Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad. “Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan is the 4th largest urban park in the world. It has an area of 42,961.7 acres,” he post on X with a picture. Meanwhile the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) amid […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Jakob Linulf this week hosted a ‘Green Christmas’ reception at his residence. Caretaker Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali while addressing the ‘Green Christmas’ reception said there were exciting times ahead for Pakistan as the country was going to experience tremendous growth. He committed an increase in share […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In the vibrant tapestry of diplomatic relations, Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has played a key role to bring Italy and Pakistan further closer. His instrumental role in establishing the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) office in Islamabad and appointment of the first Italian Trade Director to Pakistan signifies a significant leap […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ahead of the hearing on a presidential reference seeking to revisit the death sentence awarded to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the party expected “justice” to be served. A nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court will commence on Tuesday (Dec 12) a long-pending presidential reference […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Mansehra: PowerChina initiated the comprehensive construction of the Mansehra 765/220kV substation this week, marking a significant step in power transmission between the Dasu Hydropower Station and the Islamabad Power Grid. This project, Pakistan’s first 765kV substation, is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) endeavor by PowerChina. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Mansehra […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In October 2023, Pakistan experienced a remarkable surge in sesame seed exports to China, reaching an unprecedented high of 64,711 tons valued at USD 113.66 million, a substantial increase from the 16,728 tons worth USD 25.57 million in the same month the previous year, a senior Pakistani diplomat said. Ghulam Qadir, the […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Peshawar: Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Syed Arshad Hussain Shah this week underscored efforts to secure development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and assured the establishment of a special security unit for international development partner projects Speaking to journalists here during a visit to the Chinese Cultural Centre ‘China Window,’ […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head for Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the people had given their verdict in favour of PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ahead of the general elections. “People are never wrong, they may be poor, they may be hungry, but their thinking can never […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Tom Hyde, the outgoing Deputy Head of Communication for the British High Commission, this week generously presented the Gujrat Museum with a newly acquired cabinet adorned with antiquities sourced from ancient mounds along the river Jhelum. Financed privately by Mr Hyde, the cabinet was bestowed upon the Gujrat museum and the Archaeological […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Pakistan and Australia for working together to reduce the impact of Climate Change. “Pakistan and Australia are working together for reducing the impact of Climate Change. Lahore has recently experienced several episodes of flooding due to heavy rains. This study will be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan appreciates the Danish government’s decision to prohibit the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an, the caretaker Foreign Minister said this week, as the Nordic country attempts to reduce tensions with the Muslim world. Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Holy […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman this week urged immediate climate action and accountability of developed nations, emphasising the two main drivers of the climate crisis — “inaction” and “injustice”. This call was made during her address at the COP28 Pakistan pavilion in Dubai. “I feel strongly that there are two […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi has said those who are afraid of people’s decision do not want elections. “In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a Maulana Fazlur Rehman government and we don’t know what kind of favourable environment they want,” he said while commenting on JUIF Chief Maulana Fazlur […]
Read MoreJalalpur Jattan: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said this week that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif faced “bogus” cases. Addressing the public gathering in Jalalpur Jattan, Maryam said: “Nawaz Sharif was allowed to contest just once every 22 years. Those who are causing uproar about the level playing field should know that […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Sukkur: Indonesian Consul General (CG) Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat this week that his country enjoyed strong relations with Pakistan since the independence of both the countries. Speaking at the Sukkur Press Club during a Meet the Press event, he highlighted the mutual support both nations have extended despite facing various challenges. Expressing gratitude […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Quetta: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that there was a dire need to introduce a new style of politics. Addressing the party workers here, the former foreign minister said, “In 2018, it was said that that particular leader is an angle and the rest of them are […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to China went up by 40.36% in the last four months, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said. The SBP reported that Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.36 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to […]
