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NATO Summit Concludes with Major Commitments to Ukraine and Strategic Shifts

Washington: NATO’s 75th anniversary summit concluded with significant developments aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense and redefining the alliance’s strategic priorities. President Joe Biden announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, emphasizing the United States’ unwavering support. “We will stay with you, period,” Biden declared. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while expressing gratitude for the aid and NATO’s commitment to Ukraine’s future membership, urged the removal of restrictions on the use of the United States weapons to strike military targets inside Russia. “If we want to win, if we want to prevail, if we want to save our country and defend

Pakistan’s cultural heritage enthrals international audience in Washington, D.C.

Washington: The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington D.C. showcased the cultural diversity, economic potential, and tourism capabilities of Pakistan during the annual “Around the World Embassy Tour” program of Passport DC. Over four thousand enthusiasts participated in the event held within the embassy’s walls, including American citizens from Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and other states, citizens from various countries, and Pakistani-Americans. Ambassador of Pakistan, Masood Khan, thanked the attendees for their enthusiastic participation. He toured various stalls and introduced guests to Pakistani culture and art. In conversations with guests, the ambassador expressed hope that the event would not only introduce

Masood Khan advocates for strong national defense capabilities amid challenging environments

Charlotte, NC: In an address at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, North Carolina, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Masood Khan emphasized the need for Pakistan to bolster its defense capabilities due to the challenging environment posed by its neighbors. He expressed hope for the continuation of defense relations between Pakistan and the United States (U.S.). Ambassador Khan stressed the importance of both nations investing in security and non-security sectors. He urged Pakistan and the United States to work together through all diplomatic means to ensure regional peace and stability. Furthermore, he highlighted the need for both countries

USAID Administrator conferred on Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam Award

Washington: The Government of Pakistan awarded the Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam to Samantha Power, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in recognition of her efforts to assist the people of Pakistan and to strengthen the partnership between Pakistan and the United States. Samantha Power, serving as the 19th Administrator of USAID, has been a proponent of strong Pakistan-US relations, particularly in the areas of health, education, climate change, and public relations. She played a crucial role in delivering American humanitarian aid during the catastrophic floods of 2022. Expressing gratitude to the people of Pakistan upon receiving the award,

New York State legislature celebrates Pakistan with multiple resolutions

New York: The New York State Assembly and Senate have marked a historic day for the Pakistani community by passing multiple resolutions celebrating Pakistan’s rich heritage and culture. S Spearheaded by the efforts of the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG), the Assembly marked March as Pakistani American Heritage Month and August 14 as Pakistan Independence Day in the State of New York. The resolutions were passed unanimously by both the Assembly and Senate. The historic occasion was graced by the presence of Pakistan’s Consul General Aamir Ahmad Atozai and Ali Rashid, who led the APAG team in Albany. Assemblyman Nader

NUST Alumni Network in US Lauded by Ambassador Masood

Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, praised the achievements and contributions of the NUST Alumni Network in the United States (NUSTIAN-US) in a virtual meeting with the organization’s leadership. NUSTIAN-US is a non-profit organization that connects and supports the US-based graduates of the National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan (NUST), one of the leading engineering and technology universities in the country. The organization has around 1200 members who are working in various sectors and institutions in the US, such as NASA, Google, Microsoft, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. Ambassador Khan said that NUSTIAN-US was a source of

Future Team Pakistan Gears Up for World Youth Festival 2024

Islamabad: Future Team Pakistan is fervently preparing for the highly anticipated World Youth Festival 2024 scheduled to take place in the first week of March 2024 in Sochi, Russia. The event is expected to bring together above 20,000 youth from around the world including representatives from the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Europe, and other countries. The National Preparatory Committee (NPC) of Future Team Pakistan is in full swing, with its body leaving no stone unturned to ensure the success of the festival. NPC Chairman Danyal Hayat attended a ceremony in Moscow where the resolution of the

PM Kakar’s address at UNGA: Talk of peace, global cooperation and climate

New York: In his address at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, talked about peace, global cooperation, and climate change. He highlighted the Kashmir issue, condemned extremism and religious intolerance, focused on geo-economics, and strengthened global cooperation He said COVID-19, climate change, and conflicts had devastated the economies of developing countries by reversing decades of economic progress. He emphasized global cooperation, called for the expansion of concessional lending by multilateral development banks, and urged developed countries to fulfil their commitments to climate finance. He further highlighted Pakistan’s desire for peaceful

Ambassador Moin ul Haque’s visit to Yangzhou, China

Ambassador Moin ul Haque paid a visit to Yangzhou city in Jiangsu province of China on 21-24 August 2023 on the invitation of the local administration. During the visit, Ambassador spoke at the Opening Ceremony of the World Canal Cities Forum held in the city, met the local leadership, interacted with various business enterprises, visited Jiangdu district and some key infrastructure and agricultural projects. He was also shown around various cultural and scenic sites of the city, and was briefed about the city’s economic and cultural landscapes. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of World Canal Cities Forum, Ambassador underlined the

Workshop on Climate Change Reporting to sensitize journalists on the importance of eco-journalism

Mansehra: A workshop on climate change reporting was conducted by Dr Adil Khan, Assistant Professor at Hazara University Mansehra, to sensitize journalists on the importance of eco-journalism. The workshop was attended by senior journalists, emerging young journalists, social media influencers, and activists. The participants were trained on climate change reporting, relevant content creation in local languages, and opportunities for possible collaboration and platforms through which journalists could get support for climate reporting. “Five of the participants pledged to create video packages, write op-eds in local newspapers on climate change issues of Mansehra every week which I think is a success

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