April 2024

Islamabad, 29 April, 2024 (GNP): Coordinator General COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary said that COMSTECH has started capacity building programs with Chinese institutions to link OIC world with the Peoples Republic of China. He was…

In the latest Brand Finance 2024 Global Top 250 Hospitals report, Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, has been listed in the top 100 Academic Medical Centres (AMCs) worldwide.

Nairobi, 29 April, 2024 (GNP): The Old Kijabe Dam, situated in the Mai Mahiu area of the Great Rift Valley region known for flash floods, collapsed, resulting in water flowing downstream. Heavy rains and floods wreaked havoc in Kenya's…

Islamabad, 29 April 2024, (GNP): Finance Ministry sources informed the media on Monday that Pakistan will present its argument for the release of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) last installment of $1.1 billion during the global…

Beijing, 27 April 2024, (GNP): Xi Jinping emphasized to Blinken that China views the United States with optimism, welcoming a confident, open, prosperous, and flourishing America. Additionally, China hopes for reciprocal positivity from the…

Islamabad, 27 April,2024(GNP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Friday said that achieving full independence is impossible without first achieving financial stability. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…

Lahore, 27 April,2024 (GNP): Pakistani pilgrims attending the annual Urs of Hazrat Amir Khusro (RA) in New Delhi have reported situation of misbehave by Indian authorities. provoking concerns about their well-being and freedom of movement.…

Rabat, 27 April 2024 (GNP): During the arrival of Moroccan Ambassador to Sweden Karim Medrek, the Moroccan flag was raised at the entrance to Malmö's old city hall as a symbolic act of rekindled friendship. The ambassador's visit…

Bonin Islands, 27 April 2024 (GNP): According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an earthquake of a magnitude of 6.9 hit the coast of Japan's Bonin Islands on Saturday. At a depth of 540 kilometers, the earthquake struck at 5:36…

Lahore, 27 April 2024 (GNP): Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, in a keynote address at the Fifth Asma Jahangir Conference in Lahore, voiced dissatisfaction with the institution's historical performance, noting the presence of both positive and…

Beijing, 26 April 2024, (GNP:  Chia's representative to the UN expressed strong concern over Israel's ongoing aerial attacks in Syria on Thursday. "Such acts constitute a grave violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity.…

Islamabad, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the notification listing the winning candidates from the by-election conducted on April 21st. The notification of victory for Faisal Ameen Khan from…

Sydney, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old Pakistani security officer at Bondi Junction Westfield in Sydney is being honored as a national hero for his heroic actions in defending customers against an assailant brandishing a…

Tokyo, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): A ripple effect was seen throughout Japan's corporate landscape in January when Mitsuko Tottori was appointed as the new president of Japan Airlines (JAL). The airline, which was previously recognized for…

Beijing, 26 April 2024 (GNP):  Saudi Aramco has recently heightened its focus on the Chinese market and allocated substantial energy resources to the world's second-largest economy.  One of Aramco's strategies include strengthening ties…

Amsterdam, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): In Amsterdam, CVC Capital Partners is starting its initial public offering (IPO) today. Through its initial public offering, the investment fund—which is well-known for supporting companies like Lipton and…

Ankara, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): Today, Tapas Adhikaripresented the Letters of Credence to  Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Türkiye, as non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to the Republic…

Under the chairmanship of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the 33rd session of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan (APK), titled “Unity. Creation. Progress,” was held on April 25, 2024. Participants included Senate deputies from the…

Minsk, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): On April 24-25, 2024, the Republic of Belarus hosted the first session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress (BPC), the supreme representative body of the people's power of the Republic of Belarus, the…

Minsk, 26 April, 2024 (GNP): April 26 is marked as the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. On this day, people all over the world recall Chernobyl, a sacrifice of those who without sparing their lives and health stopped the…

