Monday, January 13th, 2025
FO condemns xenophobic remarks against UK Pakistani community
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – In response to media queries regarding the recent spate of xenophobic remarks directed towards the Pakistani community in the UK, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the following statement. Pakistan-UK friendship is characterized by warmth, cordiality, robust cooperation and trust. Nurtured over decades this relationship remains an important priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy. The deep and multifaceted relations cover important areas including trade and investment, education, security, counter-terrorism, parliamentary cooperation and people-to-people contacts. The presence of 1.7 million strong British-Pakistani diaspora provides the strongestRead More
Japan funded two electricity projects inaugurated in Mandi Bahauddin
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on Monday, 13th January 2025, inaugurated two projects for installation of electricity facilities in District Mandi Bahauddin, Punjab being managed by Hana Development Council, a non-governmental organization, working to improve health and infrastructure in the region, aim to uplift the quality of life in rural community, especially in Mandi Bahauddin. The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, had provided financial assistance of 92,307USD under two projects. The grant of42,818 USDRead More
Pakistan, Bangladesh diplomats stress strengthening bilateral trade ties
DUBAI, Jan 13 (APP): Consul General of Bangladesh in Dubai Md. Rashedujjaman on Monday paid a courtesy call on his Pakistani counterpart Hussain Muhammad here wherein both sides discussed bilateral ties and ways to further strengthen cooperation. Welcoming the visiting Consul General, Hussain emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, particularly in trade. Both diplomats acknowledged the potential for collaboration and agreed to engage their respective consulates’ trade sections to further promote bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Md. Rashedujjaman expressed his gratitude to Hussain Muhammad for theRead More
Foreign Secretary meets UN’s Afghanistan envoy in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4 received Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva, Head of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), on the sidelines of the conference on girls’ education in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on developments about Afghanistan and the international community’s efforts to address the country’s humanitarian challenges.
£190m case verdict to be announced on Jan 17 after third deferment
RAWALPINDI: The verdict against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million case has been delayed for the third time and will now be announced on January 17. Accountability court Judge Nasir Javed expressed dismay over the no-show of the accused, saying that he had been present at the court since 8:30am, leading to the postponement of the verdict. Khan had previously claimed that the verdict — initially delayed on December 23, 2024, and again on January 6, 2025 — was postponed toRead More
ASEAN chair handed over to Myanmar
ISLAMABAD, JAN 13 /DNA/ – High Commissioner of Brunei Col (Retired) Pengiran Kamal Bashah Pengiran Ahmad, handing over ASEAN Committee Chair to Ambassador of Myanmar Mr Wunna Han. The ASEAN Chair rotates among the member countries after six months. =DNA