Pakistan and Denmark can cooperate much more on cultural sector: Ambassador Jakob Linulf

Staff Writer Lahore: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Pakistan and Denmark can cooperate much more on the cultural sector. “In LHR (Lahore). Pakistani kids & families were thrilled, shifting from silence in anticipation of what would happen next & to great laughter & cheering. Very proud that this exchange […]

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Sherry Rehman urges int’l community to curb climate change

Cairo: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has urged the international community to take practical steps to save the world from the negative impacts of climate change. Addressing the Inter-Parliamentary Union at COP-27 in Egypt, the climate change minister stressed the necessity for collaborative responsibility to face the challenge of global warming, unprecedented rains, floods […]

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Rana Sanaullah underwent ‘minor procedure’ at AFIC Rawalpindi: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah was taken to the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) in Rawalpindi for ‘minor procedure’. Taking to Twitter, she said Rana Sanaullah was in good health, refuting rumors regarding his physical condition. She said “interior Minister […]

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Pakistan must get justice amid the climate challenges: Umar Rehman Malik

Staff Writer Islamabad: Financial expert Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan must get justice amid the climate challenges. “Justice is definitely what Pakistan needs. Heat is predicted to almost double death rates in Pakistan compared to richer countries,” he tweeted. Umar Rehman Malik was commenting on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s tweet in […]

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Italy and Pakistan should explore all possible avenues for cooperation: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan should explore all the possible avenues focusing on agriculture, machinery, textiles, and tourism to bolster cooperation. Speaking at a recent event, the Ambassador said Italy and Pakistan have a long history of cordial relations and cooperation in political, […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese backs Pakistani cricket team after final loss

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week backed Pakistani cricket team after they lost in the T20 cricket world cup final. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the Pakistani cricket team played well and the final match was a close encounter. “Reaching the final is in itself an achievement. Pakistan team […]

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Qatar always ready to cooperate with Pakistan: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani this week said that his country was always ready to cooperate with Pakistan. In a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani saif that both the countries had excellent […]

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China stands with Pakistan amid challenges

Newswire Beijing: China has assured Pakistan that it fully supports Islamabad’s “legitimate aspirations, legitimate rights, and interests.” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this to his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during a bilateral meeting in Beijing this week. “China’s development is a growing force for world peace and a stronger factor for global stability. […]

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Science, Technology varsity to be established in Kurrum: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi announced this week that a science and technology varsity would be established at Kurrum District of the ex-FATA area. The minister said this University is a catalyst project for the people of tribal areas who had been deprived of their […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lauds inclusion of climate crisis cost and damage in COP27 agenda

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that the inclusion of climate cost and damage on the COP27’s agenda is something to be ‘optimistic’ about. In an interview, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto said that Pakistan is one of the most climate-affected countries, and contributes only 0.8% to global carbon emissions. Talking […]

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Will the yuan clearing deal benefit Pakistan and China?

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s central bank has signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan to establish RMB clearing arrangements in Pakistan. According to a statement on the People’s Bank of China website, these arrangements will assist enterprises and financial institutions in both countries in conducting cross-border transactions using RMB. They will also […]

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Pakistan’s seafood exports to China increase 34 percent in Jan-Sept 2022

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Pakistan’s seafood export to China topped $ 141.57 million, an increase of 34% in the month of January-September year-on-year, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) data showed. According to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC), the trade of flours & […]

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China-Pak Horticulture Research and Demonstration Centre Inaugurated

China Economic Net Wuhan: The China-Pakistan Horticulture Research and Demonstration Centre (CPHRDC), a collaboration between Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF), was unveiled this week. Certificates were awarded to the joint research project in charge at the site. CPHRDC is an international research and demonstration centre facility at Huazhong Agricultural […]

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Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro, WADA Naoko host a reception to celebrate Japan Self-Defense Forces Day

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro and WADA Naoko hosted a reception this week to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) Day. Defense Attaché, Colonel YAMAMOTO Hidetaka represented the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) at the Embassy. Khurrum Dastagir Khan, Federal Minister for Power was the chief guests on […]

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Japan condemns Imran Khan assassination attempt

Newswire Tokyo: The Japanese government has condemned the attempt to assassinate Imran Khan during the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’ (PTI) long march. A statement released by the Japanese embassy said Tokyo’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi sent a message concerning to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Japanese minister said that he was “deeply shocked and saddened by […]

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Sherry Rehman slams IK for his statement inciting martial law

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week slammed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for his statement inciting martial law. In a flurry of tweets on her official Twitter handle, the minister condemned Imran Khan’s statement of imposing martial law. Sherry Rehman said, “Imran Khan’s statement of imposing martial […]

