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Ceremonial Handover of G77 Chairmanship of PakistanThe Group of 77 and China , In a dignified ceremony held in the Trusteeship Council, at the United Nations Headquarters, Pakistan handed over the Presidency of Group of 77 and China to the Republic of Cuba.Speaking on the occasion via a pre-recorded message, Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that “the Group of 77 and China has been instrumental in maintaining development at the heart of the United Nations and focus of development partners towards the triple crises faced by the developing countries owing to Covid-19 Pandemic, war in Ukraine and accompanying restrictions, and climate change”.He appreciated Group’s unity and called for maintaining its coordination and collective action, which was necess...

First day of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's two-day visit to UAEPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will spend a busy day today in connection with his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. The Prime Minister will meet the President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi.Apart from this, the Prime Minister will meet the Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and the Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Prime Minister will meet the representatives of Emirati investment companies. Further, the Pime Minister will also visit Wahat- al-Karama to pay homage to the national heroes of the United Arab Emirates.Editor: Raja Kamran

President Arif Alvi for increasing Pak-UK bilateral trade to US$ 10 billion per yearPresident Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need to take tangible steps to increase bilateral trade between Pakistan and the UK, which stood at £3.1 billion in 2021, to US$ 10 billion per year in a short span of time by fully utilizing the existing opportunities, exploring new avenues and markets, diversifying products and services, and ensuring economic and political stability in the country. The President expressed these views while talking to UK’s outgoing High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Christian Turner, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Talking to the outgoing High Commissioner, the President said that enhanced bilateral cooperation to substantially increase trade and investment from the...