Washington, 26 April 2024, (GNP):  The Pentagon has announced that the United States will pull back a portion of its troops from Chad, following a recent decision to relocate forces from neighboring Niger. As part of its efforts to…

Islamabad, 25 April, 2024 (GNP): Multilateralism embodies inherent ideals that harbor the potential to resolve contemporary issues, challenges, and conflicts. Through dialogue, diplomacy, and collaborative efforts, traditional and…

Berlin, 24 April, 2024(GNP): A staff associated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been arrested on charges related to spying for China. The individual, whose identity has not been unveiled by authorities, was…

Hundreds detained as collage protests over Gaza sweep across the US

Beijing, 25 April 2024, (GNP):  The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced the launch of the Shenzhou-18 crewed spacecraft on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. At 8:59 p.m. Beijing Time, a Long…

California, 25 April, 2024 (GNP):  Google has stated, again, that the phase-out of third-party cookies in Chrome will be delayed. In its first-quarter report, the tech business disclosed an update regarding the cookie phase-out time.…

Chennai, 25 April 2024 (GNP): Ayesha Rashan, a 19-year-old Pakistani girl, waited for five years with an ill heart. On January 31, medical professionals from MGM Healthcare in Chennai handed her the heart of a patient who was hospitalized…

Bucharest, 25 April 2024 (GNP): A cross-border operation comprising the Austrian Police (Landeskriminalamt Salzburg), the Italian Carabinieri Corps (Arma dei Carabinieri), and the Romanian Police (Poliţia Română) with assistance from…

Nairobi, 25 April 2024 (GNP): Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has suffered severe damage from recent storms and flash floods, tragically losing at least ten lives. The El Nino weather trend has caused heavy rains, which has turned city…

Turkmenistan is making significant progress on the TAPI natural gas pipeline, which aims to supply 33 billion cubic meters annually to South Asia.

Islamabad, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that Pakistan and China enjoy long-term strategic relations, which need to be further strengthened in the areas of trade, economy, agriculture, people-to-people…

Minsk, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk, in collaboration with the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, hosted a mesmerizing concert on April 23, 2024, at the University Campus, bringing together…

Islamabad, 24 April, 2024 (GNP): A delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) met with Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar. The delegation was led by IPC President Abdel Rahim Maaia and included…

Manama, 24 March 2024 (GNP): Salman bin Hamad, the crown prince of Bahrain, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Monday about the most recent events in Gaza as well as other topics of mutual interest on the regional and global…

Abai Qunanbaiuly, recognized as the national poet of Kazakhstan, writes about love, humanity, and learning, much like Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet.

In a significant stride towards fostering cultural ties and educational exchange, the Embassy of Pakistan in Belarus and the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts (BSUCA) held an opening ceremony of the Pakistani Cultural and…

Karachi, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Russia has alerted Pakistan that it could impose a ban on rice imports if Moscow's phytosanitary issues are not resolved in future shipments. This comes after Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and…

Mumbai, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Two Bollywood stars, Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, appeared in AI-generated videos—30 and 41 seconds long, respectively—that reportedly criticize Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not keeping his campaign…

Islamabad, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Islamabad on Monday, signifying a key 3-day visit amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. He was welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by Minister for Housing and…

Baghdad, 22 April 2024 (GNP): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid during an official trip to Baghdad. "President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is in Baghdad for an official visit, met…

Delhi, 22 April, 2024 (GNP): Narendra Modi's recent comments targeting Muslims during a campaign rally in Rajasthan state have stirred controversy amidst ongoing general elections. It is reported that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),…

:اسلام آباد ،22 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) وزارت اقتصادی امور کا چینی بین الاقوامی ترقیاتی تعاون ایجنسی (سیڈکا) کے وفدکاپرتپاک خیرمقدم، اعلامیہ چیئرمین سِڈکا، لو ژاؤہائی کی قیادت میں معزز چینی وفد کو اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کے دورے پر تہہ دل…

