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Saudi Arabia offers 700 scholarships to Pakistani students

ISLAMABAD, Dec 8 (APP):In a move aimed at fostering stronger ties and promoting educational collaboration, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has offered 700 scholarships to Pakistani students eager to pursue higher studies in diverse fields across educational institutions in the country. The country had earlier offered 600 scholarships which now have been increased to 700,… Continue reading Saudi Arabia offers 700 scholarships to Pakistani students

Ambassador Amna Baloch highlights investment opportunities in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dc 05 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch on Tuesday highlighted the factors that made Pakistan a unique investment destination including the business friendly environment and opportunities characterized by ease of doing businesses, in addition to the availability of workforce. She was addressing a webinar themed “Trade… Continue reading Ambassador Amna Baloch highlights investment opportunities in Pakistan

President underlines need for special efforts to include PWDs in all walks of life

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the government organizations and civil society to make special efforts for the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all spheres of life. “We need to create an enabling and friendly environment for PWDs by providing them inclusive education, healthcare facilities, employment based on their… Continue reading President underlines need for special efforts to include PWDs in all walks of life

Pakistan re-elected to Executive Council of OPCW

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):The Conference of Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) on Friday re-elected Pakistan to the Executive Council of the Organization of Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for a two-year term (2024-26). The 28th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CWC that concluded on Friday was chaired by Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan re-elected to Executive Council of OPCW

4th Round of Pakistan-China Maritime Cooperation held

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan and China on Thursday held the 4th round of maritime dialogue here to review the bilateral maritime cooperation. During the session, an in-depth exchange of views on the entire spectrum of bilateral maritime cooperation was held including naval exchanges, regional cooperation, development of maritime infrastructure, collaboration in fisheries, science and technology,… Continue reading 4th Round of Pakistan-China Maritime Cooperation held

Pakistan ambassador to Belgium, Libyan envoy discuss bilateral ties

BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (APP):Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and European Union Amna Baloch on Thursday met with Ambassador of Libya to European Union Jalal Alashi in Brussels and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. The two sides discussed need for collaborative efforts to enhance bilateral relations and supporting the Muslim ummah.

Pak, Kuwait relations getting stronger with each passing year: Ambassador

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to Kuwait Malik Muhammad Farooq Thursday underlined the importance of the strategic relationship between Pakistan and Kuwait that both countries’ leadership was keen to strengthen bilateral relationship in different domains such as food security, trade, investments and people-to-people engagement. In an exclusive talk with PTV news channel, he elaborated that… Continue reading Pak, Kuwait relations getting stronger with each passing year: Ambassador

Pakistan felicitates KSA on winning bid to host 2030 World Expo

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday felicitated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on winning the bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the capital city of Riyadh with an overwhelming support. “We extend our heartiest congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on winning the bid to host the 2030 World Expo in… Continue reading Pakistan felicitates KSA on winning bid to host 2030 World Expo

59 percent Japanese show ‘strong intent’ to pick Pakistan as tourist destination: Survey

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Fifty-nine percent of Japanese have a strong intent to visit Pakistan making the country a preferred tourist destination, a survey by the Pakistan embassy in Japan has revealed. The embassy conducted a comprehensive survey aimed at gauging the interest of Japanese citizens in visiting Pakistan, said a statement from Tokyo issued… Continue reading 59 percent Japanese show ‘strong intent’ to pick Pakistan as tourist destination: Survey

Pakistan, UAE sign MoUs worth multi-billion dollars: PM

ABU DHABI, Nov 27 (APP):Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed several multi-billion dollars Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in a range of areas here on Monday to boost economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said in a video message. The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit… Continue reading Pakistan, UAE sign MoUs worth multi-billion dollars: PM

Pak Consul General in Spain highlights significance of Iqbal’s contributions

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Consul General of Pakistan in Spain Murad Ali Wazir on Monday said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s poetry not only resonated with the historical struggle for an independent Pakistan, but also carried timeless messages that remained relevant to the present-day youth of Pakistan. He was addressing an event arranged by the Consulate… Continue reading Pak Consul General in Spain highlights significance of Iqbal’s contributions

Muslim leaders array in defence of Palestine; vehemently castigate Israeli aggression, brutality

RIYADH, Nov 11 (APP):The leaders of the Arab and Islamic countries in a unanimous show of solidarity with the Palestinian people bracing for the brutal onslaught of Israel’s aggression for the last five weeks in Gaza, on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of about 11,000 civilians, besides, called for an immediate solution to the issue… Continue reading Muslim leaders array in defence of Palestine; vehemently castigate Israeli aggression, brutality

Pakistan expresses deep concern over nuclear threat against Palestinians

ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP):Pakistan on Monday expressed deep concern over a statement of an Israeli minister, in which the use of nuclear force against Palestinians was threatened. “We are appalled by statement of an Israeli minister threatening nuclear force against Palestinians,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said. She said the statement of the Israeli… Continue reading Pakistan expresses deep concern over nuclear threat against Palestinians

Pakistan Research Centre ranked top for its contribution to BRI

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): The Pakistan Research Centre for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF) was ranked at number 1 out of 17 Research Centers operating in 155 partner countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during the International Think Tank Forum 2023 held in Wuhu, China recently. The center was awarded the top… Continue reading Pakistan Research Centre ranked top for its contribution to BRI

Peace, stability in S. Asia remain contingent upon resolution of J&K dispute: Amb. Asim Iftikhar

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that peace and stability in South Asia remained contingent upon peaceful resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people. He highlighted that 27 October 1947 was one of the… Continue reading Peace, stability in S. Asia remain contingent upon resolution of J&K dispute: Amb. Asim Iftikhar

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