute to the construction of multiple rooftop solar projects in Pakistan. These initiatives offer clean and reliable energy solutions for local residents and businesses, further accelerating Pakistan’s energy […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Jane Marriott says climate change a huge challenge Celina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission in Pakistan this week held a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme participants. Through the scheme, 25 young climate activists, journalists and professionals were connected with 11 Chevening alumni who are actively […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the women have played an inspiring role in the country. “On International Women’s Day, we honour the resilience and contributions of Pakistani women in shaping our nation. From Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto—the first female Prime Minister of […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch this week presented her letters of credence as Pakistan’s Ambassador to France to President Emmanuel Macron. At a dignified Presentation of Credentials ceremony held at the Elysee Palace, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch conveyed the best regards of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to President […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week proposed transboundary water cooperation and the water-climate-environment nexus as key themes for inclusion in the interactive dialogue of the upcoming 2026 UN Water Conference. Delivering a national statement during the organizational session of the 2026 UN Water Conference at the ECOSOC Chamber, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan-Japan Parliamentary Group meeting this week focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic and development cooperation between Pakistan and Japan. Chaired by Senator Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, the meeting highlighted the mutual benefits of strong diplomatic ties between the two countries. Senator Bhutto, along with senior officials from the Senate Secretariat, warmly […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week highlighted its counterterrorism cooperation with Washington after the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah, whom it blames for a 2021 attack on US troops at Kabul airport, in a military operation along the border with Afghanistan. “We will continue to partner closely with the United States in securing regional peace and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week discussed cooperation on multilateral platforms with Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, with the foreign office in Islamabad describing their conversation as “productive.” Both Pakistan and Denmark began their two-year terms as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council in January 2025, joining the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, held a meeting with Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Principal Social Protection Specialist, Ms Xin Long, at BISP Headquarters this week to explore avenues for providing employment opportunities through skill training and non-formal education to BISP beneficiaries. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: With help from Iron Brother China, Pakistan is all set to send its first astronaut into space. This comes after a cooperation agreement was signed on Friday afternoon between the Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Under the agreement, two Pakistani astronauts will undergo […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Jane Marriott welcomes back scholars Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott this week welcomed back 43 Chevening and 71 Commonwealth Scholars, celebrating their studies in the UK. The 2023-24 cohort include scholars from every part of Pakistan, studying public policy, health sciences, climate change, and business at institutions across […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The 6th round of Pakistan-Italy Bilateral Political Consultations convened in Rome this week expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations as well as cooperation in the European Union context. Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and the Italian delegation was led by Secretary General Ricardo Guariglia, Foreign […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Pakistani students at the Pakistan Consulate Sydney. His visit came after the tragic fire incident of Haider Ali offering prayers for his soul. “High Commissioner H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri met Pakistani students at the Pak Consulate Sydney following the tragic fire incident of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week called on the UN Security Council to take steps to end Israel’s aggression in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing that the 15-member body ensure that the ceasefire in Gaza extends beyond the war-shattered enclave to all occupied Palestinian territories. “Peace cannot take root as long as Israel’s actions in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Poland this week expressed interest in promoting trade relations with Pakistan. During a visit to Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski said Pakistan and Poland have a history of political, diplomatic and economic relations. Both the countries have a rich historical heritage. He said […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The third death anniversary of former interior minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Senator Rehman Malik, was observed this week. A seasoned statesman and retired senior bureaucrat, Malik played a significant role in Pakistan’s political and security landscape. Throughout his career, Malik held various key positions, most notably […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A proposal to exclude defense spending from European Union budget rules is a first step, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week, insisting that more was needed to beef up Europe’s contribution to NATO. Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would propose exempting defense from the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France this week agreed to expand the cooperation in agriculture sector. This came at a meeting between Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and French ambassador Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that agriculture trade volume between Pakistan and France has reached 39 […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad:: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday called out the hypocrisy of Western countries, questioning what makes a state entitled to nuclear weapons. During a wide-ranging speech at the Oxford Union, a prestigious debating society that invites world leaders to speak on key issues before students and academics, he […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was more than a leader. “Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was more than a leader—she was a symbol of resilience and transformation,” he said in a statement. The PPP leader said that as the first woman to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi this week hosted a reception to mark the 65th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito at a local hotel. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, attended the event as the chief guest, alongside a distinguished gathering of diplomats, government officials, and members of the business […]
Read MoreCelebrates PIA’s direct flights between Islamabad, Paris Celina Ali Islamabad: In a momentous celebration of strengthened air connectivity and diplomatic ties, French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, hosted an exclusive reception this week at the French residence in Islamabad. The gathering marked the highly anticipated resumption of direct flights between Islamabad and Paris, operated by […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, a member of the National Assembly and prominent leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), has become the only lawmaker among 314 members to refuse her monthly salary. The daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and sister of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari was […]
Read MoreEU-Pakistan dosti celebrated at EuroVillage 2025 Celina Ali Islamabad: Thousands of participants gathered at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) this week to enjoy the vibrant “EuroVillage” festival, organised by the Delegation of the European Union in collaboration with the EU Member States. The event provided a unique opportunity for the residents of Islamabad […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A mesmerizing photo exhibition titled ‘Beautiful Japan – Through the Eyes of an Ambassador’ opened this week at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), offering a stunning visual journey through the many facets of Japanese life. The exhibition, capturing the essence of Japan’s culture, landscapes, people, and technological marvels, is […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi this week expressed the hope that bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US would gain momentum during the tenure of President Donald Trump. The minister held a meeting with US Chargé D’affaires Natalie Baker who called on him where they discussed matters of mutual interest, and ways to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the Pakistan High Commission in Australia was committed to serve the Pakistani community. “Ensuring the welfare of the Pakistani community in Australia remains our top-most priority,” the envoy posted on X, Earlier, Consul General Mr. Qamar Zaman visited Mr. Talah Javed in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has said it hoped the UN’s Second World Social Summit to be held in Doha later this year would be a “turning point” in stepping up financial and structural support for developing nations to achieve the goal of inclusive social development. On Feb. 26, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that Pakistan and Türkiye were historic friends. “The historic visit of President @RTErdogan marked by President @AAliZardari and First Lady @AseefaBZ’s gracious welcome, reflects the enduring bond between Türkiye and Pakistan—rooted in brotherhood, shared history, and a future of mutual cooperation,” […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that public relations between Pakistan and the United States should be strengthened. Bilawal Bhutto, while talking to Pakistani media representatives in Washington after attending the national prayer breakfast hosted by President Donald Trump, said that he had important meetings with leaders […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was a ray of hope for the future. “The more you lose, the stronger your faith is”. A very inspiring talk by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. His message on interfaith harmony is direly needed in […]
Read MoreAkamatsu Shuichi meets Yousaf Raza Gilani Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Japan and expanding cooperation in multiple sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations. During a meeting with Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan, the Chairman Senate emphasized the […]
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