Istanbul : The Federal Minister for Human Rights, Senator Kamran Michael, represented Pakistan at the 6th Session of the Ministerial Conference on the Role of Women in the Development of OIC Member States held at Istanbul from 1-3 November 2016. Theme of the conference was “The Status of Women in ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionAmerican Consul General, Yuriy Fedkiw calls on Shahbaz Sharif
Lahore : American Consul General, Yuriy Fedkiw met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. Matters of mutual interest, promotion of Pak-American relations and enhancing cooperation in different sectors were discussed during the meeting. Talking to American Consul General, the Chief Minister said that the whole nation is united for eliminating ... Read More »
Food festival to bring a taste of Australia for Karachi food lovers
Lahore : The Australian High Commission, in collaboration with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) and Avari Group of Hotels brings food lovers in Karachi a taste of the best of Australian cuisine. The Australian Food Festival at the Avari Towers will offer an exciting Australian menu from 4 ... Read More »
Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy call to end firing & tension along LOC
Lahore : The Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD), a civil society organisation that has been working for peace and understanding between the two South Asian neighbours since 1994, is deeply concerned over the escalation of cross border firing across the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. ... Read More »
Hameeda Waheeduddin calls on Nepalese President Ms. Bidya Devi Bhandari
Kathmandu : The Minister for Women Development Department Punjab Hameeda Waheeduddin has said that Pakistan and Nepal have deep rooted cordial relations, which are strengthening with the passage of time. She expressed these views in a meeting with the President of Nepal Ms. Bidya Devi Bhandari at the President House, ... Read More »
High Commissioner opens Lahore Literary Festival in London
Lahore : Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK opened the first edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) in London on Saturday, October 29,2016, at the BP Lecture Theatre of the British Museum. Razi Ahmed, LLF’s founder and CEO along with his team put together an impressive show featuring ... Read More »
Canada and EU sign historic trade agreement during EU-Canada Summit
Toronto : Canada is committed to deepening trade and investment links with new and traditional partners. Negotiating trade agreements, such as the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), will benefit Canadians, create new job opportunities, and help to grow the middle class and those working hard to ... Read More »
Shahbaz celebrates Turk National Day at CM House,applaud people for foiling military coup
Lahore : Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif arranged a special function at Chief Minister’s Office on National Day of Turkey. The Chief Minister and Turk Ambassador S Babur Girgin also cut a cake on this occasion. Turk Consul General Serdar Deniz, Provincial Ministers, Turk investors, Pakistani businessmen, senior officials ... Read More »
India is committing gross human rights violations in Kashmir : Sardar Masood Khan
Lahore : Sardar Masood Khan, President, Azad Jammu & Kashmir briefed media on human rights violations in Kashmir. He said that India was committing gross human rights violations in Kashmir and the entire population was living under extended curfew for over a month now. He appealed to the international community to play its role ... Read More »
Ambassador of Norway Tore Nedrebo met Khalil Tahir Sandhu
Lahore : Provincial Minister for Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said that Pakistani nation is united on the war against terrorism. He said that government has adopted comprehensive policy to fight against extremism and to eradicate sick minded approach from the society. He said that Punjab ... Read More »