The aircraft carrier’s arrival focuses on fostering discussions on defence and security collaborations. An Italian aircraft carrier has arrived at Karachi port, marking a significant moment for industrial collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The vessel, known as al Pino, is equipped with advanced frigate technology and will be docked from 14 to 16 October. Today, […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam on Thursday extended his congratulations to the government and people of Pakistan for the successful hosting of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad. In a statement issued on the occasion of Pakistan’s Foreign Service […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner of Pakistan, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Congratulates Dr. Majid Nadeem Gondal on being appointed to the inaugural National IMG (International Medical Graduates) Committee of Australia, representing the State of Victoria. A significant achievement for the Pakistani community! Australia was amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1948. Pakistan-Australia relations […]
Read MoreAmbassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Asia NOW a leading Paris art fair. Captivating art work of 14 Pakistani artists was showcased under the umbrella of ‘O Art Space’ art gallery from Lahore. Titled “Chronicles Bound” it celebrates the artists who are integral to Pakistan contemporary art scene. Ambassador met Omar Nabi, K.M. Naeem & Waseem […]
Read MorePakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, met with the leadership of U.S. state of Taxes, business community, and Pakistani diaspora in Dallas and Houston in his efforts to further strengthen Islamabad-Washington relationship, according to a Pakistani embassy press release. “There are immense opportunities to forge a strong partnership between Pakistan and Texas […]
Read MoreFrench envoy highlights increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges Islamamabad:French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, stated on Friday that the partnership between Pakistan and France in higher education is gaining momentum, marked by increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges. This relationship, strengthened by the “Choose France” initiative, is paving the way for further collaboration between […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh signed an agreement with Denmark’s Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Minister Morten Bodskov this week which would allow the South Asian country to restructure its maritime sector and provide technical trainings to its ports. With access to the Arabian Sea, Pakistan’s sea ports in the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed deep concerns over the growing Israeli adventurism in the region and called for the international community’s role to take swift action to restore peace and prevent conflict from spilling over. The president, in his remarks at the All Parties Conference, convened by the government to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to restart its cross-border bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China, after a 14-year suspension, officials said this week. This service, which had been discontinued in 2010 due to a natural disaster, was halted when a massive […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gilgit: The Pakistan Horticultural Development & Export Company (PHDEC) under the Ministry of Commerce held a one-day seminar titled “Export of GB Cherries to China: Lessons Learned, Future Strategies & PHDEC Project on Development of High-Demand Cherry Varieties” this week. The seminar brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, exporters, processors, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has officially begun, marked by the signing of a series of significant new agreements between Pakistan and China. This phase is primarily centered around bolstering the agricultural and industrial sectors in Pakistan, with a focus on improving both productivity and quality in these vital […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s call for constitutional court was part of the PPP manifesto. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s call for constitutional courts aligns with the PPP’s long-standing promises, as outlined in the party’s manifesto and the Charter of Democracy (CoD). The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: This week Italian puppeteer Nina delivered a captivating performance at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi during the World Cultural Festival. Her show, titled “I Put My Heart Into It,” was unique in that it featured no spoken words, relying entirely on the expressive gestures of her puppets and an evocative […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week vowed to enhance bilateral ties. At a meeting here, Faisal Karim Kundi, and Jane Marriott discussed strengthening bilateral relations, increasing cooperation in various sectors, and promoting cultural and sports activities. Ahmed Karim Kundi, a PPP lawmaker, was also present […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Former President of the Oxford University Union and leader of the UK’s Labour Party Alex Just this week met Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Alex Just was accompanied by Nargis Khan, the Resident Program Director of the International Republican Institute. During the meeting, Bilawal, Alex Just, and Nargis Khan […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week launched a book on Pakistan. “Gaynor Shaw’s book “Reverie of the Highlands-A visual journey through Pakistan’s spectacular North”launched at a ceremony organised @PakinAustralia to display Pakistan’s beauty and diversity,” the envoy posted on X. Gaynor Shaw, the wife of former Australian High Commissioner to […]
Read MoreParis: A solo painting exhibition by Barkaat titled “Silent Horizons – a journey through brush and soul” was held at Pakistan House, Paris displaying the convergence of disability and artistry as a rarity of remarkable beauty. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, art lovers and people from all walks of life. Ambassador […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, had a meeting with Nawabzada Yousaf Khan Hoti, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PMLQ) party, representing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported. The sides discussed the current state and future prospects […]
