Celina Ali Islamabad: The French Residence in Islamabad was abuzz with excitement as Ambassador Nicolas Galey this week welcomed members of the business and education communities, distinguished guests, and former students to celebrate the second edition of Alumni Days in Pakistan. This event was part of a global initiative to connect and celebrate international graduates […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week reiterated his government’s efforts for implementation of Green Framework Agreement with Pakistan. “Met with the newly appointed Secretary at @MoCCPak, Eazaz Dar, to discuss green projects in and steps forward for implementation of the ‘Action Plan’ under the Green Framework Agreement signed between […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gillani this week said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was ready for talks if the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) was interested. “We didn’t say at any time, we are not on the side of the government. We are extending full support to the government and engaged in talks with […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The 13th session of the Joint Working Committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has concluded with a pivotal agreement on the bidding process for the modernization of the Karachi to Peshawar railway line, designated as ML-1. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced after the meeting held this week that […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sun Xiaofei along with his senior management team at Finance Division this week. Mr. Xiaofei briefed the Finance Minister on the various digital and ICT initiatives of Huawei. He highlighted Huawei’s significant contribution to […]
Read MoreNewswire ISLAMABAD, May 24: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said this week that the friendship between Pakistan and China had stood the test of time and grown ever stronger with each passing year. “73 years ago, Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations. Today, we celebrate the enduring bonds of a friendship that has stood […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a great friend of Pakistan. “The UAE is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, reflecting strong bilateral relations anchored in shared cultural and economic interests. President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s commitment to investing […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Bulgaria have always enjoyed amicable ties defined by mutual respect and a convergence of views on global and regional developments. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 15th June 1965. Bulgaria opened its Embassy in Islamabad in 1968. Sofia was concurrently accredited to our mission based in Belgrade […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A British-Pakistani Sufi Opera singer, Saira Peter, announced in a video message circulated this week she received a letter of appreciation from Buckingham Palace for recording the British national anthem, “God Save the King,” following the coronation of King Charles III. The British king’s coronation took place last May at Westminster Abbey […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week emphasized the potential for enhanced cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, particularly in the textile, machinery, agriculture, and dairy sectors, during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The Finance Minister welcomed the Italian Ambassador and highlighted the significant improvements in Pakistan’s economic landscape. He […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week offered condolences to the government and people of Iran over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others in a helicopter crash. “Called on H.E. Ahmad Sadeghi @ahmad87051 Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Australia to convey our condolences and sympathies. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The participants of the National School of Public Policy’s National Management Course visited Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad in different countries and met with the envoys as part of their study tours. The course participants also visited different organizations of the host countries related to different sectors like industries, climate change, and others. […]
Read MoreOttawa: As the three-day SIAL Canada 2024 exhibition opened in Montreal this week, 10 Pakistani firms with over 20 participants are participating in the leading international food show showcasing the country’s rice, fruit, pink salt and food industry. SIAL Canada 2024 is the largest food exhibition which is the only event of its kind in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week ruled out the imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in an attempt to quash rumours arising from the recent shouting match between Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. In a meeting with, Faisal Kundi here, President Zardari instructed him to work […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that One-China principle is supported by the United Nations. “Pakistan’s policy on the question of Taiwan is consistent, clear and principled. Pakistan adheres to One-China policy and we consider Taiwan as an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China. We have called for and we reiterate the call […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: The Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong this week reiterated his commitment to work together with Pakistan to further strengthen the all weather strategic cooperative partnership of both friendly countries and jointly build a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. While addressing a seminar held here […]
Read MoreIslamabad: State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja this week highlighted Huawei’s significant contributions to the global technological landscape and its positive impact on Pakistan. Speaking at a ceremony organized by Huawei Pakistan on the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, she said that the Pakistani government was committed to ensuring internet access, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s speech in the National Assembly. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari delivered a compelling speech in the National Assembly, eloquently addressing the nation’s challenges,” he said in a statement. Umar Rehman Malik added: “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged the opposition […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Kingdom this week expressed their commitment to further enhance coordination on multilateral fora on matters relating to arms control, disarmament & non-proliferation. The commitment was expressed during the 6th Round of Pakistan –UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation held here. Additional Foreign Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament), […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met at the Zardari House, Islamabad this week. Chairman Bilawal and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott held talks on the promotion of bilateral and socioeconomic relations.
