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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri congratulates Zafar Hussain Shah on winning life achievement award

Canberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Zafar Hussain Shah on winning the life achievement award. “Congratulations @Syedsadawatan for another life time achievement award – Zafar Hussain Shah, Editor in Chief Sada-e-Watan, has been serving the Pakistani community for over 3 decades through dedicated coverage of community news,” […]

Pakistan signs Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week signed the Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark in Copenhagen to strengthen collaboration in areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation. The agreement was signed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Denmark, Ahmad Farooq and by Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm. The Green Framework Engagement is underpinned by the […]

Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Pakistan offered excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies. In a recent statement, he said bilateral trade volume between Italy and Pakistan has exponentially grown from € 1.42 billion in 2019 to €1.52 billion in 2021. According to the Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, although […]

“Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million to be executed in 26 months: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the “Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million shall be executed in 26 months in suitable areas by CIHEAM Bari in cooperation with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) through the Pakistan Oilseed Department. In a statement, he said […]

Qatar has historic relations with Pakistan: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Newswire Islamabad: Qatri Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said this week that Qatar has historic relations with Pakistan and this will be further strengthened. Speaking to journalists here, he said the ties between the two nations run very deep as there have been many mutual visits by the leadership of both […]

Bilawal Bhutto won’t abandon flood affectees: Zardari

Staff Writer Karachi: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will never leave the flood affectees alone. Zardari said he himself would have been present with the victims in such a situation if his health had permitted. Zardari said Bilawl […]

China stands solidly behind Pakistan amid floods

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy is highly active these days to support Pakistan as the country faces destructive floods. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong held several meetings over the weekend to discuss the flood situation with the Pakistani leaders and hand over Chinese donations to the Pakistani government. The Chinese envoy held meetings […]

Pakistan, Japan friendship: 75th Diamond Jubilee celebrated

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan flags were flying high on the stage in Japan all day in connection with a stunning 75th Diamond Jubilee Independence Day and 70-year of Pakistan-Japan Friendship celebrations held with people living in Japan including children, women and families living in Japan largely attended in an area called as Mini Pakistan in […]

UK announces £1.5m for flood relief efforts in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: The UK has approved up to £1.5 million as urgent support for Pakistan after flooding in the country killed at least 900 people, the British High Commission in Islamabad said. At least 950 people have been killed in Pakistan while millions were rendered homeless as rains and flash floods continued to wreak […]

Sherry Rehman terms Pakistani floods ‘climate-induced humanitarian disaster’

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week referring to the havoc wreaked by ongoing unprecedented monsoon rains, said Pakistan was going through a climate-induced humanitarian disaster at the moment. The media should play an effective role in highlighting the plight of flood victims, rescue and relief efforts, and damages […]

Stolen Gandharan sculpture back in Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri delighted

Canberra: Australia this week returned an ancient Bodhisattva statue of the Gandhara art to Pakistan following an exhibition at the National Gallery in Canberra. It was handed over to a delighted Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry following an exhibition. The artefact is believed to date back to the third and fourth century […]

Ambassador Lis Rosenholm praises EU for humanitarian aid to Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week praised the European Union for providing humanitarian aid to Pakistan as the country fights flood devastations. Ambassador Lis Rosenholm lauded the EU efforts and expressed sympathy with the government and people of Pakistan over the loss of life and property in the flash […]

Pakistani community in Italy has grown up from 25000 to 200,000 in 10 years: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that during the last 10 years the Pakistani community in Italy has grown up from 25000 to 200,000 and they were very well accepted by the Italian population. “Even sometimes, I have received calls from politicians to make visas easy. So, it […]

Sajid Hussain Turi orders abolishing OEC fees

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week directed abolishing Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) fees and sending a summary in this regard to the cabinet for approval. “The workers proceeding to foreign countries through the OEC shall be sent free of cost and the fees ranging […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese explores investment opportunities in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: hardworking Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has been exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. In a recent reception, he emphasised on the enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. The envoy – during whose ongoing term Pakistan and Italy […]

Aseefa Bhutto urges voluntary action to intensify relief efforts

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took to Twitter this week appealing her followers to voluntarily contribute by raising funds and donations in order to help Pakistan’s flood-affected population. Aseefa Bhutto mentioned that the magnitude of destruction brought by the floods was heartbreaking. She reminded the populace that they (the […]

COAS, US commander discuss military-to-military ties

Staff Writer Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa this week discussed military-to-military ties with Commander US Centcom General Michael Erik Kurilla, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. General Bajwa held a meeting with the commander US CENTCOM along with his delegation at General Head Quarters (GHQ). According to the […]

Pak, Iran need to exploit mutual existing potential: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week highlighted fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran, rooted in shared history and cultural and linguistic affinities. Bilawal Bhutto also reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was speaking after receiving Iranian Minister for Roads […]

Chinese trainers to arrive soon for Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Institute in Gwadar

Gwadar Pro Gwadar: Pakistan will soon receive Chinese trainers for Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Institute in Gwadar. Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Chairman Naseer Khan Kashani held meetings with the Shandong Institute of Commerce and Technology (SICT) on Thursday on the exchange program to introduce courses in Pakistan-China Technical and Vocational Institute. The technical and vocational […]

NADRA to acquire 126,000 digital tablets from China for census

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Database Regulatory Authority (NADRA) has decided to purchase 126,000 digital tablets from China for the upcoming 7th Population and Household Digital Census in December 2022. The delivery of tablets started today (August 20) and will be completed in eight batches by December 11, 2022, NADRA said. Among them, the first […]

Science popularization important objective of Pakistan’s Science Diplomacy initiative

Xinhua Islamabad: Science popularization is one of the key objectives of Pakistan’s “Science Diplomacy initiative” through which it has been actively promoting indigenous scientific-technological achievements and connecting local stakeholders with international partners, Pakistani Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has said. Mahmood made the remarks here while addressing an event organized by the foreign ministry in collaboration […]

Sherry Rehman slams Imran Khan’s ‘two-faced approach’

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was accused this week of having a two-faced approach by raising hue and cry over alleged US conspiracy to topple his regime and at the same time hiring American firms for lobbying for better ties with Washington. Responding to PTI Senators’ criticism of the government, PPP […]

Imran Khan misleading nation: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Staff Writer Islamabad: Accusing PTI Chairperson Imran Khan of “misleading the nation”, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb this week bashed him for talking about media freedom. “Khan talking about media freedom is no less than a joke,” Aurangzeb said while addressing a press conference in the federal capital. Recalling that during PTI’s tenure journalists were tortured […]

Moonis denies rumours of joining PTI

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader and former federal minister Chaudhry Moonis Elahi this week brushed off rumours of joining PTI, saying a letter claiming his PTI’s candidature from NA-80 Mandi Bahauddin in the upcoming general elections was fake. “Imran Khan is my prime minister and working with Asad Umar is amazing,” Moonis said in […]

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri pays tribute to legendary singer Nayyara Noor

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid tribute to legendary singer Nayyara Noor who passed at the age of 71. “Nayyara Noor was an Era that has come to an end. May her soul rest in eternal peace – Aameen,” the envoy tweeted. Nayyara Noor passed away after a brief […]

Embassy of Denmark launches “Sustainability Platform” in Pakistan with Maersk and Novo Nordisk

Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark with the two largest Danish companies; Maersk and Novo Nordisk this week jointly launched a “Sustainability Platform” in Pakistan to enhance the capacity, engagement &awareness within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Working together with key stakeholders, such as authorities, civil society, investors, media & industry organisations, […]

Govt to provide all basic facilities to Pakistani Zaireen: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week wrote a letter to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the provision of basic facilities to Pakistani pilgrims going to Iraq and Iran. The Minister also requested to formulate a comprehensive policy for pilgrims which was the need […]