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Italy embassy in Pakistan celebrates National Unity and Armed Forces Day under Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese leadership

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s embassy in Pakistan led by Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese celebrated the National Unity and Armed Forces Day here this week. This day is celebrated since 1919 which commemorates the victory in World War I, a war event considered the completion of the process of unification of Italy. It is celebrated every 4 November, […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri appreciates revival of 98 percent fields in Sindh after floods

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated that 98 percent fields in Sindh were ready for cultivation after floods. “We are a resilient nation and will overcome this challenge as well. Will Insha Allah (God willing) build back,” he tweeted. As the wheat sowing season is progressing in full swing, […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese co-hosts opera performance for flood relief

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s embassy in Pakistan led by Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and Serena Hotels co-hosted a fundraising Opera Performance for the flood affectees this week. Aziz Boolani, CEO Serena Hotels appreciated the generous support of the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese for joining hands with Serena Hotels in not only raising funds […]

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Zardari slams slogans against ‘institutions’

Staff Writer Karachi: Former president and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned sloganeering against state institutions in an event held in Lahore, according to an official statement. The statement comes days after several videos of the anti-establishment sloganeering against the surfaced on social media, among other videos carrying speeches of […]

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Pak-Japan historic relations to be further cemented: Dr Mahboob

Staff Writer Peshawar: The 70th anniversary of Pak-Japan diplomatic relations was gracefully held at Mahboob Medical Institute Habib Physiotherapy Complex Hayatabad this week. Health Minister KP Taimoor Saleem Jhagra was the chief guest. Honorary Consul General of Japan Nawabzada Fazal Karim Afridi, and Mahboob Medical Institute Chairman Dr Mahboob-ur-Rahman also spoke at the ceremony, attended […]

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UK’s King Charles III Likely to Visit Pakistan Soon

London: The United Kingdom’s (UK) King Charles III has expressed his desire to visit Pakistan during a discussion with a Pakistani expatriate. The King conveyed his intention in a conversation with Pakistan’s honorary Ambassador-at-large on investment, Zeeshaan Shah, in the first public reception held by the monarch to commemorate the British-South Asian community. According to […]

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Advocacy for Climate Justice central to Pakistan’s COP27 position: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that Pakistan was gearing up to make the case for climate justice at the upcoming multilateral climate forum COP27 in Egypt. The minister said, “We are in the 20th nightmarish week of longest relief phase in Pakistan’s history. As of now, […]

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Pakistan to establish technical, vocational varsity in S. Arabia for expatriates: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that Pakistan, with the cooperation of Saudi Arabia, would establish a technical and vocational university for Overseas Pakistanis. He said that Saudi Arabia was the home of some 2.3 million Pakistanis who were working and living […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri urges India to end cruel rule in held Kashmir

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that India must end the cruel rule in held Kashmir. “Kashmir Black Day – a stark reminder of continued oppression of Kashmiri people and denial of their legitimate right to self-determination enshrined in the UNSC resolutions,” he tweeted. Kashmiris on both sides of […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese backs economic ties between Italy, Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has been backing enhanced economic ties between Italy and Pakistan for the last more than two years when he took charge in Islamabad. This week, the Ambassador and his wife Albana Ferrarese hosted an event to promote architectural cooperation between Pakistan and Italy. Speaking at the event, […]

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Wasim Akram admits he was addicted to cocaine post-retirement

Newswire Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram admitted in his autobiography Sultan: A Memoir that he became addicted to cocaine after retiring from international cricket. Additionally, Akram claimed that he began using cocaine as “a substitute for the adrenaline rush of competition” of playing cricket. The 56-year-old, who had 916 wickets in international play, hung up […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese plays key role to boost coordination between Pakistan, Italy private sector

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is playing key role in boosting the trade relations and strengthening close coordination between the private sectors of Italy and Pakistan. Under the Ambassador’s vision, bilateral trade between Italy and Pakistan can swell to €4 billion annually by fully exploiting the existing potential of the […]

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Imran Khan’s ouster progress for Pakistan’s democracy: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week termed the ouster of former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence motion as progress for Pakistan’s democracy. Bilawal, who is also the Foreign Minister, made the remarks while addressing the closing ceremony of the Asma Jahangir Conference. At the outset of […]

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PCBF keen to promote Chinese investment in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan-China Business Forum (PCBF) this week expressed keen interest to promote Chinese investment in Pakistan. The PCNF delegation led by Chairman Sheikh Nasir Ali visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). The delegation discussed various options to boost Pakistan-China business and investment cooperation. The delegation vowed to work jointly for facilitating […]

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