Newswire Atlanta: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week acknowledged Pakistan’s concerns over terrorist attacks originating from Afghan territory, saying Washington has taken note of Islamabad’s position and would be willing to play a constructive role if an opportunity arises. Speaking at a press briefing in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubio said the United States was […]
MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week conferred the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on former Pakistani Ambassador to Japan Farukh Akhter Amil in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Pakistan-Japan relations and promoting friendship and mutual understanding between the two countries. The decoration was announced on November […]
MoreIslamabad: On 3rd November, 2026, the Government of Japan announced the 2026 Fall Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. H.E. Mr. Farukh Akhter Amil, former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Japan, was decorated with “the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star”, in recognition of his contributions towards strengthening bilateral […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States this week explored opportunities to expand bilateral energy cooperation, including potential long-term energy supply agreements, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and investment in Pakistan’s refinery upgradation programme. The discussions took place during a meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie […]
MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Japan this week funded the construction of a concrete link road in Village Numbal, Tehsil Murree, to improve safe access to education, healthcare and local markets, benefiting more than 2,500 residents and over 500 students. Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi inaugurated the project on October 26, marking another step in Japan’s […]
MoreShanghai event calls for greater understanding, pragmatic cooperation and stronger people-to-people ties amid complex bilateral relations The Paper Shanghai: Chinese and American academics, former government officials, business leaders and cultural figures have called for a new generation of “bridge-builders” to strengthen communication, overcome mutual distrust and promote pragmatic cooperation between the two countries. The call […]
MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Up to 250 girls in Tarnol, Islamabad, will have access to improved educational facilities following the completion of a Japan-funded primary school, as the two countries step up community-level cooperation to promote girls’ education and human development. Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi inaugurated the Tine Girls Model Primary School this week, […]
MoreNewswire Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this week that Washington needs to maintain relations with Pakistan because of its geographical significance and nuclear capabilities, describing engagement with Islamabad as an essential component of American foreign policy despite differences between the two countries. In an interview, Rubio said Pakistan was a country with […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday conveyed greetings from Pakistan’s top leadership to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reaffirming the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye. Dar conveyed greetings from President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces […]
MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network have launched the inaugural Shahkaar Fankaar Alumni Artist Showcase, establishing a dedicated gallery space to celebrate the artistic achievements of alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programmes. The first exhibition opened on October 22 at […]
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