Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint, uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and pursue dialogue to resolve escalating tensions in the Gulf, warning that continued hostilities could threaten regional stability, global energy security and international trade. During a meeting […]
MoreBolotana: A small mountain village on the Italian island of Sardinia has emerged as a potential new longevity hotspot, with researchers finding that women living there have exceptionally high chances of reaching the age of 100. A study published in Frontiers in Aging has identified Bolotana, a town of approximately 2,266 residents located about 110 […]
MoreAbida Shaheen Lahore: An exhibition bringing together 15 artists from the National College of Arts (NCA) Fine Arts graduating batch of 2001 concluded at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, after exploring 25 years of artistic practice, personal experiences, memory and creative transformation. Titled THEN, NOW & EVERYTHING BETWEEN, the exhibition offered a collective retrospective […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Ambassador Syed Haider Shah as Pakistan’s new permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, marking a significant diplomatic transition as Islamabad prepares to place a seasoned career diplomat at the helm of its mission to the world body. Shah, who is currently serving as […]
MoreIslamabad: Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has called for innovation, inclusive participation and a broader diplomatic approach to advance Pakistan’s national interests amid a rapidly changing global landscape. In his message on the Foreign Service of Pakistan Day 2026, the foreign secretary highlighted the contributions of generations of Pakistani diplomats, saying their dedication, professionalism […]
MoreIslamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has emphasized the need to strengthen Pakistan-Germany relations through enhanced economic cooperation, investment, education and parliamentary engagement, noting that 75 years of diplomatic relations provide a solid foundation for a forward-looking and mutually beneficial partnership. Addressing a gathering marking German Unity Day, attended by German Ambassador Ina Lepel, […]
MoreThe Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, delivered a pre-recorded Keynote Address at the 2nd D-8 Business Forum, organised by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on 15 October 2026 at ICE BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia, on the sidelines of the 41st Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), […]
MoreH.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), received a delegation of Al-Hidayah Group, led by its Chairman and former D-8 Secretary-General, H.E. Dato’ Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, at the D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress under the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between […]
MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday held a meeting with Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, focusing on strengthening coordination between Pakistan’s diplomatic and parliamentary channels to advance the country’s foreign policy priorities and expand international partnerships. Gilani welcomed Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on assuming charge as Foreign Secretary […]
MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Newly appointed Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has expressed his gratitude over being entrusted with the responsibility of leading Pakistan’s diplomatic service, describing the appointment as a great honour and reaffirming his commitment to serving the country. In his first public remarks following his appointment, Ambassador Ahmad said it was a “great […]
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