Punjab Delegation Secures Agreement in Vancouver Talks

ACHIEVEMENT OF PUNJAB DELEGATION IN CANADA

Vancouver, Jan 30(WAI): On the direction of the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, a three-member delegation from Punjab met with the delegation of British Columbia in Vancouver, a city in western Canada. They succeeded in signing an agreement with the British Columbia delegation. Minister of Commerce SM Tanveer, Education Minister Mansoor Qadir, and … Read more

Pakistan expressed deep concern over UNRWA’s aid suspension

Islamabad, 30 January 2023 (WAI): On Monday, Pakistan expressed concern over aid suspension for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).  United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Italy, Finland, and Japan have suspended their funding to UNRWA. This suspension came over the allegation of UNRWA staff … Read more

Pakistan Embassy hosts “Mind Matters” mental health workshop

Islamabad, 30 January 2023(WAI): The Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday organized a “Mind Matters” workshop. This initiative is supported by Ayesha Ahmed, the Ambassador’s Spouse. It focuses on empowering women and addressing mental health within the Pakistani community in Saudi Arabia. The workshop aimed to encourage open discussions about mental health among women, … Read more

Pakistan requests loan extension from China

Islamabad, 27 Jan 2024 (WAI): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has asked Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang to give Pakistan more time to repay a $2 billion loan. He thanked China for helping out during Pakistan’s financial difficulties. The deadline to pay back this loan is March 23. Talks are happening between Pakistan’s Finance … Read more

Pakistan commends ICJ’s landmark decision on Gaza

Islamabad, 27 January 2024 (WAI): Pakistan commends the International Court of Justice’s decision on the jurisdiction case concerning Gaza. International Court of Justice (ICJ) has, in a preliminary assessment (prima facie determination), confirmed its jurisdiction to hear the case against Israel and that South Africa’s claims of genocide are “plausible.” In a preliminary decision, the International … Read more

Pakistan urges justice in Condolences to Iran

Unraveling the root causes of the Pakistan-Iran crisis

Islamabad, 27 January 2024 (WAI): Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Jalil Abbas Jilani, offered condolences to the families of the laborer’s victims who were killed by unknown armed men in Saravan city of Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. He asked the Iranian government to take strict action and investigation to provide justice for innocent lives. This act … Read more

ICJ Delivers Judgement on South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel

The Hague, 26 January 2024 (WAI): On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a ruling on South Africa’s Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip. South Africa requested proceedings against Israel on 29 December 2023 in the ICJ for committing acts of … Read more

Pakistan and Iran Ambassadors strengthen diplomatic ties

Islamabad, 27 January 2024 (WAI): In a significant development today, the Ambassador of Pakistan, Muhammad Muddasir Tipu, arrived in Tehran, marking a pivotal moment in the diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iran. Simultaneously, the Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan, Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam, arrived in Islamabad, signifying a mutual commitment to fortify the longstanding ties between the … Read more

Pakistan and U.S. foster ongoing educational and cultural collaborations

Islamabad, 25 January 2024 (WAI): The U.S. Embassy Islamabad issued a statement that Pakistan and the United States consistently collaborate in educational and cultural exchanges to enhance cooperation and mutual exchange further. Every year, almost several students go to the U.S. through higher education, semester exchange programs, and cultural exchange programs. This consistency is achieved … Read more

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visits Karachi

Karachi, 25 Jan 2024 (WAI): U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome recently visited Karachi, where he met with government officials and toured different institutions. During his visit to Karachi, he met with the caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh, Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar, at the Chief Minister’s house. Both leaders exchanged views on trade and partnership. … Read more