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Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

23May

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Whispers from Gandhara” – A Showcase of Pakistan’s Ancient Buddhist Heritage in New York

New York 23 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York and the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney, successfully hosted a landmark cultural exhibition titled “Whispers from Gandhara – Showcase of Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan” on May 22, 2025.The event drew a distinguished gathering of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, Consuls General, senior U.S. officials including representatives from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Office of the Mayor New York, U.S. businessmen and members of the Pakistani community.The exhibition featured 39 rare artifacts from the Gandhara and Indus Valley civilizations—recovered and repatriated to Pakis...

Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York

22May

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Consul General of Pakistan Welcomes Vehari Chamber of Commerce Delegation to New York

New York 22 May 2025(Ghufran): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, received a trade and business delegation from the Vehari Chamber of Commerce at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York.The delegation is currently visiting the United States to explore business collaborations with American partners in key sectors such as petroleum, animal and poultry feed, infrastructure, and construction.During the meeting, Consul General Atozai commended the delegation for pursuing trade opportunities in non-traditional sectors and assured them of the Consulate’s full support in facilitating their engagements and objectives.He highlighted that the United States remains Pakistan’s largest and long-term trading partner, and initiatives like this visit are instrumental ...

Consul General of Pakistan Attends Launch of Pakistani Film Love Guru in New York

22May

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Consul General of Pakistan Attends Launch of Pakistani Film Love Guru in New York

New York 22 May 2025( Nosheen Raja): The Consul General of Pakistan, Mr. Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended the launch event of the Pakistani film Love Guru, organized by the ARY Network of North America.The event drew a large gathering, including members of the Pakistani American community, media professionals, and local film enthusiasts, highlighting growing interest in Pakistani cinema abroad.In his remarks, Consul General Atozai emphasized the importance of promoting Pakistani cinema, culture, and storytelling on global platforms. He stated that films are a powerful medium to project the country’s cultural richness, diversity, and creative talent to international audiences.He commended ARY for its efforts to showcase Pakistani content in North America.

Pakistan Consulate Hosts Networking Dinner for Visiting FPCCI Delegation

21May

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Pakistan Consulate Hosts Networking Dinner for Visiting FPCCI Delegation

New York 21 May 2025(Nosheen Raja):The Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, through its Trade and Investment Section, hosted a networking dinner in honor of a 20-member delegation from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on May 19, 2025. The event brought together a diverse group of U.S.-based business leaders from the textile, mining, food and agriculture, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors for an evening of dialogue and collaboration.The evening commenced with opening remarks by the Trade and Investment Counsellor, Adnan Mahmood Awan, who welcomed the FPCCI delegation and highlighted the importance of the networking night in fostering bilateral trade ties and exploring sector-specific synergies between Pakistan and the United States.The Con...

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan held an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing

21May

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Pakistan, China and Afghanistan held an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing

Beijing, 21 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Member of the CPC Political Bureau & Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Yi, and Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, held an informal trilateral meeting in Beijing today. The three Foreign Ministers reaffirmed trilateral cooperation as a vital platform to promote regional security and economic connectivity. They discussed enhancing diplomatic engagement, strengthening communications, and taking practical steps to boost trade, infrastructure, and development as key drivers of shared prosperity.They agreed to deepen Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation and extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. The Ministe...

Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefed Islamabad based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in IIOJK

24Apr

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Pakistan Foreign Secretary briefed Islamabad based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in IIOJK

Islamabad 24 April 2025(Ghufran): Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch briefed a group of Islamabad-based Heads of Mission and diplomats on the evolving situation following Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir.Foreign Secretary shared the outcomes of the National Security Committee meeting. She rejected Indian misinformation campaign against Pakistan and said that such tactics would obstruct the path to peace and stability in the region. Foreign Secretary underscored that Pakistan has always rejected terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. She also cautioned against Indian attempts to escalate tensions and reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness to counter any misadventure.

CPSP Strengthens Ties with Bahrain Through Key Partnerships in Medical Education and Healthcare

10Apr

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CPSP Strengthens Ties with Bahrain Through Key Partnerships in Medical Education and Healthcare

Manama, Bahrain 10 April 2025(Kamran Raja): In a significant stride toward enhancing Bahrain-Pakistan collaboration in healthcare and medical education, a high-level delegation from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) visited Bahrain on April 8, 2025.The visit culminated in the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CPSP and the Arabian Gulf University (AGU).The MoU will pave the way for comprehensive cooperation in postgraduate medical training, joint research, and faculty and student exchanges. The partnership also aligns with global priorities by addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.In addition to the AGU collaboration, the CPSP delegation engaged in high-profile meetings to explore further opportunities in B...

Saudi Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister on Sidelines of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

8Apr

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Saudi Delegation Meets Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister on Sidelines of Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

April 08,2025(Kamran Raja):A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Abdulrahman Al-Belushi, Deputy Minister for mining met with Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 to discuss enhanced collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan was also present.The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil, gas, and mineral resources. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted Pakistan’s vast potential in the energy sector, particularly in minerals & mining, and reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitating foreign investors through an investor friendly policy framework.The Saudi Deputy Minister min...

Video Statement by Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer on the margins of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

8Apr

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Video Statement by Senior Bureau Official Eric Meyer on the margins of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025

April 8, 2025(Kamran Raja): Hi everyone, I'm Eric Meyer, the senior official at the U.S. Department of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. I'm thrilled to be here in Islamabad to experience Pakistan's wonderful hospitality, attend the Minerals Investment Forum, and to strengthen and promote our important partnership. I commend Pakistan for convening the Minerals Investment Forum here in Islamabad and for taking steps to ensure a level playing field for investors. Critical minerals are the raw materials for our most important technologies, and President Trump has underscored the importance of securing America's minerals future. Although we're in Islamabad to focus on minerals, I also want to highlight other recent successes in our economic partnership. We recently celebrated the re...

Pakistan and Russia Advance Parliamentary Ties and Regional Cooperation

6Apr

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Pakistan and Russia Advance Parliamentary Ties and Regional Cooperation

06 April 2025, Islamabad( Kamran Raja): PakistanSenator Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate of Pakistan, held a comprehensive bilateral meeting with the Russian parliamentary delegation led by Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent. The meeting reaffirmed the growing strategic importance of Pakistan-Russia relations and underscored the role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation.Chairman Gilani highlighted the shared aspirations of both nations for peace, security, and multipolarity in global affairs. He emphasized the evolving relationship between Pakistan and Russia, rooted in mutual respect and increasingly bro...