Minister for Power Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan held a meeting with Danish delegation headed by Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf. The meeting discussed Danish Energy Transition Initiative, a project of Denmark in Pakistan that has been ongoing for a year now. In this regard, Denmark will conduct technical workshops in Pakistan for capacity […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the solidarity expressed by the Muslims of Fiji for the Pakistanis affected by the floods. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who is concurrently accredited to Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, tweeted: “Appreciate the solidarity shown by Fiji Muslim League with the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week hosted a delegation from the FLSmidth company. “Happy to host delegation from FLSmidth company for launch of their green cement campaign to promote zero emissions factories. Campaign aims to reduce emissions from the cement industry for sustainable productivity,” the envoy tweeted. He said the […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Giorgia Meloni, the far-right leader who is expected to head the next Italian government, said that Rome will start putting national interests first, in her first speech since winning elections. Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party leads a right-wing coalition that took 44 percent of the vote. In the election campaign, she warned that […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week felicitated Sujahir Malik on winning the 75th Photo competition event organised by Pakistan High Commission Australia. Sujahir Malik has received the prize and acknowledgment Certificate from the envoy in Australia. The 75th Photo competition event was organised by Pakistan High Commission Australia. Later, Sujahir […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark Jakob Linulf this week said that he was honored to formally take charge as his country’s Ambassador to Pakistan by presenting his credentials to President Arif Alvi. “Deeply honored to present my credentials as Denmark Ambassador to Pakistan to President Dr Arif Alvi. Very grateful to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Several philanthropic, non-government organizations and businesses came together this week to raise funds under the aegis of the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to help the flood-affected communities in Pakistan. The Italian Friends of The Citizens Foundation, Community of Sant’Egidio, Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), South City Hospital, and Paramount Books responded to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid tribute to successful overseas Pakistanis Sir Anwar Pervez and Lord Zameer Choudhry. “Sir Anwar Pervez #AnwarPervez & Lord Zameer Choudrey #ZameerChoudrey are great success stories amongst Pakistani Diaspora. In my interactions, always found them to be proud of their Pakistani heritage and at […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Jakob Linulf, Danish Ambassador-designate, said this week that the integration of a right-based approach throughout migration and border management governance was of great importance to Pakistan, Afghanistan and their neighbouring countries with the aim to safeguard the rights of vulnerable migrants and at the same time to facilitate cross-border economic activity and […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s population is set to decline by almost a fifth over the next five decades as a result of a steadily falling birthrate, the country’s statistics agency ISTAT said. A shrinking and ageing population is a major worry for the euro zone’s third-largest country. Among other things, it is linked to falling productivity […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed concern over the devastation by floods in Pakistan. “As flood waters start to recede, we are seeing more & more images of devastation caused by climate change induced floods in Pakistan. Pics of destroyed apple orchards in Hannah Lake,” he tweeted with pictures […]
Read MoreSanghar: The Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, has said that the floods had inflicted heavy damages in Pakistan and hundreds of people had lost lives due to it, the international community should come forward to help the victims. In an interview during his recent visit to Khipro town in district Sanghar where he […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Italy Dr Roberto Neccia said this week that the bilateral trade of €1.5 billion between Italy and Pakistan was much below the actual potential of both countries. He urged both the countries to work for improving their two way trade to at least €5-6 […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: With the untiring efforts of Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, the Government of Australia this week announced a further $ 3 million in flood relief assistance to Pakistan in response to the devastating flooding that has impacted over 33 million people and deluged more than a third of the country. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week sympathized with the Pakistani nation over the losses due to heavy floods. “Met Chairman Lt Gen Akhtar @NDMApk to extend sincere condolences to victims of #FloodsinPakistan. Discussed status of rescue & relief operations. Advanced team from @BRSdk has currently set up in Sindh […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Italy’s state police were tasked with a life-saving mission when two officers used a Lamborghini Huracán to transport a kidney from Milan to a patient in the Lazio region around Rome. Travelling at speeds of 300 km/ph the police raced from Niguarda hospital in Milan to the unidentified hospital in Lazio in just […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed delight over the popularity of the Pakistani towels around the world. “Pakistan is amongst the top exporters of towels in the world. Glad to share a brochure on Pakistani Towels developed by TDAP,” he tweeted. Textiles comprise 57% of Pakistan’s export revenues. However, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador-Designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Denmark would provide a major drinking water facility in flood-affected areas of Sindh, which could provide up to 120,000 liters of clean water a day. The Ambassador told the media on Wednesday, “we are happy to welcome the Danish Emergency Management Agency […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Brazilian artist Vitória Basaia participated in Art without Borders, a collective exhibition in Rome from 9. Oganised by curators Ligia Testa and Sandra Setti, the group show will bring together talented and creative artists at the Galleria La Pigna (Palazzo Maffei Marescotti) in the Italian capital. Vitória Basaia is originally from Rio de […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Zafar Hussain Shah on winning the life achievement award. “Congratulations @Syedsadawatan for another life time achievement award – Zafar Hussain Shah, Editor in Chief Sada-e-Watan, has been serving the Pakistani community for over 3 decades through dedicated coverage of community news,” […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week signed the Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark in Copenhagen to strengthen collaboration in areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation. The agreement was signed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Denmark, Ahmad Farooq and by Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm. The Green Framework Engagement is underpinned by the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Basilicata region in southern Italy is to make gas free for all residents thanks to an agreement between regional authorities and energy companies active in the area. Under a new law approved this week by the regional council, the cost of gas consumed by residents will be eliminated from their bills – […]
