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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese’s connection with Pakistan not merely diplomatic but personal journey

Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese’s odyssey in Pakistan unfolded as a rich tapestry interwoven with cultural appreciation, diplomatic acumen, and heartfelt compassion. His connection with Pakistan was not merely diplomatic but a personal journey of understanding and collaboration. The Ambassador’s commitment transcended ceremonial events. The inauguration of the Italy-Pakistan Textile Technology […]

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Jacques Delors was the EU’s bold engineer

Newswire Brussels: Jacques Delors, a former head of the European Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, died in his sleep in his Paris home at the age of 98, his family announced this week. Marked by World War II and its horrors, the generation Delors grew up in developed a […]

My memory of a few interactions with Kissinger

Wang Jisi When the tragic news of Dr. Henry Kissinger’s death came, I was very sad, but not shocked. More than 20 hours before, I had heard that his condition was getting critical. On October 11, I was invited to visit Dr. Kissinger in his office in New York. He was still in good spirits, […]

Ethiopian embassy unveils ‘Medemer Generation’ book of PM Abiy Ahmed in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week unveiled the “Medemer Generation” book authored by Dr. Abiy Ahmed Prime Minister of FDR Ethiopia that embodies an idea, philosophy and a framework for nation building through synergy and alignment of all resources. Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry, […]

Japan recognizes Imtiaz Ahmad’s outstanding contributions with imperial decoration

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has conferred the 2023 Spring Imperial Decorations, “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” on Imtiaz Ahmad, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan in recognition of his significant contribution towards strengthening friendship, cultural and economic relations and mutual understanding between Japan […]

Mushahid receives Silk Road Award at BRI Forum for special contribution to CPEC

Newswire Beijing: In recognition of his longstanding role in CPEC, Senator Mushahid Hussain was presented with a Special Award at the 2023 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) held in Beijing on October 19. The Award Ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt & Road Forum, and the award […]

Giorgio Napolitano, former Italian president, dies aged 98

Newswire Rome: Giorgio Napolitano, the first former Communist to rise to Italy’s presidency, died this week. Napolitano, who was also the first person to be elected twice to the mostly ceremonial presidency, was 98-years-old. A statement issued by the presidential palace confirmed Italian news reports of the death of Napolitano, who had been ailing in […]

“People’s Princess” still lives

Abida Shaheen London: August 31st, signifies the 26th commemoration of the tragic passing of Princess Diana, a day that continues to evoke a profound sense of sorrow and memory worldwide. Princess Diana, renowned as the “People’s Princess,” endeared herself to millions through her elegance, empathy, and unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors. Her untimely demise in […]

Ethiopian Envoy receives National Peace Award

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The National Peace and Justice Council (NPJC) has honoured the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, with the National Peace Award for his dedicated efforts in laying the foundation and fostering closer ties between the two brotherly nations. The award ceremony took place during the […]

PM expresses deep grief over death of Qatar’s Sheikh Muhammad

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his deep grief over the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of the royal family of Qatar. On his Twitter handle the prime minister said “I extend my deepest condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin […]

July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 by Covert

Ali Rehman Malik, Umar Rehman Malik pay heartfelt tribute to Benazir Bhutto

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik, sons of Pakistan’s longest serving Interior Minister Rehman Malik (late), this week paid a heartfelt tribute to the (late) Benazir Bhutto on what would have been her 70th birthday. Prominent individuals from politics, journalism, the charitable sector and media have been expressing their thoughts about […]

July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 by Covert

British-Pakistani diplomat Fouzia Younis included in King’s Birthday Honours list

Celina Ali Islamabad: Fouzia Younis, a British-Pakistani diplomat was this week recognised in the first King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for her services to the UK’s foreign policy in Pakistan. Younis, who is currently serving as the first-ever British-Muslim Consul General in Toronto, has earlier worked at the British High Commission in Islamabad as the […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Ali Rehman Malik, Umar Rehman Malik miss legendary father on an emotional Father’s Day

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week missed their father as they marked an emotional Father’s Day. “Missing our father today. #FathersDay,” tweeted Ali Rehman, expressing his own and his family’s sentiments. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Senator and former interior minister Rehman Malik passed away at the age of 70, […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

