Ambassador Marilina Armellin takes keen interest to boost bilateral economic, investment

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin is taking keen interest towards boosting bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations. Her strategic initiatives, keen observations, and diplomatic engagements underscore a proactive approach. Ambassador Armellin, emphasizes the significance of the newly established office of the trade attaché within the embassy – an unprecedented move in […]

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Flag hoisting ceremony on Pakistan Day held in Paris

Newswire Paris: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Paki­stan Paris to commemorate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large num­ber of Pakistani diaspora, members of diplomatic corps, media representatives and of­ficials of the Embassy. Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out. The Ambassador […]

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Ethiopian airlines’ playing vital role in bringing Pak-Ethiopia business community closer: Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Islamabad Jemal Beker Abdula said this week that his country considers Pakistan as a strategic and reliable partner and that both the countries are determined to enhance their bilateral relations especially business and trade ties. He said that Ethiopia has been striving to connect the whole region by […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hoists national flag to celebrate Pakistan Day

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hoisted the national flag in the compound of the High Commission building to celebrate the Pakistan Day. In his speech on the occasion, the envoy paid tribute to the Pakistan Movement leaders and workers who gifted this beautiful country to their coming generations. High […]

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Aseefa Bhutto steps into political, presidential spotlight

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a significant move marking her entry into the political arena, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the youngest daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari, is set to contest the upcoming by-election for the NA-207 Nawabshah constituency. This announcement follows the vacancy of the seat after President Zardari’s elevation to office, providing Aseefa with an […]

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China and Pakistan to deepen cooperation in realms of media, culture

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashimi this week embarked on a significant visit to the School of Journalism at Tsinghua University, marking the inauguration of the new Pakistan Culture and Communication Studies office and agreeing to boost cooperation. This pivotal moment aimed to deepen the ties between China and Pakistan, particularly in […]

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President Zardari thanks President Xi Jinping for felicitations on re-election

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari this week thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending him warm congratulations on his re-election as the President of Pakistan. While replying to President Xi’s letter, the president expressed his commitment to working closely with the Chinese President to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and […]

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China provides emergency aid to Pakistan for rain-hit areas in Balochistan, KP

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China this week provided USD 100,000 worth “Emergency Aid” to the government of Pakistan for residents of the rain-hit areas in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. China provides emergency aid to Pakistan for rain-hit areas in Balochistan, KP “On March 14, the donation ceremony for emergency aid provided by the Chinese government to […]

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Pakistan and China share a long and storied friendship: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan and China share a long and storied friendship. “The PPP starting with #SZAB (Zulfikar Ali Bhutto) has been at the forefront of fostering and further strengthening this relationship,” he said. Umar Rehman Malik added: “Asif Ali Zardari who conceived […]

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EU Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka calls on Finance Minister

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb this week apprised the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka about the impor­tant reform priorities of the government. Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mu­hammad Aurangzeb,. The finance minister […]

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US reaffirms support for Pakistan’s financial and security challenges as envoy meets PM Sharif

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States reiterated its continued commitment to help Pakistan with its financial and regional security challenges on Friday, as the top American diplomat in the country held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. The US-Pakistan relations have had its ups and downs […]

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US Ambassador, PM Shehbaz Sharif forge bilateral partnerships

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome this week met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including partnering with the Government of Pakistan on regional security, US support for continued economic reforms with and through the IMF, trade and investment, education, climate change, and private sector-led economic growth. […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri delivers speech at Macquarie University

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week delivered a speech at the Macquarie University. “Honoured to be the Occasional Speaker at Macquarie University’s 2024 Graduation Ceremony. Glad to share my thoughts with the very dynamic future leaders pursuing their dreams,” the envoy posted on X. Macquarie University is a public research […]

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Ambassador Marilina Armellin appreciates progress on Olive Culture Project

Celina Ali Islamabad: The 4th Steering Committee meeting for the “OliveCulture – Holistic and Multiprofessional Mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain” Project convened this week in Islamabad, marking another significant step towards enhancing Pakistan’s olive sector. Chaired by Muhammad Asif, Federal Secretary of the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Government of […]

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Asif Ali Zardari returns as President for an unprecedented second time

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Asif Ali Zardari this week took oath as Pakistan’s 14th President, after the veteran politician staged a remarkable comeback when he was overwhelmingly elected as the only civilian president of the coup-prone country for a second time. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa administered the oath to the 68-year-old Mr Zardari […]

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President Xi Jinping felicitates Zardari in election as President, vows to work together

Newswire Islamabad, March 10: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, Xi said China and Pakistan are good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers, adding that the two countries’ iron-clad friendship is a choice of history […]

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President Xi Jinping a distinct leader with confidence, competence and strategic clarity: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed

Islamabad: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has lauded Chinese President Xi Jinping as a distinct leader characterized by confidence, competence, and strategic clarity. He highlighted the key factors contributing to China’s success story during a book launch event here titled ‘China at 75: China Story – Standing Up to Getting […]

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Pakistan PM looks forward to work with President Xi Jinping

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week said that he looked forward to working with Chinese President Xi Jinping to further strengthen Pakistan-China iron-clad friendship and for high-quality development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The newly elected Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the leadership of […]

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Asif Ali Zardari’s election as the President to ensure better future: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari’s election as the President will ensure better future. “Congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari on taking oath as 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan! His visionary leadership, commitment to reconciliation, and dedication to […]

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Italy Consul General Danilo Giurdanella hosts networking reception

