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Revival, expansion of Pakistan’s film industry vital to project national narrative through screen tourism: Marriyum

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that the revival and expansion of Pakistan’s film industry were vital to project the national narrative through screen tourism. “Screen tourism presents an opportunity to spread the narrative of Pakistan, as seen in the successful examples of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Iran, […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan an important country for Italy: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan was an important country on the list of Italy and Rome wanted to multiply cooperation with Islamabad. In a media interaction, the envoy said during his two-three years in Islamabad, he had seen the cooperation between the two friendly countries grow. […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Ambassador Adam Tugio stresses on product diversification to maximize bilateral trade benefits

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The diversification of products and robust market research to identify new business sectors would be the key for the Pakistani business community to gain maximum benefits from the bilateral trade relationship between Indonesia and Pakistan. This was stated by Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio while interacting with top CEOs at a […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto for bolstered ties with Iran, Russia

Celina Ali Tehran: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week spoke about strengthening Islamabad’s relations with Tehran and Moscow. The FM made the remarks in an interview with Al-Jazeera during his recent visit to Iraq, where he reiterated that Islamabad was committed to enhancing engagement with Moscow. He maintained that they wanted to maintain neutrality […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Major connectivity projects under CPEC achieve success: PES 2022-23

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Pakistan Economic Survey (PES) 2022-23 released here this week noted that the transport infrastructure sector in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had achieved remarkable success. PES emphasized the importance of modern transportation infrastructure, CPEC offers Pakistan a unique opportunity to integrate with the regional markets. On the Eastern Alignment (roadway projects located […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan has potential to grow through CPEC transit trade: Budget document

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan has the potential to grow its economy through transit trade and as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and Khyber Pass Economic Corridor (KPEC), said a performance review of 2022-23 budget issued here this week. It added that Pakistan has tremendous potential of revenue […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Type 054-Alpha ship built in China for Pakistan Navy arrives in Karachi

Gwadar Pro Karachi: The third, Type 054-Alpha ship built in China for Pakistan Navy arrived in Karachi this week. Type 054-Alpha ship built in China for Pakistan Navy arrives in Karachi The ship, PNS Shahjahan reached Karachi port where it was given a warm welcome. Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Faisal Abbasi took round of […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

The role of parliament and accountability

Late Senator Rehman Malik (Written in January 2022) How can national institutions and parliaments play an active role in enforcing the rule of law and improving governance; this is an important question in the mind of every sane person. The people of Pakistan are worried because our beloved country is going through the worst crises […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Biden admin installs Pakistani-origin Dilawar Syed to lead US Small Business Administration

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States government has appointed Pakistani American Dilawar Syed to the office of deputy administrator for the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Dilawar Syed, who held executive positions at top companies in United States, was named for this position earlier this year and lately, he made it to SBA after getting […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Italian Consul General Danilo Giurdanella, Ombudsman of Lazio call on Sindh CM

Abdullah Jan Karachi: Italian Consul General Danilo Giurdanella and Ombudsman of Lazio, Italy Marino Fardelli called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM House here this week. Marino Fardelli, who is also President of the National Coordination of Italian Civic Ombudsmen is visiting Karachi on the special invitation of the Provincial […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Webinar held on ‘Opportunities in Australia’s IT Sector for Pakistani Citizens and Businesses’

Newswire Canberra: The High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra organized a Webinar titled, “Opportunities in Australia’s IT Sector for Pakistani Citizens and Businesses” on 20 June 2023. The Webinars is a part of the High Commission’s “Opportunities Conference” initiative aimed at informing the Pakistani citizens and businesses about the opportunities available for them in various […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Ambassador Jakob Linulf congratulates Pakistan on election as member of ECOSOC

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week congratulated Pakistan on election as a member of United Nations Economic and Social Council for a three-year term 2024-26. “Congratulations from Denmark to Pakistan with the election by the UN General Assembly as a member of ECOSOC for a new 3-year term (2024-2026) ,” […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan highly values its bilateral ties with Kazakhstan: PM

