Pakistani Envoy Joins PAD to Mark Guinness World Record for Handprint UAE Flag

Pakistani Envoy Joins PAD to Mark Guinness World Record for Handprint UAE Flag

Dubai:  Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, along with Consul General Hussain Muhammad, attended a landmark event at the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD), where the new Guinness World Record for the largest UAE flag made with human handprints was officially announced. The massive flag, made up of 24,514 individual handprints…

Technical Training Deal with City & Guilds to Empower 50,000 Pakistani Youth Each Year

Technical Training Deal with City & Guilds to Empower 50,000 Pakistani Youth Each Year

Islamabad: Pakistan has entered into a strategic agreement with City & Guilds London to provide internationally accredited technical certifications to 50,000 students each year through GEMS UAE. The announcement was made at a media briefing held upon the return of a high-level delegation from London, led by Minister of State for Education, Ms. Wajiha Qamar….

British High Commissioner Calls on Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif

British High Commissioner Calls on Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Lahore:  British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, where the two discussed matters of mutual interest and reviewed ongoing cooperation in various sectors including education, investment, climate protection, and governance. A luncheon was hosted in honour of outgoing Political Counsellor Zoë Ware. On this occasion, Chief Minister…

Pakistan, Belarus Pledge Deeper Industrial and Textile Cooperation

Pakistan, Belarus Pledge Deeper Industrial and Textile Cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan and Belarus have reaffirmed their resolve to expand bilateral cooperation in industrial and textile sectors, with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan highlighting the potential of joint ventures to drive economic collaboration. In a detailed meeting with Belarusian Ambassador A. Metelitsa, both sides discussed a comprehensive roadmap for industrial revival, textile innovation,…

Minister Abbasi, German Envoy Discuss Upgrading Pakistan Railways

Minister Abbasi, German Envoy Discuss Upgrading Pakistan Railways

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi held a key meeting with German Ambassador to Pakistan, Alfred Grannas, on Monday to explore avenues for deepening diplomatic, economic, and industrial cooperation between the two countries. A major focus of the discussion was the modernization and upgradation of Pakistan’s railway system, aligning it with international standards…

Governor Punjab, Iranian Envoy Discuss Bilateral Cultural Cooperation

Governor Punjab, Iranian Envoy Discuss Bilateral Cultural Cooperation

Lahore: Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at the Governor House Lahore. During the meeting, the Governor said that Pakistan and Iran share deep-rooted ties based on religion, culture, and history, which need further strengthening. He added that the installation of Ferdowsi’s statue at the Governor House would…

Pakistan’s Response was Measured, Decisive, & in Line with International Norms: Ishaq Dar

Pakistan’s Response was Measured, Decisive, & in Line with International Norms: Ishaq Dar

Islamabad: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, on Thursday firmly denied that Pakistan had requested a ceasefire during the recent escalation with India, stating that it was New Delhi that sought a de-escalation through U.S. diplomatic channels. Addressing the Senate session chaired by Yousuf Raza Gilani, Dar clarified that the United States…

Bangladeshi Envoy Calls for Enhanced Pakistan-Bangladesh Cooperation

Bangladeshi Envoy Calls for Enhanced Pakistan-Bangladesh Cooperation

LAHORE: Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Pakistan, Muhammad Iqbal Hussain Khan, on Wednesday emphasized the need to enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh in diverse fields including trade, economy, culture, health, and education, with a special focus on strengthening people-to-people linkages for mutual benefit. Talking to the media after visiting the Lahore Press Club, the envoy…

Young Creatives Invited to Join 2025 Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Multimedia Contest

Young Creatives Invited to Join 2025 Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Multimedia Contest

ISLAMABAD:  The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) has announced the launch of the 2025 Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Multimedia Contest, calling on young creatives worldwide to use their artistic talents to promote global peace, security, and development. Open to individuals aged 18 to 29, the contest invites submissions in three categories: photography, visual arts, and…

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Discusses Geopolitics and Pakistan’s Foreign Policy with NDU Scholars

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Discusses Geopolitics and Pakistan’s Foreign Policy with NDU Scholars

Washington, D.C. :  Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh,, received a delegation from the National Defence University (NDU) at the Embassy of Pakistan. The delegation, comprising senior civilian and military officers, is concluding their mandatory National Security and War Course at Pakistan’s premier institute. The NDU delegation was accompanied by senior representatives from the Near East South…