Staff Writer Sujawal: The Muslim philanthropic organization of Indonesia, Dompet Dhuafa this week completed the construction of 10 climate resilient model houses for Pakistani flood victims in District Sujawal, Sindh Province. Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio chaired the hybrid session of project completion ceremony and symbolically handed over the keys to Mr. Muhammad Hasan […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Prominent social worker Khalid Malik said this week that hard work, commitment, struggle, dedication, and courage were the ingredients for success. In a statement, he said Pakistan was built on unity, faith, and discipline but today it struggles to implement the core of these words. “We were founded to have freedoms, the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the state of Qatar Sheikh Saoud Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Wednesday said an investment worth $3 billion would be made in Pakistan. “During the recent visit of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Doha, Qatar has announced to make an investment in Pakistan worth $3 billion. The Amir of Qatar has stressed […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called upon the world to move away from its stereotypical image and look towards Pakistan as a “promising emerging market” full of opportunities. The foreign minister met Singapore President Halimah Yacob and his counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during his visit to the country. In an […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Karachi: The Chinese Consul General in Karachi Li Bijian has conferred 38 Pakistani nationals a special award “Friend in Pakistan 2022” in a ceremony held at the Chinese Consulate General in Karachi. Certificates of these awards have been given to Pakistani academicians, scholars and media practitioners in recognition of their services to promote […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: To promote China-Pakistan cultural exchanges and cooperation, the China Cultural Centre in Pakistan and Hebei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism of China with the collaboration of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) jointly produced a China-Pakistan Folk Music Concert to highlight the bilateral ironclad friendship. This folk music concert was performed […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week extended its support to the Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme by providing more than US$ 3.87 million as a grant. The grant will be used for the procurement of essential oral polio vaccine, which will reach more than 18.61 million under five years old children in Pakistan […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: A Pakistani man won the hearts of people in Japan after a video of him rescuing riders trapped inside a crashed car on a busy road went viral. The Japanese media is honouring the Pakistani man as hero for his selfless act. The incident occurred in Aichi, a Japanese prefecture in central […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) central leader Sherry Rehman this week claimed that the allies of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan are not favouring dissolution of assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sherry Rehman said in a statement that Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi gave […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Sajid Hussain Turi, minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development, appreciated Qatar for hosting the World Cup, soccer’s biggest event, and thanked the oil- and gas-rich Gulf nation for providing employment opportunities to workers from Pakistan. “Profound gratitude and appreciation for Qatar for hosting #FIFAWorldCup and making incredible security and other […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Sialkot: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif said this week that former premier Imran Khan, during around four year tenure in government, not only destroyed the national economy but also the upcoming generations by feeding them with negative narratives. Addressing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers convention here, he said that the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week recorded his heartfelt condolences at the Embassy of China in Canberra on the passing away of former President Jiang Zemin. “Recorded our heartfelt condolences at the Embassy of China in Canberra on the passing away of former President Jiang Zemin – a true friend […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik was remembered this week by his friends and family on his first birthday since his demise that left all his loved ones in a shock. His sons Umar Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik expressed their feeling on twitter along with the feeling of the veteran […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the bolstering trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who has been active to enhance Pakistan-Italy business relations, said that the trend was encouraging and the two countries will work together to reach the potential trade mark. Pakistan’s goods and services […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan should focus on value addition of its products and Italy can help it with its advanced technology in various fields including marble and tourism. He said the business environment in Pakistan is much better now and his country wants to […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio thids week appreciated the active support and cooperation of the business community of Pakistan and the Punjab government for promoting Indonesia-Pakistan bilateral trade ties. Addressing a gathering of prominent businessmen at a reception hosted by the Embassy in Lahore, Ambassador Tugio paid warm compliments to all the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said this week that the relationship between Nepal and Pakistan had always been cordial and friendly. “The establishment of diplomatic relations in 1960 further enriched the bilateral engagements and understandings. Both the countries enjoy the excellent bilateral relations based on goodwill, mutual trust and cooperation,” he […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the coalition government inherited from its predecessor “a divided country and a collapsed economy.” Bilawal, the incumbent Foreign Minister, did not see the need to hold early elections in the country as was being demanded by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Pakistan diplomatic relations, Ambassador of Japan Wada Mitsuhiro said that both countries should renew their commitment towards further developing close ties for 70 more years. Speaking to Rawalpindi-Islamabad based senior journalists at his residence, Ambassador Wada said: “We should make a firm commitment towards deepening our […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week urged the development sector and partners to enhance projects and resources on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Addressing the In Summit on Higher Education and Workforce Development in the 21st Century organised by USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, the Minister said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Parachinar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that one million Pakistani workers were being sent for employment in foreign countries. Talking to the journalists in Parachinar, he said that besides skilled persons, youth were also being sent to Japan, Korea, Romania, Greece, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: As PTI chief Imran Khan threatens to imperil the ruling coalition by scuttling provincial assemblies and triggering early polls, the PML-N seems ‘nonchalant’ about the consequences. The government has repeatedly rejected PTI’s demand of holding snap polls or, at least, announce a date for it, as it believes accepting talks tied to […]
