D-8 reaffirms commitment to multilateralism on 81st UN Day

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation and collective action to address shared global challenges, marking the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. In a statement issued on the occasion of United Nations Day, the D-8 underscored the importance of upholding the […]

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Ishaq Dar, Chinese premier discuss Pakistan-China strategic ties on SCO sidelines

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held an informal meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dushanbe this week, reaffirming the importance of Pakistan-China all-weather strategic cooperative partnership amid evolving regional developments. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a banquet dinner hosted in honour of heads of delegations […]

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Alberta votes to remain in Canada, handing Carney a boost amid separatist push

Ottawa: Residents of Alberta this week voted to remain part of Canada in the province’s first-ever separation referendum, delivering a political boost to Prime Minister Mark Carney as he seeks to strengthen national unity amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States. CBC News, Canada’s public broadcaster, projected the outcome late Monday after approximately […]

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FS Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls for modern, inclusive, forward-looking Foreign Service

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week called for a more innovative, inclusive and forward-looking Foreign Service, stressing that Pakistan’s diplomats must adapt to changing global realities, embrace emerging technologies and explore new avenues to advance the country’s national interests. In his message on Foreign Service of Pakistan Day 2026, Ambassador […]

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Macron hits back at Trump over France riots, rejects claims linking unrest to migration

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week sharply criticised foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, for spreading what he described as “stupid comments” and misinformation about the wave of protests and riots sweeping France, firmly rejecting claims that migrants and Islamists were responsible for the unrest. Macron’s remarks came amid escalating political tensions over […]

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Dar joins foreign ministers of Italy, France, Germany, UK in meeting with Erdoğan in Istanbul

Celina 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 […]

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Pakistan, Canada medical colleges sign MoU for cooperation in education, training

Ottawa: The High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa on Friday hosted a ceremony to welcome visiting delegations from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). During the visit, CPSP and RCPSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in […]

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Kazakhstan, NVIDIA join hands to position country as global Physical AI hub

Astana: Kazakhstan has stepped up efforts to establish itself as a global hub for Physical Artificial Intelligence (AI), bringing together its energy resources, industrial base, computing infrastructure and growing technology ecosystem, as NVIDIA founder and Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang visited Astana to explore opportunities for advancing the country’s AI ambitions. Huang’s visit marks a […]

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D-8 Organization highlights the role of trade diplomacy in promoting economic cooperation and global peace at Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026

Mr. Mohammad Syafik Firdaus Hasbullah, Director of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), participated as a panel speaker in the Global Youth Diplomacy Summit Türkiye 2026, held at Istanbul Ticaret University. The Summit, with its thematic focus on “Football Diplomacy, 21st Century Security Issues and International Trade Diplomacy,” provided a platform for high-level […]

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UN-Habitat Briefs Development Partners on Pakistan’s National Housing Policy 2025, Highlights Opportunities for Collaboration

Islamabad, 21 October 2026 – UN-Habitat Pakistan briefed representatives of United Nations agencies, international financial institutions and development partners on the Government of Pakistan’s newly launched National Housing Policy 2025 during a meeting of the UN and Development Partners Group, convened by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office. The briefing highlighted the policy’s strategic priorities […]

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