China 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 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Parvez Elahi claimed on Sunday that his party had restarted talks with its old allies, including the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). In his statement, the former Punjab chief minister went on to claim the MQM-P was of the view there was no benefit to continuing to extend support […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the educational standard of Pakistani students studying in Australia was above average. In an interview, he spoke about the steps that have been taken to improve the consular affairs of Pakistanis living in Australia in recent times. The Pakistani High Commissioner also […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week provided a quantity of 100 ton dates to Pakistan on the recommendation of the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the ceremony held in Royal embassy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin said this week that direct air flights between Kazakhstan and Pakistan would start in May 2023, which would strengthen the economic connectivity between the two countries. The direct flights between Lahore and Almaty would not only increase economic ties, but also the people-to-people contacts, he said during […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Tokyo: A renowned Japanese trading company, in collaboration with an Irish partner, this week extended an offer to Pakistan to obtain Russian oil as well as LNG from Nigeria at a price that is 35 percent lower than the global market. During a meeting in Tokyo, a representative of the Japanese company made […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Japan edged out Pakistan in a super tie-break following a thrilling final to win the ITF World Tennis Junior Team Competition Asia/Oceania Qualifying Round in Kuching (Malaysia) this week. Japan ultimately won 2-1, winning the third set of the crucial doubles on a super-tie break. In the deciding doubles, which produced exciting […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s market was immense for Italians as its population was more than 220 million. The envoy said the Italian Embassy is continuously inviting Italian companies and also to say that “we have a special place in the heart of our Pakistani […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was ready to support Pakistan to bring Olive revolution. Earlier, a panel of experts from the Embassy of Italy and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) agreed that the Pakistani society was committed to promoting Olive culture in the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio has urged the Pakistani business community to look at Indonesia as a trade hub for expanding its export to the huge market of more than 640 million people in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Participation of a frigate vessel of Indonesian Navy to AMAN Naval Exercise […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: On the occasion of Pakistan Day, several buildings in Qatari Capital Doha were lit up with Pakistani flag this week. This symbolic gesture was a testament to the strong ties and enduring friendship between Pakistan and the State of Qatar. Elsewhere in Doha, the Pakistani flag was projected on two iconic buildings […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Providing free and quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) manifesto, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this week. She pointed out that under the PPP-led Sindh government, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) has been strengthened into one of the strongest cardiac networks spread across 22 […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Power Division Khurram Dastgir Khan said this week that the country was banking on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to overcome to power shortage and eliminate the load-shedding. “We are taking pragmatic steps to overpower load-shedding by focusing on generation, transmission and energy conservation to provide maximum relief to […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Karachi: A ceremony was held to celebrate the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project this week. On the occasion, Pang Chunxue, Charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, extended her congratulations to the successful COD of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project. “It […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Pakistan this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research, technical support and policy influencing to take into consideration the ecological, biodiversity protection and environmental concerns in development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The cooperation between SDPI and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Director of Communication & Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission (BHC) Islamabad Fouzia Younis has been elevated as Head of the UK Consulate in Toronto. She is assuming the post of the Counsel General of UK with a sense of fulfillment as it is perhaps the first time that a […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission organised a reception this week for returning Chevening scholars who were awarded the scholarships for the year 2021/22. Through a rigorous recruitment process, 42 Pakistanis were selected for the Chevening scholarship last year. Half of those selected consisted of female scholars who went to study master’s programme at […]
Read MoreLate Senator Rehman Malik This day reminds us of the level of discipline and unity among our elders which enabled them to give us this beautiful country. Their freedom actions were based on unity, faith, and discipline and this is the time when unity has become even more important for the future and prosperity of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, reviewing the historic relations between two brotherly countries, said this week that the Kingdom had always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin since its independence in 1947. Addressing an event, organized by the embassy’s media bureau, the other day, to confer awards to winners who […]
Read MoreParis: The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris organized a flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the Pakistan Day this week. The event was attended by officials of the Embassy as well as members of the Pakistani community residing in France. Messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out. In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in his message on Pakistan Resolution Day wished all the best, prosperity, progress, peace and unity for the valiant nation of Pakistan. In his message this week, the Iranian envoy said at the onset of this beautiful and refreshing spring, on […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Professor Patricia Davidson, Vice-Chancellor and President University of Wollongong. “Glad to meet Prof Patricia Davidson Vice-Chancellor and President University of Wollongong @UOW_VC at Pakistan House. 855 Pakistani students are currently enrolled at @UOW. Discussed ways to further enhance collaboration with @UOW including in research,” he […]
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