Barbados appoints Rihanna as ambassador
Rihanna is now Ambassador Rihanna, after her home country tasked her with promoting investment and tourism. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said that Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has been conferred…
‘Nine universities in China teaching Urdu language’
Envoy says 25,000 Pakistani students studying in Chinese educational institutions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Masood Khalid has said that nine universities in China have started teaching the Urdu language while 25,000 Pakistani…
Chinese envoy lauds PM Imran’s vision for South Asia
— ‘China is furthering the objective of peace, prosperity and economic development under Belt and Road Initiative’ ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing has lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for peace and…
Afghan troops to train in China, ambassador says
BEIJING: China will train Afghan troops on Chinese soil, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Beijing said, describing the military cooperation as an effort to fight al Qaeda and Islamic State militants bent on attacking…
$8bn bilateral trade signifies close relationship between Pakistan, UAE
ISLAMABAD: Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla has said that a high trade volume of $8 billion between Pakistan and UAE not only signifies the close relationship between the two countries but also…
Court gives final warning to FO to submit reply over Ali Jahangir’s appointment
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has given the last chance to the Foreign Office (FO) to submit its response on appointing Ali Jahangir Siddiqui as the Pakistani envoy to the United…
Pakistan,Turkmenistan share historical, religious linkages: Ali Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Barrister Syed Ali Zafar on Tuesday said that Pakistan and Turkmenistan shared historical and religious linkages as their brotherly relationship was deeply rooted in the heart of their people.…
Govt to tighten rules against money laundering: Ali Jehangir
WASHINGTON: Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States said that there would be no major impact on country’s economy after being placed on the Paris-based FATF watch list. In an interview with a…
US ambassador to Estonia resigns over Trump comments
HELSINKI: The US ambassador to Estonia says he has resigned over frustrations with President Donald Trump’s comments about the European Union and the treatment of Washington’s European allies. In a private Facebook…
Pakistan asks UN to add more non-permanent seats to reformed UNSC
UNITED NATIONS: Emphasising that discussions on restructuring the United Nations Security Council are a serious matter that cannot be undermined by setting arbitrary deadlines or forcing the pace without first finding common…
Pakistan’s WTO ambassador resigns after court questions appointment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr Tauqir Shah on Tuesday offered his resignation to the court after questions were raised over his appointment and closeness to Punjab Chief…
Ali Jahangir’s appointment as ambassador to US shameful: IHC
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday has termed the decision of appointing Ali Jahangir as Pakistani ambassador to United States of America as shameful. Hearing a case against Ali Jahangir, Justice…
Ali Jahangir Siddiqui takes charge as Ambassador to US
WASHINGTON: Ali Jahangir Siddiqui took charge as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States on Wednesday. He arrived in Washington, DC on Monday and has replaced outgoing Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry, the former foreign secretary…
Ali Jahangir Siddiqui to assume charge as ambassador to US on 29th
ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States (US), Ali Jahangir Siddiqui is all set to assume charge on May 29. Siddiqui, who is facing a National Accountability Bureau (NAB)…
DAG submits reply in appointment of US ambassador case
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Wednesday submitted a summary in a sealed envelope to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding the appointment of Ali Jahangir Siddiqui as Ambassador to the United…
Pakistan to appoint new ambassador in wake of US restrictions
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s current envoy to the United States (US) might be replaced in wake of the strict limitations expected to be imposed by Washington on the movement of Pakistani diplomats in two days.…
Saudi Ambassador says KSA will continue to cooperate with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Maliki has said Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will continue cooperate with the elected political government of Pakistan after the general election –…