Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Killing of Pakistani doctor senseless act of violence: envoy

Masood Khan calls Pakistani-American physicians ‘valuable asset’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has condemned the murder of Dr Talat Jehan Khan, who was stabbed to death in Conroe, city north of Houston. In a condolence message, he expressed deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The Ambassador said alleged perpetrator has reportedly been arrested by the police and he … Read more

German envoy pays farewell call on Army Chief

RAWALPINDI: German Ambassador Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck on Wednesday paid a farewell call to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the meeting at General Headquarters (GHQ), matters of mutual interest, overall regional situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa said Pakistan attached … Read more

Indonesia summons India envoy over derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Indonesia summons India’s envoy in Jakarta over disparaging remarks made about Prophet Muhammed. Spokesman for Indonesia’s foreign ministry confirmed that India’s ambassador Manoj Kumar Bharti was summoned. The action comes amid outrage in the Arab and Muslim world over anti-Muslim remarks. The foreign ministry of Indonesia has summoned India’s envoy in Jakarta over disparaging remarks … Read more

UN envoy lauds Syria’s prisoner amnesty’s “potential”

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Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy, has hailed a broad amnesty aimed at releasing thousands of Syrians imprisoned on terrorism-related offenses. During the country’s tragic 11-year war, President Bashar Assad has issued multiple amnesties, but the most recent in April was the most extensive connected to terrorist allegations since the conflict began, according to rights groups. … Read more

Chinese envoy calls for constructive assistance to Somalia

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UNITED NATIONS – A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for constructive assistance to Somalia to help stabilize the country. Recently, the Somali parties have been moving forward with the electoral process against all odds. China encourages them to continue to overcome their differences and move forward with elections as agreed to create enabling conditions for … Read more

Pakistan envoy meets Egyptian business leaders to boost bilateral trade

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ISLAMABAD: Islamabad’s envoy to Cairo, Sajid Bilal, met representatives of the Egyptian business community on Tuesday to discuss ways to bolster bilateral trade, Arab News reported. Ambassador Bilal met leaders of Egypt’s oldest chamber of commerce, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and Alexandria Business Association. During the meetings, the Pakistani envoy discussed with Alexandria Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Palestine to take trade, tourism ties with Pakistan to optimum level: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Palestine desires to enhance existing bilateral ties with Pakistan in multi-sectors and take them to the optimum level for the benefit of the people of both countries, a diplomat said. “We are working on an extensive plan to enhance trade, tourism, cultural and educational exchanges for optimum bilateral relationships between brotherly countries,” Palestinian Ambassador … Read more

Kuwait expels Lebanon envoy, recalls own ambassador: state media

Kuwait expels Lebanon envoy, recalls own ambassador: state media

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait has recalled its ambassador from Beirut and has given the Lebanese envoy 48 hours to leave the emirate, the foreign ministry said Saturday, quoted by state news agency KUNA. “Kuwait recalls Amb. in Beirut, asks Lebanese envoy to leave the country in 48 hours,” the ministry said in a brief statement carried … Read more

Pakistan completes year-long ECOSOC presidency

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Friday completed its presidency of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), after leading the 54-member body, amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic that created the greatest economic and social crisis around the world, especially in the developing countries. “It was a unique experience,” Ambassador Munir Akram said, as he handed over … Read more

Former Italian ambassador to Pakistan appointed as NATO representative

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Stefano Pontecorvo, former Italian ambassador to Pakistan has been selected as NATO’s senior civil representative in Afghanistan The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation announced this in a statement on Twitter on Monday (May 4). The official twitter of Italy at NATO wrote that Italy has appointed Stefano Pontecorvo as senior civilian representative to Afghanistan. SG @JensStoltenberg … Read more