Newswire Canberra: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has said that The Washington Post’s opinion page on the state of Muslims in India was alarming. “The World must take immediate notice of the “calls for Muslim genocide in India. The Washington Post’s Opinion of today on the state of Muslims in India is […]
Read MoreNewswire Naples: Naples is the only Italian destination on the CNN Travel wish list of best places to go in 2022. The annual list of “dream destinations”, which includes national parks and remote islands, pays tribute to the “energetic vibes of booming Naples, the Italian birthplace of pizza.” Citing its ancient ruins beneath modern suburbs, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian factory worker suffering from a cognitive impairment that made his job increasingly difficult received an unexpected Christmas present thanks to the solidarity of his colleagues. Alfredo Lupi, a 64-year-old janitor at the Senna Inox factory near Lodi in northern Italy, had begun struggling with his daily tasks however he was still […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Member Parliament House of Commons UK Ms Anum Qaiser this week disclosed that the United Kingdom wants to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan from existing £3 billion to £10 billion to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Talking to chairman UK-Pakistan Business Council (UPBC) Mian Kashif Ashfaq, she said that improvement in bilateral trade and […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Denmark this week donated over 484,000 COVID-19 Moderna vaccine doses to Pakistan. The vaccines donated by the Denmark Embassy in Pakistan were handed over to Pakistan at a ceremony here. “The Ceremony was attended by Charge d’ Affairs, Danish Embassy, Simon Kjeldsen, Dy National Prog Manager @EPIPakistan, Dr. Soofia Yunus & UNICEF’s OIC Dy […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: December 21 is Yalda Night (the last night of autumn) as an important event in the Iranian calendar. This night is one of the most important historical traditions in Iran for the last 5,000 years and is celebrated in the region. Yalda is known as the night of light, sun and purity. Yalda […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Tehsin Ertugruloglu the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has thanked Pakistan for whole-hearted support on the issue of Cyprus adding the rest of the Muslim world, unfortunately, was yet to pay heed to our difficulties. The TRNC Minister expressed these views while talking to media people in Islamabad […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Wada Mitsuhiro, newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan met with Federal Minister for Industries and Production Khusro Bakhtyar this week. Federal Minister Khusro Bakhtyar welcomed Wada Mitsuhiro to Pakistan and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest with him during the meeting. While talking to Khusro Bakhtyar Wada Mitsuhiro said that Pakistan and […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador Mohammed Alashabi, Acting Dean of Diplomatic Corps this week hosted a farewell reception for the outgoing Ambassador of Andreas Papastavrou who is leaving Pakistan after completing his tenure. On behalf of Head of Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad and their spouses Ambassador. Alashabi presented the traditional gift for outgoing colleague to Andreas. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Government of the Republic of Korea in its commitment to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan Refugees has cumulatively donated 2.5 million USD to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO). A signing ceremony was held here this week at the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has been crowned ‘Country of the Year’ by The Economist, an annual honour awarded by the international newspaper. The prize is given “not to the biggest, the richest or the happiest, but to the one that in our view improved the most in 2021”, says The Economist. This global recognition was awarded […]
Read MoreNewswire ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week approved the establishment of a new Consulate General in the beautiful Italian city of Naples. About another proposed mission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said southern Italy has approximately 25,000 Pakistani diaspora residing there, who currently have to travel 5-6 hours to reach Rome to avail […]
Read MoreNewswire Rawalpindi: Andrei Metelitsa, Ambassador of Belarus called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the General Headquarters (GHQ), this week. During the meeting, matters of mutual interests, potential in defence cooperation, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan and collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed. The COAS said that […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Romania Nicolae Goia has said Pakistan represents an important partner for Romania in the South Asian region. “We acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts in fighting terrorism, militancy and radical extremism and hope that these endeavours will continue to be an important part of international war on terror,” he said. Ambassador Goia expressed these […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: Italy’s stall at the annual charity bazaar organsied by the Pakistan Foreign Office Women’s Association (PFOWA) outshined the friendly competitors at the event. Sepideh Neccia, the spouse of the Italy’s Deputy Ambassador Robberto Neccia told Covert that the stall of Italy organised by herself and Albana Ferrarese – the spouse of Italy’s Ambassador Andreas […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: House of Gucci, the new blockbuster movie by director Ridley Scott, will be released in Italian cinemas on December 16, just in time for the Christmas holiday season. The film tells the remarkable story of Patrizia Reggiani who was convicted of arranging the assassination in 1995 of her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci, of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A delegation led by Gregory Weldon Meeks, Chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC), USA and Amerish Babulal Bera, Members HFAC (Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia Pacific, Central Asia and Non-proliferation) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS this week. During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, current security […]
Read MoreIslamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan offers enormous investment opportunities and foreign businesses should take advantage of the business-friendly policies of the country, especially in agriculture, Information Technology, telecommunication, energy, and tourism sectors. The President expressed these views while talking to the Ambassador designates of Japan, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic […]
