SIFC to attract around $70 bn foreign investment in 3-5 years: Kakar

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that an estimated foreign investment of US$60 to $70 billion was expected in the next three to five years under the government’s new initiative of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Besides, he said the government had also received pledges and promises of another similar amount of […]

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PM emphasizes significance of war games in validating naval war plans

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday emphasized the significance of war games in validating naval war plans in sync with military and national security policy while also exploring operational concepts and refining deployment strategies. The prime minister, addressing the debrief session of Pakistan Navy’s war game Shamsheer-e-Bahr IX, lauded the well-deliberated […]

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Pakistan-Italy trade has crossed € 2 billion mark: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese, has said that the total volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Italy has increasing gradually and now it has crossed 2 billion Euro mark. He said that remittances from Pakistanis living in Italy have increased to 1 billion Euros. The Italian Ambassador said this while […]

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COMSTECH, Indonesia launch Fellowships in Virology and Vaccine Technologies for OIC Scientists

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ten fellowships have been awarded to scholars from eight OIC member states: Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Iran, Jordan and Kazakhstan in the field of virology and vaccine technology. The fellowships award ceremony was held on Thursday at the Ministry of Health, in Jakarta, Indonesia. These fellowships have been awarded under the […]

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ملینیم ایجوکیشن نے سال 2022 کے ‘فاسٹسٹ گروئنگ برانڈ آف دی ائیر اوارڈ’ کا اعزاز حاصل کیا

لیاقت علی اسلام آباد: ملینیم ایجوکیشن گروپ کو برانڈ کے فاؤنڈیشن کے ذریعے ‘فاسٹسٹ گروئنگ برانڈ آف دی ائیر اوارڈ 2022’ سے نوازا گیا ہے- یہ اعزاز مس عامنہ خان علاقائی ڈائریکٹر نے ڈاکٹر فیصل مشتاق ملینیم ایجوکیشن گروپ کے سی ای او کے لیے حاصل کیا گیا۔ مس عامنہ خان نے اوارڈ تقریب میں […]

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PM commends heroes who rescued trapped chairlift passengers in daring operation

Celina Ali Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday awarded commendation certificates to the valiant commandos, armed forces personnel and local residents who rescued eight trapped passengers of a dangling cable car in Battagram. The prime minister, addressing the commemoration ceremony held at the PM Office, said the recognition was well-deserved by every individual […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott visits Gaddafi stadium: Meets PCB officials, players

Celina Ali Lahore: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott visited Gaddafi Stadium and met with officials and players of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during a visit to Lahore. As part of her visit, the British High Commissioner held a meeting with Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee. The meeting involved discussions on cricket […]

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Pakistan-EU cooperation can help mitigate climate change effects: Speakers

Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: Speakers at a workshop on climate change held here Wednesday observed that a mass level of cooperation between EU counties and Pakistan can help mitigate climate change effects in the country due to the release of green gases and CO2. The workshop titled “Emerging Trends and Technologies: Carbon Capture and Storage, […]

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Millennials Achieve Outstanding Result In Cambridge Examinations 2023

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Continuing a legacy of excellence, Roots Millennium Education Group and Future World Schools& Colleges achieved remarkable academic success in the Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE Examinations 2023says a press release. This resounding achievement stands as a testament to Roots Millennium Education 35-year journey of academic excellence and quality education. Millennials, with their […]

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CAA team reaches Brussels to discuss EU flight resumption

Arslan Ali Arsal Karachi: A dedicated team of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Thursday reached Brussels to hold talk with the authorities related to restore Pakistani airlines’ operations in European countries. The CAA team’s mission is to inform European authorities about the preparations for upcoming technical sessions and address various issues with the European […]

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Caretaker govt to ensure transparent, impartial election process: PM Kakar

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that the interim government would ensure holding of the upcoming general elections in the most transparent and impartial manner, accepted to all. Talking to media after visiting Mazar-e-Quaid to pay tribute and offer Fateha, the prime minister said that the caretaker government would […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese optimistic about Pakistan-Italy trade ties

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has expressed optimism about Pakistan-Italy trade ties. In a media interaction, he said Pakistan and Italy have a potential of € 4 billion mutual trade and it was possible with joint efforts of two governments and private areas cooperation. The Ambassador for the first time […]

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Pakistani students are most frequent recipients of Indonesian scholarships, Amb Adam Tugio

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia organized a gathering for the recipients of Indonesian scholarships, including the cultural exchange non-degree program of Dharmasiswa scholarships. The event served as an exceptional platform to honor academic excellence and facilitate students as they embark on their academic journey to Indonesia, said a press statement […]

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ملینیلزنے کیمبرج کے امتحانات 2023 میں شاندار نتیجہ حاصل کیا۔

عبداللہ جان اسلام آباد: ایکسلنس کی میراث کو جاری رکھتے ہوئے، روٹس ملینیم ایجوکیشن گروپ اور فیوچر ورلڈ سکولز اینڈ کالجز نے کیمبرج اسسمنٹ انٹرنیشنل ایجوکیشن CAIE امتحانات 2023 میں شاندار تعلیمی کامیابی حاصل کی۔یہ شاندار کامیابی روٹس میلینیئم ایجوکیشن کے 35 سالہ تعلیمی فضیلت اور معیاری تعلیم کے سفر کا ثبوت ہے۔ ملینیلز، اپنی […]

