Author: Uzma Ehtasham

Zardari conveys message of felicitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election and expresses good wishes for him ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that Pakistan desired to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia, particularly in the fields of energy and barter trade. The president, in a meeting with Russian Ambassador in Islamabad Albert P. Khorev, who called on him here, emphasized that Russian banks should be persuaded to launch their operations in Pakistan to promote bilateral trade. Asif Ali Zardari also called for strengthening cultural linkages between Pakistan and Russia particularly in the fields of TV and…

Statement comes day after Afghan minister advised both to resolve issues through dialogue ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) ruled out any negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Thursday, a day after the Afghan deputy interior minister advised both to resolve their issues through dialogue as the violence in Pakistan “is spreading to Afghanistan”. Responding to media persons’ queries at her weekly news briefing regarding the suggestion, FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan expected the Afghan authorities to take urgent action against the terrorist outfits and their leadership for the crimes they are committing and terrorist incidents they…

KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan held a meeting with British High Commissioner Jean Merritt in Karachi and have an in-depth discussion on Pakistan’s geographical significance in the region, current challenges of terrorism and economic hurdles, and their solutions underway. The delegation comprised senior leaders of MQM-P, including MNA Syed Mustafa Kamal, Dr. Farooq Sattar, former Senator Nasreen Jalil, Senator Syed Faisal Sabzwari, MPA Tahira Asif, along with Political Counselor Mark Bailey and Deputy Head of Mission Karachi Martin Dowson. The meeting involved detailed discussions on Pakistan’s geographical significance in the region, ongoing counterterrorism efforts, economic challenges, and…

ISLAMABAD: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr. Mehmet Pacaci, paid a courtesy call on Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer at the Law Ministry on Wednesday. In a cordial exchange, both parties underscored the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Turkiye and Pakistan, emphasizing the shared interests and common values that bind the two nations together. During the meeting, discussions traversed various facets of collaboration, with particular attention given to the realms of education and law. The Law Minister assured the Ambassador of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to fostering cooperation in the field of education, affirming full support for initiatives aimed at…

Meetings with Sindh Health Minister focused on collaborations in healthcare interventions KARACHI: The recent visit of Kate Somvongsiri, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Pakistan, to Karachi has underscored the enduring collaboration between the United States and Pakistan in advancing sustainable development and climate resilience efforts in Sindh. Engaging with provincial leadership, government counterparts, and development partners, Somvongsiri reiterated USAID’s commitment to enhancing lives and achieving shared development objectives in the region. As part of the US-Pakistan ‘Green Alliance’ framework, USAID continues its collaborative efforts with Pakistan to address environmental challenges, ensuring a sustainable future for generations…