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Pakistani archaeological sites very important for different religions: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the archaeological sites in Pakistan were very important for different religions of the world. In a media interaction, the envoy noted that the Italian archaeological mission, in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa archaeological department, had been protecting and excavating archaeological sites in Pakistan […]

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Covert

Pakistan’s Sidra Amin makes history in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022

Hamilton: Sidra Amin has become the first Team Pakistan batter to smash a brave-ton in an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022. The 29-year-old batsman set the record while playing against Bangladesh at Seddon Park in Hamilton. However, her century went in vain as Pakistan could not chase down 235-run target set by Bangladesh. Bangladesh […]

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Covert

Late Rehman Malik – the PPP stalwart

Mubasher Bukhari It was the horrible afternoon of December 27, 2007, when everybody in the media was trying to learn about Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s condition after the terrorist attack on her at Liaqat Bagh. This scribe called Rehman Malik, her security chief. He took the call on the first ring and said, “BB is not […]

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Covert

A major poverty alleviation scheme

Cheng Xizhong – China Economic Net This week, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced in Islamabad a major livelihood project called “Ehsaas Riyayat Ration Scheme” to help solve the difficulties faced by the ordinary people in life. “Ehsaas Riyayat Ration Scheme” is a government project for a discount on basic food items for needy […]

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Covert

‘Misinformation’ must be countered through unified response: COAS

Staff Writer Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa this week emphasized that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threaten national cohesion, which must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response. The Army Chief was addressing the induction ceremony of SH-15 Artillery Guns in Corps of Artillery during his visit […]

March 20, 2022March 20, 2022 by Covert

Enough is enough: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the government had crossed limits in destroying the system and now the only option left was to send them home. Addressing the participants of the 10-day long Awami March, which culminated near D-Chowk, in front of Parliament House, he said […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

First Lady lauds China’s role in supporting vocational training institutes in Pak

Gwadar Pro Karachi: First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has lauded China for supporting vocational training institutes in Pakistan. Chairing a follow-up meeting on the provision of vocational training facilities, she stressed that a mechanism needed to be devised to extend vocational training and various skills to those who had no resources to do on their […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto visit late Senator Rehman Malik’s house, condole with family

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his sister Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the house of former Interior Minister, the late Rehman Malik this week. Bilawal and Aseefa extended their condolences to the wife of late Rehman Malik and his sons. They also offered Fateha Khawani for the rest of the […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Special prayers offered for late Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Special prayers were held here this week for the departed soul of former Interior Minister the late Senator Rehman Malik. Friends, relatives and others attended the Khatam Sharif and Dua at his residence. Prayers for special rewards to the soul of Rehman Malik were offered. Recitation of Holy Quran and Naat were offered. […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauds Pakistani textile sector

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the Pakistani textile sector for their valuable contribution towards promoting the image of the country. “Glad to see more of “Made in Pakistan” in the textile sector. Hilton Worldwide in among buyers of Pakistani textile products,” he tweeted with a product. Hilton […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Angela Aggeler highlights importance of economic relationship with Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: U.S. Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler this week hosted a roundtable bringing together leaders of major U.S. and Pakistani businesses with Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for South and Central Asia Christopher Wilson. Chargé d’affaires Aggeler highlighted the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Pakistani economic relationship. “For years, the United States has […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Albana Ferrarese celebrates women empowerment

Staff Writer Islamabad: Madamé Albana Ferrarese, wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, is well-known to put in view the love she and her husband have for Pakistan. The diplomatic couple is playing a key role to dramatically boost the Pakistan-Italy ties. Aligning to that Madamé Albana Ferrarese, an established entrepreneur and true advocate […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Balochistan CM withdraws Buledi’s portfolio

Staff Writer Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo this week withdrew the portfolio of Planning and Development Department from Senior Provincial Minister Mir Zahoor Buledi. The CM Bizenjo withdrew the portfolio under Rule 3 (5) of Government of Balochistan Rules 2012, after which the portfolio of Planning and Development Department was handed over […]

