Karachi: US Consulate Karachi released on April 22nd the song and music video “Sound the Alarm” to focus on the need to combat climate change and to mark Earth Day, said a statement. The song “Sound the Alarm” is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and is a collaboration between U.S. singer Aaron English and […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the services of women for the country. “Our women are our pride,” he tweeted while congratulating mountaineer Naila Kiani on her fresh achievement. Naila Kiani earlier became the first Pakistani woman to climb Annapurna I (8091 m) — the world’s tenth-highest peak in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week advised Pakistanis to adopt healthy lifestyle. “Danes are getting older. The last 2 decades the Danes’ life expectancy has increased with 4.4 years. Life expectancy for a newborn in increased from 77.1 to 81.5 years,” the envoy tweeted. He added: “This is largely […]
Read MoreAmbassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is from the beautiful Venice Newswire You could spend a lifetime visiting Rome and all its stunning churches, museums, and ancient monuments, but if your time in Italy is limited and you want a change of scenery, hop into one of the several trains that will take you […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan needed to deepen the bilateral cooperation. In a meeting with Pakistani businesspersons, he said Pakistan and Italy should further strengthen economic ties and reinforce bilateral cooperation in all diverse fields, besides deepening mutual collaboration on the issues of common […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Rawalpindi: Qatar Charity, one of the largest humanitarian and development organizations in the world announced a new partnership with Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, a leading eye care NGO in Pakistan. The collaboration aims to support the treatment of cataract patients in Pakistan, where the disease is prevalent and affects thousands of individuals. This […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former president Asif Ali Zardari this week said polls should not be postponed beyond October. Reacting to some ministers’ statements hinting at the possibility of postponing general elections, he said such a move will be “foolish.” In an interview, the former president called for early elections […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish this week hosted an ‘iftar’ dinner, at the British High Commission for leading members of different religious communities from across Pakistan to celebrate the country’s rich cultural diversity. At the event, religious leaders broke bread together and discussed issues surrounding tolerance, acceptance and inclusion amongst the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish this week praised the measures being undertaken by the incumbent government for economic stability and offered “all possible help” from the United Kingdom in mitigating the country’s socioeconomic crisis. The envoy called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and discussed the current […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s son Ali Rehman Malik this week urged the people to help the flood affected people. “Please keep these souls in mind and give freely to a charity of your choice. Any help, no matter how big or small will go towards bringing some basic necessities to those […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali New York: Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, was this week named among the ‘100 Most Influential People of 2023’ by TIME, a leading American magazine. The list, has chosen the “influential people” under six categories — artists, icons, pioneers, leaders, titans, and innovators. Sherry Rehman figures among the 20 most […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Peshawar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi has pledged to resolve industrialists’ issues relating to Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and other relevant departments. He said this while talking to KP businessmen and industrialists who met him in his office in Islamabad, said in a press release […]
Read MoreCovert Report Makkah: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his family members performed Umrah amid Saudi Royal protocol. Maryam Nawaz, Safdar Awan, Junaid Safdar and other family members were already in Saudi Arabia. Nawaz Sharif landed at Jeddah airport from London, where he was welcomed by Hassan Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz, Junaid Safdar and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Rennes School of Business, composed of Thomas Froehlicher, Director General of the university, and Pauline Cojean, International Development Manager for Pakistan, visited Lahore and Islamabad. This visit is the follow-up of their first visit in November, during the Choose France Education Fair, organised for the very first time in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal in Islamabad Tapas Adhikari this week called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here. During the meeting, they discussed historic bilateral ties and ways to enhance cooperation in multiple fields. FM Bilawal Bhutto said that both Pakistan and Nepal were among the founding members of the South Asian Association […]
Read MoreCovert Report Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the performance of the Pakistan cricket team against New Zealand. “Well done Team Pakistan. What a knock by @babarazam258 (Babar Azam),” he tweeted. Earlier, Babar Azam’s third century and another four-wicket haul from Haris Rauf led Pakistan to a 38-run win […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week said that Pakistan was buzzing with youthful energy. “Pakistan, a young nation w around 230 mil people is buzzing w youthful energy – can you imagine the potential that it holds? PK’s children are set to inherit an incredible country, full of beauty & […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that his country has been supporting Pakistan in different sectors. He said Italy has the potential to become a huge trading partner of Pakistan in the European Union. In an interaction with Pakistani businesspersons, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy had the largest number […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Peshawar: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Political and Public Affairs, National Heritage and Culture, Engr Amir Muqam this week said that Pakistan attached great values to its relations with Indonesia, which were governed by mutual respect and cooperation. Amir Muqam expressed these views during his meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week agreed to enhance bilateral relations in diverse sectors. The understanding was reached at a meeting between Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Islamabad. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries and exploring […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week said that the 1973 Constitution was the reflection of the country’s national agenda and instrumental in binding the units of the Federation. In his message on the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 Constitution, the PPP Chairman – who is also the Foreign […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: “China’s growth will steer the global economy back on track,” pinpointed Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistani Minister of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, while commenting on the global inflation, which has become one of the leading concerns of the year for many. High inflation remains geographically broad-based. “If you look at Europe, the […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China and Pakistan agreed to boost cooperation through the “China- Pakistan Joint Laboratory on Smart Disaster Management/Prevention of Major Infrastructures” established in Tianjin, said Khan Muhammad Wazir, Science Counsellor (Technical Affairs), Embassy of Pakistan in China. China, Pakistan agree to boost cooperation on disaster management Khan Muhammad Wazir told China Economic […]
Read MoreLondon: In a heart-warming act of generosity, a United Kingdom-based Pakistani family has distributed over £500,000 in the last five years to white-collar destitute individuals in Pakistan. The family includes Abid Hussain, the father; Rukhsana Shaheen, the mother; and two daughters — all of whom carry out this gigantic task of locating the needy by […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, son of former Interior Minister Rehman Malik, this week visited a shelter home for young boys and assured all possible support. “Visited a home for young boys today. They have all lost their families to the scourge of terrorism. To see the pain in these children’s eyes is hard […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that India cannot unilaterally modified the Indus Water Treaty, a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice in the Senate, moved by Leader of Opposition Shahzad Waseem and others, she stressed that the treaty could not be […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi has said that the government would send one million Pakistanis abroad for employment opportunities this year. Turi made this announcement in an exclusive interview with a private television channel this week. “Saudi authorities will be visiting Pakistan soon to issue work permit visas and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif said this week that level playing field should be given to all before holding general elections. “No political party wanted to avoid elections, but level playing field should be given to all before holding elections,” Javed Laying said, adding: “The PML-N […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office this week. The meeting was focused on areas of mutual interest and regional developments. During the meeting, Chief of the Air […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ethiopia has strong economic ties with Turkiye & UAE and Ethiopia wants similar relations with Pakistan. This was said by Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of Ethiopia while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). China and India have good presence in Ethiopia and Pakistan […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week joined the member of the Pakistani community for an Iftar-dinner. “Iftar is one of the many joys of Ramadan. Sharing this joy with the wonderful Pakistani Community and members of the ACT Legislative Assembly was a true privilege,” he tweeted after the event. Australia […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Enaam Ahmed, a British-Pakistani Formula racer, set the third-fastest time during the morning session on the 2.4-mile road course at the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week. The road course comprises 14 corners and is renowned for hosting some of the world’s most talented racing drivers. Only the elite racers are hired by brands […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that his country keeps Pakistan in a high priority and desired to translate the friendship in to a partnership. In a media interaction, the envoy said the present trade figures were below the potential as the two countries have always been friends. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy this week reached an agreement under which funds amounting to Rs 500 million would be spent to ensure better healthcare facilities for children and women under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The agreement was signed by Co-Director PIDSA Pakistan Islam Zaib, Co-Director PIDSA (Pakistan Italy Debt Swap Agreement) Italy […]
Read MoreDoha: Hayat Abuzannad is a mother of triplets – triplets with autism. Dedicated to providing her sons with the best possible learning opportunities, in 2018 Abuzannad applied for Qatar Foundation’s Qader Award, a free sports programme for people with disabilities. And for the past five years, it has been instrumental in transforming the lives of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said the international community needed to work together to overcome challenges caused by the climate catastrophe, Covid-19 pandemic, tough economic conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions. He was speaking at an Interfaith Iftar dinner hosted in honour of the diplomatic corps here at the Ministry of […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Weifang: This week the opening ceremony of the “China-Pakistan Agricultural Cooperation Center” was held in Weifang National Comprehensive Pilot Agriculture Zone. Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counselor of the Pakistani Embassy in China, and Li Ting, Deputy Secretary-General of the Weifang Municipal Government jointly unveiled the center, opening a new chapter in China-Pakistan agricultural […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government for providing adequate health facilities to the people. “Sindh government is taking strides towards making quality and free healthcare affordable to all,” he tweeted. Umar Rehman Malik added: “This is a basic human right, and I am so happy to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model must be operationalized and private sector must present tangible plans and timelines to reduce plastic production and increase recycling in the country. She was speaking at a policy dialogue on “Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qamar Zaman Kaira, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan saidc this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) always respected the Constitution of the country, as the rule of law maintains stability and helps to uplift the country’s matters. In a media interaction, Kaira also commented on […]
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