KARACHI/BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – Pakistan’s seafood industry has achieved a major economic milestone as national seafood exports surpassed the historic $500 million mark within the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting strong growth in the country’s maritime and export sectors. Welcoming the achievement, Asim Abrar, Chief Executive Officer of Seagreen Enterprises and...
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan in Vienna, in partnership with the Group of Friends of Food Security and in cooperation with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), participated in the organization of a high-level event entitled “Strengthening UNIDO’s Role in Enhancing Global Food Security: From Policy Commitment...
LONDON, (Unib Rashid) – British Member of Parliament Afzal Khan has welcomed the signing of the first free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), describing it as a “historic day” for economic cooperation between Britain and Gulf Arab nations. Speaking after the agreement was announced, Afzal Khan, who serves...
Dresden, (Mehwish Zafar) — The inaugural ceremony of a Pakistani Language and Cultural Organization was held in the German city of Dresden, drawing strong participation not only from Dresden but also from several other cities across Germany. The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran and a Naat. On this occasion, the organization’s...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan has been elected to the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) for the first time since 1955. Pakistan secured this major achievement from the Asia-Pacific region after a long gap for the 32-member commission. It is pertinent to mention that the World Customs Organization was established on January...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels has published the story of Ambassador Mehdi Masud, who served in Brussels from 1984 to March 1988, as part of its ongoing “From the Archives” series. Titled “Mehdi Masud: A Distinguished Diplomat, Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and NATO (October 1984 – March 1988)”,...
Vienna, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Pakistan in Vienna on Monday, May 18 welcomed a group of students from Central European University’s (CEU) International Partnerships Club for an engaging discussion on Pakistan’s foreign policy priorities in bilateral and multilateral domains. His Excellency Ambassador Mohammad Kamran Akhtar, in detail, briefed the...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Around 42,000 people in Brussels will lose their right to unemployment benefits starting from July, while nearly 17,000 of them will also not fully qualify for assistance from CPAS. Reacting to the new reforms, Councillor Nasir Chaudhry said that although these measures are intended to encourage people towards employment, the reality...
VIENNA, (Muhammad Amir Siddique) – A dignified ceremony was held on the completion of the first anniversary of the success of Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, also known as Marka-e-Haq organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna the capital of Austria. The Pakistani and international community paid tribute to the government of Pakistan, the officers and soldiers...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call, this evening, from His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional and international...
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