Abida Shaheen Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday sounded hopeful to win the majority in the next general elections on the basis of “amazing performance” of his Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh that would lead it to form governments both in the province and the Centre despite its “character assassination” and a “campaign […]
Read MoreStaff writer Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said that China is a major export market for Pakistani products and the government is working together to further enhance the access of Pakistani products to the untapped sector of the Chinese market. “Our two countries have a robust trade and investment cooperation, which is […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have reached an agreement to extend the timeline of the Pakistan-Italian Debt Swap Agreement (PIDSA) through the Exchange of Letters (EoL). The EoL was signed by Andreas Ferrarese, the Italian Ambassador in Pakistan, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The extension prolongs the PIDSA until December […]
Read MoreBeijing: Pakistani Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal lauded the Chinese government’s commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is the flagship project of BRI, during a recent visit to China. The Minister recalled that the CPEC journey had started during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari on, 13 July, 2023, applauded the government of Pakistan’s fresh commendable efforts to promote the ancient Gandhara civilization and for organizing a symposium entitled “Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage in Pakistan” in this regard to create awareness about Pakistan’s rich historical and cultural […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nicolas Galey French Ambassador to Pakistan has said since taking office in early 2022, he had worked tirelessly with his team and Pakistani partners to strengthen a bilateral relationship that he was happy to describe as friendly, diverse and promising. In his message on the occasion of the National Day of France […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam says with the improvement in Iran-Saudi relations, a new era of peace, development and prosperity is beginning in the region. Pakistan and Iran need to take advantage of these opportunities together Mahnoor Ansar Islamabad: The delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry under the leadership […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday the South Asian nation expected around $50 billion investment in the next five years, primarily from Gulf states, under a new green initiative in the agriculture sector. Pakistan last week established a Land Information and Management System Center of Excellence ((LIMS-CoE) to enhance modern […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has decided to field Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, in the upcoming general elections. According to details, PPP leader Aseefa Bhutto will contest the upcoming general elections as the party’s think tank has started considering various constituencies of Sindh. PPP co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said on Thursday that the new monsoon spell that was starting today will bring with it a possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rains in different regions which could lead to urban flooding in low-lying areas. In a tweet, she said that the new spell was expected to […]
Read MoreNewswire Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has that under the leadership of party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), if given the mandate in next general elections, would utilize all available resources to bring the country out of economic crisis and take it to the zenith of development and prosperity. Speaking at foundation stone […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali His Excellency Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri High Commissioner for Pakistan and his wife Dr Sabina Zahid meeting with Governor Wester Australia H.E. the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM and Mrs Dawson; Delighted to meet with the Governor of Western Australia H.E. the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM. Discussed Pakistan-Western Australia ties, Pakistani Diaspora […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen this week described his meetings with Pakistani leadership as highly productive and fruitful. Following the witnessing of the signing ceremony of two projects including Increasing Communities Resilience to Climate Change and Unlocking Pathways to support the implementation of carbon markets in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Pakistan and Italy have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. This was stated by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad. The Ambassador said that two sides agreed to establish a joint framework to deal with climate change and cooperation, water […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week stressed the need for the country to stay away from the politics of world powers and instead focus on resolving its own economic problems to achieve its international goals. Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal said that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman himself pushed his party into […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: During the inaugural ceremony of the 10th anniversary celebrations of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Ahsan Iqbal, the Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, highlighted that Pakistan had previously been trapped in the clutches of global geopolitics and forced to assume the role of a pawn in regional conflicts. However, he emphasized […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik, sons of Pakistan’s longest serving Interior Minister Rehman Malik (late), this week paid a heartfelt tribute to the (late) Benazir Bhutto on what would have been her 70th birthday. Prominent individuals from politics, journalism, the charitable sector and media have been expressing their thoughts about […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities. This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in Pakistan, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It will be open to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week announced grant aid worth 315 million Japanese Yen (around 2.25 million USD) for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. ITO Takeshi, Charge’d Affaires to Pakistan, and Muhammad Humair Karim, Additional Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed the Exchange […]
Read MoreNewswire Melbourne : The largest-ever Victoria-Pakistan Friendship Group, set up at Australia’s 60th Parliament of Victoria, will help strengthen cooperation between the two countries, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said. Speaking to the members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, the Pakistani diplomat said the participation of a large number of members of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark Jakob Linulf this week organized a reception to bid farewell to two members of his team, Deputy Head of Mission (DHM) Simon Fasterkjaer Kjeldsen and Head of Green Growth & Sustainability at the Royal Denmark Embassy, Maria Ana Petrera. While wishing them success and happiness in their future endeavours, […]
