Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese inaugurates Beretta store

Staff Writer Karachi: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week inaugurated Beretta store, a leading Italian brand of firearms at Karachi. The Italian Consul General in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella also joined the inaugural event. After ribbon cutting ceremony, the Italian Ambassador visited different departments of this store. Speaking on this occasion, the […]

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Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in trade: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in bilateral trade in the coming years. The envoy said that Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade, saying it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private […]

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Shehbaz Sharif underlines need for national dialogue

Staff Writer Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week stressed for holding of a national dialogue and developing a consensus on charter of economy by all the stakeholders to transform Pakistan into an economic power. Addressing a national flag-hoisting and unveiling of re-recording ceremony of the national anthem here at the Jinnah Convention center, the […]

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Conflict resolution critical for peace in South Asia: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Phnom Penh: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that a peaceful resolution of long-standing disputes in the South Asian region was critical for sustainable peace and prosperity of people. Speaking at the 29th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) summit here, he said: “We also believe that, while focusing on the Ukrainian conflict, […]

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Nancy Pelosi’s visit ‘unwarranted’ provocation: Mushahid Hussain

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Mushahid Hussain Syed, Chairman of the Defense Committee of the Senate of Pakistan, this week termed the visit of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the Taiwan region “an unnecessary and unwarranted provocation”. He made these remarks during a webinar organized by the Pakistan-China Institute and Academy of Contemporary China […]

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Pakistan reaffirms strong commitment to ‘One-China’ policy

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan this week reaffirmed its strong commitment to ‘One-China’ Policy and firmly supports China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “Pakistan is deeply concerned over the evolving situation in the Taiwan Strait, which has serious implications for regional peace and stability,” said the Pakistani Foreign Ministry in a statement issued here. “The world is […]

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China-Pakistan to expand air routes, personnel exchanges in orderly manner

Newswire Beijing: China is willing to restore and expand air routes and personnel exchanges with Pakistan in an orderly manner, a senior Chinese official said. Last week, talking to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Chin’s State Councilor and Foreign […]

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Sherry Rehman distributes cheques among flood affectees

Staff Writer Karachi: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that for the first time the federal government was working on ground for the relief of flood affected people in provinces. Addressing a cheque distribution ceremony among flood affected people of Sindh at Commissioner Karachi office, she said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif […]

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ECP’s verdict against PTI’s prohibited funding being implemented as per law: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that implementation on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) verdict in the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) prohibited funding case was underway. “The decision in the PTI’s foreign funding case has been given, which is being implemented as per law,” she said in a […]

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CM Punjab approves ‘ehsaas ration subsidy program’

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Illahi has given his approval to establish the ‘Ehsaas ration subsidy program’ which will provide deserving people with Rs1500 per/month. According to details, the CM Punjab approved the establishment of the “Ehsaas Ration Subsidy Program” to provide poor people with subsidized flour, pulses, cooking oil, and other essential food […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri participates in Pakistani Youth Talent Awards

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistani Youth Talent Awards. “Absolute delight to present “Pakistani Youth Talent Awards”. Our youth is our future,” he tweeted after the event. He referred to the Pakistani sportspersons’ achievements in the Commonwealth games. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri expressed satisfaction that Pakistani youth […]

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Sajid Hussain Turi promises to resolve dual nationality issue of Pakistanis living in Spain

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week promised to resolve dual nationality issue of Pakistanis living in Spain. In a meeting with Information Secretary PPP Europe Abdul Razza Sadiq – who is also a prominent member of the ruling Spanish Socialist Party – the minister […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese welcomes rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said that Italy was facilitating Pakistani exports as Rome wanted to enhance trade ties with Islamabad. “This is a good development. The trade ties are getting a boost. I wish […]

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Women in Pakistan leading economic and political arena: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that women in Pakistan were leading the economic and political arena. In a recent event, the envoy stressed the need to increase such activities in the future so that women could move towards greater economic empowerment. He argued that women’s economic and social […]

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US helping Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in health, education sectors: Ambassador Donald Blome

