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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese predicts multiplied cooperation between Italy and Pakistan in 2023

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week predicted multiplied cooperation between Italy and Pakistan in the new year 2023. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese expressed satisfaction with the fast-growing cooperation in diverse areas, including trade and investment. He said the 200,000-strong Pakistani diaspora in Italy is also an important manifestation of the […]

Indonesia keen to strengthen economic, trade relations with Pakistan: Ambassador Adam M Tugio

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Adam M Tugio this week emphasized on strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations with Pakistan. During a meeting with Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the ambassador appreciated Pakistan government for supporting joint venture projects between the two countries. Both discussed measures to strengthen bilateral relations […]

China injects strong impetus into global biodiversity governance

Newswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called for building global consensus, pushing forward the global process of biodiversity protection and turning ambitions into action. Addressing the opening ceremony of the high-level segment of the second part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) […]

Football World Cup: Pakistan felicitates Qatar on extraordinary arrangements

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week lauded the extraordinary efforts by the Qatar government to superlatively organize the Football World Cup President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Qatar had fulfilled its promise to organize the World Cup in a magnificent manner. In a message, President Alvi also felicitated Argentina for winning […]

Bilawal Bhutto asks UN to resolve issue of unsustainable debt of developing countries

New York: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called on the United Nations to seek solutions to resolve the issue of unsustainable debt and push for allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to developing countries. Speaking at the concluding session of G77 ministerial meeting at the United Nations here, he said during the last […]

Italy will continue to support Pakistan in olive production: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week that Italy will continue to support Pakistan in olive production. The Ambassador said Pakistan had a huge potential for olives and Italy will support Pakistanis efforts. He said the Olive Culture Holistic and Multi-Professional Mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain Project, […]

Ambassador Adam M. Tugio expresses solidarity with Pakistani flood affectees

Staff Writer Sujawal: The Muslim philanthropic organization of Indonesia, Dompet Dhuafa this week completed the construction of 10 climate resilient model houses for Pakistani flood victims in District Sujawal, Sindh Province. Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio chaired the hybrid session of project completion ceremony and symbolically handed over the keys to Mr. Muhammad Hasan […]

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 […]

China-Arab ties open a new chapter

Yu Jincui, Xing Xiaojing and Chen Qingqing Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week concluded his Saudi Arabia trip, his first to the Middle East region after the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which was also an unprecedented diplomatic event with the Arab world. The trip has not only yielded fruitful […]

Qatar to invest $3bn in Pakistan: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud Abdulrahman Al-Thani

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the state of Qatar Sheikh Saoud Abdulrahman Al-Thani on Wednesday said an investment worth $3 billion would be made in Pakistan. “During the recent visit of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to Doha, Qatar has announced to make an investment in Pakistan worth $3 billion. The Amir of Qatar has stressed […]

Bilawal Bhutto urges world to break ‘stereotypes’ about Pakistan

Staff Writer Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called upon the world to move away from its stereotypical image and look towards Pakistan as a “promising emerging market” full of opportunities. The foreign minister met Singapore President Halimah Yacob and his counterpart Dr Vivian Balakrishnan during his visit to the country. In an […]

Italy can help Pakistan with advanced technology in various fields: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan should focus on value addition of its products and Italy can help it with its advanced technology in various fields including marble and tourism. He said the business environment in Pakistan is much better now and his country wants to […]

Ambassador Adam M. Tugio lauds contribution of business community in promoting Pak-Indonesia trade ties

Newswire Lahore: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio thids week appreciated the active support and cooperation of the business community of Pakistan and the Punjab government for promoting Indonesia-Pakistan bilateral trade ties. Addressing a gathering of prominent businessmen at a reception hosted by the Embassy in Lahore, Ambassador Tugio paid warm compliments to all the […]

Nepal and Pakistan historical friends: Ambassador Tapas Adhikari

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said this week that the relationship between Nepal and Pakistan had always been cordial and friendly. “The establishment of diplomatic relations in 1960 further enriched the bilateral engagements and understandings. Both the countries enjoy the excellent bilateral relations based on goodwill, mutual trust and cooperation,” he […]

Chinese language increasingly popular in Russia’s Far East

Xinhua Vladivostok: The Chinese language is gaining more popularity in Russia’s Far East as more young Russians are taking Chinese lessons, Liu Congying, director of the Confucius Institute of the Russian Far Eastern Federal University, has said. “The demand for Chinese-speaking talents is growing quickly in the fields of economy, science and technology,” Liu said […]

World Cup host Qatar seeks to change minds on Islam

Newswire Doha: Proudly Muslim Qatar has taken advantage of the World Cup to reach out to the hundreds of thousands of visiting fans to change minds about Islam or even make conversions. The Gulf emirate is the first Muslim nation to stage a football World Cup and its gas riches have endowed it with an […]

Coalition govt inherited a divided country: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the coalition government inherited from its predecessor “a divided country and a collapsed economy.” Bilawal, the incumbent Foreign Minister, did not see the need to hold early elections in the country as was being demanded by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran […]

Italy is a destination for Pakistani visitors and students: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy is a destination for Pakistani visitors and students. The envoy said to study in Italy is the dream of every Pakistani student who wants to study abroad. “Italy is the land of fashion, brands, innovations, and new trends. This nation […]

Ambassador Adam M. Tugio sets new trends, hosts family gala

Staff Writer Islamabad: This week, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, led by Ambassador Adam M. Tugio organized a “Family Gala” for the families of prominent journalists and the diplomats. The event was arranged in collaboration with Hunerkada, Community Development Center (CDC) and Pakistan in the World magazine. The event was attended by the […]