Read MoreIslamabad: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a blessing for Pakistan which is bound to transform the country’s future, a senior Pakistani cabinet member said. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed emphasized that CPEC was a not only beneficial two Pakistan and China but the whole region. He elaborated that CPEC serves as […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: The police chief of Jiangsu province in China Tan Yongsheng met with Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, here. During the meeting, both agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future cooperation between Punjab police and Jiangsu police. The CM expressed gratitude for the Chinese assistance in establishing an effective policing […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Islamabad this week expressed its profound appreciation for Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s interests and his exceptional leadership during his tenure as foreign minister. Umar Rehman Malik, the son of Rehman Malik, head of PPP Digital Islamabad, this week lauded Bilawal’s exceptional […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of France in Pakistan and Agence Française de development (AFD), in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, United Nations Development Program, and L’Oreal Pakistan this week announced the launch of the second edition of the Gender Climate Award (GCA). The applications for the 2024 edition are now open […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week acclaimed the Indonesian President Soekarno as a great friend of Pakistan and lauded him as hero of the third world at a function organised by Embassy of Indonesia to laud the historical services of their Father of the Nation. He […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, said this week there is huge potential for Pakistan textile industry in $ 2 billion Kazakhstan textile imports, as the current contribution from Pakistan is yet negligible. He urged Pakistani textile groups to focus on high value products which are more in demand […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week hailed the Municipal Services Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), particularly the capital city of Peshawar. Ambassador Blome visited the Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) office in Peshawar, to celebrate the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hosted the Pakistani cricketers at the Pakistan House here. “HE Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia, hosted the Pakistani team at the Pakistan House in Canberra,” the Pakistani High Commission posted on X with the picture. Pakistan team is in Australia to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Yousuf Raza Gilani this week called for transparent polls on Sunday. Speaking to journalists in Lodhran, the former prime minister said: “There seems to be no choice but to delay elections following the assurances of the president, chief justice, and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).” “Every […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Quetta: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that the talks were vital to resolving the country’s issues. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Kundi took a swipe at the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, saying, ‘‘The PTI chief ignored Quetta.’’ He expressed his thoughts about the upcoming elections […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Apparently disappointed with his party leadership, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has confirmed that he would not contest the upcoming general elections, slated to be held on February 8, 2024. Abbasi had stepped down from the party office soon after the appointment of Maryam Nawaz as senior vice […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In the margins of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Pakistan and the EU organised a joint side event this week to showcase how through key UNIDO expertise, the EU is helping people in the Sindh province to rebuild their lives after last year’s devastating floods. The […]
Read MoreNewswire QUETTA: The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) this week jointly inaugurated of ‘Police Khidmat Markaz’ in Kuchlak, Quetta. This collaborative venture with Balochistan Police marks a pioneering era in community-focused law enforcement, embodying a transformative approach that places a premium on accessibility, responsiveness, and community engagement. […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Andreas Ferrarese met caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, here this week. During the meeting, they discussed increasing cooperation in the fields of culture, tourism and mutual trade. Italian Ambassador Andreas Ferrarse said that he will try to enhance ongoing cooperation with the Punjab government in various fields. […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia in Pakistan inaugurated a week-long exhibition to enhance awareness among the people of Pakistan about the multi-dimensional relationship between Indonesia and Pakistan. The exhibition, organized by the embassy in collaboration with the National Library of Pakistan, National Archives of Indonesia, and National Archives of Pakistan, was arranged in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark, while expressing satisfaction at the positive trajectory of the bilateral relations, agreed this week to further enhance cooperation between the two countries in the various fields. The bilateral ties were discussed during the third round of the Pakistan-Denmark annual bilateral political consultations (BPC) held in Copenhagen, according to a […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that his party’s manifesto is the solution to all the problems. Addressing a public gathering in Chitral, the former foreign minister maintained that the country was witnessing severe economic hardships. “Whenever we (PPP) had the opportunity, we delivered for the masses. […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: At least 250 Pakistani and Chinese companies participated in the three-day 7th Pakistan Industrial Expo held on November 25 at the Expo Centre. Steve Zhou, Project Head of Everest International Expo, announced this year’s expo featured approximately 250 Pakistani and Chinese companies. They showcased a wide array of products and services, highlighting […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Lahore: “The yield of local Basmati rice is about 4.5 tons/hectare, while the yield of hybrid rice varieties we developed can reach up to 12 tons/hectare, as well as the average yield in large areas has also reached 9 tons/hectare. Compared with local varieties, it has increased by up to 50% or […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy are working jointly for the development of the olive sector, marked by the Pakistan Olive National Gala in Islamabad. The event, organized by the “Promotion of Olive Cultivation on commercial scale in Pakistan Phase-II” and the Italian-funded “Olive Culture-Holistic and multi-professional mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain” […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, this week launched a landmark study to identify and prioritise critical initiatives to mobilise private sector climate financing in Pakistan. The study’s climate finance analysis includes several ‘roadmaps to action’ to support the Government of Pakistan’s ambitions for climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. The study […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head for Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik said that PPP strongly believes in ethics and decency so would like to advise PPP social media activists to always follow the party line while using social media platforms to criticize opponents within the bounds of ethics and morals, unlike […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that, in a high-profile visit to FPCCI Head Office, Reza Amiri Moghadam, Ambassador of Iran in Pakistan, has proposed to set up border markets with Pakistan to enhance trade between the two countries. Sheikh added that enhancing trade with Iran can help resolve Pakistan’s chronic trade […]
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