Pakistan stands in solidarity with Bosnian people: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Bosnian people on the 27th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide. “As we mark 27th anniversary of Srebrenica Genocide, we stand in solidarity with Bosnian people, and renew our collective pledge to never let such horrific crimes against humanity […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri wishes new Australian envoy Neil Hawkins a productive term in Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistani High Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week wished new Australian envoy to Pakistan Neil Hawkins a productive term in Pakistan. “My very best wishes to HC-designate Neil Hawkins for a productive and enjoyable tenure in Pakistan,” he tweeted. Earlier this week, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Australian HC-designate Neil Hawkins. The FS […]

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Italy: Rome to host international literature festival on Palatine Hill

Newswire Rome: Rome’s international literature festival returns for its 21st edition this summer, taking place in the spectacular setting of the Palatine Hill over five evenings from 12-21 July. The prestigious event, organised by the Istituzione Biblioteche di Roma in collaboration with the city and the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo, features a host of award-winning […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosts first-ever Pakistan Mango Festival in Canberra at Pakistani High Commission

Newswire Canberra: The High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra this week organized the first-ever Pakistan Mango Festival. The Mango Festival was a part of the celebrations marking 75 years of independence of Pakistan and75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Australia. The Festival was attended by more than 5000 people including Australian officials, […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri criticizes India for denying human rights, imposing Hindutva

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week criticized India for denying human rights and imposing Hindutva in the country. “Credible voices even from within India are increasingly pointing to this ‘dangerous transition’. Indeed the international community can’t look the other way,” he tweeted. he said though the Indian ruling party […]

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Ambassador Lis Rosenholm says Denmark committed to enhance cooperation with Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Demark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm said this week that her country was committed to enhance cooperation with Pakistan. “Denmark is committed to deepen bilateral relations through economic cooperation and implementing green transition with an increased share of renewable energy?? Climate Change is a pre-eminent issue for both Pakistan and Denmark Look […]

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Sadequain one of the greatest artists of Pakistan: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Canberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that Sadequain was one of the greatest artists of Pakistan. “Sadequain (RIP) was undoubtedly one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced,” he tweeted.. Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi – 30 June 1930 – 10 February 1987 – often referred […]

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Denmark launches project to strengthen Pakistan’s border management capacity

Newswire Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad together with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) this week launched a project aiming to support Pakistan to implement sustainable, rights based border management practices in the area of document security and control of national borders. The project ‘Rights Based Border Management in the Silk […]

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Italy: Venice postpones ‘tourist tax’ on day-trippers until 2023

Newswire Venice: Venice this week postponed plans to charge visitors a “tourist tax” in its fight against overtourism, according to reports. Earlier this year, Venetian authorities announced that tourists heading to The Floating City would, starting next month, have to buy tickets for between $3.14 and $10.56 (£2.50–£8.40) per day. However, the city now appears […]

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Indus Waters are not controlled by India: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said the Indus Waters are not controlled by India. “Absolutely wrong to say that Indus Waters are controlled by India. The Indus Waters are governed by the Indus Waters Treaty – an international Treaty arranged, negotiated & guaranteed by the World Bank,” he […]

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Italy blocks more than 500 illegal streaming web resources ahead of major football games

Newswire Rome: Italy’s Financial Guard blocked 40 Telegram channels and 500 internet resources, including servers and sites, as part of an operation to combat piracy and illegal sports broadcasting, the law enforcement agency said. “Special Unit for Protection of Privacy and Technological Fraud conducted a new investigation to combat the phenomenon of audiovisual piracy. Seized […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri shares memories multiple interactions with the great Edhi

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week share memories of my multiple interactions with the great social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi. “Honoured to share memories of my multiple interactions with Abdul Sattar Edhi Sb #Edhi at a memorial organised by CLI at the Australian National University to pay tribute to […]

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Ambassador Lis Rosenholm attends musical performance at Poland embassy

