Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s appointment of seasoned diplomat and national security expert Dr. Yerkin Tukumov as its new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Pakistan signals an opportunity to inject fresh momentum into bilateral relations, with economic cooperation, regional connectivity and the expansion of trade emerging as key areas of shared interest. Dr. Tukumov arrives in […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: From expanding educational opportunities for disadvantaged students to developing innovative approaches to counter radicalisation and promoting interfaith harmony, British-Pakistani community leader Toaha Qureshi MBE has built a career around connecting institutions, communities and policymakers in pursuit of social cohesion, education and humanitarian welfare. Recognised for his services to the community with the […]
MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: With an extensive diplomatic career spanning bilateral relations and multilateral engagement, newly appointed Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has pledged to serve Pakistan with dedication, describing his appointment as a great honour and reaffirming his commitment to advancing the country’s national interests on the international stage. In his first public remarks following […]
MoreAbida Shaheen Lahore: An exhibition bringing together 15 artists from the National College of Arts (NCA) Fine Arts graduating batch of 2001 concluded at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, after exploring 25 years of artistic practice, personal experiences, memory and creative transformation. Titled THEN, NOW & EVERYTHING BETWEEN, the exhibition offered a collective retrospective […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as Pakistan’s new permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, marking a significant diplomatic transition as Islamabad prepares to place a seasoned career diplomat at the helm of its mission to the world body. Shah, who is currently serving as […]
MoreIslamabad: Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has called for innovation, inclusive participation and a broader diplomatic approach to advance Pakistan’s national interests amid a rapidly changing global landscape. In his message on the Foreign Service of Pakistan Day 2026, the foreign secretary highlighted the contributions of generations of Pakistani diplomats, saying their dedication, professionalism […]
MoreIslamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need to strengthen Pakistan-Germany relations through enhanced economic cooperation, investment, education and parliamentary engagement, noting that 75 years of diplomatic relations provide a solid foundation for a forward-looking and mutually beneficial partnership. Addressing a gathering marking German Unity Day, attended by German Ambassador Ina Lepel, […]
MoreThe Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, delivered a pre-recorded Keynote Address at the 2nd D-8 Business Forum, organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on 15 October 2026 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), […]
MoreH.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), received a delegation of Al-Hidayah Group, led by its Chairman and former D-8 Secretary-General, H.E. Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, at the D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress under the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between […]
MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday held a meeting with Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, focusing on strengthening coordination between Pakistan’s diplomatic and parliamentary channels to advance the country’s foreign policy priorities and expand international partnerships. Gilani welcomed Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on assuming charge as Foreign Secretary […]
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