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Day of Portugal in Islamabad celebrates shared values, growing ties
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad commemorated the Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities with a spirited tribute to the nation’s history, language, and global diaspora, while underscoring the deepening ties between Portugal and Pakistan. In a statement marking the occasion, Portugal’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Paulo Guedes Domingues, honored Luís de Camões, the literary giant whose work embodies Portugal’s legacy of openness, discovery, and intercultural dialogue. The Ambassador extended special gratitude to Portuguese citizens living abroad, noting that their talentRead More
Dar urges swift release of Pakistani hostages in call with Somali FM
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9: Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, spoke with Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali, to discuss ongoing efforts to secure the release of the Pakistani hostages aboard the MT Honour 25. “Pakistan has been actively engaging with Somali authorities following the vessel’s hijacking off the Somali coast in April,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. The DPM / FM conveyed Pakistan’s grave concern over the situation and underscored the importance of ensuring the hostages’ well-being, their early release, and safeRead More
Pakistan-China joint research centre inaugurated in China
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – The China-Pakistan Joint Research Centre was inaugurated today at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology (SYUCT), Liaoning Province of China. The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China, together with Prof. Xu Guangwen, Member of the Standing Committee of the Liaoning Provincial People’s Congress, and Prof. Qin Gaowu, President of SYUCT. The establishment of this centre marks an important milestone in Pakistan-China cooperation in research, science, technology, and higher education, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between theRead More
Pakistan reaffirms multilateralism at SCO Silver Jubilee event
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar participated in a cake-cutting ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday to mark the 25th anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The event was attended by resident ambassadors of SCO member states based in Pakistan. The ceremony was held to commemorate the Organization’s founding and its contributions to regional stability and cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to multilateralism. He highlighted that theRead More
Commander Bahrain national guard calls on air chief
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, during his visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, with a keen focus on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation and professional collaboration between the Armed Forces of the two brotherly countries. The Air Chief highlighted Pakistan Air Force’s ongoing modernization drive, encompassing capability enhancement, infrastructure development, indigenization andRead More
ISSI, Moscow University host Pakistan-Russia webinar
ISLAMABAD, JUN 9 /DNA/ – The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), in collaboration with the University of World Civilizations, Moscow, organized a high-level webinar titled “Pakistan–Russia Bilateral Relations at the Cusp of a Shifting Global Order,” on. The webinar brought together senior policymakers, diplomats, scholars, media professionals, and strategic experts from Pakistan and Russia to examine the evolving trajectory of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in an increasingly multipolar world. Delivering the inaugural remarks, Dr. Neelum Nigar, Director, Centre for Strategic Perspectives (CSP), ISSI, highlighted theRead More