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider this week said that Pakistan values its bilateral relations with the United Kingdom. He was taking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott who called on him in Lahore. Sardar Saleem Haider expressed gratitude for the UK’s support to Pakistan during difficult times, such as floods and earthquakes. He […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Bulgaria to Pakistan Irena Gancheva is working tirelessly to bring her country and Pakistan even closer. Ambassador of Bulgaria to Pakistan, Ms. Irena Gancheva expressed her commitment to strengthen Pak-Bulgaria bilateral relations through a program of cooperation in the field of culture and much more! In today’s interconnected world, faced […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in close collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Government of Gilgit Baltistan and EvK2CNR Italy presented the Glaciers Inventory of Pakistan. This initiative marks a significant step forward in understanding and preserving Pakistan’s invaluable glacial resources. Participating in the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week presented Australia Pakistan Chamber of Commerce, Trade & Industry award to Hasan Gencturk. “Delighted to present Australia Pakistan Chamber of Commerce, Trade & Industry award to Hasan Gencturk @HasanGencturk3,World Turkish Business Council Australia President & MUSIAD Sydney President. Pakistani & Turkish Diasporas in Australia […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has denied reports about Pakistani students crossing of the border from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan following unrest in Bishkek. The National Security Committee in a statement categorically denied the alleged movement of Pakistani students across the border from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan. “The media reports about groups of Pakistan […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Featuring performance by young Japanese musician Kenta Shoji, a special event was held at the residence of Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro this week. A number of guests and music lovers attended the event. At commencement of the event, Mr. KENTA first mesmerized the audience with his mastery over […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Multan: Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said this week that Christian community was performing important role in country’s uplift. He said this during lunch in his honour given by Christian Community, led by MNA Naveed Amir Jeeva, at a local hotel. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani observed that he himself got education from […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week emphasised the necessity of dialogue among political parties. “If the political parties wouldn’t talk to each other, the problems would not be resolved,” stated Bilawal while addressing a seminar in Lahore. Discussing the significance of the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reference, the PPP […]
Read MoreMia Shah – Gwadar Pro Beijing: Liaoning Petrochemical College held the launching ceremony of a training program in March for Pakistani employees of Shandong Zhongyang Group to study in China. Yu Zhongdang, the college president, expressed his gratitude to the Department of Education of Liaoning Province, the Embassy of Pakistan in China, Shandong Zhongyang Group, […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: President of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Moazzam Ghurki has stated that the Pakistani fishing industry is immensely attractive to Chinese investors. China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main aquatic categories of Pakistan’s exports to […]
Read MoreWang Xiaotong – China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal was on a three-day visit in Beijing last week. During the media interaction held in the Pakistani Embassy in China, he revealed that they are working with the Chinese counterparts to define parameters of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor […]
Read MoreAbdulah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) was leading in reviving the life of the flood affectees. “SPHF is leading the way in providing aid and solutions to those affected by the devastating floods caused by global climate change. This […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Queen Mary University of London recently joined a UK higher education delegation on a 5-day visit to Pakistan this week. Led by the UK government’s International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, the delegation comprised senior representatives from the UK government, 15 leading UK higher education providers and key stakeholders from across the […]
Read MoreLahore: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Riina Koinka this week visited an art gallery inaugurated at the Nasser Bagh by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), where she viewed an ongoing exhibition. Dr Riina Koinka, who was in Lahore, received an invitation to visit The Barracks, situated within a historically significant but deteriorated bunker previously […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this week held a meeting with Italy’s Ambassador Marilina Armellin. At the meeting, the PM said that Pakistan deeply valued its multifaceted relations with Italy spanning over many decades, which had always been marked by goodwill and trust. The prime minister said that the two sides also […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed Pakistan’s desire to attract investment from the UK and other countries, highlighting the country’s vast potential in diverse areas including agriculture, food security, information technology, tourism, and mining. He was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, who called on him at the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European Union underwent a discernible downturn, marking a decline of 6.27 percent during the initial nine months of the ongoing fiscal year. Despite the coveted GSP+ status, which affords most Pakistani exports duty-free access to European markets, the allure of European destinations seemed to wane. The European Parliament’s unanimous […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Ambassador of Pakistan in France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week visited the training camp of Pakistan Eventing Paris Olympics 2024 in Sandillon commune where he interacted with Pakistan’s horse rider Usman Khan. During the tour, the ambassador was briefed on the ongoing qualification events in the run-up to the Olympics. Envoy visits Pakistan […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that he was looking forward to the volleyball competition between Pakistan and Australia. “Look forward to an exciting series,” he posted on X, citing the Australian volleyball team’s upcoming visit to Pakistan. The Australian volleyball team will arrive in Pakistan on May 26 […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad this week launched the first session of its 4th Online Internship Program (OIP) 2024 in collaboration with Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) in Rawalpindi and All-Pakistan Women Universities Consortium (APWUC) with the theme “Women Empowerment”. The OIP has been divided into ten online […]
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