Karachi: The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Danilo Giurdanella this week hosted a networking event reception in honor of Constantino Scudieri, Police Liaison Officer at Embassy of Italy in Islamabad, who is visiting Karachi to meet with officials from law enforcement agencies and security institutions in Sindh. The objective of the visit to strengthen […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets renowned photographer Andrea Francolini

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met renowned photographer Andrea Francolini. “Andrea has extensively travelled across Pakistan and captured the beautiful landscape and faces of Pakistan. He is passionate about Truck Art, Education,” the envoy posted on X.Andrea Francolini is a renowned and award-winning Sydney Photographer specializing in Sydney corporate […]

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Japan awards MEXT research scholarships to Pakistani students

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week awarded prestigious MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for Masters/Doctorate degrees to eleven Pakistani students for academic year 2024-25 aiming to provide them with an opportunity to pursue advanced studies and research in various disciplines at the prominent universities […]

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Portuguese writer’s presence celebrated in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) this week hosted a literary session with internationally acclaimed Portuguese novelist, playwright and poet José Luís Peixoto and discussed scope of cooperation between the writers and poets as well as literary organizations of the two countries. The session was attended by writers and poets from twin […]

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PPP to fix Balochistan issues: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Quetta: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said the issues and challenges facing Balochistan would be resolved through reconciliation and consultation with other political parties and leaders as one person or a single party alone could not tackle them. “The guiding principle for my party’s government in Balochistan is […]

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Chinese yuan becomes increasingly popular in Pakistan amid enhanced bilateral cooperation

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese yuan is becoming increasingly popular in Pakistan as the two friendly countries engage in cooperation in multiple sectors. State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been at the forefront of facilitating this transition, appointing three key players – the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the Bank of China, and Standard […]

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Comprehensive relief initiative for Gwadar unveiled after heavy rainfall

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Leghari of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) this week announced a comprehensive relief initiative for Gwadar, the focal point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and its neighboring areas following heavy rainfall that caused significant damage in Balochistan. The aim of this initiative is to swiftly address […]

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Asif Ali Zardari will introduce political reconciliation: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said that Asif Ali Zardari will introduce political reconciliation as the President. “With Asif Ali Zardari as President, the country will embark on a new era of political reconciliation and harmony, bolstering democracy and strengthening national institutions. This will pave the way for economic […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad attends ‘France International Agricultural Show’

Newswire Paris: Pakistan Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week attended the “France International Agricultural Show” which is celebrating its 60th edition in Paris. On the occasion, he held interaction with various agriculture and livestock professionals. According to a press release received here, the meetings of delegation of Pakistan Federal Ministry of National Food […]

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Kazakhstan movie “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword” screened

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin this week watched the movie “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword” during its screening at PNCA, Islamabad. In a bid to further strengthen cultural relations, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Embassy of Kazakhstan organized screening of a movie titled “Kazakh Khanate –Diamond Sword” at […]

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Pakistan envoy presents diplomatic credentials to President of Cabo Verde

Islamabad: Ambassador of Pakistan Saima Maymunah Sayed this week presented her diplomatic credentials to President of Cabo Verde Jose Maria Neves at the Palais Présidentiel at Mindelo. During the meeting, they discussed trade engagement, pending agreements and training for the diplomats of Cabo Verde, according to the embassy’s press release. During her visit to the […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets NETSOL Technologies chief

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri met NETSOL Technologies chief Farooq Ghauri this week. “Glad to receive Farooq Ghauri, MD at NETSOL Technologies. He presented me Salim Ghauri’s book “Everything is Possible” which I’m sure will be an interesting read,” the envoy posted on X. The High Commissioner added: “@NETSOLTech is a […]

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Pakistan and Denmark special envoys discuss Afghan migrants

Newswire Islamabad: Asif Ali Durrani and Lars Bo Møller, special representatives of Pakistan and Denmark respectively on Afghan affairs, met this week to discuss the issues concerning Afghan migrants. Asif Ali Durrani, Pakistan’s special representative, announced on X, about his meeting with Lars Bo Møller, Denmark’s special representative on Afghanistan affairs. Earlier, Thomas West, the […]

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PTI never tried to block Shehbaz Sharif: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto this week said that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) never tried to block Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) nominee Shehbaz Sharif’s path to premiership as the “Imran Khan-led party refuses to talk with other political parties”. Addressing a press conference, the former foreign minister said that Shehbaz Sharif, […]

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Incoming Pakistani President to pay a key role to expedite work on CPEC projects, says his party

Newswire Islamabad: Incoming Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a key role to expedite work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, his party announced. PPP Secretary General Nayar Hussain Bukhari told journalists here that CPEC was among the top priorities of Asif Ali Zardari – who is expected to be elected as the […]

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China-funded mega solarization project inaugurated in Balochistan

Gwadar Pro Quetta: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki this week inaugurated the Chinese government-supported mega solarization project of converting various public department buildings including educational, institutions, healthcare facilities and civic departments renewable. The China-funded project will provide clean, affordable and uninterrupted power supply to the government departments. The Balochistan government with […]

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Pakistan expects bumper yield of cotton crops this year with China’s help: Official

Faisalabad: Pakistan is expecting a bumper yield of cotton crops this year with the help of China, a senior official said. Deputy Director (DD) Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood said that the early cultivation of cotton crops would give bumper yield and play a pivotal role to stabilize the national economy. Addressing a farmers’ day […]

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