Archive for the ‘Diplomatic’ Category

EU Celebrates World Press Freedom Day

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): World Press Freedom Day is an occasion to remind the world of the importance of protecting the fundamental human right of freedom of expression, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Delegation of the European Union in Pakistan celebrated World Press Freedom Day here in Islamabad.

PUSH to Observe National Day of Greece in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Pak PRwire): Greece was the first country in Europe where advanced early civilizations emerged and it was the founding member of United Nations as well as the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. This was expressed in a felicitation message on the National Day of Greece, issued by Press United to Serve Humanity (PUSH)

Naek for Greater International Cooperation to Combat Terror

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The stability in Afghanistan is a key to boost economic relations amongst the countries of the region, this was stated by Mr. Farooq H. Naek while talking to the Kyrgyz Ambassador who paid courtesy visit to the Chairman Senate here today.

Pakistan to Promote Defence Cooperation with Kyrgyz and Czech Republics

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Ambassadors of Kyrgyz and Czech Republics separately called on Federal Minister for Defence Production, Mr. Abdul Qayyum Khan Jatoi, and discussed matters of bilateral importance.

Richard Holbrooke Calls on President Asif Ali Zardari

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. Ms. Anne W. Patterson and other senior US officials were also present during the meeting.

UK and Pakistan’s First Livestock & Dairy Roundtable at Cambridge University

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): A roundtable was held at Cambridge University (UK) today to provide a forum for interaction to stakeholders from UK and Pakistan in the dairy and livestock sector.

PM Greets Maldives President on National Day

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the President of the Republic of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed, on their National Day falling on Ist Rabi-ul-Awwal, 16th February, 2010.

Italy Assures Cooperation to Upgrade Railway Infrastructure

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The ambassador of Italy in Islamabad Vincenzo Pratis Tuesday assured the government of Pakistan to extend all possible cooperation for improvement of rail infrastructure and up-gradation of railway stations.

Norway Envoy Regrets Publication of Caricature of Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Ambassador of Kingdom of Norway to Pakistan, H.E Mr. Robert Kvile has strongly regretted the publication of caricature of Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the newspapers of his country in a meeting with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi who called on him here today. He expressed his great [...]

Jakarta Sister City Agreement To Be Reactivated

Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Governor of Jakarta, Fauzi Bowo agreed to work actively for revitalization of the Jakarta-Islamabad Sister City Agreement signed in 1984 during discussion with Ambassador Sanaullah at Jakarta on Thursday. The document provides for active linkages between the two capitals in the fields of municipal administration, youth development, culture and other exchanges, says a press release received here from Jakarta.