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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese pledges cooperation to promote Pakistani business, economic interests in international market

Staff 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 […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese for cultural connectivity to promote two- way trade between Italy, Pakistan

Staff 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 […]

Qatar plans to invest in various sectors of Pakistan: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Staff 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 […]

China on Taiwan: ‘External interference’ won’t be tolerated

United 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 […]

Bilawal Bhutto in no hurry to marry

New 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 […]

Zong announces social contract in response to catastrophic floods

Newswire 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 […]

CPHGC donates tents and ration bags to the people of Balochistan

Newswire 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 […]

PCJCCI donates RMB 225,000 to Pakistani flood affectees

Gwadar 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 […]

Pakistan gets another debt relief of $160m from Japan

Staff 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 […]

Japan will continue supporting Pakistan: Ambassador

Staff 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 […]

Elite foreign coaches to work in domestic cricket

England 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. […]

Sajid Hussain Turi agrees to increase Pak workforce in Azerbaijan

Islamabad: 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 […]

Pakistan should not be paying for rich countries’ pollution: Sherry Rehman

Sherry 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 […]

Marriyum says she is saddened over ‘toxic impact’ of Imran’s ‘politics of hate’

Islamabad: 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 […]

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri concerned over devastation by floods in Pakistan

Canberra: 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 […]

Ambassador Jakob Linulf urges world to help flood-hit Pakistan

Sanghar: 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 […]

Italy sees Pakistan as a valuable friend: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff 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 […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Italian govt play positive role for flood relief in Pakistan

Staff 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 […]

Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets FBR Chairman, mutual matters discussed

Staff 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 […]

Bilawal Bhutto, Wang Yi share views on bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation

Staff Writer New York: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here this week and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral ties. During the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the two sides had a comprehensive […]

Central committee of Chinese Communist Party sends food packs for flood victims

Staff Writer Islamabad: The International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (ID-CPC), through the embassy of China in Pakistan, has donated food pack assistance to the flood-affected people of Balochistan through national and regional level political parties. The ID-CPC noted that Pakistani people were facing a disastrous situation due to […]

Chinese Zonergy Corporation donates to PM’s Flood Relief Fund

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China’s Zonergy Corporation this week presented a donation cheque for Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Flood Relief Fund. The Zonergy delegation, led by its Chief Executive Richard J. Guo, held a meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif. Minister for board of Investment Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Energy […]

Government, people of Japan stand by Pakistan in this hour of difficulty: Ambassador

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week apprised the Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada of the current relief efforts, the devastation wreaked by the floods throughout the country and the situation of assistance required for recovery, reconstruction for the flood-affected areas and population. The ambassador who had called on her […]

Qatar, UAE, KSA, ADB keen to invest in Pakistan: Miftah

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail has said that Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are showing keen interest in various sectors of Pakistan. Qatar was seeking three billion dollar plan to invest in Stock Exchange, Solar and LNG plants, he said in an interview. Collectively, he […]

Fazl says politicians have to look at their mistakes too

Staff Writer Quetta: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President and Chief of Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that Pakistan is an Islamic country and legislations are carried out on the basis of the Holy Quran and Sunnah, adding that Pakistan’s Constitution stands on four pillars. He said this while addressing a condolence reference […]

Italy hopeful for € 6 billion bilateral trade potential with Pakistan: Dr Roberto Neccia

Newswire Islamabad: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Italy Dr Roberto Neccia said this week that the bilateral trade of €1.5 billion between Italy and Pakistan was much below the actual potential of both countries. He urged both the countries to work for improving their two way trade to at least €5-6 […]

Australia announces additional flood relief assistance to Pakistan amid untiring efforts of Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Canberra: With the untiring efforts of Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, the Government of Australia this week announced a further $ 3 million in flood relief assistance to Pakistan in response to the devastating flooding that has impacted over 33 million people and deluged more than a third of the country. […]

Ambassador Jakob Linulf sympathizes with the Pakistani nation over flood losses

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week sympathized with the Pakistani nation over the losses due to heavy floods. “Met Chairman Lt Gen Akhtar @NDMApk to extend sincere condolences to victims of #FloodsinPakistan. Discussed status of rescue & relief operations. Advanced team from @BRSdk has currently set up in Sindh […]

Country’s development depends on quality of education: Sajid Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that development of any country was directly linked with education, and that all the schools managed by Workers Welfare Fund would be upgraded to improve the quality of education. He made these remarks during his visit to […]

Moeen Ali ‘proud’ to lead England in Pakistan T20s

Karachi: Allrounder Moeen Ali said that captaining England against Pakistan — where his family have roots — was a “huge and proud moment”. Captain Jos Buttler has travelled with the squad but is nursing a calf injury, with Ali the stand-in skipper. Birmingham-born Ali has captained England in T20s before but said leading the side […]

Italy, Pakistan committed to enhance trade ties: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Italy and Pakistan were committed to enhance trade ties. The envoy said that Italy and Pakistan had a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade, saying it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private sectors collaboration. Talking to the Pakistan […]

Even stronger friendship between Italy and Pakistan my mission: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that an even stronger friendship between Italy and Pakistan was his mission. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the nations already have cordial relations. He said Italy was an active investor in Pakistan. He mentioned that Italy had been supporting Pakistan in […]

Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends briefing on CPEC at MOFA

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attended a briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) this week. The briefing was hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for resident Diplomatic Missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Pakistan’s foreign […]

Hina Rabbani Khar for decisive action to combat climate change

Staff Writer Islamabad: A delegation led by Canada’s Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan called on Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar here this week and expressed his deep sympathies for the flood victims and hoped for early rehabilitation and reconstruction. Appreciating their visit to Pakistan at a critical time, she thanked Sajjan and accompanying […]

PPP to continue free education: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that his party will continue its struggle to provide free education to the people from primary to higher education across the country because without increasing the literacy rate to 100%, the dreams of the founders of the nation […]

Report and forum on achievements of CPEC Power Projects unveiled

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for power Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan this week unveiled the report on ‘Overview of Pakistan’s power sector and its future outlook’ and forum on achievements of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Power Projects. In his keynote address, the minister highlighted CPEC’s significance and its importance for Pakistan. He stressed that iron […]

Chinese company donates Rs 10 million to flood affectees

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese multi-national technology company Vivo this week handed over Pakistani Rs 10 million to President Arif Alvi as donation for the flood affectees. Vivo Pakistan had earlier announced that it would donate Rs 10 million to the country’s flood victims in these trying times. The phone maker’s announcement on Twitter said: “Let’s […]

Xinjiang donates relief supplies to Gilgit-Baltistan

China Economic Net Urumchi: The government of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China recently donated a patch of relief supplies worth ?1 million to Gilgit-Baltistan for tackling the flood. The relief supplies include quilt with cotton wadding, cotton-padded clothes, tents and others. A handover ceremony was held at the Khunjerab pass. These relief supplies would be […]

Japan announces $7m emergency grant for Pakistan flood victims

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan HAYASHI Yoshimasa said this week that the government of Japan was planing to provide emergency assistance of $7 million to Pakistan, in response to the devastating flooding nationwide. According to Japanese Embassy in Pakistan, the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs said, the epochal levels of rain […]

Japan keens to invest in Pakistan’s Railways, Aviation sector: Envoy

Staff Writer Islamabad: Japanese Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro said this week that his county has shown keen desire to work with the Pakistan government in the Railways and Aviation sector. The envoy in a meeting with Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique appreciated the efforts of his Ministry for allowing airplanes containing Japanese passengers evacuated from […]

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