Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia this week vowed to enhance economic ties. Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio called on Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. They resolved to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between two countries with particular focus on trade and investment, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha on a two-day official visit this week, held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues between the two countries. During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views to further strengthen the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week raised concerns about the country’s first-ever digital census, terming it a “flawed” exercise while calling on the federal government to address the PPP’s concerns in this regard. The self-enumeration process, part of the country’s first-ever digital census, began on Feb 20 and […]
Read Morewadar Pro Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved as many as 11 development projects worth Rs 63.82 billion this week. Among them it approved China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Support Project (2nd Revised) at the cost of Rs 909.285 million. The 2nd revised project envisages establishing Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Ministry of […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), with coordination of China Study Center, signed three documents of understanding with relevant parties in China to boost agriculture productivity in Pakistan this week. NUST officials say the Pakistan-China Agriculture Project is a significant initiative and would serve as a model for other countries […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British Acting High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish this week appreciated the beauty of Gujar Khan, a sub-district of Rawalpindi. Speaking to Newswire during his brief visit to the area, the envoy said that he was impressed with the attractive landscape. “This is my first visit here. I really liked this place and especially the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Mr. and Mrs. ODAGIRI Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, hosted a National Day Reception this week to commemorate the 63 rd birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito. Around 600 guests from all walks of life joined the event, including diplomats, prominent politicians, and government officials, leading businessmen, academic and literary […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week visited the Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College, which is serving the orphans of Pakistan to make them responsible citizens under the patronage Zumard Khan sb. Very impressed by the well disciplined and wonderful reception,” he tweeted. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that on this World Wildlife Day, it was very important to create awareness among the public and all stakeholders about the importance of wildlife conservation and take steps to protect them. In her message on World Wildlife Day, the federal minister […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that the demand of Pakistani workers was increasing at the global level. Addressing the ceremony, wherein a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Poly Technical Institute Gilgit-Baltistan and Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), the minister said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week took a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and asked her father Nawaz Sharif to lend some of his courage to the PTI chief who had allegedly escaped from his residence Zaman Park fearing arrest. In a statement on Twitter, […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week warned against wrong use of the cough medicines. “Cough medicine removed over pholcodine causing anaphylactic reactions – Pl(ease) check the ingredients of your cough medicine as pholcodine has been found to be potentially life threatening,” he tweeted. Dozens of popular over-the-counter cough syrups and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Peshawar: US Ambassador Donald Blome visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from February 28 to March 2 to deepen the United States’ partnership with the people of KP through initiatives related to economic growth, education, security, and cultural preservation. To strengthen the U.S.-Pakistan economic partnership in KP, the Ambassador and KP Planning and Development Secretary […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Faisalabad: Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Nguyen Tien Pong, said this week that there are vast opportunities to increase bilateral trade between the two countries, which need immediate steps to take advantage of accelerating businesses. He was talking during a meeting with Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) President Dr. Khurram Tariq. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy had issued thousands of visas to Pakistanis in 2022. He said Italy eyed increasing bilateral trade with Pakistan and his country planned to ease visa process for Pakistanis. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that his country had issued visas to more than […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Pakistan has a share of 10 percent of trade with Italy in the whole contribution with EU countries and in future both sides would extend more cooperation in trade and economy. In an interview, the envoy proposes enhanced Pakistan Italy trade. He stressed to enhance […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia this week participated in a two-day International Education Summit 2023, on 4-5 March 2023 to promote education system in Indonesian and provide access information on scholarships being offered by universities in Indonesia. The event was organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce Industry (RCCI) with […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qatar Charity (QC) this week inaugurated an orphan hostel in Tando Muhammad Khan (TMK), a remote and rural area in the Sindh province of Pakistan to provide a safe and secure place for orphans to live and study. The construction of the orphan hostel came as part of ‘Rofaqa’, an initiative of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that Pakistan is a country of democratic people but attacks have been carried out on Pakistan’s constitution ever since its formation. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman said the Sindh Assembly was the first to adopt the Pakistan resolution […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The first death anniversary of former interior minister and senior leader of People’s Party Senator Abdul Rehman Malik was observed Thursday with great devotion and respect at his residence in Islamabad. A large number of people from all walks of life, including political, religious and social figures, participated. Political leaders of the country, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Deputy Head of Mission of Italian Embassy Roberto Neccia this week participated here in the ECOTHON 2023, a 10-kilometer marathon to promote awareness about environment. “As an athlete I was proud to participate to this wonderful sport event organized by UAE embassy in coordination with the Prime Minister’s youth program. It […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said on Saturday that the jail-filling drive led by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan was only visible on social media. Taking to Twitter, she said it was claimed that 200 persons would present themselves for arrest from every city, however, 200 persons had not been […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Bacha Khan Airport Peshawar. Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi reviewed various counters including FIA, ASF, ANF, Customs, OPF, and Immigration, said a press release. Airport authorities briefed Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi on operations and facilities. Overseas Pakistanis are […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said this week that Nepal and Pakistan had a huge prospect of further expanding and diversifying relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples. Addressing an event arranged to celebrate the 260th Raising Day of the Nepali Army, he said, “One important facet […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week called for strengthening Italy-Pakistan partnership. In a meeting with All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) President Syed Maaz Mahmood here, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy would always support Pakistan’s stability and economic development. He said Italy wanted to strengthen economic ties and reinforce cooperation […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio said this week that Indonesia is working to enhance its economic relationship with Pakistan, noting its geo-economics strategy and geographic location. The Indonesian ambassador made these remarks during an interactive session organised by the Center of Pakistan & International Relations (COPAIR) on “Pakistan Indonesia Relations: […]
Read MoreMunich: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week once again emphasised for the early resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. He made the remarks during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Germany and further conveyed his concerns over the conflict. FM […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Gawadar: The new liaison office of Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) was inaugurated this week in Gwadar Balochistan. The Director General, PSQCA Zainul Abedin inaugurated the new office. He told journalists that cross border trade was important for economic development and PSQCA shall open more cross border offices in future in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Nowsehra: Police in Nowshera this week conducted a search and strike targeted operation near the Rashaki Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to suppress anti-social elements and provide a peaceful environment for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. During the operation, 30 suspects were arrested, and five pistols, 1120 grams of hashish, and 50 gram […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission this week hosted a reception to present certificates to the participants of the Chevening Mentoring Scheme for budding journalists from across Pakistan. The mentorship programme, which was launched in 2022, is designed to provide capacity building opportunities to young female and male journalists by engaging senior journalists from […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Experts from the UK State Safety Partnership (SSP) team, funded by the UK Department for Transport, concluded their 12-day visit yesterday to share best practice on air safety performance and build relationships with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. The visit was funded by the UK as part of its ongoing support to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman this week stressed on collaborative efforts to deal with multifaceted impacts of climate change and urged investors to invest in climate resilient development projects. She was addressing inaugural session of 6th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ held here under the theme of ‘Prepare for Disruption’ […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week called on his UAE counterpart Dr Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Manan Al Alwar, on the sidelines of the ‘World Government Summit’ in Dubai. The Pakistani delegation, led by Turi, discussed bilateral relations and employment opportunities for Pakistanis in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: Senior Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif said this week her party is in the field with full preparations to contest the elections. Addressing PML-N’s Workers Convention in Rawalpindi, she said the PML-N was not scared of elections because it had not been ‘selected’. The […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar and Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada signed the minutes of 7th Pak-Japan Joint Government Business Dialogue here this week. The Japanese ambassador signed the document on behalf of Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ryuji Satomi. On the occasion, Federal Minister Syed […]
Read MoreKarachi: Odagiri Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, on behalf of the Government of Japan, presented Kalim Farooqui with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon this week. The award was bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in recognition of his significant contributions towards Japan. Farooqui is […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s son Ali Rehman Malik said this week that his family will soon launch the new book of his late father. “We will soon be launching my father’s last book: “How I saw it” a two volume memoir and commentary on national and international geopolitical events. He was […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Paris: The 14th round of Pakistan-France Bilateral Political Consultations was held in Paris this week, according to the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson. Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan led the Pakistan side while Secretary-General of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms Anne-Marie Descôtes led the French side. The Ambassador of Pakistan […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Ambassador of America to Pakistan Mr Donald Blome called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Karachi during the ongoing Multinational Exercise AMAN 23 this week. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional maritime security and bilateral collaboration were discussed. The dignitaries renewed the resolve to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula said this week that arrival of the Ethiopian Airlines in Pakistan would give a major boost to the relations between Pakistan and Africa by bolstering contacts among their people. “Ethiopian Airlines that […]
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