Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Uzbek Ambassador calls on FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 /DNA/ – Ambassador of The Republic of Uzbekistan Oybek Arif Usmanov called on FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh at capital office Islamabad and discussed various issues including bilateral trade, mutual cooperation, investment, Pakistan Uzbekistan Business Council and exchange of trade delegations. The Uzbek ambassador was accompanied by Bakurum Yusov Economic and Trade Consul Uzbekistan. FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh said on the occasion that Pakistan is a brotherly country of Uzbekistan, Pakistan’s exports with Uzbekistan have increased gradually in the last years, which has to be furtherRead More
Defence Minister affirms Pakistan’s solidarity with Iran, stresses joint efforts on Palestine issue
ISLAMABAD, APR 17 /DNA/ – Reza Amiri Moghaddam, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on Minister for Defence & Defence Production -Khawaja Muhammad Asif. The Defence Minister said Pakistan and Iran enjoy cordial and fraternal ties nourished by centuries old religious and cultural affinities. Minister for Defence & Defence Production reiterated Pakistan’s stance on Palestine issue and highlighted early achievement of ceasefire in Gaza as well as resolution of Palestine issue. Underlining the importance of Joint Border commission, the Minister said that Pakistan has taken all necessary measuresRead More
In Tajikistan, climate migrants flee threat of fatal landslides
KHUROSON, APR 17: (AFP/APP/DNA): Peeling onions in her new home, Yodgoroy Makhmaliyeva recalled the terrifying moment four years ago when a landslide buried her family home in mountainous Tajikistan. Heavy snow and rain, she said, sent a deluge of rocks, water and mud crashing into the house in the Central Asian country estimated to be among the most vulnerable to effects of climate change. “We had lived in fear until the day the mountain collapsed and destroyed our house,” the 61-year-old said, wearing a shimmering headscarf. Makhmaliyeva and her husbandRead More
Women empowerment priority of French foreign policy: envoy
We indeed believe that the contribution of the private sector is critical to achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals by creating employment, building skills, giving opportunities and reducing poverty and inequalities: Nicolas Galey Ansar M Bhatti/DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Niclas Galey has said women’s empowerment and gender equality are priorities of French foreign policy, which includes an ambitious “feminist diplomacy. ‘Today we have a perfect demonstration of this convergence with this series of “inspiring stories” – short videos which highlight the contribution of four French companies toRead More
Innovative diplomacy with the US, KSA and Iran
By: Qamar Bashir The convergence of diplomatic engagements between Pakistan, USA, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Iran amidst heightened regional tensions underscores a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As the Saudi Foreign Minister embarks on a visit to Pakistan to overtly solidify initial Saudi investments of $7 billion, Pakistan’s President has extended an invitation to KSA’s arch rival Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with Raisi accepting a visit on 22nd April. This timing is particularly noteworthy, occurring merely nine days after Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel—an action thatRead More