Malaysian Envoy Visits AJK to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

Malaysian Envoy Visits AJK to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

Mirpur: The High Commissioner of Malaysia for Pakistan, Dato’ Mohammad Azhar bin Mazlan, visited the Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Mirpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) for economic cooperation and business investments discussions. He was accompanied by Deputy Head of Mission Mohd. Syafik Firdaus bin Hasbullah and warmly welcomed by the members of the…

ICCI -BSI join hands for adoption of international standards to unlock the global market

ICCI -BSI join hands for adoption of international standards to unlock the global market

ISLAMABAD: The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, hosted Mohammad Shohaieb, Principal Consultant at the British Standards Institution (BSI), to explore potential avenues for collaboration in quality standards, certification processes, and capacity building for Pakistani businesses. Nasir Mansoor Qureshi underscored the pivotal role of international standards in enhancing…

PAKISTAN AND CHINA SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR PAKISTAN’S FIRST ASTRONAUT TRAINING AND MISSION TO CHINA SPACE STATION

PAKISTAN AND CHINA SIGN HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR PAKISTAN’S FIRST ASTRONAUT TRAINING AND MISSION TO CHINA SPACE STATION

Islamabad: Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the national space agency of Pakistan, signed a cooperation agreement with China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), People’s Republic of China, setting the stage for Pakistan’s First Astronaut to set off on a mission to Tiangong – the Chinese Space Station (CSS). Under this agreement, two Pakistani…

Experts Warn of Urban Water Crisis, Call for Immediate Policy Interventions

Experts Warn of Urban Water Crisis, Call for Immediate Policy Interventions

Islamabad: The WWF-Pakistan organized a seminar under the Australia-Pakistan Water Security Initiative (APWASI), supported by the Australian Government, titled ‘Water-Sensitive Principles and Practices for Resilient and Liveable Cities in Pakistan’. The event brought together policymakers, civil society representatives, and national and international experts to address the growing water challenges faced by Pakistan’s urban centers due…

SDPI Organizes Dialogue on Safe Migration Pathways for Aspiring Pakistani Migrants

SDPI Organizes Dialogue on Safe Migration Pathways for Aspiring Pakistani Migrants

ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) organized a high-level dialogue on ‘Safe Migration Pathways for Aspiring Pakistani Migrants,’ where experts underscored the need for structured and legal migration channels to address the root causes of irregular migration. Philipp Oliver Gross, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to structured migration…

We’re fostering partnerships for a greener textile industry in Pakistan: Amb Alexandra

We’re fostering partnerships for a greener textile industry in Pakistan: Amb Alexandra

Islamabad: The Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden, in partnership with global Swedish brands IKEA, H&M, and Atlas Copco, successfully organized a high-level Policy Dialogue on Green Energy and Energy Efficiency in Pakistan’s Textile Sector. The event, held in Islamabad, brought together key government officials, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to discuss strategies for transitioning Pakistan’s…

Ethiopian Airlines to start operations in Lahore soon: Amb Beker

Ethiopian Airlines to start operations in Lahore soon: Amb Beker

Lahore :  Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, called on H.E. Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Governor of Punjab, Pakistan on Wednesday here at the Governor House. Both the sides exchanged ideas on the matters of mutual interest and explored…

Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats: Pakistan and Uzbekistan Ink Historic Agreements on Defence, Technology, and Youth Empowerment

Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats: Pakistan and Uzbekistan Ink Historic Agreements on Defence, Technology, and Youth Empowerment

**Pakistan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Ties with High-Profile Agreements on Defence, Technology, and Youth Empowerment**   Tashkent: Pakistan and Uzbekistan signed multiple agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, covering key areas such as defence, technology, technical training, and youth empowerment. The signing ceremony took place during Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s two-day official visit…

PM Shehbaz Sharif Honoured with Guard of Honour in Tashkent, Meets Uzbek President Mirziyoyev

PM Shehbaz Sharif Honoured with Guard of Honour in Tashkent, Meets Uzbek President Mirziyoyev

Tashkent:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was warmly received by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Tashkent Congress Center on Wednesday. The Prime Minister was accorded a guard of honor at his arrival on Tashkent Congress Center. The formal welcome ceremony began with the playing of the national anthems of Pakistan and Uzbekistan, followed by a…