Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week recalled former Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s visit to Pakistan and his love for cricket. “Glad to share picture of Australian Prime Minister John Howard playing Cricket during his visit to Pakistan in 2005. PM Howard also visited the earthquake struck Azad Jammu&Kashmir,” […]
Read MoreKarachi: Ambassador of Denmark Jakob Linulf said this week that Pakistan must transform from an oil and coal-based economy to a renewable and green one to deal with the economic crises. He said the country holds one of the best wind resources in the world and is in a perfect position to produce renewable energy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese of Italy met with Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani at the Parliament House in Islamabad this week. The discussion revolved around shared interests, including regional dynamics and energy matters, as per a statement from the Senate Secretariat. Chairman Senate emphasized the friendly relations between the two nations and called […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week formed a legal team to challenge the new delimitations. The legal team headed by the president of People’s Lawyers Forum (PLF) will challenge the new delimitations. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) earlier issued a preliminary list of new delimitations ahead of general polls. The Chief […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong this week said that Pakistan can learn from Chinese experience to march towards prosperity. In a meeting with Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani here, the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed the close friendship between China and Pakistan, expressing China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. Jiang emphasized […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Suzhou: “The 2nd SCO Pharmaceutical Cooperation Development Conference has demonstrated the commitment of member states to foster international cooperation in the pharmaceutical industry. Through this platform, SCO member states aim to promote mutual benefits, strengthen regulatory frameworks, encourage research and development collaboration, and expand market access,” highlighted Mr. Asim Rauf, CEO of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union has released an additional one million euros in humanitarian aid to respond to floods that directly or indirectly affected some 900,000 people in the past weeks. The new funding comes in addition to the 16.5 million euros already allocated in humanitarian assistance to Pakistan earlier this year, in order […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: France Embassy in Pakistan this week strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on religious gatherings in Pakistan’s cities Mastung and Hangu. The French embassy in Pakistan said, “We condole the innocent lives lost and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.” Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France in a statement said, […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met President of Macquarie University Professor S. Bruce Dowton and discussed ways to enhance cooperation. “Glad to meet Prof S. Bruce Dowton VC & President of Macquarie University. @Macquarie_Uni is the most diverse uni in ???? and also has the largest number of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Nepal hosted a reception in Islamabad this week to celebrate the ninth Constitution Day of Nepal. Welcoming the guests to the event and highlighting the importance of the day in Nepal’s history, Tapas Adhikari, Ambassador of Nepal to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, underlined that the Constitution of Nepal […]
Read MoreNewswire Multan: Former prime minister and Senator, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, said this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was ready for general elections. Talking to journalists here, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani welcomed the election announcement by the Election Commission saying that there was no ambiguity that the elections would be held in the […]
Read MoreCovert Report Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell this week strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killings of at least four individuals by during an operation in Sarkand, Sindh. “The loss of life is deeply regrettable and must be thoroughly investigated by an independent body to ensure justice is served. While we acknowledge the […]
Read MoreCovert Report Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said this week that former premier Nawaz Sharif’s role will be vital to taking the country out of the turmoil. Maryam Nawaz chaired a meeting, during which the presidents of the Punjab division and districts were present. On this occasion, consultations were held regarding […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head in Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik this week strongly condemned the suicide bombing in the Turkey capital Ankara. “Our prayers and thoughts are with the government and brave people of Turkey. Terrorists are enemies of humanity, and we stand united against these evil forces,” he said […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week that with a community exceeding 180,000, Italy is home to the largest Pakistani diaspora in Europe (post-Brexit) and their contribution to the Italian economy, as well as to that of their native country was remarkable. In a media interaction, the envoy noted that the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A total of 617,594 individuals, including Afghan refugees, affected by the 2022 Pakistan floods, have benefited from Qatar Charity’s year-long assistance, which was provided in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), health, food, and shelter. The assistance was delivered this week through Qatar Charity’s office in Islamabad in 18 districts […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that only his party represents the masses in its real context. Speaking to the media in Tandlianwala, Bilawal urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the date for the general elections. He took a swipe at the opponents, saying, […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi this week visited the Communist Party Secretary Office in Yinchuan, the capital city of China’s Ningxia province. Sahiwal and Bahawalpur to become sister cities of Wuzheng and Zhangwei Liang Yanshun, the Secretary of the Communist Party in Ningxia, warmly welcomed Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Ali Rehman Malik this week stressed collective efforts for peace regardless of race, sect, gender or any prejudice. In his message on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, he said, “My thoughts and prayers are with those around the world who are deprived […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week called on Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan here. Both sides discussed in detail matters of mutual interest sector. It was agreed to enhance collaboration in the