Int’l Partners Support Group to be instrumental in securing climate finance: Sherry Rehman

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman this week hoped that the International Partners Support Group would be instrumental in securing financial and other commitments for the implementation of climate resilient projects in the coming years. She made these remarks while chairing the meeting of International Partners Support […]

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Nawaz’s decision of atomic explosion made country’s defence stronger: Maryam

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said this week that the unwavering commitment and dedication of Nawaz Sharif towards the nation made the country’s defence more stronger by making atomic explosions on May 28, 1998. Addressing a public gathering organised by the PML-N to celebrate 25th Youm-e-Takbeer, Maryam Nawaz paid […]

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Australia to continue supporting Pakistan: Neil Hawkins

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins hosted a reception to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Pakistan, at his residence. While speaking on the occasion the high commissioner said ‘we wanted to celebrate this event with you people in order to recognize your role in bringing the […]

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Saudi Arabia reiterates to further strengthen ties with Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Saudia Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, in a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar this week, said that the kingdom desires to further strengthen its economic and commercial ties with Islamabad. Ishaq Dar appreciated the long-standing historical, religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He noted that […]

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Kazakh Embassy in Pakistan hosts round table on role of religious leaders

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pakistan, together with the Nazarbayev Center for the Development of Interfaith and Inter-civilizational Dialogue, as well as the Institute for Islamic Studies of the International Islamic University of Islamabad, organized an international round table in a hybrid format on the topic ‘The role of religious leaders in […]

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Pakistani climber rescued from Mount Everest in Nepal

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistani mountain climber Asad Ali Memon, who was stranded at Mount Everest while descending after scaling the world’s highest peak in Nepal, has been evacuated and provided medical care. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed the development, stating that the Sindh-based climber is physically safe and is currently at a hotel […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah. “Honoured to present Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah at Pakistan Association of Australia’s annual event. Mr Shah has served the Pakistani Australian Community with distinction for over three decades,” the envoy tweeted. […]

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Pakistan has one of the most beautiful landscapes: Ambassador Jakob Linulf

Celina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week said that Pakistan has one of the most beautiful landscapes. “Being in nature increases quality of life. Denmark everyone has equal access to forests, beaches, paths, shelters & etc. Solutions that makes nature accessible & inclusive are binding Danes together. Hope this gives inspiration […]

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Traveling to Indonesia to be eased: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week said that travelling to Indonesia will be made easier. He said Indonesia was now open for international visitors and the normal visa issuing process for different purposes was functioning normally. Ambassador Tugio said the visa process would now take three working days upon […]

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Pakistan, Qatar vow to enhance bilateral trade, tourism

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week vowed to further promote their bilateral trade and tourism. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Ambassadors of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani with Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah in Islamabad. The two personalities also discussed issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lambasts world powers for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Kashmir

Liaquat Ali Muzaffarabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week lambasted the international community for “turning a blind eye” to India’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying it was “not wise to sacrifice timeless principles for short-term interests”. “I asked those who champion the rules-based international order and place a premium on […]

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All possible measures being taken to prevent accidents on motorways, CPEC projects: Communications Minister

Newswire Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistani Federal Minister for Communications Asad Mahmood said this week that all possible measures were being taken to prevent accidents on motorways and China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. He maintained that the provision of the best travelling facilities to passengers on motorways and national highways was among his top priorities. […]

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First ever Pakistan-China Business Forum held at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing

Newswire Islamabad: The first ever ‘Pakistan-China Business Forum: Industrial Relocation and Technology Transfer’ was held at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing this week. The DEA Group of Companies, based in Pakistan and UAE with a vision to facilitate global collaboration and promote economic growth, organized the event, said an official statement released here. “The Pakistan-China Business Forum […]

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Chinese Embassy celebrates 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Pakistani Diplomats

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: On the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese Embassy this week held a reception titled “China-Pakistan Unbreakable Friendship and the Bright Future” with Pakistani Diplomats in Islamabad. Pang Chunxue, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, the chief guest, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, […]

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ICCI declares Ethiopian envoy as ‘best ambassador’ in Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has declared Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as the” best ambassador” in Islamabad for his key role in bringing two big nations more close within a short span of […]

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Sherry Rehman accuses Imran Khan of foreign interference in plea to US Congress

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week criticised former Prime Minister Imran Khan for appealing to members of the US Congress for their support, calling him out for his “hypocrisy.” In a series of tweets, Senator Rehman responded to Khan’s request and accused him of conspiring against the country’s foreign […]

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FM Bilawal Bhutto truly advocated for rights of Kashmiri people: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has always fought for the cause of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and reflected the true sentiments of Kashmiri people. “Bilawal Bhutto carried forward the mission of […]

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PML-N, PML-Q agree on jointly contesting elections

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) this week agreed on jointly contesting the next elections, citing sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain discussed the political and economic […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosts MUSIAD Sydney board members