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto rejects Imran Khan as PM

Staff Writer Khairpur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the PPP does not accept Imran Khan as the Prime Minister. “The PPP will never accept this prime minister. The PPP will not be silent until this government steps down,” he said while addressing a public gathering in Khairpur in […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Pakistan needs innovations in agriculture sector like China: Pakistani Food Minister

Gwadar Pro Sargodha: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said this week that Pakistan needed innovations in the agriculture sector like China. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Agricultural Show 2022 at the University of Sargodha. Imam maintained that the development of agriculture sector was the top priority […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Madam Naoko WADA hosts “Celebration of Spring” at the Ambassador’s Residence

Newswire Islamabad: Madam Naoko WADA, spouse of Ambassador of Japan celebrated the changing of seasons with ladies of diplomatic missions on the occasion of “Hina Matsuri(dolls festival)” and “Hanami(cherry blossom viewing)” at the Ambassador’s residence. “Hina Matsuri” is celebrated on the 3rd of March. Japanese families with young girls celebrate this festival by displaying dolls, […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Ends of an era: Senator Rehman laid to rest

Islamabad: Prominent Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Rehman Malik was laid to rest this week as scores of politicians, social workers, journalists and citizens paid last respects at the funeral. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and federal minister Sarwar Khan attended the funeral among others. Dozens of PPP workers were also present. Senator Malik had […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Professor Singh, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri discuss educational opportunities between Fiji, Pakistan

Newswire Suva: Educational opportunities between Fiji and Pakistan, particularly in business, science and climate change, were discussed between the University of the South Pacific head of the School of business and management and director of MBA program Professor Gurmeet Singh and Pakistan’s non-resident High Commissioner to Fiji Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week. Professor Singh received […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Italy-Pakistan ties mutually beneficial: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan ties are mutually beneficial. Ambassador Ferrarese said the business communities of Pakistan and Italy need to come closer together in an effort to enhance cooperation in bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The Italian envoy explained that there exist vast opportunities for investment […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Pakistan on fast track of modernization

Cheng Xizhong Recently, especially after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited China to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and witnessed China’s high-tech demonstration, Pakistani leaders have frequently emphasized the new concepts of digital economy, innovation economy and green economy, etc. and are determined to quickly put Pakistan on the […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

IHC bars arrange, free will marriage of children below 18

Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) this week barred marriage of children below the age of 18, even if it is a free will marriage, as it addressed ambiguity in the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance. The IHC bench headed by Justice Babar Sattar issued a detailed verdict on the petition of Mumtaz Bibi who had […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto offers PM’s slot to PML-N

Lahore: As Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman this week to discuss a strategy to topple Prime Minister Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion in parliament, PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offered the Sharifs the prime minister’s slot in case the opposition’s […]

Senior PPP leader Senator Rehman Malik no more

Newswire Islamabad: Senior PPP leader and former senator Rehman Malik passed away this week in Islamabad due to coronavirus-related complications, his spokesperson Riaz Ali Turi confirmed. He was 70. “Deeply devastated to say that former interior minister [and] PPP’s senior leader, Abdul Rehman Malik, passed away,” he tweeted. Earlier this month, Malik was put on […]

Pakistan always offers more than expectations: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan always offered more than one’s expectations. “I had great expectations but Pakistan is always more than what I expect,” said Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese in a recent media interaction. Amid the usual flowery words of Pakistan being a country with great traditions and […]

Fiji President receives new Pakistani envoy Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Suva: President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere this week received the credentials of the newly appointed Non-Resident High Commissioner of Pakistan to Fiji, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri. Chaudhri previously held the position of the Director-General (Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey), Director-General (South Asia & SAARC) and Director (India) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan. He also served at […]

Japan provides grant assistance to three NGO development projects in Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to US$189,204 (equivalent to around PKR 33 million) to three NGO development projects in Pakistan. The recipients that will implement the projects are True Worth Foundation, Rehman Foundation, and Dir Area Development Organization (DADO). The grant contracts were signed between H.E. WADA […]