health sector and forge closer ties in addressing in myriad challenges in the area. Welcoming the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy at Economics Department of Oxford University and former Chief Economist DFID along with the British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar this week. During the meeting, the Finance Minister shared policy actions to enhance […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice-President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, this week called for a collective effort to address the issue of uncontrolled population growth, stressing that it acts as a multiplier of various threats. She called on political parties and all stakeholders to unite in championing effective population management. In a keynote […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Senator Mushahid Hussain this week advised party supremo Nawaz Sharif to exhibit “generosity” and pursue a “forward-looking approach” of “forgive, forget and move on” regarding accountability of former army generals. After four years in London, Nawaz is set to return to Pakistan on October 21. With a month […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Malaika Raza this week said that India’s face of terror has been exposed. In a statement, Malaika Raza, the central secretary-general of the PPP for Human Rights, highlighted the recent expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Canada as evidence of India’s alleged involvement in terrorism. “Chairman Bilawal […]
Read MoreCovert Report Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistan People’s Party Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi this week expressed concern that despite their willingness to respect allied parties’ wishes to conduct elections within 90 days, the constitutional requirement for timely elections was not being met. “The Election Commission has not provided a schedule or a date for […]
Read MoreCovert Report Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week remembered his visit to Kartarpur Sahib Corridor a couple of years ago. “Reminded of my visit to Kartarpur Sahib Corridor accompanying the UNSG Hon Antonio Guterres. The Corridor, connecting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan to Gurudwara Dera Baba Nanak in India, symbolises […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that his country was committed to provide easy visas to the businesspersons. The envoy vowed to simplify the process of VISA issuance to Pakistani businessmen and traders to further promote business to business ties between Pakistan and Italy. “Simplification of the VISA […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week doubled down on the demand for the immediate announcement of a date and schedule for the general elections, stressing that only polls could take the country out of economic and political crises. Concerns on the poll timing have arisen from the Election […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: President Arif Alvi this week stressed the need to strengthen cooperation with China in multiple fields under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, the president appreciated China’s long-term support for Pakistan’s development, saying that the China-Pakistan friendship has been unique and deeply rooted in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gwadar: United States Ambassador Donald Blome this week paid a visit to the port city of Gwadar which is a pivotal hub for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and a vital component of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global economic corridor. During his visit, Ambassador Blome inspected the Gwadar Port, which has seen […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of International Democracy Day, the Shaheed Bhutto Foundation and the Pakistan People’s Party Human Rights Cell collaborated to organize a seminar this week. The event saw the active participation of distinguished individuals from various backgrounds, including political figures. During the seminar, Malaika Raza highlighted the significant role that the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The National Lobbying Delegation (NLD) for Minority Rights, representing various minority groups, called upon Senator Sherry Rehman this week to discuss the issues and challenges faced by minorities in the country. Expressing PPP’s unwavering dedication to promoting and safeguarding the rights of Pakistan’s diverse minority communities, Rehman said, “The scars left on […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Faisal Karim Kundi this week urged the caretaker government to provide relief to the inflation-hit masses. Expressing his thoughts, Kundi bemoaned the significant increase in petroleum prices. “There is a dire need to provide relief to the masses,” Kundi stated. He was of the view that […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif thgis week tasked the party ticket holders of Punjab to bring as many people as they could to give a rousing welcome to her father Nawaz Sharif, who is scheduled to arrive here from London on October 21. Presiding over a meeting at […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan this week agreed to enhance regional economic and trade integration for increasing bilateral trade. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz here. Both sides expressed their commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with the aim of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan has celebrated Ethiopian New Year this week with traditional zeal and fervor. In this regard, a colourful reception was hosted here for Government of Pakistan’s officials, media, civil society, diplomatic corps and Ethiopian Diaspora. Gohar Ejaz, Minister for Commerce, graced the […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam this week called on Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana. The meeting was attended by Member (Admin), Member Customs (Operations) and senior officials of FBR, said a news release issued here. During the meeting, the two sides discussed […]
Read MoreArsalan Ali Arsal Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. The range and quality of Pakistani food products from #Basmatirice, #Pinksalt, spices, and cooked food to frozen & processed fruits & vegetables was impressive. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: To kick-start the implementation of the “Green Framework Engagement” between Pakistan and Denmark, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this week, hosted the inaugural meeting of the “joint committee”. From Pakistan’s side, it was chaired by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN&ED). The Danish side was led by Ambassador Jakob Linulf, Embassy […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: In an effort to fortify bilateral relations and extend collaboration, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Jawad Sohrab Malik, convened a meeting with WADA Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan this week. The discussion spanned across myriad facets of collaboration between the Ministry […]
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