Xi ready to strengthen China-Russia energy cooperation

China Economic Net Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this week that China is ready to work with Russia to forge closer partnership in energy cooperation. Energy cooperation is an important cornerstone of practical cooperation between China and Russia, and also a positive force for maintaining global energy security, Xi said in a congratulatory letter […]

Next mayor of Karachi from PPP: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that his party would be victorious in the upcoming second phase of local government elections, adding that the next mayor of Karachi would be from PPP. He was addressing on the occasion of the 55th foundation day of […]

Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani meets Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar in Islamabad Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani this week called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here and conveyed an invitation from the Qatari foreign minister to watch FIFA World Cup match in Qatar. The foreign minister congratulated the Qatari ambassador on his country hosting the biggest football event. […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese vows to ease visa process for Pakistani businessmen

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week vowed to ease visa process for the Pakistani businessmen. The envoy hoped that the simplified the process of visa issuance to Pakistani businessmen and traders will further promote business to business ties between Pakistan and Italy. “Simplification of the VISA process and procedure […]

Ambassador Adam M. Tugio for collaborative efforts among OIC countries to develop Traditional Herbal Medicine

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio this week emphasized the need to accelerate collaborative efforts among the OIC countries for the development of Traditional Herbal Medicine (THM) in the wake of growing popularity of natural remedy methods and global awareness to protect environment for ensuring ‘Greener Future’. Addressing the participants […]

Xi: Meeting with Joe Biden strategic, constructive

Beijing: Five days after the closely watched meeting between the top leaders of China and the US at G20, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a brief conversation with the US Vice President Kamala Harris at the request of the US side during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and the Chinese president hoped that Harris can […]

Football event going to make a huge positive impact: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said this week that the FIFA World Cup 2022 – the biggest sporting event in the global calendar in Qatar – will make a huge positive impact on the entire region. While briefing the media persons about the mega sporting event, […]

Loss and Damage Fund a “major win” for all: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund and financial arrangements to address the issue of climate justice, was a “major win” for Pakistan and all of the developing world. The foreign minister, in a statement, said, “In monumental achievement for climate justice […]

Italy stands with flood afectees in Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy supports the wellbeing of the flood affectees in Pakistan. With a view to contributing to the international humanitarian response to the violent monsoon-provoked floods, the Italian Cooperation Service has allocated a 500,000-euro emergency contribution to the International Federation of Red […]

Halal Cosmetics sector offers an attraction for Indonesia, Pakistan: Ambassador Adam M. Tugio

Staff Writer Faisalabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio said this week that Indonesia and Pakistan must accelerate bilateral cooperation and research efforts to gain benefits from the flourishing Halal cosmetics market, which is rapidly increasing its share every year and creating number of investment opportunities with healthy future growth prospects. Speaking at […]

THE BIG MEETING: Xi, Biden agree to push China-US relations to a stable track

Wang Cong, Bai Yunyi and Yang Sheng Bali: Current state of China-US relations is not in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and is not what the international community expects, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during his meeting with US President Joe Biden in Bali, Indonesia this week, which marked the first […]

UK removes Pakistan from ‘high risk third countries’ list

Staff Writer Islamabad: In recognition of Islamabad’s progress to improve money laundering and terrorist financing controls, the United Kingdom (UK) this week removed Pakistan from ‘High Risk Third Countries’ list. Taking to Twitter, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shared a letter of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, revealing that the UK had removed Pakistan […]

Aseefa Bhutto stresses on empowerment of youth via technical, vocational training

Staff Writer Larkana: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week stressed on the importance of empowering the youth, particularly women, through technical and vocational training and education, a necessity to create decent economic opportunities for younger generations and for the socio-economic sustainability of the country. Aseefa, who is former president Asif Ali […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese backs Pakistani cricket team after final loss

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week backed Pakistani cricket team after they lost in the T20 cricket world cup final. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the Pakistani cricket team played well and the final match was a close encounter. “Reaching the final is in itself an achievement. Pakistan team […]

Qatar always ready to cooperate with Pakistan: Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani this week said that his country was always ready to cooperate with Pakistan. In a meeting with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani saif that both the countries had excellent […]

China stands with Pakistan amid challenges

Newswire Beijing: China has assured Pakistan that it fully supports Islamabad’s “legitimate aspirations, legitimate rights, and interests.” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this to his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during a bilateral meeting in Beijing this week. “China’s development is a growing force for world peace and a stronger factor for global stability. […]

Science, Technology varsity to be established in Kurrum: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi announced this week that a science and technology varsity would be established at Kurrum District of the ex-FATA area. The minister said this University is a catalyst project for the people of tribal areas who had been deprived of their […]

Bilawal Bhutto lauds inclusion of climate crisis cost and damage in COP27 agenda

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that the inclusion of climate cost and damage on the COP27’s agenda is something to be ‘optimistic’ about. In an interview, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto said that Pakistan is one of the most climate-affected countries, and contributes only 0.8% to global carbon emissions. Talking […]

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese co-hosts opera performance for flood relief

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s embassy in Pakistan led by Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and Serena Hotels co-hosted a fundraising Opera Performance for the flood affectees this week. Aziz Boolani, CEO Serena Hotels appreciated the generous support of the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese for joining hands with Serena Hotels in not only raising funds […]

Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani lauds services of Pakistan Sweet Home

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani this week met with the children of Pakistan Sweet Home and said that it was best work to educate the orphan children and make them stand at their feet. According to a press release issued here, the ambassador said that he did […]

China urges US not to be ‘blinded by ideology’

Zhao Yusha Beijing: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken via phone this week and urged the US to stop cracking down on China and putting up new […]

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