October 2023

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Islamabad commemorated a significant milestone in its diplomatic journey, celebrating the National Foundation Day and the Armed Forces Day of the Republic of Korea.

The 2023 Korea-Pakistan Friendship Concert, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea was held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts on the 27th of October, 2023.

A tragic incident unfolded in Turbat, Kech district, as an armed attack on a police station led to the loss of lives, with four labourers and a policeman losing their lives. The attack took place early in the morning and has sent shockwaves…

Pakistan’s musical pride Hadiqa Kiani through Sufiscore, pays tribute to the legendary Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan with the release of her rendition of 'Jani Door Gaye' with her heart-rending vocals on all major music streaming platforms…

Oxford University Press Pakistan (OUPP) has introduced OxfordAQA examinations in Pakistan.

In a thrilling match in Pune, Afghanistan secured a triumphant seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, marking their third win in the Cricket World Cup.

According to sources, there is a possibility of a significant reduction in fuel prices starting from November 1.

As a part of its ground operation Israel launched a major ground offensive three days ago, attacking northern Gaza from two sides. Reportedly there have been deadly battles Israeli ground forces and Hamas fighters.

Kazakhstan observed a day of national mourning as the nation grapples with a devastating tragedy.

Supreme Court Justice Mansoor Ali Shah issued a notable dissenting opinion on Monday, emphasizing that members of the armed forces and judges of constitutional courts are "fully liable" under accountability laws.

Inzamamul Haq, the Chief Selector of the Pakistan men's cricket team, has announced his decision to step down from his post.

The Gaza conflict, which began on October 7, has had far-reaching consequences, particularly in the occupied West Bank.

India's Foreign Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, announced on Monday that India is committed to making all efforts to secure the release of eight former navy personnel who have been sentenced to death by a court in Qatar.

In response to concerns raised by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals, Pakistan's Foreign Office reaffirms its commitment to its sovereign…

In a significant move at the United Nations General Assembly, a resolution drafted by a coalition of 22 Arab countries calling for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas has been passed with a…

Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has expressed Tehran's support for a political solution to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Chinese and Pakistani companies have taken a significant step towards enhancing their bilateral trade and business cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a fervent call for Israel to immediately cease its ongoing attacks on Gaza, and get out of its "state of madness".

The situation in Gaza continues to escalate as international media and aid agencies face communication blackouts, making it increasingly challenging to gather information from the conflict zone.

A Qatari court has sentenced eight former Indian naval officers to death on charges of espionage for Israel.

As part of its community support program, MIH implements a comprehensive breast cancer awareness campaign.

Qatar's significant mediation efforts in the Israeli-Hamas conflict have garnered international attention, while the latest request made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has added a new dimension to the situation.

“The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) imposed fines on United Bank Limited (UBL), The Bank of Punjab (BoP), JS Bank Limited (JSBL), and Allied Bank Limited (ABL) for non-compliance with banking regulations.”

Indonesian Cultural Troupe from West Sumatra Province concluded its trips in Pakistan by performing in The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and Iqra University.

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 26 October 2023(GNP): In a landmark development, two prominent companies from Pakistan and China have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic cooperation and promote educational exchange at…

Fast bowler Hasan Ali won’t be able to play in Pakistan’s match against South Africa due to illness, as stated by the board in a brief announcement.

Ensuring the safety of every person in Pakistan is incredibly important, and it should never be put at risk, as stated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Gaza, 25 October, 2023(GNP): The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital has seen a big increase in kidney dialysis patients. Now, hundreds of people are getting shorter treatment sessions because there are only 24 machines available. The Al-Aqsa…

COMSTECH and Pakistan Vacuum Society (PVS) in collaboration with International Union for Vacuum Science Technique and Applications inaugurated three days international technical training course on “Vacuum Applications in Applied Surface…

Islamabad, 25 October, 2023(GNP): Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, welcomed a delegation from the Iran Union of Automobile Spare Parts Manufacturers & Sellers at the Pakistan Embassy in Tehran today. The…

Beijing, 23 October 2023 (GNP): Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, on a visit to China, met with Wang Huning, the Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Chairman…

The buzzwords like empowerment of the poorest of the poor and women empowerment, capacity building, and opportunities generating for marginalized strata of society have been used for bagging millions of dollars by non-government…

The Ministry of Finance, in an effort to prevent the misuse of daily allowances funded by taxpayers, has imposed restrictions on payments to senior bureaucrats when traveling abroad on foreign invitations.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, denounced on Saturday the UN Security Council's inability to approve a resolution requesting a cease-fire in Gaza.

Walee Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (WALEE), one of Pakistan's leading technology companies dedicated to innovation and community commitment, hosted "WALEE’s Pinktober Awareness Session" to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The 30th WALEE COAS Open Golf Championship, held at the iconic Rawalpindi Golf Club, has concluded leaving a lasting mark on the golfing community in Pakistan. This prestigious tournament brought together 607 golfers from golf clubs across…

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant outlined Israel's goals for its assault against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Friday, predicting the creation of a new "security reality” in the region.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar underscored the imperative of fortifying the amicable relations between Pakistan and China in a formal setting. He articulated that China holds a distinguished status as a commendable ally,…

The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Adam M. Tugio hosted a grand reception today to mark the 78th Anniversary of the Independence and the Armed Forces Day of Indonesia.