Peshawar: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said this week that the US, in collaboration with the federal government, was helping Khyber Pakhtunkhwa improve health and educational facilities, strengthen the rule of law, develop agriculture sector and ensure women’s empowerment and economic development. “Through a donation of $130 million from American people, the US government […]

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China ready to continue to provide help to local social development of Pakistan: Zhao Lijian

Gwadar Pro Beijing: “China is ready to continue to do its utmost to provide help to local social development and livelihood improvement”, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said this week in a regular press conference in response to a question regarding Balochistan receiving a new relief package from China against heavy rains. “I have […]

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Army chief discusses defence cooperation, CPEC with Chinese envoy

Gwadar Pro Rawalpindi: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong this week met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interest, defense collaboration, progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and regional security were discussed in […]

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Chinese, Pakistani FMs discuss bilateral ties, issues of mutual interests

Xinhua Tashkent: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met here this week with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), discussing bilateral relations and issues of mutual interests. Noting that China and Pakistan are true friends […]

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Govt believes in freedom of expression, says Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that the incumbent government fully believes in the fundamental, democratic and constitutional right of freedom of expression. Talking to a delegation of newly elected office bearers of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), she said optimum measures were being taken for the […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri celebrates Pakistan’s success

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week celebrated Pakistan’s success as a Gandharan sculpture, smuggled from Peshawar, was discovered in Australia. An exhibition will be held displaying the Head of Bodhisattva in Pakistan’s High Commission of Australia on August 22, after which the sculpture will be returned to Pakistan, the envoy […]

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Ambassador Lis Rosenholm visits NUST, interacts with faculty, students

Staff Writer Islamabad: The Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm visited National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Pakistan this week. The dignitary had a detailed meeting with Rector NUST Engineer Javed Mahmood Bukhari and senior management of the university. Matters of mutual interest, particularly forging meaningful partnerships between NUST and Danish institutions, came […]

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Education best investment for future of Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the education is the best investment for the future of Pakistan. Speaking at an event here, the envoy appreciated the Pakistani authorities for focusing on the education to boost the higher literacy level. Moreover, he spoke on the fact that Italy and […]

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Pakistan and Italy have potential to enhance cooperation in many fields: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Pakistan and Italy had the potential to enhance cooperation in many fields. In a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar here, the envoy emphasized the need for further enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. During the […]

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China, Pakistan agree on third parties participation in CPEC

Newswire Beijing: China and Pakistan have agreed on participation of third parties in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and exchanges among media and think thanks, including promoting cooperation schemes involving third parties in line with the existing consensus and extending CPEC projects to Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said this week. During the third […]

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Pakistan committed to take forward SCO agenda: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week assured Pakistan’s active support in taking forward the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s development cooperation agenda. Speaking to Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Islamabad, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the purposes and principles of the SCO Charter and the ‘Shanghai Spirit.’ Highlighting the enormous […]

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ENSOGOV, British High Commission arrange event to focus on simplifying ESG journey for businesses

Staff Writer Karachi: ENSOGOV & British Deputy High Commission Karachi this week arranged an exclusive gathering of corporate leaders to discuss the adoption of the ESG frameworks and sustainability practices in Pakistan. The event was held at Acton House British Deputy High Commission Karachi. Corporate leadership from the financial sector, banking, textile, FMCG, manufacturing, technology […]

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Sherry Rehman holds Imran Khan to account for damaging policies, ‘misrule’

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has hit back at former prime minister Imran Khan for accusing PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari of bringing Pakistan to its knees economically. In a series of tweets, she said that Imran Khan’s policies and ‘misrule’ have created an ‘economic […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after K-2 success

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after she conquered K-2 peak, known as the Savage Mountain. “Our Pakistani women are our pride. Samina Baig becomes first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit #K2 ,” the envoy tweeted. Earlier this week, Pakistani female […]

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Ambassador Lis Rosenholm appreciates Pakistani manufacturers

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmak to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week appreciated Pakistani manufacturers for creating opportunities for local communities. “Pakistani manufacturers create development for local communities & more women in the workforce. Call on Pakistani manufacturers to be more present in the global debate on sustainability. Move from ‘standard takers’ to ‘standard makers’,” […]

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