One sided electoral reforms unacceptable: Bilawal Bhutto

Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that the ‘one sided’ electoral reforms were unacceptable. Criticising the government’s “one-sided” electoral reforms, Bilawal said that if the government continued in the manner it was proceeding in, then the opposition would not accept the results of the next election. Bilawal Bhutto said […]

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Proud of Pakistani-Australian Community in Sydney: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Sydney: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that he was proud of Pakistani-Australian Community in Sydney. “Great meeting the very dynamic Pakistani-Australian Community in Sydney. Extremely proud of their achievements and contributions,” he tweeted after a meeting. The senior diplomat added: “Engagement with and serving the Flag of Pakistan […]

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Italy will help develop Faisalabad as hub of fashion design industry: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Faisalabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will cooperate for branding high quality textile products of Faisalabad and developing the city as a hub of fashion design industry. Talking to Atif Munir Sheikh, President Faisalabad Chamer of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), through video-link the Italian Ambassador said that he […]

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Rehman Malik urges PM to file petition in ICJ against FATF

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has written a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan urging to file a petition in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the FATF’s discrimination and continued victimization of Pakistan. He stated that some inimical countries are using […]

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Pakistan to host devotees from India, around the world at Kartarpur Gurdwara

Islamabad: Pakistan will host devotees from India and around the world in the upcoming Baba Guru Nanak’s Birthday celebrations from 17-26 November 2021. Two years ago on this day the Kartarpur Corridor was inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan on the eve of the 550th birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. According to Foreign Office, […]

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Bilawal Bhutto vows to oust federal govt

Newswire Larkana: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week vowed to oust the federal government with the public support. He reiterated his firm resolve to continue with the ongoing wave of mass protests against the federal government of the Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) against unprecedented inflation in the country that has “deprived […]

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CPEC: Pakistan to introduce vertical farming, says Punjab Agriculture Minister

Gwadar Pro Multan: Pakistan will introduce vertical farming with China’s help under the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a Pakistani minister said. Punjab Provincial Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jehania Gardezi announced that the mega project of CPEC will change the agriculture system in the country. “Vertical farming would be introduced […]

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Public fed up with ‘new Pakistan’ praying to get back their ‘old Pakistan’: Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has said that the nation is fed up with ‘New Pakistan’ and demands and prays to get back their ‘Old Pakistan’ that can enable them to refurbish the country for the coming generations. He said that the New […]

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Special Representative of Australia on Afghanistan meets FS Sohail Mahmood

Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Special Representative of Australia on Afghanistan, Daniel Sloper. During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest developments in Afghanistan and the way forward. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood highlighting that the latest situation provided an opportunity to end the 40-year long conflict in Afghanistan, underscored the […]

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Envoy eulogizes Pakistan’s stand on Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov this week appreciated Pakistan for its position and support on issues of Azeri territorial integrity before and during the patriotic war against Armenia, describing it “a true demonstration of brotherhood.” “During the patriotic war, the government, the Parliament and people of Pakistan morally and politically supported […]

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Optimistic about PTA between Pakistan and Italy: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said he was optimistic about Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Pakistan and Italy. In an interview, the envoy said Italy was in European Union (EU) countries and was fully supporting Pakistan in Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) status in every review. He mentioned that Pakistan has a […]

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Pakistan acknowledges CPC victory against poverty

Imran Khan congratulates Xin Jinping on CPC centenary Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping and congratulated him on the centenary of the Communist Party of China besides its unprecedented victory in eradicating absolute poverty. PM Khan spoke to President Xi on telephone and appreciated China’s stellar development in four […]

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Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today: Yousaf Raza Gilani

Newswire Islamabad: Former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani this week addressed the inaugural ceremony of Ibadat International University here. The Leader of the opposition in Senate, as the key note speaker said, he felt extremely honored and privileged to speak at the launching ceremony of the Ibadat International University. “I express my profound gratitude […]

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Pakistani, Chinese companies to construct Pakistan’s first green hydrogen project

Gwadar Pro Karachi: Pakistan’s Sindh provincial and a Chinese company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct Pakistan’s first green hydrogen project. The MoU signing ceremony for the 400MW green hydrogen project in Sindh was held at the Sindh Energy Department here in Karachi, the Sindh energy ministry said this week. Sindh Energy […]

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Rehman Malik slams Indian home minister for threatening Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has said that Pakistan has slammed the Indian Home Minister Amit Shah for his highly irresponsible and childish statement in which he has threatened Pakistan with surgical strikes. While addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Rehman Malik […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri-led High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra hosts International Seminar on Kashmir

Newswire Canberra: To mark the Kashmir Black Day, a Seminar titled “Taking Stock of Human Rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK)”, was held virtually at the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra this week. The key Speakers of the Seminar included former President of Azad State of Jammu and Kashmir, […]

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Canadian envoy, discusses bilateral cooperation in multiple fields with COAS