Aussie white-ball depth test as stars miss Pakistan tour

Dave Middleton Sydney: Australia’s white-ball depth will be tested next month with David Warner, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Starc and Glenn Maxwell to all miss the limited-overs leg of their upcoming tour of Pakistan. However, Cricket Australia will not be releasing its contracted stars to join the early stages of the Indian Premier League, […]

Russia desires to assist Pakistan in energy sector: Ambassador Danila Ganich

Staff Writer Islamabad: Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich said this week that Russia was interested to assist Pakistan in energy sector besides expanding trade relations. It was a good opportunity for Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss everything, he said while talking to State News Channel. High level interaction between the two countries would help understand […]

Senator Rehman Malik’s health improves

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Senator Rehman Malik’s health is improving as he is being treated at a local hospital. Doctors said the former Interior Minister was responding well and will soon be sent back home. Senator Rehman Malik had been put on a ventilator after his health deteriorated due to Covid-related […]

Japan announces a US$ 3.45 million grant project to support effective border control, migration management in Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad this week held a signing ceremony of Exchange of Notes for a USD 3.45 million grant projectaimed at strengthening the operational capacities of border management authorities to contribute towards comprehensive migration management in Pakistan. The event – held at the […]

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri welcomes Australia’s decision to allow international tourists

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week welcomed the news that Australia was open again to vaccinated international tourists, effectively bringing to an end one of the world’s longest and strictest coronavirus border closures. “Great news for international travelers including those from Pakistan From Monday 21 February 2022, Australia will […]

Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established: Albana Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Mrs Albana Ferrarese wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, said this week that Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established soon. In a statement, she said that in the near future “we are moving towards establishing an Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan, which will enhance cultural cooperation between […]

Federal cabinet okays first digital Cloud Policy

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque said this week that the cabinet has approved the first digital Cloud Policy and Personal Data Protection Bill to ensure the privacy of online data. In a statement, he said, the bill aims to ensure the privacy of online data, especially for […]

Imran Khan to visit Moscow this month

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said this week that Prime Minister Imran would visit Moscow this month on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. FM Qureshi said that Pakistan’s relations with Russia were on a “positive trajectory”. Last month, Prime Minister Imran had held a telephonic conversation with Putin, during which, the premier […]

Opposition united to dislodge govt: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Lahore: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the opposition was united and will do everything constitutionally and legally possible to dislodge Imran Khan as the Prime Minister. Speaking to journalists after attending a lunch hosted by the opposition leader in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif in honour […]

Senator Rehman Malik receives bouquets from Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week sent bouquets to former interior minister Senator Rehman Malik who is being treated at a local hospital. Zardari and Bilawal wished early recovery to the former interior minister. Rehman Malik was admitted in the hospital and […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Knut Ostby sign agreement to Support Hydrogeological Risk Prevention

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan Knut Ostby this week signed an agreement, at the Italian Embassy, in Islamabad to launch the project “Glaciers & Students—A Scientific-Based Approach to Monitor Climate and Glaciers in Pakistan Mountain Regions to Support Hydrogeological Risk Prevention.” The United Nations Development Programme […]

Long march will be a success: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the party’s long march on February 27 will be a success. Last month, the PPP had said the anti-government long march from Karachi to Islamabad would take place on February 27, with Bilawal demanding immediate and transparent elections in the […]

Senator Rehman Malik urges govt to concentrate on Afghanistan

Newswire Islamabad: Senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Senator Rehman Malik this week urged the government to concentrate on Afghanistan. He said Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security was on the pay roll of India and Islamabad needs to keep this in mind. “I remember the day of 2nd oath-taking ceremony of President Hamid Karzai in an […]

“Put Pakistan on Your Travel Map” virtual event highlights Pakistan tourism

Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commission in London and Capra Falconeri Traveller magazine jointly organized a virtual discussion on “Put Pakistan on Your Travel Map” to attract international tourists to visit Pakistan and uncover its hidden treasures. The panelists included famous Scottish photographer Colin Prior, Jonny Bealby of Wilde Frontiers, multi-award-winning travel journalist Emma Thomson and wildlife […]

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