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By Mariam Raheem China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners, and the friendship between the two brotherly countries has a long and cherished history. China and Pakistan have decades old brotherly relationship, and with the promotion of Belt and Road Initiative, the cooperation between both nations will bear more fruitful results. This is what Wu Weidong, Deputy Mayor of Xuzhou Municipal People’s Government, highlighted in a conference titled “Looking Back and Going Forward” to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The video conference was co-hosted by Xuzhou Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, Jiangsu Normal University and University of the Punjab. Prof. S...

January 3, 2022 at 8:21 pm | Economic Affairs

December 22,2021Islamabad(Press Release)In response to the continued humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Japan has decided to provide additional support of USD 3.72 million to Pakistan. This assistance will support Pakistan to prepare for a potential refugee influx into the country and address the protracted socio-economic challenges among the Afghanistan refugees and the host communities. For the last 40 years, Pakistan has hosted over 1.4 million registered refugees, and the demand for humanitarian assistance have soared since the sudden political turnaround in Afghanistan in August, while the pandemic has not been suppressed.The assistance will be provided through WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR to directly address the humanitarian needs in areas...

December 22, 2021 at 5:24 pm | Economic Affairs

December 18,2021Rawalpindi(ISPR)Mr Jasper Wieck, Special Representative of Germany for Afghanistan & Pakistan (SRAP) called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values Germany’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. COAS said that the world can ill afford to have an unstable Afghanistan, prone to economic collapse. COAS stressed upon the need for global convergence and sincere efforts to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe. He underscored the importan...

December 18, 2021 at 7:27 pm | Economic Affairs

December 18,2021Rawalpindi(ISPR) Mrs Retno Lestari Priansari Marsudi, Foreign Minister of Indonesia called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, enhanced defence and security cooperation, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian measures were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values Indonesia’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. COAS stressed upon the urgency for swiftly devising an institutional mechanism for channeling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe. He underscored the importance of ...

December 18, 2021 at 7:27 pm | Economic Affairs

December 18,2021Islamabad (EA Report) Pakistan is hosting the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad on 19 December 2021. The Session is being convened at the initiative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as OIC Summit Chair. Pakistan had welcomed the call and offered to host the Session. Besides the Foreign Ministers from the OIC Member States and Observers, participants would also include special invitees from the United Nations system, International Financial Institutions and some non-member states including the United States, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, Germany, Italy andJapan, as well as the EU. The Afghan Interim Government would also be ...

December 18, 2021 at 7:15 am | Economic Affairs

December 17, 2021Rawalpindi(ISPR)Mr Tomas Smetanka, Ambassador Czech Republic to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan & measures for collaboration in extending direly needed humanitarian assistance to Afghans were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with EU countries and we earnestly look forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations based on common interests.The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in Afghan situation, efforts for regional stability and pledged to play his part for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan...

December 18, 2021 at 7:14 am | Economic Affairs

December 16,2021Rawalpindi (Press Release)Mr Wada Mitsuhiro Ambassador of Japan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, current situation in Afghanistan especially collaboration / partnership in Humanitarian assistance were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values Japan’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our bilateral relationship. COAS stressed upon the urgency for swiftly devising an institutionalised mechanism for channeling humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to avert a looming humanitarian catastrophe. He underscored the importance of peace and reconciliation initiatives in Afghanist...

December 16, 2021 at 4:36 pm | Economic Affairs

December 11, 2021Islamabad (Press Release)Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received a four-member delegation of U.S. Senate at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today. The delegation included Senators Angus King, Richard Burr, John Cornyn and Benjamin Sasse.Welcoming the Senate delegation to Pakistan, the Foreign Secretary underscored that Pakistan valued its long-standing relationship with the United States and wanted to further deepen bilateral ties based on shared interests. He emphasized that deeper engagement between the two countries was pivotal for peace, security and development in the region. Highlighting Pakistan’s pivot to geo-economics, the Foreign Secretary emphasized that Pakistan welcomed enhanced bilateral trade and greate...

December 12, 2021 at 6:47 am | Economic Affairs

December 11,2021Rawalpindi ( ISPR)Members of US Senate Armed Services and intelligence Committees headed by Senator Angus King, called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today. Delegation also included Senator Richard Burr, Senator John Cornyn and Senator Ben Sasse. Ms Angela Aggeler, US Charge d’ Affaires to Pakistan accompanied the delegation.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, current security situation in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain productive bilateral engagement with all the regional players and wished for peaceful, diversified, sustained relations. COAS also reiterated the urgency for global convergence on Afgh...