The role of parliament and accountability

Late Senator Rehman Malik (Written in January 2022) How can national institutions and parliaments play an active role in enforcing the rule of law and improving governance; this is an important question in the mind of every sane person. The people of Pakistan are worried because our beloved country is going through the worst crises […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Italians bid farewell to ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi

Liaquat Ali Thousands gather in Milan for state funeral of controversial politician and business mogul who dominated public life for decades. Milan, Italy – It is an official day of national mourning in Italy with flags flying half-mast to mark the death of Silvio Berlusconi, the country’s most divisive and charismatic public figure who dominated […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

The life of Silvio Berlusconi

Silvio Berlusconi, (born September 29, 1936, Milan, Italy—died June 12, 2023, Milan), Italian media tycoon who served three times as prime minister of Italy (1994, 2001–06, and 2008–11). Early life and first term as prime ministerAfter graduating from the University of Milan with a degree in law, Berlusconi became a real-estate developer, amassing a considerable […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Thousands of mourners gathered to bid a final farewell to Silvio Berlusconi

Staff writer A state funeral was held in Milan on Wednesday, a national day of mourning, for the divisive and domineering four-time premier, who died on Monday aged 86 in a hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukaemia. The ceremony was held in the city’s famous Duomo cathedral, with Hungarian President Viktor Orban […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Silvio Berlusconi: the original populist

Abida Shaheen Silvio Berlusconi collected Napoleon figurines and dreamed of a bridge to Sicily. He invented modern populism, and died this week as his imitators covered themselves in shame. In March this year a committee of the government of Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to sign off on plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, […]

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 by Covert

Umar Rehman Malik greets Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on re-election

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week greeted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election. “Congratulations to H.E @RTErdogan on his election as President. Best wishes happiness, peace and prosperity for the people of Republic of Türkiye. Bilateral brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to be strengthened under President […]

June 11, 2023June 11, 2023 by Covert

Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah. “Honoured to present Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah at Pakistan Association of Australia’s annual event. Mr Shah has served the Pakistani Australian Community with distinction for over three decades,” the envoy tweeted. […]

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 by Covert

Pakistani architect wins UK’s King Royal Gold Medal

London: Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first woman architect, has been awarded the King Royal Gold Medal for Architecture by the UK for her work in promoting zero-carbon self-build concepts for displaced populations. The Royal Gold Medal is one of the highest accolades in architecture and is personally approved by the monarch. The medal is awarded to […]

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Covert

Japan awards former Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week announced the 2023 Spring Conferment of Decorations and Imtiaz Ahmad, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan, will be decorated with “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star”, in recognition of his contribution to strengthen bilateral relations and promoting friendship […]

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan misses Senator Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Amid the political deadlock in the country, Pakistan is missing the late Senator Rehman Malik who used to play a positive role in such situations. The late Senator, on a number of times proved his skills by resolving political issues. He was a man to whom Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) supremo Asif […]

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023 by Covert

UK-based Pakistani family distributes charity worth over £0.5 million in homeland

London: In a heart-warming act of generosity, a United Kingdom-based Pakistani family has distributed over £500,000 in the last five years to white-collar destitute individuals in Pakistan. The family includes Abid Hussain, the father; Rukhsana Shaheen, the mother; and two daughters — all of whom carry out this gigantic task of locating the needy by […]

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 by Covert

Umar Rehman Malik visits Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College

Staff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week visited the Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College, which is serving the orphans of Pakistan to make them responsible citizens under the patronage Zumard Khan sb. Very impressed by the well disciplined and wonderful reception,” he tweeted. […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Indonesian cyclists en route to Makkah reache Pakistan

Staff Writer Islamabad: Two Indonesian cyclists, Asid Kusuma Atmaja and Yunus started their long-awaited spiritual journey to Makkah on bicycles from Indonesia in August 2022 to spread the message of peace, tolerance, and kindness. After traveling with bicycles across five countries; Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, and Bangladesh, they took a flight to Pakistan. In Pakistan, […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Japan govt honours Kalim Farooqui