Read MoreNewswire Gujrat: The bond of friendship and bilateral relations between Pakistan and France is very strong because it is decades old and time-tested, a top French diplomat told the audience here at Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat this week. Guillaume Dabouis, Deputy Head Mission at the French Embassy in Islamabad, was addressing […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: The second round of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held this week in Astana, Kazakhstan. Additional Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia) Syed Ahsan Raza Shah led Pakistan side while Kazakh side was led by Kanat Tumysh, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the consultations, both sides […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman this week urged authorities and citizens to be cautious as she warned of possible flooding and landslides due to forecasted pre-monsoon rains across the country from today till June 30. The warning comes as pre-monsoon rains are expected to begin across the country today, according to an […]
Read MoreNewswire Dera Ismail Khan: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that a swift and transparent justice system guaranteed a country progress and development. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the High Court Bar Association, Dera Ismail Khan, he said that a transparent judicial system led the nations […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz said this week that the development of the youth of Balochistan is the highest priority of her party. “The PML-N attaches great importance to Balochistan and its people, as Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have always worked for the development […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that there were ample opportunities for collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The Ambassador emphasised enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. In an interaction with Pakistani businesspersons the envoy said that […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesia is encouraging collaboration, partnerships, sustainable and inclusive financing, and access to appropriate technologies for accelerating the energy transition, especially in the Southeast Asian region. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif conveyed the statement while opening the 41st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (41st ASEAN SOME) at the ASEAN Secretariat in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China Moinul Haque this week visited China’s National Precision Agricultural Demonstration Base and said that agricultural machinery based on AI technology was well suited for the agriculture modernization drive in Pakistan. During the visit, the Ambassador and his team were introduced by Han Wei, CEO of AI Force Tech, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Swat: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday said that his party strongly believed in democracy and was ready for general election. He also directed the party workers to start campaign for general election. Addressing a public gathering at Khwazakhela, Swat, he said that any political party that […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque said this week that Belt and Road Initiative are providing tangible benefits to Pakistan through China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is the flagship project of BRI. Addressing as a key speaker at the 13th China Overseas Investment Fair, the Ambassador mentioned that BRI […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Quetta: The University of Gwadar this week decided to establish a China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Study Center and a Center for Marine Affairs and Marine Sciences. In this regard, the University of Gwadar’s third syndicate meeting was held at the higher education commission regional centre Quetta with Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Abdul Razzaq […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A smiling and welcoming young diplomat Pawan Dhande this week started his new role as the Director of Communication and Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission. To celebrate his joining, Pawan Dhande hosted a reception for the Pakistani journalists and his colleagues at his residence. He replaced Fouzia Younis who has […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Incoming British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott was this week recognised in the first King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for her services to the UK’s foreign policy in Kenya. “We’re celebrating double success in The King’s Birthday Honours! Well done to our new High Commissioner @JaneMarriottUK, awarded Companion of the Order […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week missed their father as they marked an emotional Father’s Day. “Missing our father today. #FathersDay,” tweeted Ali Rehman, expressing his own and his family’s sentiments. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Senator and former interior minister Rehman Malik passed away at the age of 70, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The film “Minahil”, directed by Wajahat Malik, premiered at the Serena Hotel Islamabad. Minahil is an inspirational docu-drama about a young girl from Chitral playing ice-hockey and how her participation in the sport has contributed to her empowerment. The film was co-funded by Serena Hotels and the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: France this week provided Euro 180 million soft loan to Pakistan for financing the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) transmission lines and grid stations projects located in Vehari, Aarifwala and Sialkot. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Dr Kazim Niaz, Ambassador of France Nicolas Galey and Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the Pakistani students for once again securing the most Erasmus Mundus scholarships globally to study in different universities of the European countries. “Well done Pakistanis,” he tweeted with the news about the honour of the Pakistani students. The envoy appreciated that […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: In a significant achievement, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidates Murtaza Wahab and Salman Abdullah Murad have emerged victorious in the Mayorship and Deputy Mayorship elections of Karachi. The duo secured a total of 173 votes, marking a historic moment for the PPP as they attain these positions in Karachi for the first […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue member and an ally of the government Dr Nafisa Shah on Friday termed the federal budget as election budget. “This is an unrealistic budget for two months. What kind of budget has been given,” Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmaker Dr Nafisa Shah wondered. She […]
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