Pakistan, UK agree to continue cooperation on Human Rights, protection of women and children

British Minister of State Stephen Doughty called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on human rights, protection of women and children, human trafficking, prevention of child marriages, the Indus Waters Treaty and regional peace and security. British Minister of State Stephen Doughty […]

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Kazakhstan, Oman agree to deepen strategic partnership in energy, transport and digitalization

Astana: Kazakhstan and Oman have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership across energy, transport, logistics, agriculture, investment and digital technologies, as Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said paid his first visit to Central Asia. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Sultan Haitham held extensive talks in Astana on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in areas […]

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Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlights D-8 potential for technology, AI cooperation at TEKNOFEST

Celina Ali Islamabad: Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) Ambassador Sohail Mahmood has called for stronger technology cooperation among member states, stressing the need to harness emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to accelerate economic development and innovation across the eight-member grouping. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood made the remarks during his visit to TEKNOFEST […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan push strategic partnership towards $1bn trade target

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan are accelerating efforts to translate their newly established Strategic Partnership into stronger economic and connectivity ties, with both sides pursuing a $1 billion bilateral trade target and exploring new transport routes linking Central Asia with Pakistani seaports. The two countries have significantly broadened their bilateral agenda since Kazakh President […]

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Pakistan reaffirms support for China’s GDI, seeks expanded cooperation under CPEC Phase-II

Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), describing it as an important platform for strengthening solidarity, promoting South-South cooperation and translating development partnerships into tangible benefits for developing countries. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a high-level GDI meeting hosted by Chinese […]

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President Zardari calls for responsible use of AI to transform Pakistan’s tourism sector

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week called for the responsible integration of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence into Pakistan’s tourism sector, stressing the need to ensure that digital innovation contributes to local economies while remaining aligned with ethical values, cultural traditions and environmental responsibility. In his message on the occasion of World […]

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Japan donates books to Bahria University Islamabad to deepen people-to-people ties

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan this week donated around 100 books to Bahria University Islamabad under the “READ JAPAN PROJECT”, providing students and faculty with greater access to literature and research material covering Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, culture and society. Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi visited Bahria University’s Islamabad […]

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Pakistan, Bulgaria seek stronger political and economic engagement

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Bulgaria this week expressed their desire to further strengthen bilateral relations through enhanced political dialogue and deeper economic engagement, as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Bulgarian Foreign Minister Dr. Velislava Petrova-Chamova on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. […]

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