Pakistan’s envoy to hold khuli katchehri in Belgium

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium Amna Baloch will hold a virtual khuli katchehri for the Pakistani community residing in Belgium and Luxembourg on February 16. Meanwhile, according to her post on X, the ambassador met with European Union Deputy Director General Sante Claire Bury and discussed issues related to food safety, regulatory… Continue reading Pakistan’s envoy to hold khuli katchehri in Belgium

Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiri people on Kashmir Solidarity Day

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): The government and people of Pakistan observed the Kashmir Solidarity Day to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for realization of their right to self-determination. The President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, in their special messages on the occasion, renewed Pakistan’s unstinting moral,… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms solidarity with Kashmiri people on Kashmir Solidarity Day

AGPR conducts study on loans to employees on direction of President

Auditor General identifies violations of rules in granting of loans to govt employees, recommends to improve existing mechanism on the direction of the President In response to the concerns raised by President Dr Arif Alvi over the violations of merit and criteria for granting loans to government employees, the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has… Continue reading AGPR conducts study on loans to employees on direction of President

Participation of youth vital to strengthen democracy, political system: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday said youth should be engaged in the political system and their energies should be utilized for strengthening democracy in the country. Speaking during a podcast, he said political parties should be democratic minded to fortify democracy in the country. Political parties in government should improve… Continue reading Participation of youth vital to strengthen democracy, political system: PM

Caretakers leaving, new govt coming after Feb 8 elections: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Sunday said the caretaker government would be leaving and the new government would be formed after the elections on February 8, putting behind all the speculation and conspiracy theories of the past months. In an interview with a private television, he said from day one there was… Continue reading Caretakers leaving, new govt coming after Feb 8 elections: PM

President condoles demise of President of Namibia

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday condoled the demise of President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia. In a message, he said, “I express my heartfelt condolences on the demise of President Hage G. Geingob.” He said Namibian President was a prominent politician and led the struggle for the freedom of Namibia. “Our best… Continue reading President condoles demise of President of Namibia

Govt, people of Pakistan condole demise of President of Namibia

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):The government and the people of Pakistan were deeply saddened at the passing of President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, said a Foreign Office Spokesperson in a statement on Sunday. She said, “President Geingob was a visionary statesman, a leading icon of the liberation struggle of Namibia and the chief architect of… Continue reading Govt, people of Pakistan condole demise of President of Namibia

Pakistani school organizes family fun bazar in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, Feb 4 (APP):Pakistan Community Welfare School (PCWS), Abu Dhabi organized a Family Fun Bazar on Saturday. A large number of Pakistani community members including the students and teachers participated in the event. During the event, school children presented rich cultures of UAE and Pakistan. The children performed on the tunes of folk music… Continue reading Pakistani school organizes family fun bazar in Abu Dhabi

Ambassador holds Khuli Kachehri in Almaty

Pakistan’s ambassador to Kazakhstan Nauman Bashir Bhatti held a Khuli Kachehri in Almaty. In a post on X, he appreciated contributions made by members of Pakistani community towards forging stronger cultural and economic ties between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. They discussed challenges faced by community members and measures undertaken by the embassy for their resolution.

Envoys of Pakistan, Japan discuss ties

ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Sunday held meeting in Tehran with Japanese Ambassador Tsukada Tamaki and discussed matters of mutual respect. In a post on X, he said, “I met Japanese Ambassador HE Tsukada Tamaki today.We had excellent exchange of ideas on a range of global & regional issues with a… Continue reading Envoys of Pakistan, Japan discuss ties

FM attends Third Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP):Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani attended the Third EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels at the invitation of the EU High Representative/Vice President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. Speaking at the roundtable discussion on “Shared Prosperity, Economic Resilience, and Investments”, the Foreign Minister called for enhanced cooperation between Europe… Continue reading FM attends Third Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels

PM felicitates Hafiz Ashrafi on receiving peace, inter-faith harmony award

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Saturday congratulated his Special Representative for Inter-Faith Harmony Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi for receiving award from the Church of Pakistan in recognition of his efforts for promoting peace and inter-faith harmony. In a statement, he said the services of Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi for creating solidarity, peace and unity… Continue reading PM felicitates Hafiz Ashrafi on receiving peace, inter-faith harmony award

Pakistan, Belarus celebrate 30 years of relations

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP):Pakistan and Belarus on Saturday celebrated thirty years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani exchanged messages of heartfelt felicitations with Belarusian Foreign Minister, Sergei Aleinik. The respective ambassadors in Islamabad and Minsk called on the Foreign Ministers and presented the congratulatory messages. Pakistan-Belarus bilateral relations are characterized… Continue reading Pakistan, Belarus celebrate 30 years of relations

Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Mongolia: FS

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP):Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi Friday here met the new envoy of Mongolia to Pakistan ambassador Tuvvshin Badral and discussed matters of mutual interest. Congratulating Ambassador Badral on his appointment, the foreign secretary reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further deepen Pakistan-Mongolia relations and strengthen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

FM, Spanish counterpart discuss ties

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP):Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday met with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno in Brussels on the sidelines of the 3rd Indo-Pacific Forum and discussed matters of mutual interest. The two Foreign Ministers reaffirmed the historical ties between Pakistan and Spain, and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations and explore… Continue reading FM, Spanish counterpart discuss ties

FM urges close cooperation to deal with global challenges

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani Friday urged close cooperation and multidisciplinary international partnerships to deal with global challenges. He was speaking at the 3rd Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, in Belgium at the invitation of High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The foreign minister also… Continue reading FM urges close cooperation to deal with global challenges

Diplomats of Pakistan, Mongolia agree to enhance ties

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP):Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia & Pacific) Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui held a meeting with Mongolia’s non-resident envoy to Pakistan, Ambassador Tuvshin Badral here on Thursday. The two sides expressed satisfaction at deepening ties of Pakistan and Mongolia and agreed to further strengthen relations in trade, economic and cultural domains. Ambassador Badral is… Continue reading Diplomats of Pakistan, Mongolia agree to enhance ties

Pakistan’s space programme focused on social, economic progress: ambassador

Pakistan’s ambassador to Austria Aftab Khokher Monday said that focus of Pakistan’s space programme was to achieve social and economic progress. He was taking part in the deliberations on the latest scientific and technical aspects of space activities at the 61st session of Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STSC) in Vienna. He reaffirmed that space remained… Continue reading Pakistan’s space programme focused on social, economic progress: ambassador

Pakistan deeply concerned over suspension of UNRWA’s funding for Palestinians

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Pakistan Monday expressed its deep concerns over the decision by some countries to suspend the funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a statement the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “The timing of this suspension is deeply troubling as it takes place… Continue reading Pakistan deeply concerned over suspension of UNRWA’s funding for Palestinians

CCI approves amendments in petroleum policy to encourage oil, gas exploration

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Council of Common Interests (CCI) Monday here approved amendments proposed by the Petroleum Division in the Petroleum Policy 2012 for encouraging exploration of new reserves of oil and gas. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was chairing the 51st meeting of the CCI. On the recommendation of the Petroleum Division, the CCI approved… Continue reading CCI approves amendments in petroleum policy to encourage oil, gas exploration

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