Nepal: Vice-President Yadav bats for deepening Nepal-Pakistan relations

Newswire Islamabad: Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has said that cooperation among the member states was vital for the effectiveness of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). During a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi on Thursday at the Office of the Vice-President, Yadav said that SAARC should advance for […]

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$30bn Chinese investment transformed Pak economic landscape: PM

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China had so far invested a valuable $30 billion under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which had really transformed the economic landscape in Pakistan. Addressing an award ceremony in Islamabad, the prime minister assured Chinese companies and investors that the “difficult time for them is […]

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The vote of the youth across the country will decide the future of Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Abida Shaheen Lahore: Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the vote of youth across the country will decide the future of Pakistan and determine its direction in the upcoming general elections. will succeed the forces of construction, development and prosperity and defeat the forces of […]

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“Voices from Kashmir must be answered” : Pak H.C. to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Liaquat Ali To commemorate Youm-e-Istehsal a Seminar titled “Voices from Kashmir: Perspectives and Reflections” was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra on 4 August 2023. The Seminar was aimed at sharing first-hand accounts of prominent Kashmiri individuals about the humanitarian crisis in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), especially in the […]

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Dr Mohammad Faisal assumes office of Pakistan High Commissioner to UK

Newswire Islamabad: Dr. Mohammad Faisal has assumed the office of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom. On his arrival at the airport, he was received by Kathryn Colvin CVO FCIL, Special Representative of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “With rich experience of three decades in the foreign […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott “delighted” to arrive in Islamabad

Newswire Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has arrived in Islamabad to take up her new posting at British High Commission Islamabad. Jane arrives at an important time for UK-Pakistan relations, with a significant uplift in UK aid spend in Pakistan focussed on strengthening climate resilience and reducing humanitarian risks. Last month the […]

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Pakistan and China celebrate CPEC’s 10th anniversary

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Islamabad. A special event was meticulously organized to commemorate the completion of the first decade of this vital initiative. Distinguished leaders from both countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Vice […]

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Bilawal Bhutto discusses post-flood recovery with UNSG

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardsari held a telephonic call with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed post-flood recovery in Pakistan, food security for developing countries and Black Sea Grain Initiative. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister said that he thanked the UNSG for his leadership and support for Pakistan […]

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Pakistani NA Speaker, NPC chairman hold online talks, vow to enhance cooperation

Newswire Islamabad: Zhao Leji, the chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, engaged in a video link discussion with Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA). During the talks, Zhao emphasized China’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in implementing important agreements made by their leaders, furthering exchanges and cooperation across […]

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CPEC model of two nations adherence to joint construction, sharing of high-quality resources

Arslan Ali Arsal Beijing: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a model of the two nations’ adherence to joint construction and sharing of high-quality resources, which has promoted the socioeconomic progress of Pakistan, Li Yong, a senior research fellow at the China Association of International Trade said on Sunday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, acting […]

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Pakistan has a great tourism potential, Ambassador Tapas Adhikar

Abdullah Jan Ambassador of Nepal H.E Tapas Adhikar said “the northern regions of Pakistan are not only exemplary in their beauty, but their importance increases further with the vast business opportunities.” Mr. Tapas Adhikari, Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, said that Pakistan has a rich tourism heritage which can create tremendous economic opportunities.Islamabad Chamber’s initiatives to […]

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Jane Marriott new UK High Commissioner to Pakistan

Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: In a significant development for Pakistan-UK diplomatic relations, Asad Majeed Khan, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, extended a warm welcome to Jane Marriott OBE, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Jane Marriott is set to succeed Christian Turner CMG in the prestigious role of British […]

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Iran FM Hossein Amir Abdollahian is expected in Islamabad on August 3.

Arslan Ali Arsal According to authorities, the planned visits of foreign dignitaries, despite the coalition government’s final days, indicate the administration’s effective foreign policy. According to sources, the Iranian foreign minister will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 3 and begin official negotiations with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. Later, […]

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Relations between Pakistan and Australia have improved: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Celina Ali Zahid Hafeez Chaudhrijoined Pak Diaspora at the Bankstown Memorial Oval for the Fairfield Liverpool District Association Senior T20 Winter Cricket Tournament Final Pakistan and Australia have had a long and complex relationship. The two countries first established diplomatic relations in 1950, and have since cooperated on a number of issues, including trade, defense, […]

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FM Bilawal speaks to EU High Representative on BSGI

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr Josep Borrell Monday. Expressing Pakistan’s concerns over the expiry of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI), the Foreign Minister said that the resulting food inflation and food security-related challenges would adversely […]

