Thursday, June 15th, 2023
LGBTQ emerges as a litmus test for limits of Saudi reforms
Saudi Arabia has turned LGBTQ rights into a litmus test for the limits of social reforms by sending mixed messages. In line with broad-based official and popular rejection of gender diversity and fluidity in the kingdom and across the Muslim World, the Saudi General Commission for Audiovisual Media this week announced that a new, highly-acclaimed Spider-Man movie would not be shown in the country’s cinemas. The United Arab Emirates also removed ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ from its release schedule. The decision called into question a UAE announcement in 2021 thatRead More
Indonesia welcomes Pakistani investors, says Dy Minister
We primarily focus on developing 10 Tourism Priority Destinations in this period by optimizing accessibility, attraction, and amenities (3A) in the prioritized areas: Ni Made Ayu Marthini Deputy Minister for Marketing INTERVIEW Ansar M Bhatti in Bali BALI, INDONESIA: Ni Made Ayu Marthini Deputy Minister for Marketing Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia has said Indonesia welcomes Pakistani investors to come here and explore various business avenues as her country offered huge potential, especially in the tourism sector. She added,’ we are seeing an opportunity in theRead More
Pakistan, Belgium discuss collaboration at international forums
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 15: Second Session of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Belgium was held in Islamabad on 15 June 2023. The Pakistan delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Saleem, Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) while the Belgian delegation was led by Ambassador Jeroen Cooreman, Director General, Bilateral Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and set the agenda for bilateral engagement and cooperation for the next year. They also discussed collaboration at international forums, including at the United NationsRead More
Two-day Pak-Iran bilateral political consultations to begin in Tehran
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 (DNA) — The two-day 12th round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations will begin in Tehran from Saturday. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan will lead Pakistani delegation while the Iranian side will be headed by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani. While reviewing the progress on implementation of decisions of last session, the two sides will review all aspects of Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations covering political, economic, trade, investment, border security, education, climate change and culture domains. TheyRead More
Bali beyond Travel Fair 2023 opened
A media and tour operators’ delegation from Pakistan also took part in the Fair DNA BALI: The Bali Beyond Travel Fair was formally opened on Thursday. The officials from the Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister of Tourism Infrastructure, Deputy Minister forMarketing Ni Made Ayu Marthini, Deputy Governor of Bali and other prominent figures participated in the Travel Fair. A media and tour operators delegation from Pakistan also took part in the Fair. BBTF is an annual event with the intention to establish a benchmark for travel &Read More
Jane Marriott OBE appointed as next British High Commissioner to Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUN 15: The UK has announced the appointment of Jane Marriott OBE as the next British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The first female British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane is due to take up her role in mid-July. Prior to this appointment, Jane Marriott was the High Commissioner to Kenya from September 2019 to June 2023. In this role she delivered a new UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, strengthening ties across mutual prosperity, sustainable development, security and stability, people to people links and tackling climate change.Read More