PTI deal with US lobbying firm exposes double standards: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that another alleged U-turn by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) highlights their double standards and hypocrisy. She said the PTI has signed a six-month agreement with a private consulting firm Praia Consultant, and to pay $50,000 for their services in lobbying American decision […]

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Pakistan can never be separated from its lifeline, Kashmir: Kaira

Staff Writer Mirpur: Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said this week that Pakistan was incomplete without the freedom of its jugular vein Kashmir. “The ever-lasting deep-rooted geographical and blood relations of Pakistan with Kashmir can never separate both from each other”, Kaira said while addressing a […]

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Will Imran Khan accept if PML-N wins Punjab elections, asks Maryam Nawaz

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week asked whether Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would accept results if her party sweeps the upcoming general elections in Punjab — once a stronghold of the PML-N. Her statement came following PTI’s severe criticism against the incumbent government […]

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Italy to support Pakistan’s stability, economic development: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy would always support Pakistan’s stability and economic development. He observed that Pakistan and Italy could boost bilateral trade from current levels as tremendous potential existed to raise volumes. The envoy said Pakistan and Italy have chosen to strengthen economic ties and […]

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Italy has historically been a great tourist destination: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week Italy has historically been a great tourist destination. On Pakistan’s ambitions to transform itself into a tourist destination, Ambassador Ferrarese said Italy was willing to provide financial and technical support in the uplift of Pakistan’s tourism sector. The envoy maintained that his country […]

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Chinese Embassy hands over bullet-proof jackets to Pakistani police

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan this week handed over 250 bullet-proof jackets to the police of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Central Police Office. 50 bullet-proof jackets were received by CPO Headquarters Islamabad Owais Ahmed Malik, 100 by Deputy Inspector General Logistics Punjab Police Athar Ismail and […]

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CSCEC interested to build low-cost housing units for low-income Pakistanis

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC) this week expressed interest to build low-cost housing units for the low-income Pakistanis. Chang Chun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) CSCEC called on Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works to discuss the idea. During the course of meeting, detailed discussion was carried […]

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China’s MCC Resource Development Company expresses keen interest to explore investment opportunities in Balochistan

Newswire Islamabad: China’s MCC Resource Development Company has expressed keen interest to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. President of MCC Resource Development Company, Zhang Zhijun, called on Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, at the Parliament House. Comprehensive discussion was held on a range of topics including bilateral relations, business, and investment […]

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Pakistan and Australia enjoy friendly ties: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that Pakistan and Australia enjoy friendly ties. In an interview, the envoy said that the two countries were working to enhance cooperation in various sectors. “It was a pleasure to be live at SBS. Had a good discussion on Pakistan-Australia relations, Pakistani Diaspora […]

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Ambassador Jakob Linulf appreciates Pakistan role on climate change

Lahore: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week appreciated the role of Pakistan and its institutions on climate change and initiatives and pledged all possible cooperation and He was addressing a two-day international conference on climate change challenges and responses, held at the University of Central Punjab (UCB). Lahore High Court Judge Justice […]

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Japan grants research scholarships to 11 Pakistani students

Staff Writer Islamabad: The government of Japan this week awarded research scholarships for masters/doctorate degrees to 11 Pakistani students for the academic year 2023-25 aiming to provide them with an opportunity to pursue higher studies in their respective fields at prominent universities in Japan. At a pre-departure orientation for the scholarship recipients, Pakistani alumnus of […]

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Umar Rehman Malik delighted over improvement in ties between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Staff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week expressed delight over the improvement in ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “Pleased to see the developments and improving relations between Saudi and Iran. My father Senator Rehman Malik did a lot of work in his life to mend bridges between both these countries. […]

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Italy wants to boost trade and investment relations with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to enhance the existing potential to boost trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Italy. In a media interaction, the envoy said Pakistan had shown interest in collaborations in the renewable energy sector. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy […]

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Italy wants to see economically strong, prosperous Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to see an economically strong and prosperous Pakistan. The envoy said the two nations have cordial relations. “Italy has always supported Pakistan both economically and diplomatically,” he said. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said there were over 150,000-200, 000 Pakistanis living […]

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Qatar, Pakistan to enhance cooperation

New York: Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the conference “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World,” which concluded in New York this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between […]

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British High Commission marks International Women’s Day

Staff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission Islamabad commemorated the International Women’s Day this week with an affirmation to increase digital access for women and celebrating the UK’s support to women and girls in Pakistan. Earlier in the week, similar events were held at the British Deputy High Commission, Karachi and the British High Commission […]

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Govt to resolve industrialists’ issues on priority basis: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Peshawar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi assured businessmen to resolve their issues on a fast-track basis, saying that the government is taking all possible steps for industrialisation and provision of all facilities to the business community. The federal minister strongly opposed the industries-hostile actions and initiatives […]

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Textile sector important to Italy and Pakistan: Italian CG Danilo Giurdanella

Staff Writer Karachi: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella said this week that in order to support the textile businesses in Pakistan, his consulate has worked out a special arrangement with the Italian Development Committee to facilitate would-be visitors to the forthcoming ITMA expo in Milan. Speaking as chief guest at the ‘Presentation […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds PACA for organizing Pakistan Day event

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauded the Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA) for organizing the Pakistan Day celebrations in Brisbane. “Pakistan Day Celebrations in the heart of #Brisbane City. Well done Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA). Big thanks to @QldGov and @brisbanecityqld for their support,” the envoy tweeted. PACA later said […]

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US announces scholarships for flood-affected students in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: The US government this week announced 500 new scholarships to Pakistani university students from flood-affected districts to assist them in completing their degrees. US Ambassador Donald Blome announced the scholarships at an event celebrating the achievements of female scholars in honor of International Women’s Day at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad. […]

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Nepal-Pakistan Friendship ‘T20 Cricket Tournament-2023’ organized

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu this week organized the Inaugural Ceremony of the “8th Edition of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament-2023.” The event was inaugurated by C.P. Mainali, former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal as Chief Guest. Bina Raj Pandey, former President of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) graced the event as the […]

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Italy wants to uplift bilateral trade with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week said that Italy was committed to extend cooperation in diverse sectors to uplift bilateral trade with Pakistan. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad, the envoy urged Pakistani businessmen and traders to make efforts to promote mutual trade and economic ties between […]

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