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Millennials achieve outstanding result in Cambridge Examinations 2023

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Continuing a legacy of excellence, Roots Millennium Education Group and Future World Schools& Colleges achieved remarkable academic success in the Cambridge Assessment International Education CAIE Examinations 2023says a press release. This resounding achievement stands as a testament to Roots Millennium Education 35-year journey of academic excellence and quality education. Millennials, with their […]

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Pakistan-China friendship unbreakable: Beijing

Staff writer Beijing: China this week reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to its strong friendship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), declaring that any attempt to disrupt these bonds would be unsuccessful. The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, delivered this resolute message during a routine media briefing. “No attempt to sabotage the friendship […]

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Qatar Charity implements income-generating projects in Pakistan

Newswire Lahore: Qatar Charity (QC) has recently implemented 36 income-generating projects in Pakistan’s Punjab to enhance the income of vulnerable families. The projects, which included grocery shops and livestock, were implemented in Jhang and Muzaffargarh districts in Punjab. Under the projects, 20 grocery shops were set up and handed over to 20 beneficiaries — 10 […]

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Any attempt to sabotage China-Pakistan friendship, CPEC will fail: Chinese CG

Arslan Ali Arsal Karachi: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Yang Yundong has emphasized that no attempt to undermine China-Pakistan friendship and the construction of CPEC will succeed. China has confidence, determination, and the capability to work together with Pakistan to overcome all difficulties and challenges, and to ensure that the development of our relations […]

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Pakistan, China ink accord to set up technology transfer center in Pakistan

Staff writer Islamabad: China and Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish China-South Asia Technology Transfer Center-Sub Center in Pakistan. Pakistani Ambassador to China Moinul Haque said that the Sub Center would help strengthen bilateral technology transfer, enhance cooperation among enterprises, research institutes, and universities, as well as support cooperation in the pursuit […]

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Pakistan, UK reaffirm commitment to enhance cooperation in diverse fields

Celina Ali The British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Jane Marriott, called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad on Friday. During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated Jalil Abbas Jilani on assuming the office of the Foreign Minister. They also discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, climate change and people-to-people contacts. […]

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China in Frames: A Photographic Tribute by Ambassador Moin ul Haque

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Diving into a visual journey across China’s diverse landscape with “China in Frames: A Photographic Tribute,” an exhibition presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. Held at the Yindi Art Museum in Beijing, the photo collection captures the Ambassador’s three-year tenure, illuminating his deep admiration for China’s distinctive allure. The […]

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PPP wants polls on time: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi said on Thursday that the PPP wants general elections under the constitution. “There is no constitutional requirement. Elections in 90 days are constitutionally necessary,” he said. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Thursday the general elections in the country could not […]

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Pakistan’s Sherry Rehman, Ayesha Malik featured in Forbes ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman and Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik were featured this week in a list compiled by Forbes magazine that includes 50 women over the age of 50 who made headlines in 2022. Forbes released the ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list on January 11 to […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri visits Central Adelaide Mosque

Liaquat Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Central Adelaide Mosque. “A blessing to visit and pray at The Central Adelaide Mosque in #Adelaide, #SouthAustralia. It is the oldest permanent mosque in Australia built in 1888–1889, with its four distinctive minarets added in 1903. #Multiculturalism truly lies at […]

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Belgium wants to enhance trade ties with Pakistan, says envoy

Arslan Ali Arsal Peshawar: Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan Charles Delogne has said that his country wants to improve diplomatic and bilateral trade relations with Pakistan. Addressing a gathering of business persons at Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Thursday, he said that cordial diplomatic and trade relations were established between the two […]

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“Happy Independence Day, Pakistan” Ambassador Donald Blome

‘Let’s celebrate the shared values that unite our nations’ Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said as Pakistan commemorate 76th Independence Day, he sends his best wishes to all Pakistanis. “Let’s celebrate the shared values that unite our nations and look forward to a future of cooperation, progress, and peace. […]

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Indonesian Ambassador hosts productive meeting with EO

Abdullah Jan Islamabad, August 16, 2023: H.E Mr. Adam M. Tugio, Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan warmly welcomed a delegation from the Islamabad chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) for a trade talk. The meeting explored avenues for collaboration between the young entrepreneurs and business communities of the two countries. Ambassador Tugio expressed his appreciation for EO […]

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“Education is the cornerstone of progress”Amb Adam M. Tugio

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia in Islamabad organized an educational session for the promotion of a leading dual degree program offered by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in collaboration with Coventry University, UK at the National Library of Pakistan. This innovative partnership aims to provide Pakistani students with a distinctive opportunity to […]

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Pak-Italy dosti Zindabad”, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese has extended his best wishes and congratulations to Pakistani government and people of Pakistan on upcomming occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan. He said next year marks the Golden Jubliee of the Italy, Pakistan friendship. It has been a wonderful journey of cooperation in all fields including […]

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LAJA, EU and UNDP hold consultative workshop to enhance access to legal aid in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Under the European Union-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, the Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) here on Sunday jointly organized a two-day consultative workshop to improve access to legal aid in Pakistan. The workshop brought together representatives from the government, rule of law institutions, national and […]

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