Inauguration of the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad Marks a New Chapter in existing Bilateral Relations

Inauguration of the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad Marks a New Chapter in existing Bilateral Relations

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

In a significant diplomatic development, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, formally inaugurated the Rwandan High Commission in Islamabad on Tuesday morning. The ceremony was graced by the Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, who attended as the Chief Guest. The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior…

Rwanda to Inaugurate Embassy in Pakistan During Minister’s Olivier visit

Rwanda to Inaugurate Embassy in Pakistan During Minister’s Olivier visit

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Historic Milestone: Rwanda to Inaugurate Embassy in Pakistan During Minister’s Olivier visit from April 21- 22 – 2025 The High Commission of Republic of Rwanda is pleased to announce the official visit of honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation of Rwanda in Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ambassador Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe on April…

Connecting the Unconnected: Huawei & ITU Collaborate for a third Smarter Village, More Connected Swabi

Connecting the Unconnected: Huawei & ITU Collaborate for a third Smarter Village, More Connected Swabi

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

After the successful launches and implementation of two smart villages in Gokina and Sambrial, The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MOITT), in collaboration with Huawei Technologies and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), inaugurated the much-anticipated third Smart Village Swabi today. The Smart Village Pakistan initiative is designed to digitally transform rural and remote communities across…

US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia ‘ownership’ of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

US envoy Witkoff proposes giving Russia ‘ownership’ of Ukrainian regions, Reuters reports

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has told President Donald Trump that giving Moscow “ownership” of four occupied Ukrainian regions would be the fastest way to achieve a ceasefire, Reuters reported on April 11, citing two unnamed U.S. officials and five other undisclosed sources. According to Reuters, Witkoff conveyed this proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump after meeting…

Kellogg’s idea on division zones in Ukraine may lead to new escalation — Russia’s diplomat

Kellogg’s idea on division zones in Ukraine may lead to new escalation — Russia’s diplomat

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

It is one of the options for freezing the conflict, Rodion Miroshnik said US Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg’s idea to divide Ukraine into zones of control between European countries and Russia, following the example of post-war Berlin, is one of the options for freezing the conflict and could lead to a new…

Ukraine could be divided into European and Russian ‘zones of responsibility,’ Trump’s envoy suggests

Ukraine could be divided into European and Russian ‘zones of responsibility,’ Trump’s envoy suggests

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest in an interview that Ukraine could be divided like Berlin after World War II. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine appeared to suggest that the country could be divided like Berlin after World War II, as another of his envoys held long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Urged…

Uzbekistan dazzles Islamabad with vibrant cultural tourism showcase

Uzbekistan dazzles Islamabad with vibrant cultural tourism showcase

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

ISLAMABAD: In a vibrant celebration of culture and heritage, the Embassy of Uzbekistan hosted a tourism roadshow in Islamabad on Friday. Uzbek performers showcase traditional cultural performances during the Uzbekistan Tourism Roadshow 2025, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad in collaboration with the Uzbek Tourism Committee. Uzbek Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev underscored the importance…

Chinese citizens not fighting in Ukraine — Russian MFA

Chinese citizens not fighting in Ukraine — Russian MFA

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

“China’s position on settlement in Ukraine is quite balanced, and we are grateful to our friends for that,” Andrey Rudenko noted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has slammed statements that Chinese citizens are fighting in Ukraine as absolutely false. “I can say that nothing could be farther from the truth, mildly speaking,” he told…

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for diplomatic conference

Lavrov arrives in Turkey for diplomatic conference

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

The top Russian diplomat came from Almaty after a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Antalya, Turkey, where he will take part in a diplomatic conference and hold talks with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, according to a TASS reporter. Lavrov came from Almaty after…

Turkey set for further development of relations with Russia — president

Turkey set for further development of relations with Russia — president

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

The Turkish leader also noted that he has close contacts with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump on the Syrian issue Turkey is ready for further and comprehensive development of relations with Russia, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the official opening ceremony of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. “We are…

CIS foreign ministers meeting approves border cooperation program for rest of decade

CIS foreign ministers meeting approves border cooperation program for rest of decade

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

According to a TASS correspondent, the draft of a program for medium-term cooperation was approved at an expanded session of the CIS Foreign Ministers Council The CIS Council of Border Guard Commanders has approved a draft of a cooperation program under which security on the external borders of the Commonwealth of Independent States is to…

Kremlin: Putin, US special envoy discuss Ukrainian settlement

Kremlin: Putin, US special envoy discuss Ukrainian settlement

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday met with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg for talks on the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin said the meeting focused on “various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement”, without elaborating. The talks were held behind closed doors, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said earlier. He said the two sides…

Trump administration understands that Zelensky hates Russians — Lavrov

Trump administration understands that Zelensky hates Russians — Lavrov

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

“The Trump administration has this understanding and it has repeatedly stated in public that Zelensky will have to accept the loss of land,” Russia’s top diplomat said The administration of US President Donald Trump understands that Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky hates Russians and that he will have to accept the improbability of recapturing areas, Russian Foreign…

President Xi’s Southeast Asia visits set to inject new impetus into regional development

President Xi’s Southeast Asia visits set to inject new impetus into regional development

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to three Southeast Asian countries – Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia – next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The five-day tour to the neighboring countries, lasting from Monday to Friday, will be Xi’s first trip abroad this year. The visits will come days after the…

Lavrov promises access to alternative payment platforms to non-members of BRICS

Lavrov promises access to alternative payment platforms to non-members of BRICS

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

“There is an opportunity to form payment platforms independent of external influence, one example being the financial messaging system of the Bank of Russia,” the Russian foreign minister said Countries that do not belong to BRICS will also be able to access alternative payment platforms within the association if they are created, Russian Foreign Minister…