Rawalpindi: Wendy Gilmour, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) this week. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation in various fields, overall regional situation and peace & stability in the Afghanistan were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan […]

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Italy wants to boost ties with Pakistan further: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that his country wanted to boost the existing friendly ties with Pakistan further. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said Italy considered Pakistan as a close friend and both the countries had always had a friendly relationship. Ambassador Ferrarese appreciated the cooperation between the two nations and […]

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Saudi Fund for Development deposits $ 3 billion with SBP, provides $ 1.2 billion finance for oil

Islamabad: The Saudi Fund for Development has announced a “generous directive” to deposit an amount of US three billion dollars with the State Bank of Pakistan to help the government support its foreign currency reserves and support it in facing the repercussions of the Corona pandemic. According to the news by the Saudi Press Agency […]

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Federal govt has brought destruction: Bilawal Bhutto

Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week alleged that Prime Minister Imran Khan was trying to turn all institutions of the country into the PTI’s Tiger Force. “It [PTI government] has not brought a change, but destruction,” he said while addressing a PPP rally at Karachi’s Bagh-e-Jinnah organised to commemorate those […]

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Peace in Afghanistan to benefit entire region: Pakistan

Newswire Moscow: Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq said this week that peace in Afghanistan will benefit the entire region in terms of stability, secure borders, enhanced connectivity, return of refugees and countering of terrorism. He was speaking at the third meeting of the Moscow Format held in Moscow. The meeting was hosted […]

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China is torchbearer in poverty alleviation: PM’s aide on poverty eradication

China Economic Net Islamabad: “China is a torchbearer in poverty alleviation and Pakistan needs to follow in footsteps to drag the poor out of the financial quagmire,” a senior aide of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on poverty, Senator Dr. Sania Nishar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Imran Khan on Poverty Alleviation and Social […]

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Islam promotes peace and harmony: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Canberra: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week stressed the need for clearing misconceptions about Islam, the religion which promotes peace and harmony for mankind. In his keynote address at the Seerat-un-Nabi Peace Conference organized by Pehchan Media Network, the High Commissioner called for collective efforts to fight the emerging threat […]

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NTC organises Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Zoom Conference

Newswire Islamabad: Atiq always Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) this week organized a “Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Zoom Conference Ustad Tafseer Prof. Dr. Shaykh Muhammad Yaqoob Al-Dahlawi [Esteemed Teacher of Masjid Nabwi, Madina Munawara] delivered a special lecture live through Madina Manawra, on ‘Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’. The NTC management, under the supervision of Managing […]

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Swedish envoy urges for sustainable living standards in society

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, Henrik Parson this week urged the need to meet the environmental challenges by making changes in various areas, including business strategy, for an environmentally friendly and conducive life. The world will face environmental challenges by reviewing all plans and policies, including business and industry, for an environmentally friendly […]

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Biden picks career diplomat as ambassador to Pakistan

Newswire Washington: US President Joe Biden plans to nominate career diplomat Donald Armin Blome as his next ambassador to Pakistan, the White House announced this week. Blome’s appointment comes three years after Ambassador David Hale completed his three-year term in Islamabad and left for Washington to take over as under-secretary of state for political affairs. […]

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Reason for Biden’s anger with Pakistan not Afghanistan but presidential election campaign: Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik has said that the reason behind US President Joi Biden’s anger with Pakistan is not Afghanistan but US Presidential campaign. He said that Pakistani embassy in the United States was used for Trump’s election campaign, which has angered Biden. He revealed in an interview with a news […]

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PPP to form govt in centre, provinces if fair polls held: Bilawal Bhutto

Newswire Kotli: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that if fair and transparent elections are held in the country, his party will form governments in Centre and all four provinces. Addressing a public rally in Kotli, he said that the ‘puppet’ government in Azad Kashmir was busy in conspiracies against […]

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Lt. General Nadeem Anjum new ISI chief

Rawalpindi: Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum has been appointed as the new director-general of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the military’s media affairs wing announced this week. Meanwhile, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, formerly the ISI director general, has been posted as the Peshawar corps commander. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced other postings as […]

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Rehman Malik demands truth and reconciliation commission on dialogue with Taliban

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator Rehman Malik said this week that dialogue with the Taliban and bringing them into the national mainstream is a good initiative however. TTP has never been sincere with Pakistan and has always taken advantage of the talk to strengthen themselves and […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to enhance trade, economic ties

Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan this week agreed for enhancing the trade and economic ties for promoting the concept of regional connectivity and economic integration in the region. Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin called on the Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan to discuss bilateral economic cooperation in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Both the sides […]

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Sindh govt performing far better than others: Bilawal Bhutto

Newswire Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the performance of the Sindh government is far better than the other three provincial governments of the country. Bilawal said that the federal government and the PTI-led governments in the provinces had failed to resolve basic issues of the masses whereas […]

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