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Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari, in an exclusive interview with Qatar’s English daily The Peninsula, lauded Qatar’s constructive role in promoting peace, dialogue, and stability across the region. The President said that the partnership between Pakistan and Qatar holds strategic importance for ensuring regional peace, energy security, and social progress. […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Nasir bin Faisal bin Khalifa Al Thani, Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, in Doha. The President expressed satisfaction over Qatar’s warm hospitality and his productive meetings with the Qatari leadership during his visit. President Zardari commended Al Jazeera’s significant contribution to […]
Kabul: Press freedom in Afghanistan has deteriorated sharply under the Taliban regime, with journalists facing intimidation, violence, and severe restrictions on media operations, according to multiple Afghan and international reports. A report by Amu TV revealed that “censorship, arrests, and intimidation have severely undermined freedom of the press in Afghanistan.” […]
DOHA: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Mr. Mohammad Saif Al-Sowaidi, Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), in Doha. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen investment cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar, with a particular […]
Doha: Pakistan’s First Lady, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, met with Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser at the Qatar Foundation in Doha, where the two leaders discussed collaboration in the fields of education, health, innovation, and women’s empowerment. During the meeting, the First Lady lauded Sheikha Moza’s visionary leadership in promoting […]
NEW YORK: Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent, and the first person born in Africa to lead America’s largest city. According to the latest count, with 90.5 percent of votes tallied, Mamdani […]
CEBU: The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines surged past 90 on Wednesday as authorities uncovered the full scale of destruction in Cebu province, which faced the worst flooding in decades. According to local officials, floodwaters described as “unprecedented” swept through towns and cities across Cebu, submerging neighborhoods, […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in Doha. The Qatari Prime Minister specially visited the President’s residence to hold the meeting. During the discussion, both leaders reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance […]
OTTAWA: Foreign ministers of Canada and Pakistan, Anita Anand and Ishaq Dar, held a bilateral call to reaffirm strong ties and deepen cooperation in key economic and strategic areas. According to a joint statement, Canada and Pakistan agreed to facilitate the export of Canadian canola to Pakistan, recognizing the growing […]
DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari addressed the Second World Summit on Social Development in Doha, emphasizing that Pakistan’s vision is rooted in inclusive and sustainable progress. He said Pakistan envisions a world where social harmony, equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights prevail. The president urged the global community to […]