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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreH.E. Jane Marriott British High Commissioner to Pakistan “I am delighted to be here in Pakistan, a country that deeply matters to, and has a long-standing relationship with, the UK,” Jane said after she landed in Islamabad. Pakistan is a country that has long fascinated me. I have always wanted to be posted here as […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: As Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day approaches, European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka along with other musicians paid a special tribute to the country by performing a rendition of the national anthem — ‘Pak Sarzamin (thy sacred land)’. “This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali His Excellency Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri High Commissioner for Pakistan meeting with Mr Chris Barnes, Head of Business Development and International Affairs at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry The trade between Pakistan and Australia in 2023 is expected to be around $1.3 billion. Pakistan’s exports to Australia are expected to be […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Pakistan Muslim League-N Vice President and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for comprehensive and substantial measures to address the prevailing sense of deprivation in the province of Balochistan. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Pakistan’s overall development, especially in Balochistan, resonated with the sentiments of Nawaz Sharif. In a recent statement, Maryam […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023 passed by the Parliament has become a law that would enhance protection for the Margallah National wildlife park which was under constant stress from unchecked development. The federal minister took […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Dera Ismail Khan: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Faisal Karim Kundi said here on Tuesday that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wanted timely elections in the country. Talking to journalists at PID regional office, he said that all the political parties should participate in the electoral process and respect the mandate of people. Mr […]
Read MoreSenator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar selected as caretaker PM Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has won the race to become the 8th caretaker prime minister when he was not even considered to be in the race. The premier and the opposition leader finalised Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s name during a meeting at […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: To mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a Rs 100 commemorative coin. The coin shall be issued through the exchange counters of SBP Banking Services Corporation from August 11, 2023, said a statement issued by the SBP. The government of Pakistan […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has awarded the Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan. The Prime Minister recognized and rewarded the best Chinese companies that are working on projects in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking at an award ceremony, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Chinese government and companies have helped […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Chinese Consul General in Karachi Yang Yundong has said that in 10 years, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) brought US $ 25.4 billion of direct investment to Pakistan, achieved a cumulative revenue of US $17.55 billion, resulted in cumulative tax payments of US $2.12 billion and created 236,000 job opportunities. He informed that that […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that only his party can end politics of hatred and division in the country, and bring social justice to all backward sections, including the minorities. “The protection of rights of minorities is also observance of the Constitution and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali “If the digital census can be completed within a month, why can’t fresh delimitation be held within 60 days,” asked PPP Sindh president Senator Nisar Khuhro.Speaking at a press conference at Peoples Secretariat along with the party’s provincial secretary general Senator Waqar Mehdi, he said: “There’s no reason to delay the polls and […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was important for the revival of the Pakistan’s economy. In a special message on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CPEC, Xi Jinping said, “China stands by Pakistan despite the changes in the global background. He stated: “With the […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, achieved a significant milestone on Saturday by laying the foundation of the FPCCI Tower, a monumental project that promises to elevate Pakistan’s economic landscape. The ceremony took place during his visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the country’s […]
Read MoreBeijing: Project hailed for uplifting country’s economy, international connectivity The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has proved to be a “fate changer” for Pakistan and the region, uplifting Pakistan’s economy, as well as regional and international connectivity, said academics, civil servants and business people. A mega project by national, regional and international standards, the CPEC was initiated […]
Read MoreStaff writer Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project has brought peace, prosperity and development opportunities not only to Pakistan but also to the entire region. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, he said CPEC, which is fully aligned with Pakistan’s development agenda, is an excellent example of […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The assemblies are going to complete their tenures and there is no likelihood of pending the election,” Adviser to Prime Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said. “Why should I not have faith that the election will be held in time,” he questioned. The senior Pakistan People’s Party leader said that the MQM have objections […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman reiterated on Friday that the elections should be held on time. Expressing her views, Sherry made it clear that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wanted the timely elections in the country. Speaking about the torture of the teenage maid Rizwana, Sherry said: “So far, no court […]
Read MoreAbida 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 […]
Read MoreLiaquat 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreGwadar 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his deep grief over the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of the royal family of Qatar. On his Twitter handle the prime minister said “I extend my deepest condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreArslan 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 […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Dr. Eatzaz Ahmad a leading economist said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a very good opportunity for Pakistan. China is a time-tested and durable friend of Pakistan. Pakistan is a very important country for China and that is why Beijing is investing huge amounts into the country for its development. Pakistan […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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 […]
Read MoreArslan 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 […]
Read MoreArslan 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, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan is celebrating a win at World Junior Squash Championship after a long wait of 37 years. Hamza Khan, 17, on Sunday won the title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in a thrilling match in Melbourne, Australia. The last time a Pakistani won the championship was in 1986 when the legendary Jansher […]
Read MoreCelina 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, […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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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