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Lis Rosenholm this week attended musical performance at the Poland embassy here. “At the Polish Embassy in Islamabad. Musical performance #melancholy,” she tweeted with a brief video clip. The Embassy of Poland had organised the musical evening and exhibition to show solidarity with Ukraine in Islamabad at the residence of […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets High Commissioner-designate of Australia to Pakistan

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met High Commissioner-designate of Australia to Pakistan Neil Hawkins and Dianne Hawkins at Pakistan House. “Pleased to host High Commissioner-designate of Australia to Pakistan H.E. Neil Hawkins and Mrs Dianne Hawkins at Pakistan House, Canberra. Conveyed them our best wishes for a happy […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri felicitates Abdul Joshi on scaling Mount Everest

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Pakistani mountaineer Abdul Joshi on scaling Mount Everest. “Abdul Joshi successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848 metres). He is the eighth Pakistani to successfully scale the world’s highest Mountain,” the envoy tweeted. Mountaineers say that Joshi is skilled climber but he mainly focuses […]

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Denmark most sustainable country in the world: Ambassador Lis Rosenholm

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm rejoiced this week that her country was the most sustainable country in the world. “Denmark is named as most sustainable country in the world according to the latest iteration of Environmental Performance Index (EPI),” she tweeted. Earlier, Denmark was named as the most sustainable country in […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri warns against intense heat waves

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week warned against the intense heat waves. “As per @IPCC_CH more intense heat waves of longer durations & occurring at a higher frequency r projected. Impacts on agricultural output, water, energy supplies & air quality could be devastating,” he tweeted. For weeks, blistering heat has […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri participates in Annual Networking Event of ABSC

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Annual Networking Event of Australian Business Summit Council (ABSC). Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Austrailia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the Annual Networking Event of Australian Business Summit Council (ABSC). “Glad to be part of the Annual Networking Event of Australian Business Summit Council (ABSC) […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri congratulates Pakistan on re-election to UN Committee on NGOs

Covert Report Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Pakistan on re-election to the UN Committee on NGOs. “Pakistan re-elected for seventh time to the UN Committee on NGOs – A reflection of int’l community’s confidence in Pakistan’s role and contribution to the work of the UN,” he tweeted. Earlier, […]

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Ambassador Lis Rosenholm inaugurates Scan Shipping Denmark’s office in Karachi

Staff Writer Karachi: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week inaugurated the office of Scan Shipping Denmark in Karachi. “It was an honor to inaugurate the office of @ScanShippingDK in Karachi. This will not only bring capital to Pakistan but transfer knowledge, state of art technology, best practices & generate jobs in Pakistan. […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, Albana Ferrarese greet Christians on Easter, wish global peace

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week greeted the Christians in Italy, Pakistan and around the world in an Easter message. In a joint statement, they also wished peace around the world especially in Italy and Pakistan. They said that in spite of the challenges confronting the country, […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets MP Terry Young

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met MP Terry Young at the Parliament House. “Glad to meet Hon. Terry Young MP at the Parliament House. Had interesting exchange. #PakistanAustraliaFriendship,” he tweeted. Pakistan-Australia relations have been friendly. The High Commission of Australia in Islamabad is the diplomatic mission of Australia […]

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Italy: Rome exhibition celebrates magic of Disney

Newswire Rome: Palazzo Barberini in Rome is staging an exhibition dedicated to Disney, the world’s most famous animation studios, from 15 April until 25 September 2022. The interactive show is displaying orignal Disney sketches from its earliest hand-drawn classics up to modern-day sequences created using the most sophisticated digital technology. Titled Disney: The art of […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri meets Senator Amanda Stoker

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Senator Amanda Stoker, Assistant Minister for Women, Assistant Minister for Industrial Relations and Assistant Minister to Attorney General at the Senators Budget Night event “Glad to meet Senator Hon. Amanda Stoker, Asst Minister for Women, Asst Minister for Industrial Relations and Asst […]

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