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Pakistan, Iraq ink MOU on bilateral political consultations

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan and Iraq on Wednesday inked Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on holding bilateral political consultations. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Iraqi counterpart Dr. Fuad Hussain inked the document at the signing ceremony held here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The MoU […]

Pakistan, China reaffirm resolve to further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan and China Monday reaffirmed their resolve to further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Both sides also emphasized the need for making collective efforts to promote peace, prosperity and development in the region. This was […]

ADB appoints new country director for Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tuesday announced it has appointed Yong Ye as its new Country Director for Pakistan, effective immediately. Mr. Ye will lead ADB’s operations in Pakistan and manage its Pakistan Resident Mission in Islamabad. Yong Ye will also oversee the implementation of […]

Fresh shipment of Chinese vaccine delivered to Pakistan through COVAX

BEIJING, A shipment of nearly 980,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines donated by domestic drug maker China National Biotech Group through COVAX was transported to Pakistan as part of China’s effort to help the rest of the world tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said. The […]

India’s nuclearization of Indian ocean threatens int’l, regional peace, Pakistan tells UNSC

UNITED NATIONS, Pakistan Monday told the UN Security Council that India’s “belligerent and aggressive” policies posed an immediate and pervasive threat to international and regional peace and security, especially as the Indians had nuclearized the Indian Ocean, an important avenue for global trade. “In pursuance […]

Farrukh criticises Afghan officials for running propaganda against Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday criticised Afghanistan government’s officials for running a dedicated propaganda against Pakistan instead of coordinating with rest of stakeholders to reach a political settlement for ensuring lasting peace in the landlocked country. “This is […]

Honey production can increase ten-fold in Pakistan: Report

BEIJING, The production of Pakistani honey has the potential to rise ten-fold, said a report released by the China-Pakistan Agricultural and Industrial Information Cooperation Platform (CAPIC). In Pakistan, honey industry has favorable reputation and huge potential in making people’s life sweeter. Endowed with rich bee […]

Well-timed digitalization can ‘catapult’ Pakistan to progress: President

ISLAMABAD, President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said with timely decisions and preparedness on digitalization, Pakistan could make great strides in technological revolution. “Pakistan will be catapulted in the era of technological advancement if it keeps making fast decisions to join the global digital journey,” […]

Italy, Pakistan agree to negotiate for finalizing pact on ‘Labour import’: Ambassador Jouhar

ISLAMABAD, Ambassador of Pakistan to Italy, Jauhar Saleem on Sunday signaled the start of talks on a ‘Labour and labour force import Agreement’ between Italy and Pakistan for providing more opportunities to local skilled youth to get employment in the competitive Italian Job market. “The […]

New 5-year programme for Pakistan to focus structural reforms, health, education: World Bank

ISLAMABAD, The World Bank Group is preparing its new 5-year program of support for Pakistan, the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2022-2026 with special focus on structural reforms, health, education, promoting climate friendly future, inclusive growth, and good governance. During a week-long visit of the […]

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