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif this week underscored that Pakistan deeply valued its bilateral relations with Kazakhstan. The prime minister held a telephonic conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan. Highlighting the importance of increasing tourism and enhancing people to people contacts, the prime minister expressed satisfaction that flight operations between two […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan not responsible for climate change still becomes ‘Ground Zero’: Sherry Rehman

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman said this week that Pakistan is not responsible for the climate change but it has still become the ‘Ground Zero’ of the climate change. Taking to her twitter handle on Sunday, she tweeted: “Deeply grieved over the loss of 29 precious lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Maryam Nawaz says ‘PTI can now easily fit in a Qingqi’ after defections

Newswire Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz took a jibe at the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) saying the entire opposition party can fit in a Qingqi rickshaw following defections in the wake of May 9 violence. “Today he himself is the president, general secretary, chief organiser and spokesperson of the party […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

PPP’s victory in by-election reflect AJK people’s confidence over PPP: Faisal Karim Kundi

Islamabad: Federal Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Central Information Secretary of PPP Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that the Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) success in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by-election reflected the AJK’s people’s confidence and support for the party. Addressing a news conference here, Faisal Kundi congratulated […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Italy, Pakistan getting closer: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan were getting closer diplomatically as well as in the business sector. In a media interaction here, he said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

PNS TIPPU SULTAN participates in KOMODO-23 at Indonesia

Abida Shaheen Karachi: The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TIPPU SULTAN visited Port Makassar, Indonesia for participation in Multinational Exercise KOMODO-23. The visit of PN Ship is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing interoperability and exploring new vistas of cooperation between Pakistan and the Indonesian Navy. Upon arrival at Makassar, the ship was warmly welcomed by […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Ambassador Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani discusses cooperation with RCS Chairman

Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani here this week. Sheikh Saud Abdul Rahman Al Thani warmly welcomed Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari to the Qatar Embassy. Both the dignitaries engaged in discussions covering a range of topics, including […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

PPP supports extension in FATA/PATA tax exemption period: Faisal Karim Kundi

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi this week advocated the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stance of supporting extension in the FATA/PATA tax exemption period considering the prevailing economic situation. “PPP has a very clear stance with the government, federal cabinet and Finance Minister […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Balochistan govt declares Gwadar district a tax-free zone

Newswire Quetta: The Balochistan provincial government this week declared Gwadar district – the hub of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – as a tax-free zone. The provincial government also urged the federal government to grant the region a similar economic status. Earlier, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo had approved a summary of the […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

China Road and Bridge Corporation hands over building of Chinese camp at Hazara Motorway to AUST

Newswire Havelian: A delegation from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) this week visited the Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Havelian and handed over the building of the Chinese camp at Hazara Motorway to AUST. The event was part of celebrating the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

China extends cooperation to Pakistan to develop dairy industry

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China is extending cooperation to Pakistan to develop its dairy industry through production of high milk-yielding cows, the Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (AAUR) said this week. The goal of the cooperation is to improve genetic variations of cows being used in Pakistan for dairy farming. This can be achieved by breeding elite […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Umar Rehman Malik greets Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on re-election

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week greeted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election. “Congratulations to H.E @RTErdogan on his election as President. Best wishes happiness, peace and prosperity for the people of Republic of Türkiye. Bilateral brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to be strengthened under President […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

NIH, Japan-FETP organise online session on disease surveillance

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Islamabad in collaboration with Japan-FETP, this week organized a special online session on the “Role of FETPs in Disease Surveillance and Prevention/ Control of Diseases.” This session was originally initiated with good communication and collaboration between the Pakistan Center for Disease […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Italy values vital support, continued cooperation with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy valued the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to the international community. “Our cooperation encompasses, but is not limited to political, economic, cultural and social spheres. Italy values the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Italy’s Consul General Danilo Giurdanella vows to follow golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers

