Islamabad, 25 March 2024 (WAI): Pakistan extends its warm appreciation for the United Nations Security Council’s recent resolution, Resolution 2728, which calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan. This significant step reflects the international community’s commitment to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people and restoring peace to … Read more
Peshawar, 24 March 2024 (WAI): Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce is set to dispatch a high-level delegation to Kabul on Monday to address challenges hindering bilateral trade and to foster enhanced cooperation between the two neighboring nations. Amidst recent border skirmishes and closures impacting trade, the delegation aims to facilitate discussions aimed at restoring trust and … Read more
Islamabad, 24 March 2024 (WAI): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz, Sharif of Pakistan, expressed heartfelt prayers for the swift and complete recovery of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Royal Highness Princess Catherine following recent health challenges faced by the royal family. In a statement issued today, the Prime Minister directly expressed the profound … Read more
London, 23 March 2024 (WAI): Today, the Pakistan High Commission in London proudly celebrated Pakistan Day with a poignant and significant flag-hoisting ceremony led by the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom, Dr. Muhammad Faisal. Amidst a gathering of esteemed guests, including members of the Pakistani diaspora, media personnel, and officials of the … Read more
Kuala Lumpur, 23 March 2024 (WAI): Today, on Pakistan Day, the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony. The Pakistani diaspora, respected dignitaries, and the rest of the distinguished guests attended the ceremony in high spirits of love and unity. Flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate #PakistanDay held at … Read more
Brussels, 22 March 2024(WAI): Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar and the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Almazrouel Suhail, convened on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan promptly shared a statement on social media app X, detailing the key … Read more
Beijing, 10 March 2024 (WAI): Chinese President Xi Jinping warmly congratulated Asif Ali Zardari for securing his second term as President of Pakistan. President Xi emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Pakistan and reaffirmed China’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation under Zardari’s leadership. Chinese President Xi congratulates Asif Zardari on becoming President second time???????? … Read more
Islamabad, 9 March 2023 (WAI): The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan proudly announces the commencement of the fourth Pakistan cohort of the “Academy for Women Entrepreneurs” (AWE) program. The launch event occurred at the Lincoln Reading Lounge at the National Library of Pakistan, where Bettina Malone, Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, inaugurated this year’s cohort. The … Read more
Women’s Day, also known as International Women’s Day, originates in the late 19th and early 20th century women’s rights movement. The first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909, in honor of garment workers who went on strike for better wages and working conditions. The Day was later adopted … Read more
Begum Shaista Ikramullah was the first female representative of the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. She was born to an intellectual family in Calcutta on July 22, 1915. Her father, Hassan Suhrawardy, studied medicine in Calcutta and England and worked for the East India Railway. Descended from Mughal landowners, Begum Shaista Ikramullah’s mother embodied a … Read more
