Pakistan, Italy pledge to deepen bilateral ties and parliamentary cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, emphasized on the long-standing cordial relations between Pakistan and Italy based on a shared commitment to global peace and sustainable development during a meeting with Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin this week. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq called for strengthening political, cultural, economic, and people-to-people connections. […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott completes one successful year in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week completed her first successful year in Pakistan. At this point, she saif Pakistan was facing a crucial year ahead, with significant economic reforms necessary to ensure long-term success. “This year is a critical year for making the economic reforms necessary to ensure Pakistan’s long-term success: […]

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US-Pakistan ties go beyond security: Donald Blome

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week underlined the US commitment to supporting Islamabad in various areas, including countering regional threats, economic collaboration, renewable energy, climate management and education. Addressing a conference ‘Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations’ under the auspices of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) and Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Lahore, […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri presents credentials to PNG Governor General as non-resident envoy

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week presented credentials to Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea (PNG) as non-resident High Commissioner for Pakistan to PNG. “Presented my credentials to H.E. Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea as nonresident High Commissioner for Pakistan to […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed hosts “meet and greet” event with Pakistani athletes

Paris: A meet and greet event with the athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris 2024 Olympics was hosted this week at the Embassy of Pakistan in France led by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah Khan represented Government of Pakistan at the Olympics Opening Ceremony was the Chief Guest. Members […]

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Ambassador Amna Baloch, WCO head discuss customs cooperation

Brussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch this week met with Secretary General of World Customs Organization (WCO) Ian Saunders here. In the meeting, they discussed the ongoing engagements between Pakistan and the WCO in the domain of customs cooperation. Besides, they also deliberated on exploring ways to further […]

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Interfaith harmony crucial for peace: Governor Faisal Kundi

Liaquat Ali Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhaw Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi this week emphasized the urgent need for interfaith harmony, calling it pivotal for fostering peace. He said this during his visit to Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh, Jogian Shah. He was accompanied by provincial president Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha, former minority […]

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IT exports to rise with Huawei’s annual professional training to 300,000 Pakistani students: Shehbaz Sharif

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that Pakistan’s Information Technology (IT) exports will rise with Huawei’s annual professional training to 300,000 Pakistani students. Talking to a four-member delegation led by Ethan Sun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Huawei Pakistan, the prime minister stressed that collaboration with Huawei was essential for providing advanced […]

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Pakistani envoy emphasizes pivotal role of media in fostering Pakistan-China friendship

Newswire Islamabad: A delegation of journalists from Balochistan province of Pakistan, accompanied by representatives from the China International Communications Group (CICG), visited Ambassador Khalil Hashmi at Pakistan Embassy Beijing this week. Welcoming the delegation, Ambassador Hashmi emphasized the pivotal role of media in fostering friendship between Pakistan and China. He underlined the significance of Pakistan-China […]

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CPEC: Upgradation of ML-1 to be executed in phases

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal this week announced that the upgradation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project will be executed in phases. Chairing a meeting concerning on CPEC, he maintained that both Pakistan and China had agreed to expedite the commencement of the ML-1 project. Ahsan […]

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Ambassador Marilina Armellin praises Pakistan’s measures to combat human trafficking

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin has praised Pakistan’s measures to combat human trafficking. Pakistan and Italy recently reached an agreement to finalize a formal deal aimed at jointly combating human trafficking and illegal migration. This significant development occurred during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, and Ambassador Marilina Armellin. […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri announces establishment of Urdu language school in Canberra

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week announced establishment of an Urdu language school in Canberra. “Great news for Pakistani Diaspora in Canberra. For the first time URDU language school has been established & incorporated in ACT. This will not only help Pakistani families here but will also add to ACT’s […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed wins Pakistanis hearts in France

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmed has won Pakistanis’ hearts in France with his helpful nature. The envoy, who has been appointed as the Additional Permanent Representative to the United Nations, had been available for all possible assistance to the large Pakistani population living in France all his ongoing term. A […]

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Kazakhstan SCO chairmanship promoted Shanghai Spirit: Speakers

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Centre for SCO Studies, Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies, the Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP), in collaboration with the Embassy of Kazakhstan this week hosted a roundtable on ‘Post Astana Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2024: Achievements and way forward.’ The roundtable provided an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of the […]

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Finance Minister, High Commissioner Jane Marriot co-chair Steering Committee for UK-funded REMIT programme

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first steering committee of the FCDO- funded Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme this week. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriot co-chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and senior government […]

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Bilawal Bhutto urges focus on population control for sustainable development

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called upon the government and society to address the issue of rapid population growth for sustainable development and a prosperous future for all. He emphasised that reducing Pakistan’s population growth rate could significantly improve the quality of life for its citizens. In […]

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Khyber Pakthunkhwa Governor visits Chinese embassy, CPEC discussed

Newswire Islamabad: Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP) Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi this week visited the embassy of People’s Republic of China at Islamabad where he was warmly welcomed by the Chinese ambassador Jiang Ziadong. The Governor while praising the role of China in progress and development of Pakistan said that extension of the z Hina-Pakistan Economic Corridor […]