Celina Ali Islamabad: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella this week vowed to follow the golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers. In a message on Italy’s National Day, he said. “It gives me great pleasure to address the readers again on the National Day of the Italian Republic. In an increasingly […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Italian Friends of The Citizen Foundation supporting TCF

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italian Friends of The Citizen Foundation is an Italian charity that has been supporting TCF in implementing its projects regarding the education of the underprivileged in Pakistan. Based in Milan, formed in 2010 and registered in 2013, IFTCF was created by a group of women, professionals and entrepreneurs in various fields, determined […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Italian agency for development cooperation – AICS

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Islamabad office undertakes several multi-sectoral activities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Agency strives to align Italy with its European and global partners in the respective endeavors of development. AICS model complies with the need for more innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Deepening the ties between Italy and Pakistan and Italy’s love for Pakistan’s mountains

Celina Ali Islamabad: Since the times bilateral ties between Italy and Pakistan were established, they got only stronger over the years. The mountainous regions in north of Pakistan have benefitted especially from Italy’s continuous support in numerous fields. Northern parts of the country are blessed with incredibly beautiful topographies, forests, cold deserts, snow-capped mountains, and […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

The Italian archaeological mission in Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Mission has been active since 1955 and is amongst the longest-running archaeological missions in Asia.Since its foundation, the Mission has concentrated its work mainly in the Swat Valley, in ancient Gandhara.To speak of Gandhara in connection with the history of the Mission, means talking first of all aboutGiuseppe Tucci who, with […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Pakistani students among the brightest: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the Pakistani students were among the brightest. “Pakistani-Australian students are amongst the brightest. Glad to present Achievements Awards at the annual event of Pakistan Association of Australia (PAA) to our High Achievers in NSW with #ATAR scores between 90 and 99.7 in […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

A taste of European cinema in Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Film Festival 2023 concluded in Islamabad after an exciting two days at the Pakistan National Council of Arts and The Black Hole. Curated and organised by Olomopolo Media, the festival, which showcased European cinema, also included a workshop and panel discussion that brought together filmmakers, actors and cinema enthusiasts. European […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Italy, Pakistan bond getting stronger: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Celina Ali Islamabad: The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception marking the ‘National Day of the Italian Republic’ here […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Indonesia pushes tourism to boost mangrove restoration

Jakarta: Tourists in Indonesia are discovering the benefits of mangroves as the archipelago pushes to replant or conserve carbon-rich coastal areas that have been decimated by human activity. Connie Sihombing, a 50-year-old resident of Jakarta, does not mind that she can hear traffic or planes flying above as she paddles her kayak through murky waters […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Musadik Malik, investment discussed

Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik this week invited Qatari investors to make more investment in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector of Pakistan. The minister was talking to Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who called on him in Islamabad. Speaking on this occasion, […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert

Visit to India for SCO summit very productive: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit held in the Indian city of Goa proved productive and positive for Pakistan. “As far as the Kashmir issue, bilateral issues between Pakistan and India and […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan to export juicy cherries to China

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan is all set to export juicy cherries to China in the coming weeks as the harvesting season started in the country. A 14-member Chinese business delegation visited Gilgit-Baltistan where they signed multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) this week to facilitate cherry trade. The delegation assessed the local cherry production, and inspected […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert

Umar Rehman Malik pays glowing tribute to martyrs

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week paid glowing tribute to the members of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. “Remembering martyrs of the nation for their supreme sacrifices to protect motherland. Pakistan has sacrificed more than 70K troops & civilians in war against terrorism. Indeed, the […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert

US to expand clean energy cooperation with Pakistan: Ambassador Donald Blome

Staff Writer Karachi: Ambassador Donald Blome said this week that the US was resolved to expand its technical cooperation with Pakistan to promote clean energy and assist the country in its transition towards renewable resources. Blome said this during his visit to Thatta, Jhimpir, the wind corridor, as part of the US-Pakistan Green Alliance framework […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert