Staff Writer Islamabad: British High Commissioner Christian Turner on Wednesday met Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif at PM’s House. Congratulating the Prime Minister on assuming office, the High Commissioner stressed the deep people-to-people ties between the two countries, in this 75th anniversary year of bilateral relations. The High Commissioner and the Prime Minister discussed […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy’s main voice in exports was robotics and machinery. “When people think of Italy, they think of fashion. But our main voice in exports is robotics and machinery — all the textiles in China are made with our looms,” said the ambassador. An […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday dismissed the petition of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) lawmakers on the Senate election video scandal to disqualify former Prime Minister Senator Yousuf Raza Gilani over corrupt practices, saying he had no link to the case. The ECP ordered the District Election Commissioner Islamabad to start […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the PPP’s previous government had achieved the historic target with the passage of the 18th constitutional amendment under the leadership of visionary former President Asif Ali Zardari. The 18th constitutional amendment was in fact, a true manifest of pro-masses exercise […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar this week said Pakistan was committed to continuing its efforts toward ensuring peace in Afghanistan and the region. She expressed these views in a meeting with Pakistan’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq who called on her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: On Earth Day which was celebrated around the world on April 22, 2022, Federsl Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman banned the use of plastic bottles in her office. “The theme for Earth Day 2022 is ‘Invest in Our Planet.’ This is an investment that does not have to be a large economic […]
Read MoreAilia Zehra Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s new 37-member Cabinet has a total of five women on board. After much ado, Pakistan’s new 37-member strong federal Cabinet took oath earlier on Tuesday. The delay in formation of the Cabinet had given rise to speculation about differences within the coalition government, which have now been put […]
Read MoreLondon: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met at an Iftar dinner in London and exchanged views on the national issues. Bilawal Zardari was accompanied by PPP leaders Sherry Rehman, Naveed Qamar and Qamar Zaman Kaira. While, Nawaz’s both sons – Hassan and Hussain – […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met MP Terry Young at the Parliament House. “Glad to meet Hon. Terry Young MP at the Parliament House. Had interesting exchange. #PakistanAustraliaFriendship,” he tweeted. Pakistan-Australia relations have been friendly. The High Commission of Australia in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Australia […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week mourned the death of the ‘mother of Pakistan’ Bilquis Edhi. “Such heartbreaking news to read about the departure of Mme Bilquis, rightly named The Mother of Pakistan for her service to humanity,” he tweeted. Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo added: “Lidia and me feel privileged and honoured […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that the protection of country’s environment was topmost priority of the government where all necessary measures would be taken to address air quality related issues. In an interview, she said that government would take number of initiatives to improve the air quality […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari said this week that the coalition government will meet the demands of the allies. In a statem4nt, he said the coalition wanted Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) back in the political sphere. Zardari said that an agreement was signed with all coalition parties. “I have […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: The 79th Formation Commanders’ Conference, held here at the General Headquarters this week, took note of the recent propaganda campaign by some quarters to malign Pakistan Army and create division between the institution and society. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided the conference, said an Inter Services Public […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: President of Pakistan Federation of Baseball (PFB) Syed Fakhar Ali Shah said this week that Pakistani baseball team will participate in the 19th Asian Games to be held in China in September 2022. In a statement, he maintained that PFB had written a letter to Director General of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Emerging politician Umer Rehman Malik, son of the late Senator Rehman Malik, said this week that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was blessed with superhuman qualities to lead the nation. In an interview with Covert, the PPP leader said Bilawal Bhutto’s struggle ousted former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Malik […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Senator Amanda Stoker, Assistant Minister for Women, Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations and Assistant Minister to Attorney General at the Senators Budget Night event “Glad to meet Senator Hon. Amanda Stoker, Asst Minister for Women, Asst Minister for Industrial Relations and Asst […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan had a great potential to enhance trade ties. Speaking at a recent event, the envoy said Italy intends to strengthen structures to promote its country in Pakistan, especially in commercial and cultural sectors. “One of the plans is […]
Read MoreHu Xijin According to reports from Taiwan’s United Daily News, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a delegation to visit Taiwan on April 10, the 43rd anniversary of the signing of the so-called “Taiwan Relations Act.” If the reports are true, this will be an extremely serious event, the most serious provocation by Washington […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Natasha Daultana said this week that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) bears the ideology that crushes the masses and favours the elite as compared to the PPP which believes in serving the people. In a statement, she urged the party workers to spread party’s message among the people in […]