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Pakistan to send 1000 graduates of agriculture studies to China for higher education, training

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan will send 1000 graduates of agriculture studies to China for higher education and training. The decision took place at a meeting of Minister Counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Pakistan XU Hangtian with Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain in Islamabad this week. The meeting finalized the process for […]

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CPEC has interlinked Pakistan-China future: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Newswire Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi this week emphasized that the futures of Pakistan and China are deeply interconnected through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While addressing an international conference titled “Enhancing Community with a Shared Future for Mankind,” Governor Kundi underscored that CPEC is not merely an economic link between Pakistan and […]

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Bilawal Bhutto working for peaceful Pakistan: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was working for a peaceful Pakistan. “In his comprehensive media talk in Peshawar Bilawal Bhutto Zardari highlighted the PPP’s commitment to positive politics. He criticized the rise of abusive and divisive politics, stressing the need […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri holds productive meeting with PNG premier

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week had a very productive meeting with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape. “Honoured to have a very productive meeting with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Honourable James Marape,” the envoy posted on X. He added: “(We) agreed to enhance […]

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US Ambassador Donald Blome congratulates 120 Pakistani Fulbright scholars

Celina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome this week congratulated 120 Pakistani students and scholars on Thursday for receiving prestigious Fulbright scholarships to pursue Master’s and PhD programs in the United States. The group also includes participants in the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program. The Fulbright Program, the US government’s flagship academic exchange initiative, […]

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Pakistanis invited to invest in Indonesia

Liaquat Ali Peshawar: Indonesian diplomats this week invited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa businessmen to make investments in their country and offered multiple facilities along with a five-year tax holiday. Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, chargé d’affaires, and Axelsyah R Miraza, economic attaché and M Syofiyan Sur of the embassy of Republic of Indonesia made the offer during a visit […]

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Bhutto’s execution benefited Zia, violated justice: SC

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed opinion on the presidential reference regarding the execution of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, acknowledging that an innocent person was hanged without a transparent trial. Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa penned the 48-page opinion, with additional notes provided by Justice Sardar Tariq […]

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A digital corridor is helping Pakistani young entrepreneurs

China Economic Net Beijing: “Our platform could be said to be the Pakistani version of Pinduoduo. As an e-commerce platform targeting price-sensitive users, groceries and daily necessities are within our scope.” Fahad Raja, co-founder of Pakistani e-commerce platform Deal Kart, introduced himself at the EuroAsia Pakistan Digital Economy Forum held in Beijing this week. “As […]

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Shehbaz Sharif emphasises significant role of China in Balochistan development

Newswire Quetta: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week unveiled a historic package for the farmers of Balochistan, emphasizing the significant role of China in the province’s development. Highlighting China’s pivotal role, the PM announced the solarization of agricultural tubewells in Balochistan. A formal agreement was signed between the federal and provincial governments in this regard. […]

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Chinese company to establish state-of-the-art three gigawatt solar panel manufacturing plant in Karachi

Newswire Karachi: In a significant stride towards promoting clean energy and sustainable transportation, Chinese company Sinotec Solar is set to establish a state-of-the-art three gigawatt solar panel manufacturing plant in Karachi. This ambitious project will not only focus on the production of solar panels but also extend to the manufacturing of industrial batteries and electric […]

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Bhutto stands vindicated: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that first democratically elected Prime Minister, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had been vindicated after the Supreme Court declared the trial unfair. “July 5, 1977: A Black Day in Pakistan’s History. On this day, Pakistan’s first democratically elected Prime Minister, Shaheed Zulfikar […]

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Pakistan welcomes new British govt

Celina Ali ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership this week congratulated British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for his historic victory in his country’s national elections, hoping the two countries would further strengthen their ties under his leadership. The Labour Party swept to power after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed […]

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USAID partners with local HEIs to boost student support services

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a bid to bolster student success in Pakistan’s universities, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week partnered with local higher education institutions (HEI) to strengthen student support services. This collaborative initiative seeks to empower students with vital skills necessary to thrive in the modern global landscape, said the […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets UNPG Acting VC

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Papua New Guinea, Prof Betty Lovai. High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who is Concurrently accredited to Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, wrote on X: “Had an excellent meeting with the Acting Vice […]

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Kazakhstan invites Pakistan to join first North-South transport forum in Aktau

Astana. Kazakhstan this week invited Pakistan to participate in the 1st Transport, Trade and Logistics Forum “North-South,” scheduled to be held on July 19–20 in Aktau, Trend reports. The corresponding invitation was made by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin to Abdul Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Privatization, and […]

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Enhanced Pakistan-Italy ties discussed as Mohsin Naqvi meets Ambassador Marilina Armellin

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, met with the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin here this week. During the meeting, bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest were discussed in detail. The Federal Minister for Interior said that his recent visit to Italy was successful and productive, and during the meeting […]

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