Karachi: Odagiri Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, on behalf of the Government of Japan, presented Kalim Farooqui with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon this week. The award was bestowed upon him by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan in recognition of his significant contributions towards Japan. Farooqui is […]

Late Rehman Malik’s new book to be launched soon: Ali Rehman Malik

Staff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s son Ali Rehman Malik said this week that his family will soon launch the new book of his late father. “We will soon be launching my father’s last book: “How I saw it” a two volume memoir and commentary on national and international geopolitical events. He was […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese turns 55, celebrates birthday with family

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week turned 55 and celebrated his birthday with his beautiful wife Albana Ferrarese and children Andreas Ferrarese was born in Tübingen (Germany) on January 17th, 1968 and graduated in Oriental Languages ??and Literatures at the “Cà Foscari” University of Venice in 1992. He entered […]

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – Leader with vision & courage

Senator Rehman Malik (late) We are celebrating the day of ZAB’s birthday through out in the country. God gifted us this leader who emerged in the world as the leader of the masses. He was the best diplomat and a strategist. He became the darling of the Muslim Ummah and he is still remembered with […]

Brazilian football legend Pele dies at age 82

Newswire Pele, who had a tumour removed from his colon last year, passed away in a Sao Paolo hospital, his agent said. Pele, the legendary Brazilian football player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, has died at the age of 82. Sao Paulo’s Albert […]

Twitter pours lavish praise on late Senator Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Social media users across the globe particularly Pakistanis paid rich tributes to late Senator A Rehman Malik on his first birthday since his tragic demise on February 23 this year. People from various walk of life commended his unmatched services for the country and nation and praised his generosity and humility. Former Interior […]

Hard work, commitment key to success: Khalid Malik

Staff writer Islamabad: Prominent social worker Khalid Malik said this week that hard work, commitment, struggle, dedication, and courage were the ingredients for success. In a statement, he said Pakistan was built on unity, faith, and discipline but today it struggles to implement the core of these words. “We were founded to have freedoms, the […]

Words seem inadequate to express loss of Jiang Zemin, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week recorded his heartfelt condolences at the Embassy of China in Canberra on the passing away of former President Jiang Zemin. “Recorded our heartfelt condolences at the Embassy of China in Canberra on the passing away of former President Jiang Zemin – a true friend […]

Senator Rehman Malik missed on his birthday

Staff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik was remembered this week by his friends and family on his first birthday since his demise that left all his loved ones in a shock. His sons Umar Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik expressed their feeling on twitter along with the feeling of the veteran […]

Jiang Zemin’s great, glorious life

Newswire Beijing: Jiang Zemin was an outstanding leader enjoying high prestige acknowledged by the whole Communist Party of China (CPC), the entire military and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups. He was a great Marxist and a great proletarian revolutionary, statesman, military strategist and diplomat. He was a long-tested communist fighter and an outstanding […]

Umar Rehman Malik gives credit to Senator Rehman Malik for transgender rights

Staff Writer Islamabad: Financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week gave credit to his late father, Senator Rehman Malik, for promoting transgender rights. “Senator Rehman Malik, as Interior Minister ensured protection of transgender rights by adding separate gender section in their CNICs resolving complications related to parentage and family tree,” he recalled. Umar Rehman Malik […]

Italian designer Palermo ‘signs new ‘hypercar’

Rome: Italian designer Umberto Palermo has ‘signed a new ‘hypercar’ built by the new auto house 7777 Motors.

Severely wounded British soldier joins veterans on Remembrance Sunday

Matthew Lodge London: The most severely wounded British soldier to survive the war in Afghanistan joined thousands of other veterans across the country in paying his respects on Remembrance Sunday. Ben Parkinson MBE, who had both his legs amputated, broke his back and suffered lasting brain damage in an explosion in 2006, bravely stood with […]

Sajid Hussain Turi pays tribute to Allama Iqbal

Staff Writer Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Saji Hussain Turi this week paid glowing tribute to the poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 145th birth anniversary. The Minister said that the thoughts are a valuable intellectual asset for the entire Muslim Ummah, especially the Pakistani […]

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