Read MoreCanberra: Australia this week returned an ancient Bodhisattva statue of the Gandhara art to Pakistan following an exhibition at the National Gallery in Canberra. It was handed over to a delighted Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry following an exhibition. The artefact is believed to date back to the third and fourth century […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week praised the European Union for providing humanitarian aid to Pakistan as the country fights flood devastations. Ambassador Lis Rosenholm lauded the EU efforts and expressed sympathy with the government and people of Pakistan over the loss of life and property in the flash […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy marked 50 years since the discovery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek warrior statues found by chance in the Ionian Sea off the coast of the southern Calabria region. The bronzes – dating to 460-430 BC and also known as the Riace Warriors – were retrieved from the seabed near Porto […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week paid tribute to legendary singer Nayyara Noor who passed at the age of 71. “Nayyara Noor was an Era that has come to an end. May her soul rest in eternal peace – Aameen,” the envoy tweeted. Nayyara Noor passed away after a brief […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The Embassy of Denmark with the two largest Danish companies; Maersk and Novo Nordisk this week jointly launched a “Sustainability Platform” in Pakistan to enhance the capacity, engagement &awareness within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Pakistan. Working together with key stakeholders, such as authorities, civil society, investors, media & industry organisations, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A beautifully preserved grouping of three life-size terra-cotta figures dating to 300 B.C. that was seized from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles by the Manhattan district attorney’s office will be sent back to Italy after the museum agreed that it had been illegally excavated, museum and law enforcement officials said. […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: To celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra. High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri raised the flag with the national anthem of Pakistan. The flag hoisting proceeded with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week signed an inter-governmental framework agreement to enhance financial cooperation in the energy and water sector. The agreement, signed by Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim and Danish Ambassador Lis Rosenholm, allowed for interest-free loans in renewable energy, energy efficiency, water supply and waste-water treatment sectors. […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Pakistani Youth Talent Awards. “Absolute delight to present “Pakistani Youth Talent Awards”. Our youth is our future,” he tweeted after the event. He referred to the Pakistani sportspersons’ achievements in the Commonwealth games. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri expressed satisfaction that Pakistani youth […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm called on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his office this week. The Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement between Denmark and Pakistan and matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. The minister apprised the ambassador that Pakistan and Denmark enjoy a friendly […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Overlooking the breathtaking Bay of Naples, Sorrento is a popular place for soaking up the sun. But if you have plans to stroll through the streets shirtless or in a bathing suit, you may pay a hefty fine. On July 6, Mayor Massimo Coppola issued an order banning people from walking around shirtless […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week celebrated Pakistan’s success as a Gandharan sculpture, smuggled from Peshawar, was discovered in Australia. An exhibition will be held displaying the Head of Bodhisattva in Pakistan’s High Commission of Australia on August 22, after which the sculpture will be returned to Pakistan, the envoy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm visited National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Pakistan this week. The dignitary had a detailed meeting with Rector NUST Engineer Javed Mahmood Bukhari and senior management of the university. Matters of mutual interest, particularly forging meaningful partnerships between NUST and Danish institutions, came […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Manuel Zoldan and Gianluca Folco from Italy have this week broke the Guinness World Record for changing a tyre on a moving vehicle. The duo set the record during the Lo Event Dei Record show in Italy. A video of their incredible feat has been shared by Guinness World Record (GWR) on YouTube. […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after she conquered K-2 peak, known as the Savage Mountain. “Our Pakistani women are our pride. Samina Baig becomes first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit #K2 ,” the envoy tweeted. Earlier this week, Pakistani female […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmak to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week appreciated Pakistani manufacturers for creating opportunities for local communities. “Pakistani manufacturers create development for local communities & more women in the workforce. Call on Pakistani manufacturers to be more present in the global debate on sustainability. Move from ‘standard takers’ to ‘standard makers’,” […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that serving the Pakistani community in Australia was the top priority of the Pakistani High Commission under his leadership. “To facilitate over 3,000 strong Pakistani Community in Australia’s Northern Territory, the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra has established a Consular Camp at […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Roseholm said this week that Pakistan’s textile exports were increasing in Denmark as Pakistan’s textile products are being liked there. During a meeting with Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman at Governor House Lahore, Roseholm also expressed the interest of Danish universities to collaborate with the Pakistani universities […]
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