Staff Writer Gilgit: World’s highest-altitude natural cricket stadium built in Pakistan’s scenic region of Gilgit-Baltistan was inaugurated this week. The Pissan Cricket Stadium is located in Nagary Valley at an elevation of 8,500 feet above sea level, which provides a highly favourable weather for cricket in peak summer. Local political leadership inaugurated the stadium for […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week felicitated Sujahir Malik on winning the 75th Photo competition event organised by Pakistan High Commission Australia. Sujahir Malik has received the prize and acknowledgment Certificate from the envoy in Australia. The 75th Photo competition event was organised by Pakistan High Commission Australia. Later, Sujahir […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark Jakob Linulf this week said that he was honored to formally take charge as his country’s Ambassador to Pakistan by presenting his credentials to President Arif Alvi. “Deeply honored to present my credentials as Denmark Ambassador to Pakistan to President Dr Arif Alvi. Very grateful to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan had been included in the Italian Seasonal Work Visa Programme for 2022 by Italy. He said this would provide many opportunities to the Pakistani workers in agriculture and services sector to work in Italy. He added that Italian government has […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week attended the joint sitting of the parliament which was addressed by the President Arif Alvi. The always well-dressed envoy looked prominent in the guest gallery as the President started the new parliamentary year. Foreign diplomats of various countries posted in Pakistan also attended […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qatar’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani recently inaugurated the Qatar Charity (QC) mosque in Islamabad. The ambassador was accompanied by a delegation from QC office in Pakistan. The opening was attended by Pakistani government officials, diplomats, and components of local humanitarian organisations. The mosque, the only one in […]
Read MoreNew York: The Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently had a fan moment with one of his favorites, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Zardari has been in the US since 19 September and attended the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday where he met […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: A delegation of China Three Gorges Corporation met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week and presented a cheque of Rs.153 million to PM’s flood relief fund to support the rehabilitation of the flood-stricken people. The delegation was led by the Chinese Ambassador in Islamabad Nong Rong. Chairman of China Three Gorges Corporation […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Rajanpur: A group of 21 employees and volunteers representing NORINCO International Orange Line Joint Venture (JV) stepped forward in the spirit of Pakistan-China brotherhood to distribute life support essentials amongst the flood victims of Jampur, which stands amongst the most devastated cities in Rajanpur, south Punjab by the current ongoing floods crisis. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Huawei Pakistan successfully held the Huawei Information Technology (IT) Summit Pakistan 2022 this week and launched All Scenario All Flash storage solution in Islamabad. In the summit key speakers and experts highlighted how data had become the catalyst for the digital economy. Such explosive data growth, however, places added pressure on traditional data […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that Pakistan was desirous of Japanese investment in the projects of solar energy, cleaning drinking water, and treatment and drainage of wastewater and materials. The prime minister expressed these views while talking to a delegation of Japanese companies based in Pakistan, led by Japan’s Vice […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week mourned the loss of legendary Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki who passed away earlier today at the age of 79 after years of battling a rare disease. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to the wrestler’s family and the Japanese nation. He also shared a throwback image of himself […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: As part of the aid package announced by the United Kingdom, relief items worth two million pounds for the most vulnerable people affected by the devastating floods have arrived at Karachi Port from Dubai, the British High Commission announced this week. The relief items include emergency shelters for up to 194,300 people, […]
Read MoreCricinfo Pakistan’s seven-match T20I series against England came down to the final game with the scoreline at 3-3, with the visitors winning by 67 runs in Lahore to end the series on a high note. Pakistan picked their strongest available squad for two series – against England at home and New Zealand away – ahead […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman said this week that there was no room for harassment of women which should be condemned at every forum. Addressing a “Dialogue on Growing Violence Against Women in Politics” in Islamabad, she said no civilized society allow harassment against women. Sherry Rehman said forty nine percent […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that Imran Khan was a “foreign-funded conspiracy” and his prime objective was to weaken the country which was a nuclear power. “Imran Khan, who is an “imported conspiracy” against the country, has played with the national interests,” she said while terming the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has lauded Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood for his outstanding services for the country rendered during his career. The State Minister expressed these views as the outgoing foreign secretary paid a farewell call on her, here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week. Hina […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that over 3.6 million workers had lost their jobs due to the recent floods, increasing the ratio of unemployment across the country. Speaking at a news conference here, the minister appealed to the international community for the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Several philanthropic, non-government organizations and businesses came together this week to raise funds under the aegis of the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to help the flood-affected communities in Pakistan. The Italian Friends of The Citizens Foundation, Community of Sant’Egidio, Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), South City Hospital, and Paramount Books responded to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid tribute to successful overseas Pakistanis Sir Anwar Pervez and Lord Zameer Choudhry. “Sir Anwar Pervez #AnwarPervez & Lord Zameer Choudrey #ZameerChoudrey are great success stories amongst Pakistani Diaspora. In my interactions, always found them to be proud of their Pakistani heritage and at […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Jakob Linulf, Danish Ambassador-designate, said this week that the integration of a right-based approach throughout migration and border management governance was of great importance to Pakistan, Afghanistan and their neighbouring countries with the aim to safeguard the rights of vulnerable migrants and at the same time to facilitate cross-border economic activity and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese pledged cooperation in promoting business and economic interests of Pakistan in the international market. He made the remarks while speaking at a dinner reception organised by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for foreign diplomats. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy was investing in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer ISLAMABAD: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week underlined the importance of encouraging cultural connectivity to promote the two- way trade between Italy and Pakistan. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad, the envoy pointed out that vast opportunities were available to enhance mutual trade and investment between Pakistan and Italy. He […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said that Qatar planned to invest in various sectors of Pakistan especially in energy, trade and businesses to further strengthen the bilateral economic ties between both of the countries. Ambassador AL-Thani said that Qatar would provide jobs to 100,000 more […]
Read MoreUnited Nations: China underscored its commitment this week to its claim to Taiwan, telling world leaders that anyone who gets in the way of its determination to reunify with the self-governing island would be “crushed by the wheels of history.” The language was forceful but, for Chinese leadership, well within the realm of normal. “Only […]
Read MoreNew York: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who is considered one of the most eligible bachelors in Pakistan, has revealed plans to marry, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). When asked if he plans to marry, Bilawal Bhutto replied, “Of course, I have plans to marry.” But added that he was […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: In response to one of the worst humanitarian disasters the country ever suffered, Zong 4G has announced a new social contract dedicated to providing relief to flood affectees and helping rebuild Pakistan. With a three-point agenda, the company has laid out its strategy to help rebuild Pakistan – #ZongStandsByPakistan Fully realizing its role […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China Power Hub Generation Company (Pvt.) Ltd. donated 100 waterproof tents and 100 ration bags with ready-to-cook food to the local administration of Hub town in aid of the people of Balochistan who are suffering the calamitous consequences of unusually heavy monsoon rains that has devastated the local communities. Each ration bag included […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) this week donated Renminbi (RMB) 225,000 for the flood affectees in Pakistan. PCJCCI President Wang Zihai expressed in a virtual meeting solidarity with the flood affectees of Pakistan. Many Chinese companies participated in this flood relief drive, including China Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Japan agreed on debt deferral amounting to approximately $160 million to Pakistan, as the last phase of “the G20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI)”. According to an official statement, prior to this, both the governments agreed on the first debt deferral amounting to nearly $370 million on April 27, 2021 and the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada this week assured that his country will continue its support to Pakistan in various social and economic areas, especially in this very difficult situation emerging after the heavy rain and flood causing devastation in most areas of Pakistan. During his interactive meeting […]
Read MoreEngland former international cricketers Paul Franks and Paul Nixon appointed head coaches of Central Punjab and Sindh Bilal Shafayat, John Sadler, Richard Stonier and Ian Fisher will also work in the domestic cricket tournaments as fielding and strength and conditioning coaches “The introduction of foreign coaches in the domestic cricket is because we want diversity. […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of Pakistan Sajid Hussain Turi and Minister of Labor and Social Security of Azerbaijan Sahil Babayev this week agreed to increase the number of Pakistani workforce in Azerbaijan. In an online virtual meeting, both dignitaries discussed increasing bilateral relations, export of manpower and issues of mutual […]
Read MoreSherry Rehman is one of Pakistan’s most senior politicians. The first woman ever to be leader of the opposition in the country’s Senate, and a former Ambassador to the U.S., she’s now the federal minister of climate change. And in a year which has seen flash floods kill more than a thousand people, and record […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that she was saddened over the ‘toxic impact of Imran Khan’s politics of hate’ and divisiveness on the society. Retweeting a tweet of senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain, she said she stayed and answered each and every question of by the PTI activists. But […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed concern over the devastation by floods in Pakistan. “As flood waters start to recede, we are seeing more & more images of devastation caused by climate change induced floods in Pakistan. Pics of destroyed apple orchards in Hannah Lake,” he tweeted with pictures […]
Read MoreSanghar: The Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, has said that the floods had inflicted heavy damages in Pakistan and hundreds of people had lost lives due to it, the international community should come forward to help the victims. In an interview during his recent visit to Khipro town in district Sanghar where he […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend. At a recent event, the envoy said Italy regarded Pakistan as a good friend and reliable partner. “Italy and Pakistan have commonalities of views and the broad range of regional and international issues since both […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his Italian government have played a positive role regarding flood relief work in Pakistan. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and the Italian diplomatic missions in Pakistan immediately took action with the Italian Government and, at the same time, made an appeal for prompt humanitarian help […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Asim Ahmad this week. During the meeting, Pakistan assured Qatar of extending tax incentives and cooperation to Qatari businessmen investing in the country. Matters of mutual concern pertaining to cooperation in […]
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