Read MoreStaff Write Islamabad: Imran Khan was ousted this week as Prime Minister after the no-confidence motion moved by rival parties against him succeeded on April 10. As many as 174 votes were cast in the favour of a no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan. This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former President Asif Ali Zardari has announced his daughter Aseefa Bhutto’s entry into parliamentary politics. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman made the announcement while talking to the journalists here this week. Asif Ali Zardari said that he will introduce Aseefa Bhutto into parliamentary politics in the upcoming elections. Aseefa Bhutto had […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President called on Italy’s Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese at his office this week. They discussed with him the prospects for further improving bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries. Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President and Sheikh Amir Waheed […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated athlete Zulqarnain Haider Turi for brilliant performance in Australian Track and Field Championships 2022. “Congratulations! Zulqarnain Haider Turi om won 4 Gold Medals in Australian Track and Field Championships 2022. 100m, 200m,400m and 4x100m. Well done Zulqarnain,” the envoy tweeted. Zulqarnain Haider […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week greeted the Muslims on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan. “Wishing everyone a very happy & blessed Ramadan Mubarak May this holy month bring health & spiritual fulfillment in everyone’s life ,” the envoy tweeted. The moon of holy month of Ramzam […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umer Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to the PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his death anniversary. In a message, he said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a former President and Prime Minister – gave the country 1973 constitution, nuclear technology, empowered youth, established heavy industry, developed […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has identified multiple constitutional, legal and operational challenges to the conduct of an early election. FAFEN, in a statement, said the Supreme Court would hopefully take a prompt decision about the constitutionality of the measures leading to the dissolution of the National Assembly as delay would accrue […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Vice Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani remains the longest serving Prime Minister of Pakistan till date. Gilani, was born on July 9, 1952. He is a respected Pakistani politician who served as 18th Prime Minister of Pakistan from March 25, 2008, until his judicial ouster on April 26, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Dua-e-Chehlum and Qur’an Khawani for former Interior Minister and senior PPP leader Senator Rehman Malik was held at his residence this week in which a large number of people from all walks of life including political, religious and social personalities participated and prayed for the departed soul of Late Abdul Rehman Malik. PPP […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Dua-e-Chehlum and Qur’an Khawani for former Interior Minister and senior PPP leader Senator Rehman Malik was held at his historical residence in London in which a large number of people from all walks of life including political, religious, media and social personalities participated and prayed for the departed soul of Late Abdul Rehman […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week attended Australian War College International Day. “Glad to attend Australian War College International Day. Pakistan Army & Air Force officers are attending the Australian War College as International Students. Guests thoroughly enjoyed food and music,” he tweeted after the event. The Australian War […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week expressed a keen interest in the green transition in Pakistan and the exchange of knowledge with Pakistan about renewable energy. In an interview, she highly appreciated the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Initiative. The envoy said that Pakistan and Denmark share the ambition to fight […]
Read MoreLahore: With the aim of reducing the national side’s gap with the leading international teams and creating more opportunities for players to grow and evolve according to the demands of the contemporary game, the Pakistan Cricket Board this week unveiled a bumper season for the women cricketers. Bismah Maroof’s side will compete in eight international […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy hosts the largest number of Pakistani diaspora in the European Union. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad on Wednesday, the envoy urged Pakistani businessmen and traders to make efforts to promote mutual trade and economic ties between the two nations. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot become Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Speaking to journalists here along with former prime minister and opposition leader in the Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Senator Sherry Rehman, Faisal Karim Kundi and Shazia Marri, Bilawal Bhutto said that […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Beijing: On March 17, China and Pakistan agreed to execute the mega ML-1 railway up-gradation project under the framework of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on a priority basis. This is a major development and also the implementation of the important consensus of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s meeting with Chinese top leaders during […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week celebrated Pakistan Day along with Pakistani community in Australia. “Pakistan Day celebrations in Australia. Glad to join Pakistani-Australian community in Melbourne at the event organised by Dr Shahbaz Chaudhry. Grateful to the Members of Australian and the Victorian Parliament,” he tweeted. The envoy […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader Senator Sherry Rehman, Faisal Karim Kundi and Ahmed Kundi visited the house of late Rehman Malik this week. They expressed condolences to his sons Umer Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik on the demise of the former Interior Minister. Senator Sherry Rehman expressed deep sorrow over the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner visited MG JW Pakistan facility in Lahore, where he said the future of the country’s auto sector was with electronic vehicles (EVs), and MG would reduce carbon emissions with EVs for a cleaner and greener country. During the visit, the high commissioner interacted with the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his spouse Madame Albana Ferrarese inaugurated Future World School & College (FWSC), at Sector H-11/4 this week. Founder & CEO Dr. Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq TI, Executive Director Anna Faisal, Directors and Principal Future World School & College Muneeze Muzaffar were present at this auspicious occasion. The […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week responded to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s criticism on his Urdu gaffe in a hilarious way via a short video clip. The video, which included many mistakes in the Urdu language of the premier in the recent past, was shared on Bilawal’s official […]
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