18th GA meeting of SMIIC takes place in Mecca

18th GA meeting of SMIIC takes place in Mecca

Mecca, 1 November 2023 (WAI): The 18th General Assembly meeting of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) convened on November 1, 2023, in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the opening ceremony of this Meeting, Naghi Jabbarov, Director General of the Department of Economic Affairs, gave the Message of the Secretary-General of … Read more

Pakistan to host SCO CHG 24

Bishkek, 26 October 2023 (WAI): Pakistan’s interim Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, reported on Thursday that Pakistan, assuming leadership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Heads of Government for the coming year, plans to host a conference on transportation and connectivity subsequently this year to boost prosperity in the region. Jilani made these statements … Read more

Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister meets with Pakistan’s Ambassador

Tashkent, 21 October 2023, (WAI): Uzbekistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Bakhromjon Aloyev, on October 20, met with Ahmed Farooq, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Uzbekistan. They talked about the formation of a strategic alliance between the two states. Following the conversation, they reviewed the opportunities for expanding comprehensive alliances, focusing on communications, transportation, … Read more

Visa abolishment heightens Pakistan-Belarus friendship

Minsk, 13 October 2023 (WAI): In a ground-breaking development, Pakistan and Belarus have ratified the Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders. The news was officially announced by Sajjad Haider Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belarus, after unanimous approval by the Belarusian parliament. The agreement symbolizes the two countries’ long-standing friendship … Read more

Sustainable agriculture targets in Pakistan for 2023-24 season

Agriculture is critical to Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employing a sizable population. The recently convened Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) meeting, presided over by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr. Kauser Abdulla Malik, assessed Kharif crop performance and determined Rabi crop output targets for the 2023-24 season. These advancements … Read more

EU-Morocco to foster strategic ties

EU-Morocco to foster strategic ties

Brussels, 11 October 2023 (WAI): Important diplomatic talks held by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch in Brussels with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to strengthen strategic partnerships between Morocco and the EU. The meeting, attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, highlighted the solid relations between … Read more

Pakistan and Türkiye strengthen strategic partnership

Shusha, 11 October 2023 (WAI): Jalil Abbas Jilani, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, recently met his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, during the 27th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Azerbaijan. Their meeting was marked by warmth and friendliness, with both diplomats expressing their eagerness to blossom Pakistan-Türkiye relations further. The Foreign Ministers had … Read more

Foreign Minister highlights Pakistan’s commitment to ECO

Shusha, 10 October 2023 (WAI): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, leading Pakistan’s delegation at the 27th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Azerbaijan, emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the ECO and its potential for regional reform. He expressed gratitude to Azerbaijan for hosting the summit and appreciated the leadership of ECO Secretary … Read more

Pakistan and Tajikistan strengthen economic ties at Dushanbe Investment Forum

Dushanbe, 10 October 2023 (WAI): A delegation of Pakistani businessmen recently took part in the highly anticipated Dushanbe Investment Forum, held in the beautiful capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. This significant occasion enabled Pakistan and Tajikistan to deepen their economic cooperation and trade ties. During their visit to Dushanbe, the Pakistani delegation with Ambassador of … Read more

Challenges in Achieving Decent Work and SDGs for Women in Pakistan

The idea that having work should guarantee a life of dignity, free from poverty, frequently remains inaccessible in the bustling streets of Pakistan, where the daily grind is a way of life for millions. The stark reality that there is a desperate need for decent work reverberates throughout the country. The International Labour Organization (ILO) … Read more