Read MoreCanberra: An impressive ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra this week as part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Australia. A commemorative postage stamp was also launched on the occasion to highlight the significance of cordial and cooperative relations between the two […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Pakistan has incredible potential to grow, and there were enough opportunities for trade to flourish here. “Despite the various current challenges, Maersk has played an important role as a trusted partner for Pakistan’s traders. Maersk’s commitment to invest in a large facility […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week gave credit to his late father, Senator Rehman Malik, for promoting transgender rights. “Senator Rehman Malik, as Interior Minister ensured protection of transgender rights by adding separate gender section in their CNICs resolving complications related to parentage and family tree,” he recalled. Umar Rehman Malik […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: This week, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, led by Ambassador Adam M. Tugio organized a “Family Gala” for the families of prominent journalists and the diplomats. The event was arranged in collaboration with Hunerkada, Community Development Center (CDC) and Pakistan in the World magazine. The event was attended by the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that his party would be victorious in the upcoming second phase of local government elections, adding that the next mayor of Karachi would be from PPP. He was addressing on the occasion of the 55th foundation day of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar in Islamabad Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani this week called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here and conveyed an invitation from the Qatari foreign minister to watch FIFA World Cup match in Qatar. The foreign minister congratulated the Qatari ambassador on his country hosting the biggest football event. […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Faisalabad: Two Pakistani and Chinese educational institutions this week launched a Sino-Pak dual diploma programme here. Bailie Vocational College China and the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) launched the dual diploma programme in Modern Agriculture Technology in collaboration with Tang International Education Group in which students will spend two years at UAF and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: ‘Over the Wall’ held Mural Unveiling Ceremony this week as one of the projects commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan-Pakistan diplomatic relations The mural has been created at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) in Karachi with the support of the Pakistan Japan Cultural Association (Sindh). The concept of the mural […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan office provided 12,500 certified wheat seed bags to flood affected farmers of five districts Nasirabad, Jaffarabad, Soubatpur, Jal Magsi and Kacchi in Balochistan Province. The Japanese assistance enables 2,500 flood affected farmers families to cultivate wheat crop on their 12,500 acres of land during this Rabi […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week reprimanded Imran Khan for meddling in state affairs and asked him to stop thinking himself as the prime minister. In a statement received here, the Federal Minister said the government had appointed the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Army Chief […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Denmark was among the top donors to the refugees in the world. “Afghanistan is becoming one the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Afghan refugees and their hosts in neighbouring countries are also facing increased challenges. Denmark is one of refugees top 10 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Pak-Afghan border at the Kharlachi and Borki area of Kurram district this week, where the border authorities briefed him on the border situation. In a bilateral negotiation, the reopening of Pak-Afghan border was decided for trade and movement. Along […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Youth Development Program had been started during the previous regime of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz which provided zero tax incentives to the young generation. Delivering her speech at the launching ceremony of “Economic Affairs” magazine here, the minister said that in its previous […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed grief over the demise of legendary artist Ismail Tara. “The iconic actor and comedian #IsmailTara brought so much of happiness and joy to many of us. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and millions […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week congratulated the new army chief and the new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on their appointment. “Heartiest congratulations to Gen Asim Munir on being appointed the new COAS & Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza as CJCSC. Our entire country will be behind our armed forces and our […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will extend all possible support to Pakistan to enhance olive production. Speaking during a meeting of the Steering Committee, on Olive Culture Holistic and Multi-Professional Mechanism, for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain project at the Ministry of National Food Security […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week vowed to ease visa process for the Pakistani businessmen. The envoy hoped that the simplified the process of visa issuance to Pakistani businessmen and traders will further promote business to business ties between Pakistan and Italy. “Simplification of the VISA process and procedure […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio this week emphasized the need to accelerate collaborative efforts among the OIC countries for the development of Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) in the wake of growing popularity of natural remedy methods and global awareness to protect environment for ensuring ‘Greener Future’. Addressing the participants […]
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