Day: March 11, 2024

Government of Kyrgyzstan has established its Honorary Consul in Lahore to cater to the need of traders from both countries.

Kyrgyzstan Ambassador Ulanbek Totuiaev inaugurated the office of Consul.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that it signifies a pivotal step towards bolstering bilateral trade between the two countries.

The envoy said that the Consul office will serve as a diplomatic liaison, promoting ties and cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.

He said it will provide essential consular services including visa facilitation, legal assistance, and support for exchange of trade and educational delegation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the resolve to transform time tested Islamabad-Riyadh relations into a mutually beneficial, strategic and economic partnership, with a focus on attracting Saudi investment for bankable projects in Pakistan.

He was talking to Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, who called on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, for their kind wishes on his re-election as Prime Minister.

Given the special fraternal relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister said the Saudi Ambassador was the first envoy he was receiving after assumption of office.

Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Saudi authorities for expanding the scope of the ‘Road to Makkah’ initiative, which will facilitate Pakistani Hajj pilgrims.

While extending an invitation to Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, the Ambassador assured the Prime Minister of the Saudi leadersh
ip’s full support. He said Saudi Arabia would always remain a reliable partner for building a stronger and prosperous Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

A nineteen member federal cabinet took oath at the President House in Islamabad today.

Eighteen federal ministers, including Ahsan Iqbal, Azam Nazir Tarara, Engineer Amir Muqam, Ataullah Tarar, Qaisar Ahmed Sheikh, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Rana Tanvir Hussain, Ishaq Dar, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Mohsin Naqvi, Jam Kamal, Awais Leghari, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ahad Cheema, Abdul Aleem Khan, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Musadik Malik took oath.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja took oath as the Minister of State.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan has reaffirmed country’s commitment to the principles of equality, justice and non-alignment in international affairs, as enshrined in the UN Charter.

He was addressing a reception at the Embassy of Pakistan in Belarus on the occasion of 30th anniversary of the establishment of Pakistan-Belarus Diplomatic Relations.

He underscored Pakistan’s active participation in multilateral and regional organizations, advocating for peace, cooperation, and regional development.

Turning to the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Belarus, Sajjad Haider Khan highlighted the development of the partnership over the past three decades, characterized by mutual respect and cooperation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

A delegation comprising students and faculty members of different colleges of Bajaur organized a study tour to Army Museum Lahore.

At its arrival at the museum, the delegation was accorded warm welcome and given a detailed briefing about the museum.

The students, while taking keen interest in different eras of the museum, lauded the professional expertise and glory of Pakistan Army.

They also reposed confidence on the Armed Forces of Pakistan for defence of the motherland.

Source: Radio Pakistan