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Islamabad, 21 April, 2024 (GNP):  The old students of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad, on the basis of exceptional performance in recent QS World University Ranking, demanded to the federal government to declare QAU "Flagship…

Bishkek, 20 April, 2024 (GNP): Pakistan Embassy Kyrgyzstan organized a musical concert of Pakistani musicians comprising Raees Ahmed, Murad, Khalid Mehmood, Gulab Khel and Ali Raza on 18 April 2024. Musicians entertained the audience…

PM's Coordinator on climate change Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized on climate diplomacy to address the climate challenges including global warming, melting of glaciers, urban deforestation, heat waves, endangered rare species and carbon…

Islamabad, 19 April, 2024 (GNP): The 7th Edition of Pakistan’s biggest corporate event, LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT 2024 (LIIBS), will take place on April 23 & 24, 2024, at a local hotel. Curated under the theme of…

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar slammed the European Union’s position on the Cyprus issue on Thursday.

Minsk, 18 April, 2024 (GNP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Minsk took centre stage at the prestigious International Exhibition “Leisure - 2024” opened in Minsk on Wednesday. The event, attended by tourism professionals, travel enthusiasts,…

Ambassador of Pakistan confers Hilal-e-Quaid-i-Azam upon Ambassador Luo Zhaohui, Chairman, CIDCA

Pakistan Embassy in Kyrgyzstan hosted a reception on the occasion of the 84th National Day of Pakistan at Hyatt Rengency Bishkek on 16 April 2024.  Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers graced the occasion as…

Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Pakistan launched the Pakistan Climate Financing Activity, an up to $10 million, four-year endeavor aimed at bolstering sustainability and climate resilience in Pakistan.

Islamabad, 16 April 2024, (GNP):  Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are poised to explore fresh opportunities for mutual economic collaboration by investing in diverse development areas. This initiative comes as the top-level Saudi delegation,…

The high-level Saudi delegation led by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Furhan A.F. Al Furhan Al Saud, Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) attended the ‘Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Investment Conference’ held in Islamabad.

Astana, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has enacted the laws of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s Rights and…

Astana, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): On April 15, 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev enacted the laws of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Protection of Women’s…

Tehran, 15 April, 2014 (GNP): Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday night and early Sunday, targeting Israel in retaliation for the Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, which resulted in the deaths of…

Islamabad, 15  April 2024 (GNP): Hundreds of Indonesian nationals attended the Eid Al-Fitr celebration at the Indonesian Embassy’s compound on the first day of Eid on 10 April. The celebration was started by Eid prayer followed by an Eid…

:کابل، 15 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) ہرات کی صوبائی حکومت کے  ترجمان نثار احمد الیاس نے اپنے ایکس اکاونٹ پر لکھا کہ افغانستان اور قازقستان کے درمیان چیمبر آف کامرس کا افتتاح ہرات میں نائب گورنر، قازقستان کے سفیر اور چیمبر آف کامرس کے ڈائریکٹر…

Islamabad, 15 April, 2024 (GNP): A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, will visit Pakistan from 15 to 16 April 2024. The delegation consists of Saudi Minister of Water and…

The fair will be held as part of the annual International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", which traditionally gathers representatives of all countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). "In recent…

:اسلام آباد، 15 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) بروز ہفتہ کی آخری ساعتوں میں جب ایک طرف دوستوں کی امید اور توقعات تھیں تو دوسری جانب دشمن اپنا رعب اور دبدبہ قائم کرنے کے گمان مین تھا، قبلہ اول پر قابض ، غاصب اور ظالم نام نہاد حکومت کو سزا دینے کا…

Gaza, 10 April 2024, (GNP): Palestinians work to move the dead bodies as the Israeli army dismantles a temporary cemetery set up by Palestinians at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Palestinian nurse Maha Sweylem arrived at the devastated…

