Celina Ali Islamabad: French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galley said this week that Pakistan and France currently have excellent diplomatic and political relations. Economic, trade and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and France will be further promoted, he said. He expressed these views during a meeting with Sardar Zahoor Iqbal, Chairman of France-Pakistan Business Forum FPBF […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week launched an anti-polio campaign in Nawabshah on Monday. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and PPP Women’s Wing Central President Faryal Talpur chaired a meeting to inaugurate the anti-polio campaign in Nawabshah and distributed certificates among the members of anti-polio team. Aseefa Bhutto also administered […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, Chairman of IRR International and the Rehman Malik Foundation, this week announced the establishment of the Senator Rehman Malik Memorial Library at the Al Fajar Institute of Modern Sciences (AIMS) in Islamabad. This initiative, dedicated to honouring the legacy of his late father, Senator A. Rehman Malik, was made […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistanis lodged 28,000 applications for international protection in the European Union Plus countries between October 2023 and October this year, the EU’s Agency for Asylum (EUAA) said in a Pakistan-specific report. The monthly figures have followed a downward trend since reaching a peak in October last year, when Pakistanis lodged around 3,400 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week decided to provide grant of 1.503 billion JPY (approx. USD 9.91 million) for the Project for the Recovery of Maternal and Child Health Equipment in Flood-Affected and Surrounding Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 2.831 billion JPY (approx. USD 18.67 million) for The Project for Flood Management […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, this week organized a four-day training workshop on proposal writing and grant management for public sector universities in Pakistan. It was hosted by Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), this event aimed to enhance the effectiveness of Offices […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to Farnce Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week welcomed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operation to Paris. “Good news – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to resume operation to Paris. Direct flights between Pakistan and France will facilitate travel & contribute towards enhancing business, tourism, family visits and people-people contacts,” the envoy on posted […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week felicitated the Pakistanis as Pakistan Television (PTV) News started transmissions through the SBS platform. “Watch Pakistan’s national TV channel PTV now on Australia’s SBS Urdu,” he posted on X. The SBS earlier reported that the PTV News from Pakistan was being “shown on SBS […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan this week, it was decided to establish Display Centres for products and machinery to promote bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and Pakistan. It was also agreed to showcase products of textiles, surgical equipment, sports, goods, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif this week visited Huawei Technologies’s Bantian headquarters in Shenzhen Longgang district and vowed to enhance cooperation. According to a statement released here by Huawei, she met Huawei’s Government Affairs Director Wang Chengdong to discuss various initiatives to make Lahore a modern digital city. She also discussed […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for united efforts to safeguard and promote human rights as the cornerstone of a just, inclusive, and peaceful society. In his message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day being observed globally on December 10, he said that human […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of China in Pakistan this week organized the awarding ceremony for outstanding Pakistani staff of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects to recognize 43 persons from different projects who have contributed to the CPEC construction. Pakistan’s cuisine Addressing the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong emphasized that we should look at […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the European Union this week agreed to continue cooperation on emerging challenges of food, energy security, and climate change, underlining sustained engagement, particularly in areas such as trade, migration, human rights, political, economic and development cooperation with a focus on the Global Gateway strategy. The bilateral relations and cooperation were […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said that the Pakistan High Commission in Australia was ready to serve the community. “Serving the community is our top priority,” he wrote on X tagging a High Commission statement: “To better serve the Pakistani community in Western Australia, we are bringing consular services to their […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan-France this week held productive consultations in Islamabad on UN Security Council matters. The consultations were co-chaired by Director for UN affairs of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Le Fraper du Hellen and Additional Foreign Secretary (UN & OIC) Ambassador Syed Haider Shah. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Kazakhstan to Pakistan participated in the grand ceremony of unveiling the Silk Road Culture Center, this week organized by renowned artist and former Minister of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan, Jamal Shah, Kazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh MFA. The event was jointly organized with the embassies of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Japan has donated $3.1 million to eradicate polio in Pakistan and ensure millions of children remain safe from the crippling disease, the Pakistan Polio Programme said this week, as Islamabad desperately looks to grapple with an alarming surge in cases of the infection this year. Pakistan, along with neighboring Afghanistan, remains the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) prepares to restart flights to the United States after an eight-year hiatus. An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between PIA and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses financial matters. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (CAA) Nadir Shafi Dar this week confirmed imminent financial settlements with the FAA. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: To enhance its new advantages for opening-up, China Railway Express (Zhengzhou) has reached a significant milestone. On December 1 at 9:50 AM, a train loaded with 52 containers arrived at the West Station of Zhengzhou International Land Port in Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone (ZAEZ). This marks the first return trip of China […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week praised a multi-party conference (MPC) held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discuss the deteriorating law and order situation in Kurram while calling out the PTI-led provincial government for “practising their extremist politics at the expense of the people”. