Pakistan-Russia friendship will strengthen, President Zardari address on Russia’s 35th National Day in Islamabad.
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Pakistan-Russia friendship will strengthen, President Zardari address on Russia’s 35th National Day in Islamabad.

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

National Day of Russian Federation Event is held at the Islamabad. President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, high-level of Pakistani officials, diplomats, and individuals representing various walks of life was attended National Day function. While addressing the participants, President Zardari said that Pakistan and Russia have enormous potential to expand their bilateral partnership in…

Uzbekistan Airways to Launch Direct Tashkent–Islamabad Flights Starting June 14

Uzbekistan Airways to Launch Direct Tashkent–Islamabad Flights Starting June 14

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

As part of a broader vision to enhance regional integration and connectivity, Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, will launch direct flights between Tashkent and Islamabad beginning June 14, 2025. Operating every Saturday, the new route underscores the shared commitment of Uzbekistan and Pakistan to strengthen their long-standing partnership and deepen…

Pakistan open, ‘not desperate’ for talks with arch-rival India: FM

Pakistan open, ‘not desperate’ for talks with arch-rival India: FM

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Pakistan is “ready but not desperate” for talks with arch-rival India, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, in remarks that underline the lack of a thaw between the two nuclear-armed neighbors following their worst military conflict in decades. Both sides used fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery last month in four days of clashes, their…

Pakistan raised concerns over India’s threat to disrupt the Indus Waters Treaty during Fatemi Lavrov meeting

Pakistan raised concerns over India’s threat to disrupt the Indus Waters Treaty during Fatemi Lavrov meeting

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Russia requested “direct” dialogue and “greater mutual trust” on Tuesday between India and Pakistan to ease tensions after last month’s military standoff between the two nuclear neighbors, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The request was made by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during a meeting with Syed Tariq Fatemi, the special assistant to Pakistan’s prime…

Russian FM says NATO made up term ‘Indo-Pacific’ to drag India into anti-China schemes

Russian FM says NATO made up term ‘Indo-Pacific’ to drag India into anti-China schemes

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Senator Mushahid thanks Moscow for its “positive neutrality” during recent India-Pakistan conflict Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Saturday, expressing gratitude for Russia’s “positive neutrality” during the recent escalation between India and Pakistan. The 40-minute bilateral meeting took place ahead of a broader gathering at the Eurasian…

Russian, Pakistan showed interest in increasing the cooperation on academic and scientific exchanges, joint research in agriculture

Russian, Pakistan showed interest in increasing the cooperation on academic and scientific exchanges, joint research in agriculture

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

According to Russian Embassy Press Release, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev visited University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), one of Pakistan’s leading universities, where he met with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Zulfiqar Ali and faculty members. The two sides confirmed their interest in increasing cooperation with a focus on academic and scientific exchanges, as well as…

Ambassador Khorev visited the GCC to discuss agriculture, Industry and pharmaceutical business cooperation
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Ambassador Khorev visited the GCC to discuss agriculture, Industry and pharmaceutical business cooperation

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev visited the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce & Industry and met with its officials including President. The two parties discussed prospects for business cooperation between Russia and Pakistan with a focus on agriculture, industry, and pharmaceuticals. Russian Ambassador invited the Pakistani businessmen to take part in the INNOPROM trade…

Portuguese Pedro Jóia Set to Entertain Pakistan from 23–28 May with Mesmerizing Guitar Performances
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Portuguese Pedro Jóia Set to Entertain Pakistan from 23–28 May with Mesmerizing Guitar Performances

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Islamabad – Acclaimed Portuguese classic guitarist and composer, Pedro Jóia, is visiting Pakistan from the 23rd till the 28th may, at the invitation of the Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad, supported by the Camões-Institute for Cooperation and Language I.P., and Emirates Airlines. Pedro Jóia will participate in the 2025 International Jazz Festival, with shows in…

India, Pakistan military operations chiefs hold talks, Indian army says

India, Pakistan military operations chiefs hold talks, Indian army says

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan spoke by phone on Monday, the Indian army said, as New Delhi reopened airports and shares rose in both countries following a ceasefire that paused days of intense fighting last week. There were no reports of explosions or projectiles fired overnight, with the Indian army saying Sunday…

Trump says will increase trade ‘substantially’ with India, Pakistan

Trump says will increase trade ‘substantially’ with India, Pakistan

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

US President Donald Trump said late Saturday he would increase trade “substantially” with India and Pakistan. “I am going to increase trade, substantially, with both of these great Nations,” he posted on TruthSocial after the arch-rivals agreed to a ceasefire after days of deadly fighting. However, since the ceasefire was announced, both sides have traded…

Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire

Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also said both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect.” “After a long night of talks mediated by the United…

President Asif Zardari greets President Putin on Victory Day, seeks deeper ties

President Asif Zardari greets President Putin on Victory Day, seeks deeper ties

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expand bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in the areas of trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 80th Anniversary of Victory of the Russian Federation in the Great Patriotic War, President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the growing momentum in…

UNESCO World Day of the Portuguese Language and of the Portuguese-Speaking Countries’ Cultures
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UNESCO World Day of the Portuguese Language and of the Portuguese-Speaking Countries’ Cultures

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

Islamabad –  Every 5th May it is celebrated the UNESCO World Portuguese Language Day and the Culture of the Lusophone Countries assembled in the CPLP (Community of Portuguese – Speaking Countries), a significant occasion highlighting the global presence, cultural richness, and unifying power of the Portuguese language. Originally sedimented and developed in western Europe, more…

Ishaq Dar rejects Indian allegations in call with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov

Ishaq Dar rejects Indian allegations in call with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

On May 4, In the telephone conversation, between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the conversation, the parties discussed various aspects of Russian-Pakistani cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the significant increase in tension…

US urges India and Pakistan to work with each other to reduce tensions

US urges India and Pakistan to work with each other to reduce tensions

ByFarhan Hameed Qaiser

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday urged India and Pakistan to work with each other to de-escalate tensions after last week’s Islamist militant attack in India-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people, the State Department said. Rubio spoke separately with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while expressing support to India in combating extremism and urging Pakistan to cooperate…