Italy to enhance cooperation in technology transfer with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will enhance cooperation in technology transfer with Pakistan. He said green economy, transfer of technology for the industrial sector including textiles and agro industry, construction sector, education and health were major areas of focus to extend the bilateral cooperation. Ambassador […]

Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached all-time high this year: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached an all-time high of $805 million during the first 9 months of this financial year according to the Pakistani official reports. He maintained Italy was now home to the largest Pakistani diaspora in the European Union […]

Imran Khan used NAB against political opponents: Qamar Zaman Kaira

Staff Writer Islamabad: Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira this week accused former prime minister Imran Khan for using the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against his political opponents and for personal vested interest. Addressing a news conference here flanked by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Mian Manzoor […]

Empowering parliament can decide future: Zardari

Staff Writer Karachi: Former president and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said this week that an empowered parliament can decide the future of the country and the nation and all democratic political parties should unite to empower the parliament. In his message to the nation on Independence Day, he said that the […]

More Pakistani vocational institutes to partner with Chinese

China Economic Net Islamabad: “The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is formulating and improving the policy for dual degree programs in Pakistan. I look forward to the first China-Pakistan dual degree program officially approved by HEC which will be launched at Karakoram International University”, said Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of Pakistan’s HEC in a meeting with […]

Pak-Sino coop in agriculture, food security highlighted

China Economic Net Sanya: Factors of production in agriculture of Pakistan and China can be complementary to each other, noted Rabbia Nasir, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Pakistan to China while attending the 2022 China Seed Congress and the Nanfan Agricultural Silicon Valley Forum recently. “Both countries need to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and […]

British High Commission plants 75 trees to mark 75 years of UK-Pakistan relations

Staff Writer Islamabad: To commemorate 75 years of UK – Pakistan relations, British High Commission staff joined by Chevening alumni and personnel from the Islamabad Capital Development Authority, planted 75 trees native to Pakistan, in the Shakarparian National Park. This activity compliments a vast year-long tree planting programme carried out in the UK by the […]

Pakistan has faced severe impact of climate change this year: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan’s protected areas have suffered immensely due to the catastrophic impact of climate change. This was stated by Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman this week while speaking at Trail 5 where a clean-up drive was organised by her ministry to mark the 75th Independence Day. “We lost several thousand trees to […]

Another key assignment ready for Maryam Nawaz

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) has decided to give an important assignment to its Central Vice President Maryum Nawaz. Sources said the work for establishing a separate secretariat for Maryum Nawaz was under way. The new office for Maryam Nawaz is being established behind the main party secretariat in Model Town, sources said […]

Imran Khan announces country-wide mass mobilisation campaign at PTI’s Lahore power show

Staff Writer Lahore: PTI Chairman Imran Khan this week announced a country-wide mass mobilisation campaign while addressing the party’s power show at Lahore’s Hockey Ground. The address was being telecast across the country. At midnight, a fireworks display and flag-hoisting ceremony were also held to celebrate August 14. “I today want to announce my next […]

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri leads flag hoisting at Pakistan High Commission Canberra

Newswire Canberra: To celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra. High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri raised the flag with the national anthem of Pakistan. The flag hoisting proceeded with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister […]

Denmark to give Pakistan interest-free loans

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week signed an inter-governmental framework agreement to enhance financial cooperation in the energy and water sector. The agreement, signed by Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim and Danish Ambassador Lis Rosenholm, allowed for interest-free loans in renewable energy, energy efficiency, water supply and waste-water treatment sectors. […]

PTI has no logic to contest by-elections: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Staff Writer Multan: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice Chairman and former Prime Minister Senator Yousuf Raza Gilani has questioned PTI participation in the National Assembly by-election. “Since PTI MNAs are not participating in the assembly session after submitting their resignations, they have no right to contest the by-election,” he told media after visiting a number […]

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