December 11, 2021 at 9:51 pm | Economic Affairs

December 8,2021Islamabad(Press Release)The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Vienna organized a webinar today in collaboration with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and State Bank of Pakistan for promotion of Roshan Digital Account initiative launched by the government of Pakistan. It was attended by members of the Pakistani community and representatives of community organizations. In his remarks, Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher, said that overseas Pakistanis were an invaluable asset for Pakistan and the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) was providing them a better opportunity to participate in Pakistan’s economy and strengthen their bond with Pakistan. He said that it was third webinar of the Embassy for promotion of RDA and he wo...

December 8, 2021 at 8:26 pm | Economic Affairs

December 7,2021Stockholm( EA Report)The ruling party of Sweden, the Social Democrat party, is holding an online discussion on the Kashmir issue. The main speaker of the event is the Member of Swedish Parliament Mr. Serkan Kose, who is a strong voice for the rights of Kashmiri people and has been presenting a resolution in the Parliament on the human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for many years. He will be joined by Emma Brannlund, a Swedish lecturer on International relations and author of a forthcoming book on Kashmir. The discussion will be moderated by Ruben Wagman, a member of the International Committee of the Social Democrat party, who is also a prominent trade union leader and activist....

December 7, 2021 at 8:29 pm | Economic Affairs

December 7,2021Rawalpindi(ISPR)Major General Doctor Sheikh Salman Bin Ateyatallah Al-Khalifa, Commander of King Hamad University Hospital, Bahrain called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, healthcare & Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive COVID-19 eradication were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan values its relations with Bahrain and strong defence, diplomatic and economic relations are a priority for us. COAS lauded Bahrain’s support to building King Hamad University of Nursing and Associated Medical Sciences, Islamabad.The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s response in controlling COVID-19, role in Afghan situation & regional stability ...

December 7, 2021 at 8:28 pm | Economic Affairs

December 7,2021Islamabad (Press Release)Pakistan strongly condemns the launch of ballistic missile by Houthis towards Riyadh that had beenaimed against civilians and civilian infrastructure. The successful interception of the ballistic missile by the Royal Saudi Air Defence prevented loss of innocent lives and is commendable.Such attacks not only violate international law but also threaten peace and security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the region. Pakistan calls for the immediate cessation of these attacks.Pakistan reaffirms its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity.

December 7, 2021 at 8:25 pm | Economic Affairs

December 7,2021Toronto(Press Release)Member Canadian Parliament Shafqat Ali has urged the Pakistan students to actively consider Canada as a choice destination for higher education as the Canadian government openly welcomes international students and provides them enabling atmosphere to complete education and possibly take up work and permanent living in Canada under the immigration policy pursued by the Canadian government.He was addressing a webinar arranged by the Pakistan High Commission Ottawa and Consulate General of Pakistan Toronto on ‘Student Direct Stream (SDS) and opportunities for Pakistani students in Canada”. This was the second of webinars arranged within two weeks to inform and educate the Pakistani students and their p...

December 7, 2021 at 8:22 pm | Economic Affairs

December 6,2021Islamabad (Press Release) Prevalent COVID situation across the globe has been reviewed at NCOC in order to revise the policy for categorization of air travel and Cat C list. Revised categories basing on disease profile and health / testing protocols applicable to travelers from these countries are given in ensuing paragraphs:- Cat ‘C’ Lista. Fresh List of Cat ‘C’ countries is as under: -(1) Croatia.(2) Hungry.(3) Netherlands.(4) Ukraine.(5) Ireland.(6) Slovenia.(7) Vietnam.(8) Poland.(9) South Africa.(10) Mozambique.(11) Lesotho.(12) Eswatini.(13) Botswana.(14) Zimbabwe.(15) Namibia.b. Health / Testing Protocols for Inbound Air Travel from Cat C countries are as under: -(1) Complete ban on Inbound travel from Cat ...

December 6, 2021 at 4:57 pm | Economic Affairs

December 6,2021Singapore (Press Release)Pakistan High Commission, Singapore, hosted the screening of a docuseries “Allegory - A Tapestry of Gugu Nanak’s Travels” today, to commemorate the 552nd Birth Anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak. The screening arranged at RELC International Hotel, was attended by a select audience comprising senior officials from the Ministry Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade and Industry, cultural organizations, think tanks, media, historians, researchers, scholars, academicians, and Sikh and Pakistani community. Due to the Covid-related restriction on the number of guests, the event was live streamed on social media for those who could not attend in person.The screening of select segments from the 24-episode doc...

December 6, 2021 at 4:54 pm | Economic Affairs