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated the government and people of the United Arab Emirates on their National Day. “Heartiest felicitations to the government and people of the @UAEmediaoffice on National Day,” he posted on X. Umar Rehman Malik said the UAE’s extraordinary progress reflects the visionary […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Melinda Bohannon, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) Director General for Humanitarian and Development, concluded her first official visit to Pakistan this week, marking a decade of impactful UK-funded initiatives and reinforcing ties in critical sectors. During her three-day visit, Bohannon celebrated 10 years of the UK’s £155 million investment […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ben Warrington this week officially assumed his new role as Head of the British High Commission’s Lahore office, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the mission’s operations in Punjab. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Warrington expressed his excitement about joining the @UKinPakistan team and his deep admiration for Lahore’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif this week announced that the European Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have lifted the ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for flights to Europe. In 2020, after a PIA plane crash in Karachi killed nearly 100, followed by a fake pilot licence scandal, the EASA banned […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: TAKANO Shuichi, Chargé d’ Affaires of the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, and Mrs. TAKANO Asako this week hosted a reception on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) Day. Defense Attaché, Colonel ABE Kazuo represented the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) at the Embassy. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a landmark event in Islamabad this week, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker unveiled the Pasban Awam Saath Saath Program, a transformative initiative aimed at fostering citizen-focused policing and empowering women in law enforcement across Pakistan. The program, a collaboration between Pakistan’s civilian security agencies, the U.S. Institute of Peace, and the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad The World’s most beautiful Italian ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ this week docked first time at the port of Karachi, the city of lights. The visit of 93-year-old Amerigo Vespucci to Pakistan is part of a two-year voyage 2023-25, across 30 countries, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. The […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri underscores significance of strengthening bilateral trade relations Canberra: The High Commission for Pakistan, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney and Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), organized a webinar titled “Exploring Opportunities in the Australian Tech Industry”. The event drew significant participation from IT professionals, industry experts, […]
Read MoreAmbassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad appreciates NADRA services Paris: Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is representing Pakistan at the TRUSTECH 2024 exhibition that opened in Paris today and will continue till December 5, 2024. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited NADRA’s pavilion at TRUSTECH and interacted […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin this week met with the Federal Minister of Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan and the Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs of Pakistan, Humair Karim. During the talks, the parties expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics that have emerged in bilateral cooperation in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA (NACTA) and support from the Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad this week kicked off the project ‘Strengthening Pakistan’s Response to effectively prevent the spread of violent extremism virtually and amongst youth in vulnerable communities (SPREE)’ by organizing […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week stressed the need for the ‘National Action Plan 2’ to combat terrorism in the country, following terrorist attacks against foreigners, civilians, and armed forces. “The government never desires for any citizen to lose their life in incidents of unrest. We hope both the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week celebrated the PPP foundation day. “On #PPPFoundationDay, heartfelt congratulations to the leadership, workers & supporters of @PPP_Org for their unwavering commitment to democracy, equality, peace, and prosperity,” he posted on X. The PPP leader added: “Founded by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, PPP […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Bulgarian Ambassador Irena Gancheva called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, economic and cultural cooperation and matters of mutual interest. On the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister apprised the Ambassador that Sindh government wants to enhance cooperation with Bulgaria in the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: New funding announced this week will support first-of-its-kind investment facility to deliver climate technologies and private sector support in Pakistan. The announcement follows launch of FCDO report highlighting the estimated cost of inaction on climate change for Pakistan and delivers on UK climate change commitments. Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 95,311 (equivalent to PKR 26.5 million) in total to two local NGOs for development projects in Sindh. The grant contracts were signed between the Consul General of Japan, Mr. HATTORI Masaru, and representatives of the two NGOs at […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week advised the Pakistani travellers to complete their homework before flying to Australia. “Important information to avoid difficulties at the airport!” he p[osted on X, tagging Australian High Commoner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins’ post which read: “Attention Australian visa holders! Got a shiny new passport? […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Ambassador in France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week reiterated that facilitation of the diaspora was a top priority of the government and the embassy was fully committed towards that objective. The ambassador interacted with members of the Pakistan community in a Khuli Kuchehri at Pakistan Mission Paris which focused discussion on […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is top for the amount of funding received under the European Union’s near 200 billion euro post-COVID Recovery Fund for its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) with 122 billion received out of the total of 194, Premier Giorgia Meloni said after a meeting of the ‘Control Room’ on the plan this […]
Read MoreJaranwala: Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf this week emphasised the challenges faced by developing countries in wastewater treatment, linking the lack of effective systems to environmental degradation and the acceleration of climate change He expressed these views while speaking at a seminar organised by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) on wastewater treatment. The seminar, chaired […]
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