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D-8 Holds First-Ever Environment Ministerial Meeting Ahead of COP31

Islamabad, July 21:The Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) held its first-ever Ministerial Meeting on Environment in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 17 under the theme “Preparing for COP31: Advancing Climate Implementation through International Cooperation.” Chaired by Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, who is also the President-designate of COP31, the meeting […]

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ICCI Hosts Seminar to Boost Pakistan–Netherlands Trade and Investment

Islamabad, July 21:The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) hosted a seminar titled “Enhancing Bilateral Trade between Pakistan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands”, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and stakeholders to explore new avenues for expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. Addressing the participants, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood said the Netherlands, […]

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Pakistan, UN Women Agree to Strengthen Cooperation on Women’s Rights

Islamabad, July 21:Pakistan and UN Women have agreed to further strengthen their longstanding partnership to advance women’s rights, promote gender equality, and empower women and girls through enhanced collaboration and policy support. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and Mohammad Naciri, […]

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President Zardari felicitates UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on assuming office

Islamabad, July 20:President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, conveying his best wishes for a successful tenure. The President expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Burnham’s leadership, Pakistan and the United Kingdom would further strengthen their longstanding friendship and expand cooperation in areas […]

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Venezuela Praises Pakistan’s Commitment to Peace and Diplomacy

Islamabad, July 20:Venezuela has commended Pakistan’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and diplomacy, with its newly appointed Minister of Foreign Relations and Foreign Trade, Félix Plasencia, acknowledging Islamabad’s constructive role in promoting de-escalation during recent regional tensions involving the United States and Iran. The appreciation came during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]

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President, Prime Minister Reaffirm Pakistan’s Support for Kashmiris’ Right to Self-Determination

Islamabad, July 20:President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering diplomatic, political, and moral support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle to realize their internationally recognized right to self-determination. In separate messages issued on Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan (Accession to Pakistan Day), the two leaders commemorated the historic […]

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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Talks

Islamabad, July 20:Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in Islamabad for high-level talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Canada. Upon her arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Anand was warmly received by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The meeting is […]

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President Approves Hilal-i-Pakistan for UN Envoy on Islamophobia

Islamabad, July 16: President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the conferment of the civil award Hilal-i-Pakistan on Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, in recognition of his contributions to promoting religious tolerance and combating Islamophobia. According to a President House press release, the award was approved on the recommendation of […]

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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Departs for China to Join Founding Ceremony of Global AI Cooperation Body

Islamabad, July 16: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar departed for Shanghai, China, on a two-day official visit to participate in the signing ceremony for the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Pakistan will join WAICO as a Founding Member, with Deputy Prime Minister Dar signing the founding […]

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PM Shehbaz Appreciates SAARC Secretary General’s Role in Advancing Regional Cooperation

Islamabad, July 15: Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), H.E. Ambassador Md. Golam Sarwar, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended Ambassador Sarwar’s dedicated service and leadership in promoting regional cooperation throughout his tenure […]