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan visited China from October 16 to 20, 2023 to attend the Third Belt and Road Forum for…

Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Chairman, China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

President Dr Arif Alvi visited the embassy of Palestine in Pakistan and expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people who were being subjected to indiscriminate killings by Israel.

Mr. Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), called on the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

Afghanistan's acting minister of commerce announced on Thursday that the Taliban government intends to legally join Chinese President Xi Jinping's massive "Belt and Road" infrastructure plan and will also send a technical team to China for…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Kakar held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the sidelines of Third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in Beijing. They were accompanied by Ministers and senior officials.

Nader Alturk, Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Palestine, said that it is double-standards of the West, coupled with a callous policy that is bleeding a dispossessed nation in search of a homeland for the last many decades.

The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 794 million Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 5.3 million USD/ around 1,530 million PKR) for reconstructing educational facilities in flood-affected areas in Sindh.

Caretaker Prime Minister Addresses High-Level Forum on Connectivity in Open Global Economy. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar is attending the 3rd Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation being held in Beijing.

Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Sami Saeed has highlighted Pakistan's national pride in being a significant contributor to the success of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and emphasized its pivotal…

In an interview conducted exclusively with China Media Group, President Vladimir Putin emphasized the enduring and strong partnership between Russia and China, underscoring their essential contributions to global stability.

During my flight to Panama for a working visit not long ago, I looked out the window and saw cargo ships lined up by the locks on the Panama Canal to pass between the oceans.

Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell jointly met the press after co-chairing the…

Prominent former PTI leader and former minister, Farrukh Habib, who had been missing since his arrest in Gwadar last month, made a significant public appearance during a press conference on Monday evening. During the conference, he formally…

Muhammad Asif Noor The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a monumental endeavor initiated by China to enhance global connectivity and people-to-people bonds, has at times been portrayed in Western media as a potential catalyst for a clash…

Saudi Arabia has allegedly stopped conversations in regards to the possible standardization of binds with Israel in the midst of the continuous struggle among Israel and the Palestinian gathering Hamas. This choice came as a source informed…

Thousands of Palestinians have fled to southern Gaza in search of safety after Israel issued an evacuation order ahead of what is anticipated to be a ground onslaught against Hamas in reprisal for the most serious attack in Israel's…

Every October 25, Kazakhstan commemorates Republic Day, a day of unique significance, as it marks the pivotal moment in 1991 when Kazakhstan declared its sovereignty. This declaration was more than a political statement; it signalled the…

The 25th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is scheduled for October 16-20, 2023 in Samarkand.

French Ambassador Nicolas Galey to Pakistan, met Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hasan Fawad at his office this morning. This consequential meeting was marked by a sincere exchange of appreciation for the enduring bilateral relationship,…

The Israeli military ordered the evacuation of northern Gaza, where 1.1 million people lived, within 24 hours after a deadly attack on the Hamas militant group. The order suggested a possible upcoming ground offensive, but the Israeli…

o mark World Food Day (WFD) with the theme "Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave no one behind," the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government, World Food Programme (WFP), International…

According to the head of a US congressional commission, Israel received a warning from Egypt three days prior to the fatal cross-border attack by Hamas.

Docs on Wheels, in collaboration with the cardiac sciences group and AKU Medical College, organized a cycling event to commemorate World Heart Day. The AKU Sports Center was abuzz with activity as participants gathered eagerly at the early…

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and National Unity Party head Benny Gantz announced the creation of an emergency wartime government, Four days after Hamas launched an attack on Israel.

Throughout the entire period of its independence, neutral Turkmenistan has pursued an open and predictable domestic and foreign policy in all spheres of life of the state and society. 

The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, in collaboration with The Nippon Foundation, has donated a collection of 55 books on Japan to Gandhara University Peshawar as part of the “Read Japan Project” aiming to promote further understanding of…

More than 2,000 people have died in western Afghanistan as a result of a severe earthquake and its aftershocks, according to local authorities. The UN has issued a warning that this number might climb as search and rescue efforts continue. 

Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, has emphasized the Muslim world to invest in youth for socioeconomic development.

Serena Hotel in collaboration with the Embassy of France hosted the enchanting Melodies De Piano Fundraising Gala, featuring the world-renowned piano virtuoso Maxime Zecchini, on 4th October at Islamabad Serena Hotel.

Today, the world is experiencing a new era of globalization. We are currently living in a complex period of human history, encompassing economic, social, environmental and humanitarian dimensions.

Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali has said that China is a time tested and true friend of Pakistan who has always helped Pakistan in difficult times.

Bank of the Future Forum 2023, one of the key banking and financial conferences in Pakistan, co-hosted by Systems Limited and Temenos, is set to take place on 5th October 2023 at PC Hotel Karachi.

In a momentous achievement, the Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden and the Aga Khan Hospital for Women and Children, Kharadar have secured the highly prestigious SafeCare Level 5 certification.

The Pasteur Institute of Iran and the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMSTECH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

Multinational Joint Special Forces Exercise Eternal Brotherhood-II has been conducted among Special Forces of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Turkiye and Uzbekistan in Counter Terrorism domain.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan join hands for a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Urban Planning keeping in view the real challenges faced by the region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed shock and sadness on Tuesday as he conveyed his condolences to Pakistani President Arif Alvi following a deadly suicide bomb attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.