Read MoreNewswire Sydney: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that he was proud of Pakistani-Australian Community in Sydney. “Great meeting the very dynamic Pakistani-Australian Community in Sydney. Extremely proud of their achievements and contributions,” he tweeted after a meeting. The senior diplomat added: “Engagement with and serving the Flag of Pakistan […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ulanbek Totuiaev, Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan said this week that the geostrategic location of his country offered great business opportunities to Pakistan while Pakistan was a gateway for Central Asian countries for better market access to outside world, therefore, Kyrgyzstan was keen to further promote economic cooperation with Pakistan to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Ambassador of Thailand in Pakistan, Chakkrid Krachaiwong said this week that due to Covid pandemic the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Thailand had reduced, however the volumes are anticipated to cross $1.6 billion this fiscal year. Speaking at the ceremony to mark 70 years of diplomatic and trade relationship between the two countries, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China is a country where you can build architectures fast and you can control your idea and results, said Professor Marco Casamonti, a renowned Italian architect who teaches Architectural Design at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Genoa. Professor Marco Casamonti has designed and executed several projects in China including the Green Energy […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Consul General (CG) of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella has said that the trade potential between his country and Pakistan is $5 billion, which is five times the current volumes of bilateral trade. “$5 billion is our trade potential which is five times more than where our trade currently stands,” he said. Giurdanella […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Special Representative of Australia on Afghanistan, Daniel Sloper. During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest developments in Afghanistan and the way forward. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood highlighting that the latest situation provided an opportunity to end the 40-year long conflict in Afghanistan, underscored the […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov this week appreciated Pakistan for its position and support on issues of Azeri territorial integrity before and during the patriotic war against Armenia, describing it “a true demonstration of brotherhood.” “During the patriotic war, the government, the Parliament and people of Pakistan morally and politically supported […]
Read MoreRawalpindi: Wendy Gilmour, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) this week. During the meeting matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation in various fields, overall regional situation and peace & stability in the Afghanistan were discussed. The COAS said that Pakistan […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Azerbaijan support Pakistan on Kashmir issue and it must be resolved according to the United Nations (UN) resolution. Azerbaijan consider Pakistan a close friend and a brotherly country and soon students exchange programs, cultural events and joint research in various fields will be carried out to promote people to people contact. This was stated […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week stressed the need for clearing misconceptions about Islam, the religion which promotes peace and harmony for mankind. In his keynote address at the Seerat-un-Nabi Peace Conference organized by Pehchan Media Network, the High Commissioner called for collective efforts to fight the emerging threat […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Atiq always Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) this week organized a “Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Zoom Conference Ustad Tafseer Prof. Dr. Shaykh Muhammad Yaqoob Al-Dahlawi [Esteemed Teacher of Masjid Nabwi, Madina Munawara] delivered a special lecture live through Madina Manawra, on ‘Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’. The NTC management, under the supervision of Managing […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, Henrik Parson this week urged the need to meet the environmental challenges by making changes in various areas, including business strategy, for an environmentally friendly and conducive life. The world will face environmental challenges by reviewing all plans and policies, including business and industry, for an environmentally friendly […]
Read MoreCovert Report Islamabad: Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad this week organized a ceremony in remembrance of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great. Ambassador Chakkrid Krachaiwong led Team Thailand in Pakistan and their spouses, to the ceremony which was held to mark the fifth anniversary of the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great who has worked […]
Read MoreCovert Report Lahore: This week, a Roundtable Discussion on “Central-South Asia Regional Connectivity: Grand Initiative by President ShavkatMirziyoyev” was organized by Center for Global & Strategic Studies, Islamabad & Department of History & Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab in collaboration with Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Islamabad & Regional Integration Center, University of […]
Read MoreCovert Report Islamabad: The Indonesian Ambassador launched the Batik Exhibition titled “Indonesia Batik: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” at the Centaurus Mall, Islamabad this week. The Exhibition which is collaboration between the Indonesian Embassy, Islamabad and the Batik Studio, Islamabad aims at transmitting inspiring innovative ideas and skill development in creative mediums and fashion industry. […]
Read MoreIslamabad: To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and Argentina, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Argentine Ambassador Leopoldo Francisco Sahores, planted 7 Friendship Trees in a Ceremony held at Argentina Park, Islamabad. On the occasion, Foreign Minister Qureshi stated that the two countries have developed a strong relationship […]
Read MoreIslamabad: South Korean Ambassador Suh Sangpyo this week announced that Pakistan and South Korea are all set to sign an MoU to preserve and promote Gandhara Buddhist heritage for which the Korean government would release a grant of $4 million. Addressing the ceremony held to celebrate the National and Armed Forces Day of his country, […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan this week agreed for enhancing the trade and economic ties for promoting the concept of regional connectivity and economic integration in the region. Kazakh Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin called on the Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan to discuss bilateral economic cooperation in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Both the sides […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: High Commissioner for Pakistan to the Commonwealth of Australia Zahid Hafeez C presented his credentials to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sir David Hurley this week. The ceremony was held in a virtual mode due to Covid-19 related restrictions. During the ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed to the Governor General […]
Read MoreThe Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or the Moon Cake Festival, is the most important festival after the Chinese New Year. Celebrated in China and other Asian countries, it’s more than 3,000 years old and dates back to when the Chinese emperors worshipped the moon, praying for a bountiful harvest. It’s celebrated […]
Read MoreNewswire The world’s biggest country is set to ease its strict visa rules. Russia is potentially making access easier for British travellers, especially those hoping to make long visits.Earlier in the summer, President Vladimir Putin signalled easier travel rules, and these are now taking effect. Foreign tourists to Russia are now able to get a […]
Read MoreNewswire Let yourself wander through our islands’ astounding history on the 21st of September – Independence Day – as Heritage Malta opens four of its museums and sites which would otherwise be closed on Tuesdays, namely Fort St Angelo, the National Museum of Archaeology, St Paul’s Catacombs and the Palace Armoury. Starting off in the […]
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