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hosted board members of MUSIAD Sydney. “We had the privilege of visiting the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Australia, Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri for a delightful lunch. Board members of MUSIAD Sydney had a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with His Excellency […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese works hard to boost Pakistan-Italy trade ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is working hard to boost the trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who works every day of the week and is easily accessible to the businesspersons, is ready to facilitate the businesspersons in a bod to enhance business relations. The envoy believes that […]

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FM Qin Gang proposes three principles for China-Europe relations

Global Times Oslo: The adherence to an inclusive worldview, commitment to a progressive view of history, and upholding the perspective of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation should be principles to maintain the stable development of China-Europe relations amid a changing and volatile international situation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said this week […]

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Qatar shows interest to invest in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Qatar has showed keen interest in exploring new investment prospects in Pakistan in various sectors under its national rejuvenation project, Vision 2030. The interest was shown by Qatar’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Saoud Abdul Rahman Al-Thani during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister Jawad Sohrab Malik in Islamabad. He said […]

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Chinese team discusses prospects of importing mangoes from Sindh

Gwadar Pro Hyderabad: This week, a delegation of Chinese importers visited the Sindh Agriculture University in Tandojam to discuss the prospects of importing mangoes from Sindh to China. The delegation met with the Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr. Fateh Muhammad Mari, as well as other academics and representatives of the farmers to exchange views […]

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Zhao Leji congratulates Pakistani National Assembly Speaker on 50th anniversary of implementation of Constitution

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, the national legislature, Zhao Leji this week congratulated Speaker National Assembly, Raja Pervez Ashraf on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the implementation of the Constitution of Pakistan. In his message, Zhao Leji said that in past 50 years, […]

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Top Chinese machinery manufacturers urged to relocate and develop industrial parks in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Pakistan’s strategic location, lucrative investment incentives, demographic dividend and a favorable economic outlook and potential were highlighted by the trade and investment Counsellor of Pakistan, Ghulam Qadir during the 3rd Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition. Top Chinese machinery manufacturers urged to relocate and develop industrial parks in Pakistan During the exhibition, he […]

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Charter of Democracy envisions strong democracy: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the Charter of Democracy (CoD), signed between Pakistan’s major political parties 17 years ago envisioned strong democracy in Pakistan. “On important occasion of 17th anniversary of #CharterOfDemocracy, an important milestone in history of Pakistan, let us reiterate our commitment to a peaceful, […]

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No one above Pakistan: Sherry Rehman

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Vice President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that Imran Khan’s message is that he is above all laws, the state and public interest. “Tehrik-e-Insaf’s message to the nation is that if I am not there, there is no Pakistan. Our […]

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PPP supports constitutional supremacy: Farhatullah Babar

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Secretary General Farhatullah Babar said this week that the PPP supported constitutional supremacy. Babar said no other constitutional democracy in the world was threatened by mili­tant non-state actors as in Pakistan. “If we lose the war it is the end of con­stitutional democracy. If while fighting we continue […]

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Imran Khan dragging institutions in politics to save his skin: Marriyum

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was trying to drag institutions in politics for saving his skin in corruption cases. “The complete record of Imran Khan’s corruption is with institutions and that is why he is calling them out and criticizing them […]

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Bilawal Bhutto meets Riina Kionka to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week held a meeting with European Union’s Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the European Union. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international issues. Both expressed their satisfaction […]

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Nepal envoy congratulates Naila, Nadia Sadpara for successfully ascending Mt Everest

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week congratulated Naila Kiani, Nadia Azad and Sajid Ali Sadpara for successfully ascending Mt Everest (8848m), the world’s tallest mountain. The envoy congratulated Naila Kiani the first Pakistani, Nadia Azad (British Pakistani) and Sajid Ali Sadpara for achieving this and said, “Well done”. The […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri delighted as Pakistan and Australia prepare for cricket competition

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed delight as Pakistan and Australia prepare for cricket competition. “Blockbuster schedule announced as Australia host Pakistan in new WTC cycle,” he tweeted. Earlier, Cricket Australia announced the international fixtures for their men’s and women’s teams for the 2023-24 home summer. World Test Championship finalists […]

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Project GreenHyScale has begun installation process in GreenLab: Ambassador Jakob Linulf

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf announced this week that project GreenHyScale had begun installation process of 6 MW prototype electrolyser in the Danish green industrial park, GreenLab. “The installation is an important step towards production of green hydrogen on a large scale globally,” the envoy tweeted. A milestone in the […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Special Envoy Romeo Orlandi urge Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host 2030 World Expo

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Special Ambassador, Bid Committee EXPO-2030 Italy Romeo Orlandi, this week urged Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Speaking at an event regarding the 2030 World Expo here at the residence of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, Romeo Orlandi said Pakistan […]

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We will need to produce 70% more food by 2050: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Abida Shaheen Faisalabad: The International seminar focused on ‘Sustainable Production of Healthy Vegetable Oils: Policies & Practices to Achieving SDGs’ was inaugurated in Faisalabad by Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan along with Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The International seminar […]

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