September 2019

Entrepreneurship and innovation help boost employment, productivity, and trade, and can drive a nation’s economy. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is building the future of entrepreneurship in Pakistan by…

For the fourth year, the European Union Delegation to Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan jointly commemorated Climate Diplomacy Day in Islamabad on Sunday to highlight the adverse impacts of climate change and seek positive actions. Aiming to…

The advent of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) with new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and big data analytics is fundamentally changing and shaping our modern society. A key challenge amid 4IR is to make our…

Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies in collaboration with the Commission of Science and Technology for Sustainable in South(COMSATS) organized a lecture on ‘Denmark"s Role in the Promotion of Global Climate Sustainability Solutions’…

Renowned progressive writer, Ahmed Saleem at the launch of his new book titled ‘Peshawar ki Fankar Galliyan: 1980 kay ashry ki yadain aur batain’ lamented the attitude and behavior of the society and the industry towards women as an object.…

A large number of young students, members of civil society, climate activists, farmers, artists and concerned citizens on Friday took to streets of the capital and demanded the government to declare climate emergency and engagement on…

World Peace Summit, with the title of "Legislate Peace" - Implementation of the DPCW for Sustainable Development, was hosted by an international peace NGO called HWPL in South Korea for 2 days from 18th to 19th of September.

The Embassy of Ukraine in Islamabad celebrated its 28th Independence Day. A grand reception was hosted by the Ambassador of Ukraine Lakomov Vladimir Ivanovich wherein Syed Fakhar Imam, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir graced the…

2019 World Peace Summit, with the title of "Legislate Peace" - Implementation of the DPCW for Sustainable Development, was hosted by an international peace NGO called HWPL in South Korea for 2 days from 18th to 19th of September.

A jury comprising national and international art experts announced the winners of ‘We the Peoples, We the Arts 2019’ competition at an award ceremony held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad on Thursday.

The Confucius Institute, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad in collaboration with Pakistan China Institute organised ‘China-Pakistan Joint Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition’ to celebrate ‘The 70th Anniversary of the…

To celebrate the vibrant culture of Brazil Islamabad Marriott Hotel and EIGHTEEN is hosting two days Brazilian Soul, Food and Music Festival in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad. The inaugural ceremony was held today to…

Ambassador of China to Pakistan said that CPEC project will complete soon as both countries are committed to building strong relations on solid footings.

Today Ms. Androulla Kaminara has assumed the charge as the new Ambassador-Designate to Pakistan. This is her first posting in South Asia. Ms. Androulla Kaminara has been working for the European Commission since 1991 where has been remained…

A week-long multinational military exercise ‘TSENTR 2019′ under the ambit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has began at Donguz area of Russian southwestern Orenburg City. The exercise ‘TSENTR 2019’ is being held from September…

Embassy of Italy organized a presentation "Waste Management and Challenge in Karakoram' at the Ministry of Climate Change, Islamabad. Ms Zartaj Gul, Minster of State for Climate Chang, presided over the meeting.

The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), under the framework of the Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants in Asia and the Middle East (GLO.ACT -Asia and the Middle East)…

Under the framework of the Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants in Asia and the Middle East (GLO.ACT – Asia and the Middle East), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)…

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Gala Performances, Workshop on Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage for Pakistani Students & Wuhan Photographic Exhibition at China Cultural Center in Pakistan

Chinese classical cultural troupe enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing performance in PNCA today during the Mid Autumn Festival Gala Performance organized by China Cultural Centre in Pakistan, Network of International Cultural…

The Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Pakistan hosted a grand reception in Islamabad to celebrate 28th anniversary of independence day of Republic of Uzbekistan. The Federal Minister for Energy Omer Ayub Khan was the chief guest of the event.…

Despite huge export potential with an estimated 30 billion tons reserve of dimensional stones, the marble and granite industry of Pakistan is dying mainly due to lack of recognition and interest by the government. If due attention paid and…

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will not be further expanded, SCO Secretary-General Vladimir Norov said during a meeting with journalists on Thursday. He sais that SCO will work together to fight terrorism in the region.…

A train of 41 containers loaded with semi-finished stone of mineral talcum powder departed from the Hairaton station via the Friendship Bridge - a rail-road bridge across the Amu Darya River in transit through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

The third round of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue will be held on Saturday, September 7th, in Islamabad, Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

Ambassador of Kazakhstan hosted briefing session for the media representatives about the recent state of the Union address by the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Kazakh parliament. This was President's first major speech…

New Ambassadors and High Commissioners designate to Pakistan presented their credentials to President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi. Ambassadors and High Commissioner-designate include

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday extended greetings to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the people of Uzbekistan on the 28th independence day of their country celebrated on September 1. “On behalf of the people of Pakistan and myself, I…

Pakistan’s Prime Minister hold a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors from around 100 Chinese investment companies, led by Mr. Javed Afridi at Governor House.  Most of the Chinese companies’ representatives were from Shandong…

Pakistan needs to popularise its political narrative over Kashmir dispute and foreign office must proactively engage with international forums for resolution of Kashmir issue.