BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding brotherly relationship with Kuwait, as he received the State of Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, for high-level talks in Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad...
BRUSSELS/ISLAMABAD, (Unib Rashid) – Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan’s horticulture sector into a major export-driven industry by endorsing the Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company’s (PHDEC) strategic roadmap focused on innovation, value addition, and market expansion. Chairing a review meeting on PHDEC’s performance and future...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) has announced that six of its distinguished members will serve as keynote speakers at the 2nd Pakistan Shipping & Logistics Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on July 30 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad. The summit, organized by the Smart Entrepreneur Society, will bring together policymakers,...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid): A total of 14,719 child abuse cases were registered in Belgium during 2024, averaging around 40 cases per day, according to figures released in response to a parliamentary question submitted by Sophie De Wit, a member of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), to Belgium’s Minister of Justice, Annelies Verlinden. The figures represent...
BRUSSELS, (Unib Rashid) – The European Union has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in the West Bank, describing the latest incidents as a stark reminder of the fragile security situation on the ground. In a statement issued by the EU spokesperson, the bloc extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of...
LONDON, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) — Pakistani-origin global economist Saadia Zahidi, who was born in Lahore, has been appointed as the next Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), becoming the first woman to lead the global aviation body in its history. According to an official IATA announcement, Zahidi will assume office on November...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. During the cordial conversation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the recent...
Brussels/Islamabad, (Unib Rashid) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for the creation of a unified national innovation ecosystem to accelerate the development of indigenous robotics and autonomous technologies, while announcing the launch of the Spark and Elevate Programme and a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund to support the country’s technology sector. Addressing...
London, (Zahid Anwar Mirza) – Amnesty International has expressed serious concern over the reported crackdown on peaceful protesters in New Delhi, urging Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and investigate allegations of excessive use of force. In a statement, Aakar Patel, Chair of the Board of Amnesty International India, said images and...
Brussels, (Unib Rashid): Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila. During the meeting, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas warmly recalled her...
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