Islamabad, 08 April, 2024 (GNP): Norway has made a noteworthy decision to eliminate Pakistan from its National Threat Assessment list. The NTA, issued by the Norwegian Police and Security Service, is a vital document that assesses…

Islamabad, 8 April, 2024 (GNP): The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have agreed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative of  PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the major cities including Lahore, Peshawar,…

کابل امارت اسلامیہ افغانستان کے اعلی حکام نے کابل کے علاقے دارالامان میں 'نیلہ باغ رہائشی پروجیکٹ' میں 1400 نئے اپارٹمنٹس کی تعمیر کا افتتاح کر دیا۔ یہ اپارٹمنٹس چین کے تعاون سے 56 بلاکس میں بنائے جا رہے ہیں۔ اس منصوبے کا سنگ بنیاد گزشتہ…

:کابل، 8 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) قازقستان اور ازبکستان نے ٹرانس افغان ریلوے کی ترقی کے لیے مشترکہ سرمایہ کاری پر اتفاق کیا ہے۔ قازق میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق یہ معاہدہ ازبک صدر کے دورہ قازقستان کے دارالحکومت آستانہ کے دوران طے پایا۔…

Rawalpindi, 6 April, 2024 (GNP): Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif. Minister for Defence expressed that Pakistan-Japan diplomatic, military and economic relations are based on the…

Islamabad, 5 April, 2024(GNP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared on Friday that he will review himself the meetings conducted concerning the security situation in the country in general and the security of the Chinese nationals working…

Beijing, 5 April, 2024 (GNP): China reaffirmed its dedication to contributing positively to the resolution of tensions in Myanmar's Rakhine State, emphasizing the need for stability amidst recent outbreaks of violence. Speaking at a UN…

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A. Rabei, Ambassador of Palestine, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister today. The Prime Minister was assisted by Foreign Minister Sen. Muhammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi…

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy called on Minister for Defence and  Defence Production Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Islamabad today. Federal Minister said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its…

:اسلام آباد،3 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) وفاقی وزیردفاع ودفاعی پیداوارخواجہ محمد آصف سے اٹلی کی سفیر آرمیلین ماریلینا نے آج اسلام آباد میں ملاقات کی۔ وفاقی وزیر نے کہا کہ پاکستان جمہوریہ اٹلی کے ساتھ اپنے تعلقات کو بہت اہمیت دیتا ہے اور…

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, met here on to discuss bolstering economic cooperation between the two nations.

:اسلام آباد،4 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) ملاقات میں دونوں ممالک کے درمیان اقتصادی تعاون کو فروغ دینے پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔ پاکستان اور آذربائیجان کے مشترکہ تاریخی، سیاسی اور اقتصادی تعلقات: جام کمال خان ۔ تجارت سے متعلق مسائل کو حل کرکے اس…

Islamabad, 4 April, 2024 (GNP): The Government of Japan decided to provide an additional grant of JPY 671 million (approx. US$4.43 million) for “the Project for the Extension of Maternal and Child Health Care Facility in Sindh”, which was…

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met with President Asif Ali Zardari, at the Presidency.

Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of the Republic of France, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister.

Islamabad 3 April, 2024 (GNP): Mrs. Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, called on  Muhammad Aurangzeb, Minister for Finance and Revenue, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen the existing…

:اسلام آباد،3 اپریل 2024 (جی این پی) روس کے ساتھ توانائی اور بارٹر تجارت کے شعبوں میں تعاون کے فروغ کے خواہاں ہیں ، صدر مملکت روس پاکستان کے ساتھ تجارت کے فروغ کیلئے روسی بنکوں کو پاکستان میں آپریشن شروع کرنے کی ترغیب دے، صدر…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, engaged

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for an early finalization of the Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan to further boost bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

According to the results, the child poverty rate decreased from 21.5% in 2021 to 13.7% in 2023. Poverty reduction trends vary markedly between urban and rural areas. In particular, in rural areas, the child poverty rate decreased from…