Read MoreLahore: On her inaugural visit to Lahore, US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Natalie Baker, joined by US Consul General Kristin Hawkins, this week explored how U.S.-Pakistan partnerships have been strengthening bilateral trade and investment, cultural preservation efforts, and educational opportunities for youth in Punjab. DCM Baker met with representatives of U.S. businesses to discuss […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), Pakistan and the Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad this week signed an agreement to improve coastal communities’ resilience to climate change and mitigate climate risks in Pakistan, says a press release. The project ‘Sindh Coastal Resilience Integrated Programme (SCRIP)’ focusses on tackling climate vulnerability in coastal districts […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week categorically said that the formation of the constitutional court is compulsory and his party will ensure its formation come what may. Addressing the Sindh High Court Bar Association on Tuesday, the PPP chief said that 19th constitutional amendment was introduced under duress […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: 75th National Day of the People’s Republic of China was celebrated here at the Chinese Consulate this week. Speaking at the event as the chief guest, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif highlighted the significance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a vital indicator of the robust and enduring relationship between Pakistan and […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDCL) this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CCDC, the major player in drilling and upstream Oil field Services of China, for the development of shale and tight gas potential of Pakistan and address the country’s energy needs through indigenous solutions. The MOU was […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s Minister for Petroleum, Dr. Musadik Malik, this week called upon the Chinese companies, particularly those from Shaanxi province, to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s energy and petroleum sectors. Speaking at the China (Shaanxi)-Pakistan Conference for Economic and Trade Cooperation, held alongside the 8th Silk Road International Expo in Xi’an, Shaanxi, Dr. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week highlighted ‘Parhega Sindh, Barhega Sindh’ initiative by the Sindh government. “Under the “Parhega Sindh, Barhega Sindh” initiative, Sindh government and the PPP under leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has distributed 4,453,686 free book sets to students in public schools across the province,” […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The UK Government this week launched its expansion of its Aawaz II programme to Sindh, helping to empower and protect the most vulnerable Pakistanis. This expansion follows Aawaz II’s success in Punjab, Islamabad and KPK where it has been running since 2018. It has established over 1000 community led village forums. These […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Convener of the Pakistan-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group Shazia Marri this week called for enhancing’ ties between Pakistan and Italy through cultural exchanges, youth development programs and people-to-people contact. Shazia Marri expressed these views while chairing the maiden meeting of Pakistan-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG). Besides the officers from the Ministries of Foreign […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, Lidia Brito, this week met with Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik to discuss Pakistan’s innovative approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Paris along with Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. The meeting emphasized Pakistan’s DRR model, recognized globally as a best practice, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin this week vowed to support Pakistan in all its endeavours within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) framework, adding his country is excited about the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization Heads of Government meeting in October in Islamabad. The Ambassador expressed these remarks at the Conference on “Rising […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada this week to discuss matters of mutual interest, enhancing bilateral relations, and increasing cooperation in various sectors. During the meeting, Nawaz Sharif emphasised the commitment to further expand the excellent relations between Pakistan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Lahore: US Ambassador Donald Blome and US Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins this week welcomed 150 new students in Sialkot to the US-funded EnglishWorks! program. EnglishWorks! offers young people the opportunity to enhance English language, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. “These skills will help young Pakistanis become community leaders who contribute to a […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week celebrated his 36th birthday with party leaders and workers cutting cakes at ceremonies throughout the country. As Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari marked his 36th birthday, his sister Bakhtawar also took to her social media to wish him with a video of a cute interaction […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: China’s National Day Reception was hosted by the Chinese Embassy this week with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif among the prominent guests. The President and the PM on the occasion extended heartfelt congratulations to the Chinese people and leadership on the 75th anniversary of the founding of […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik Under the dynamic leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has embarked on a transformative journey across Sindh’s most crucial sectors, honoring the legacy of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Bilawal’s vision for a prosperous and inclusive Sindh transcends mere rhetoric; it is firmly grounded […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week highlighted opportunities for Pakistani students to study in the best Australian universities. “Excellent opportunity for Pakistani students to study at some of Australia’s best universities. Fellowships applications are now open,” the envoy posted on X. Australia Awards Fellowships: Australia engages with developing countries at […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week welcomed steady increase in number of Pakistani students in France in recent years. In a social media statement ahead of the 3rd Choose ???? education fair in Pakistan, he highlighted educational cooperation including opportunities for Pakistani students in France, collaboration between universities, dual degree and […]
Read MoreBrussels: The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels this week commemorated Eid Milad-un-Nabi by hosting the Rahmatal-lil-Alameen Conference, a tribute to the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Chargé d’Affaires Faraz Zaidi, conveyed a special message from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, emphasizing the profound importance of the day. Counsellor […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week urged the political leadership of the country to end “the cycle of political rallies against one another” and stressed the need to shift focus towards serving the public and protecting their rights. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Bilawal said […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: International Innovation Park Limited EPZ and China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs (COFCO) this week signed an agreement to cooperate in the agriculture sector worth more than $380 million on Saturday at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing. Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, Ghulam Qadir […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) has emerged as a pivotal platform, fostering enhanced financial cooperation between Chinese banks and their international counterparts, said Shaikh Muhammad Shariq, Vice President of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Chief Representative in China. Addressing a seminar titled “Investment in Pakistan,” Shaikh […]
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