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Sherry Rehman felicitates PPP Co-Chair Asif Ali Zardari on birthday

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday felicitated former President and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari on his birthday. In a statement issued here, the Minister extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Asif Ali Zardari calling him the man of freedom and king of […]

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Pak – Italy educational relations are growing: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Abdullah Jan Pakistan Italy Alumni Network (PIAN) celebrates its 12th anniversary on 21st July 2023. PIAN constitutes of Italian Alumni of Pakistani origin who have undertaken various programs in educational, professional and cultural spheres at Italian institutes and returned to serve their country and communities. PIAN has established itself as a bridge between the universities, […]

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Pakistan ready to support peace initiative for lasting stability in region: FM Bilawal Bhutto

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday mphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts through dialogue and engagements, and that Pakistan is ready to support peace initiative for lasting stability in the region. Speaking at a joint news conference along with his Ukrainian Counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday, […]

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Seminar cherishes long-standing Pakistan-China partnership

Newswire Islamabad: A 15-member delegation from Pakistan participated in a seminar titled “China-Pakistan Relations in International Dynamics” at the Pakistan Study Centre, Fudan University, Shanghai. The seminar concluded with a message of optimism for the world in general and Pakistan-China friendship in particular, where all the participants cherished the long-standing partnership of both countries and […]

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China to provide Pakistan with technical ‘know-how’ and expertise to boost exports and facilitate successful execution of SEZs

Newswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that China will provide Pakistan with technical ‘know-how’ and expertise to boost exports and facilitate the successful execution of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing an international seminar here, Iqbal maintained that instead of simply […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and Sherry Rehman for boosting climate resilience

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman recently welcomed a delegation from Italy to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The delegation included representatives from the University of Milan and the Italian Association Ev-K2-CNR, with Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese leading the group. The minister expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support of the […]

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Mango diplomacy sweetens US-Pakistan ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: When regular diplomacy does not work, mango diplom­acy does or at least it did for the Pakistan Embassy on Thursday evening. The sweetness brought US officials, lawmakers, think-tank experts, journalists, and even undeclared PTI supporters under one roof. “The United States has important security arra­n­gements with Pakistan,” said Chairman House Fo­­reign Affairs […]

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan at ‘very advanced stage’ of finalizing $14 billion oil refinery deal —Dr. Musadik Malik

Celina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are on the verge of finalizing a game-changing $14 billion deal for an advanced oil refinery, expected to boost the South Asian state’s crude oil processing capacity, according to an exclusive conversation with the country’s petroleum minister on Saturday. The multibillion-dollar state-of-the-art oil refinery project, with a capacity […]

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Govt taking concrete steps for country’s stability: Marriyum

Arslan Ali Arsal Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, bilateral relations, cooperation in the fields of film, art and culture were discussed. The Minister told the ambassador that the government has taken concrete steps for the country’s stability […]

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PM Sharif calls for negotiated, diplomatic settlement of Ukraine conflict

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, highlighting the significant adverse global impact of the Ukraine conflict on many economies, stressed the need for its negotiated and diplomatic settlement in line with the United Nations Charter. The issue was discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz and Minister for Foreign Affairs of […]

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Australian investors ready to invest in Pakistan: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Australian investors were ready to invest in Pakistan. “Had an excellent meeting with Mr Michael Carter, Head of International Trade & Investment Centre, Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Western Australia,” he tweeted. The envoy added: “Large mining companies from WA are […]

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Japan funded secondhand ambulances handed over to Pakistan Red Crescent Society in Islamabad

Arslan Ali Arsal Mr. ISHII Kensuke, Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, attended the handover ceremony for the project of reusing secondhand ambulances funded by the Government of Japan to Pakistan Red Crescent Society, one of the largest humanitarian organizations working all over Pakistan. The ceremony was held in the PRCS headquarters in […]

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Swift resolution of visa issues faced by Pakistanis, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Pakistan and Italy have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their interior ministries for implementing better strategies and measures to prevent cross-border crimes. The understanding was reached during a meeting of Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan in Islamabad. The Interior Minister stressed to discourage those who illegally […]

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Internship programme to enhance Pakistan-Indonesia academic ties

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Indonesian embassy and Bahria University on Tuesday organised the Online Internship Programme (OIP), featuring prominent experts and scholars from Indonesia to share views and explore mutual learning opportunities to boost ties between Jakarta and Islamabad. In a statement, the embassy said the OIP was inaugurated virtually by Dr Teuku Faizasyah, Indonesian […]

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