Amid a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, senior diplomats from Pakistan, Türkiye and Indonesia Wednesday reaffirmed their governments’ collective commitment to combatting Islamophobia, while also advocating peace, tolerance, and inter-religious dialogue. They were speaking at an event co-hosted by the consulates general of the three Islamic countries at the Turkish Consulate General in New York.In his remarks, the Consul General of Pakistan, Aamer Ahmad Atozai, emphasized Islam’s core principles of moderation, pluralism, compassion and tolerance. He highlighted the misrepresentation of Islam by a minority of extremists and the worrying surge of Islamophobia since 9/11, encompassing hate speech, violence, and institutional…
Author: Iqra Khan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that the reform measures taken by his government had started yielding results in form of successfully tapered food inflation, reduced current account deficit, and public debt down to a more sustainable level. The prime minister, talking to Chairman of China Export-Import Bank (EXIM) Dr. Wu Fulin here, highlighted his government’s reform agenda focused on governance, taxation, and ease of doing business to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).He appreciated the EXIM Bank’s continued support for the modernization of industries, agriculture and IT sectors of Pakistan. He also discussed the possible role of the China…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met the Chairman of China International Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) Ambassador Luo Zhaohui wherein they exchanged views on the unique and enduring China-Pakistan friendship and the promotion of pragmatic cooperation driven by common development, strategic trust and mutual benefit. The prime minister, who arrived here Wednesday on the second leg of his five-day China visit, appreciated the robust support of CIDCA for CPEC projects and for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development, particularly the establishment of Pakistan-China Friendship Hospital, the Desalination Plant in Gwadar, and the New Gwadar International Airport. Terming the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as the…
India vs Ireland Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Match Today: India’s Hardik Pandya delivered an outstanding performance, taking three crucial wickets, leading to Ireland being bowled out for a mere 96 runs at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. India under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, aim to resume their pursuit of an ICC title with hopes of starting strong at a venue where they are scheduled to play three matches. However, initial reactions to the conditions in New York have been less than favorable. Rohit Sharma’s squad has had limited game time together in this…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Beijing in the second segment of his 5 day visit to China. He was recieved by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong at the airport.The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and other members of the cabinet and senior officials. The Prime Minister has an extensive programme in Beijing reflecting depth and breadth of Pakistan-China ties. He will meet the President, the Premier and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. He will also attend a Pakistan-China Friendship and…
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Tuesday said that the economic and cultural connections between the people of China and Pakistan are strong and focused.In a video message ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China, he said that a delegation comprising of one hundred and twenty six Pakistani businessmen is also visiting China, PTV news channel reported. “China has an important role in Pakistan’s development. It has always helped Pakistan in difficult times,” he added.He said there is a big opportunity for us to export the country’s products to neighboring China, adding, Pakistani business delegation will sign…
Chairman of Chinese firm Transsion Holdings Zhu Zhaojiang on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and conveyed his company’s interest in enhancing investment in mobile phone manufacturing unit, and investing in electric bikes, modern agriculture, mobile phone manufacturing and Fintech sectors. The prime minister, who is in China for a five-day official visit, urged the relevant federal ministers and Pakistan’s Ambassador in China to formulate an early strategy, in coordination with the Chinese company. He said the incumbent government was extending all-out-facilitation to foreign investors and businessmen. He also invited the Transsion Holdings to manufacture goods in Pakistan…
India (IND) faces uncertainty over their playing combination for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 match against Ireland (IRE). The debate surrounds the opening partnership, with Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal vying for the second opener’s spot. Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant are contending for the sole wicket-keeper position, while Shivam Dube’s role is also under scrutiny. Both Ireland and India are playing their first match of the 2024 T20 World Cup season with Ireland having secured three wins and faced two losses in their last five matches while India has won four out of their last five matches…
A shipment of fresh aquatic products from Pakistan successfully entered China via the Kashgar airport in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.This event marks a significant milestone as the region embarks on international trade in fresh aquatic products. The shipment, carried by a China Southern Airlines flight from Islamabad to Kashgar, comprised a total of 774 kilograms of aquatic products valued at $2,760. The consignment included 81 kilograms of fresh grouper worth $744 and 693 kilograms of frozen mullet valued at $2,016, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Wednesday.Tang Lin, a representative from Xinjiang Huizhou Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd.,…
Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) last month granted a license to “Pakistan House” to join the SCO TEMP Think Tank Alliance.At the awarding ceremony, Hu Kaiqiang, Director General of SCO TEMP and Chairman of the Think Tank Alliance of the Platform pointed out that the platform has continuously promoted the construction of think tanks by attracting heads of state from the SCO, experts, scholars, business leaders and other elites in various fields. “It is committed to building an international innovative think tank alliance that directly enables cooperation between SCO countries in the fields of industry,…
