ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan and Kazakhstan share a firm commitment to broadening cooperation across political, economic and regional domains, while affirming Pakistan’s readiness to work closely with the country to advance shared goals of peace, connectivity and sustainable development. He said this while talking to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who met him at Aiwan-e-Sadr this evening. The two Presidents first held a tête-à-tête meeting, during which they exchanged views on key bilateral, regional and international issues,Read More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 4: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have taken a major step to strengthen bilateral relations, signing 37 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements covering trade, investment, infrastructure, and cultural cooperation. The historic event marked the first visit to Pakistan by a Kazakh president in 23 years.Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was warmly received at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The national anthems of both countries were played, and a decorated contingent presented a guard of honor to the distinguished guest. The leaders exchanged pleasantries beforeRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 /DNA/ – At the invitation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev will lead a high-level delegation, comprising senior Cabinet Ministers and business leaders, for his State visit to Pakistan on 05-06 February 2026. During his stay, the Uzbek President would meet the President, hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister, and address the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum. Discussions will focus on reviewing the entire gamut of bilateral relations and identifying new avenues to further deepen cooperation in diverse sectors includingRead More

LAHORE, FEB 4 (DNA) – The Embassy of France in Pakistan, the Alliance Française de Lahore, and the Honorary Consulate of France in Lahore are pleased to announce a distinguished French delegation at the 14th Lahore Literary Festival (LLF). The delegation brings together voices from literature, human rights, and cultural heritage. It includes Irène Frain, the famous best-selling novelist and historian; Isabelle Rome, France’s Ambassador for Human Rights; and Nicolas Engel, Head Curator for Pakistan and Afghanistan collections at the National Museum of Asian Arts – Guimet in Paris, oneRead More

ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 /DNA/ – The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has successfully completed the provision of exhibition and conservation equipment to the Taxila Museum under the Grant Assistance project titled “Improvement of Equipment for Exhibition and Conservation of the Taxila Museum.” The assistance, amounting to 48.8 million Japanese Yen, reflects Japan’s continued commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage in Pakistan. On this occasion, Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi underscored the historical and spiritual importance of Taxila as the centre of Gandhara civilization and highlighted itsRead More