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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

25May

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkiye: 25 May 2025(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived on an official two-days visit to Turkiye, held a warm and most cordial meeting with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his offici visit to Turkiye today. The engagement reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between Pakistan and Türkiye, anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for progress and prosperity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was accompanied by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Türkiye for their unwavering support to Pakistan during the recent developments in South Asia, underscoring the strength of the fraternal bonds betwe...

Right of Reply by Counsellor, Ms. Saima Saleem in Response to the Statement by India During the Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

23May

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Right of Reply by Counsellor, Ms. Saima Saleem in Response to the Statement by India During the Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

New York 23 May 2025(Ghufran): Mr. President, My delegation has been compelled to take the floor to respond to the remarks by the Indian delegation.India has yet again relied on disinformation, deflection and denial. Let me remind the Indian representative, this is an Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. No amount of obfuscation can hide the facts: India brazenly kills and maims civilians in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir; carried out blatant aggression against Pakistan targeting civilians; and sponsors terrorism and assassinations in my country and across the globe. India has even stooped to a new low of impeding the flow of rivers that serve as a lifeline for the 240 million people of Pakistan. Water is life and not a weapon of war.Mr. President, Pakistan to...

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...