Ambassador Riina Kionka discusses welfare projects with PA Speaker

Celina Ali Lahore: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan welcomed the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Riina Kionka, to the Punjab Assembly this week. Also present at the meeting were Secretary General Chaudhry Aamir Habib, EU Team Leader Sebastien Lorion, and Faisal Butter, Provincial Coordinator for the Sustainable Parliament Project. The meeting […]

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British High Commission launches Chevening Mentorship Scheme

Celina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission in Pakistan this week announced the launch of a new Chevening Mentorship Scheme to connect alumni who are actively working in the climate sector, with young climate leaders across Pakistan. Twenty-three early and mid-career climate professionals were selected out of 400 applicants in a competitive process. Over three […]

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Ambassador Marilina Armellin meets Punjab CM, Italy-Pakistan cooperation discussed

Newswire Lahore: Marilina Armellin, the Ambassador to Italy, met with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week and discussed the promotion of cooperation in tourism, textile, leather, marble, carpets and other sectors. During the meeting, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz offered Italy to increase olive cultivation in Chakwal. During the meeting, Italian investment in livestock and […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri congratulates Bisma Asif on election to Queensland Parliament

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Bisma Asif on her election to Queensland Parliament. “Congratulations to Bisma Asif on her election to Queensland Parliament. As a proud Pakistani-Australian her achievement highlights the strength in diversity & power of representation. Wishing her every success as she paves the way for […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad greets Hindu community in Pakistan on Diwali

Paris: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week greeted the Hindu community in Pakistan on Diwali. He reported a foreign ministry post on X saying: “Happy Diwali to the Hindu Community in Pakistan and around the world! May this Festival of Lights bring peace, prosperity, and joy to all. On this occasion, we […]

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USAID supports partnership between HEC and university of Utah to transform higher education in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the University of Utah this week signed a partnership to promote capacity-building initiatives in public sector universities across Pakistan. This initiative, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), aims to enhance faculty development, strategic […]

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Pakistan seeks Russia’s support for BRICS membership bid, again

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has once again sought Russia’s support for its bid to become a member of BRICS as the two countries reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties. The development came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Russian Federation Council […]

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Umar Rehman Malik stands for Kashmiris’ freedom

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that freedom was the birth right of the Kashmiris. “Expressing solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris who continue to struggle courageously for their right to self-determination, facing unimaginable brutalities daily. This right is enshrined as their fundamental right under United Nations resolutions,” […]

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UK pledges continued support for Pakistani educational initiatives

Celina Ali Islamabad : British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week announced that her country will continue supporting educational initiatives and cultural exchanges in Pakistan. The announcement came as Ms Marriott visited the Islamabad College for Boys G-6/3 along with education secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani and examined facilities, including the library, gym, IT park, IT […]

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Ambassador Blome celebrates completion of Frere Hall restoration, reaffirms Pak-US partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan have built a long-term partnership over seven decades, rooted in shared interests across health, education, energy, economic growth, and security sectors. US investments in Pakistan have grown by 50% in the past year, underscoring the strong economic ties between the nations. This includes our investments in clean […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri urges world to stand with Kashmiris

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week urged the world to stand with the Kashmiris amid Indian oppression. “Senator @DavidShoebridge remarked that Kashmir faces one of the harshest military occupations, with 900,000 troops deployed. The world must not ignore these human rights abuses,” he posted on X, citing international support for […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad leads special event to mark Kashmir Black Day

Newswire Paris: The Embassy of Pakistan in France organized a Special Seminar marking the Kashmir Black Day this week, to express solidarity with the Kashmiris in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. In his speech, Ambassador […]

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Republic Day of Kazakhstan celebrated in Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Republic Day of Kazakhstan was celebrated in Islamabad this week. The event’s distinguished guests included the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, the Minister for Communications, Privatization and Investment Board, Abdul Aleem Khan, and the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage, Attaullah Tarar, Special […]

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Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy

Celina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad’s new eatery Tommasini Pasticceria is straight from the coast of northern Italy. The café is the first franchise of a family-run bakery in the Italian town of Riccione. Nestled in a small coastal town called Riccione in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy is the Pasticceria Tommasini Caffetteria. The family-run bakery […]

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Meloni battles judges in Italy over her anti-migrant plan

Emma Bubola Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, had scored a coup. She pushed through a tough anti-migration plan that would force some asylum seekers headed for Italy instead into a detention center in Albania while their claims are heard. At a time when anti-immigration sentiments are rising in Europe, the program caught the eyes […]

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PPP architect of constitution: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP was the architect of the constitution. “PPP reaffirms its role as the architect of our nation’s constitution. Congratulations to the entire nation on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Day. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s steadfast leadership in realizing Shaheed Mohtarma […]

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Monica, Allah Dino discuss human rights, democratic institutions

Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Monica Jacobsen, held a meeting with Federal Secretary for the Ministry of Human Rights, Allah Dino Khawaja this week, to discuss matters related to human rights and bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. During the meeting, Monica underscored […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri participates in Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s annual dinner. “Great to be part of Pakistan Engineers Association Australia’s Annual Dinner. Pakistani engineers are playing an important role in the Australian economy,” he posted on X. The event was well attended by all sorts of […]

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Successful SCO meeting a major diplomatic win for Pakistan, PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government meeting as a major achievement for Pakistan on diplomatic front. “Pakistan’s diplomatic profile further strengthened internationally after successfully hosting this summit,” the prime minister said while addressing a banquet organized in honor of senators of […]

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Pakistan, China sign MoUs, inaugurate Gwadar airport during Premier Li Qiang’s visit

Pakistan and China on Monday signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Islamabad, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders also virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, a key component of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC project. “The completion of Gwadar Airport is […]

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China ready to join Pakistan for closer community with shared future — Premier Li

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is willing to work with Pakistan to accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. In his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Li said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, always understanding, […]

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‘Why Be Rigid, Both Countries Must Think…’: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vouched for bilateral talks with India, even as India ruled out such a possibility during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.In an interview the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “Why […]

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Labourers, the unsung heroes who transformed Islamabad for SCO Summit

Islamabad: As Islamabad hosted the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit this week, a dedicated team of workers and labourers transformed the city into a vibrant spectacle. Their efforts in decorating, illuminating, and maintaining the city’s landscape created a striking backdrop for the prestigious event, capturing the […]

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Italy’s aircraft carrier docks in Karachi for defence forum

The aircraft carrier’s arrival focuses on fostering discussions on defence and security collaborations. An Italian aircraft carrier has arrived at Karachi port, marking a significant moment for industrial collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The vessel, known as al Pino, is equipped with advanced frigate technology and will be docked from 14 to 16 October. Today, […]

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Iranian ambassador lauds Pakistan for successfully hosting 23rd SCO summit

Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam on Thursday extended his congratulations to the government and people of Pakistan for the successful hosting of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad. In a statement issued on the occasion of Pakistan’s Foreign Service […]

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Dr. Majid Nadeem Gondal appointment an achievement for the Pakistani community

High Commissioner of Pakistan, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Congratulates Dr. Majid Nadeem Gondal on being appointed to the inaugural National IMG (International Medical Graduates) Committee of Australia, representing the State of Victoria. A significant achievement for the Pakistani community! Australia was amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1948. Pakistan-Australia relations […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Asia NOW a leading Paris art fair

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Asia NOW a leading Paris art fair. Captivating art work of 14 Pakistani artists was showcased under the umbrella of ‘O Art Space’ art gallery from Lahore. Titled “Chronicles Bound” it celebrates the artists who are integral to Pakistan contemporary art scene. Ambassador met Omar Nabi, K.M. Naeem & Waseem […]

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Pakistan’s envoy to US Rizwan Sheikh begins visit to Texas in effort to expand economic ties

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, met with the leadership of U.S. state of Taxes, business community, and Pakistani diaspora in Dallas and Houston in his efforts to further strengthen Islamabad-Washington relationship, according to a Pakistani embassy press release. “There are immense opportunities to forge a strong partnership between Pakistan and Texas […]

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‘Choose France’ initiative boosts education partnership

French envoy highlights increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges Islamamabad:French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, stated on Friday that the partnership between Pakistan and France in higher education is gaining momentum, marked by increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges. This relationship, strengthened by the “Choose France” initiative, is paving the way for further collaboration between […]

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Pakistan signs agreement with Denmark to restructure maritime sector

Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh signed an agreement with Denmark’s Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Minister Morten Bodskov this week which would allow the South Asian country to restructure its maritime sector and provide technical trainings to its ports. With access to the Arabian Sea, Pakistan’s sea ports in the […]

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Zardari urges int’l community’s role to stop Israeli adventurism, restore peace

Liaquat Ali Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed deep concerns over the growing Israeli adventurism in the region and called for the international community’s role to take swift action to restore peace and prevent conflict from spilling over. The president, in his remarks at the All Parties Conference, convened by the government to […]

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Cross-border bus service between Gilgit, Kashgar resumes after 14 years

Newswire Islamabad: The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to restart its cross-border bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China, after a 14-year suspension, officials said this week. This service, which had been discontinued in 2010 due to a natural disaster, was halted when a massive […]

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Seminar discusses export of Cherries to China

Gwadar Pro Gilgit: The Pakistan Horticultural Development & Export Company (PHDEC) under the Ministry of Commerce held a one-day seminar titled “Export of GB Cherries to China: Lessons Learned, Future Strategies & PHDEC Project on Development of High-Demand Cherry Varieties” this week. The seminar brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, exporters, processors, […]

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