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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy and Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said Pakistan is aggressively exploring oil and gas sources both offshore and otherwise. He said there are encouraging prospects of the current offshore drilling by Exon Mobil, NNIO, GDCL and PPL joint venture and Pakistan is expecting good news. Quoting a US study, he said nearly 95 TCF gas and 15 billion barrels of oil could be procured from the country’s offshore sources. Ghulam Sarwar said Pakistan like other developing countries also faces energy shortfall and is dependent on importing huge amounts of oil which is a major source…

Ms. Sewa Lamsal, ambassador of Nepal and Mr. Maurizio Romani, General Manager, Islamabad Marriott Hotel hosted a reception in the Federal Capital to celebrate 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Pakistan. It was a distinct event by all standards. A large number of guests graced the reception who were honorably seated at nicely laid round dining tables. Delicious traditional Nepali cuisine was served to the guests. Folk music was another highlight of the festivity. The guests included diplomats and prominent people from various segments of Pakistani society. National anthems of Pakistan and Nepal were played…

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has awarded MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for Masters/Doctorate degrees for the year of 2019-2021 to ten (10) students of Pakistan aiming to provide them with an opportunity to pursue higher studies in their respective fields at the prominent universities in Japan. “The Government of Japan’s MEXT Research Scholarships was launched in 1954” The Embassy of Japan organized a pre-departure orientation for the scholarship grantees who will shortly leave for Japan to undertake their higher studies. Pakistani alumni of the Japanese universities were also invited at the…

H.E Barlybay Sadykov Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan LAHORE – Ambassador of Kazakhstan Barlybay Sadykov has stressed the need of taking measures for enhancing volume of bilateral trade. Speaking at a symposium at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). He said that Kazakhstan has unique business opportunities with huge profit margins that could be availed by the Pakistani businessmen through joint ventures. LCCI President Almas Hyder presented the address of welcome while Senior Vice President Khawaja Shahzad Nasir and Vice President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigal also spoke on the occasion. Former office-bearers and executive committee members were also present. The Ambassador…

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda said he desired a stronger economic relationship between the two countries and was keen to help build Pakistan’s export base to help it meet challenges. “I wish to upgrade our economic relations with greater involvement of the public and private sector for the mutual benefit of both the countries,” Ambassador Matsuda told APP at a reception hosted in honour of 10 Pakistani students, who were awarded the coveted MEXT scholarships by the government of Japan to help them pursue higher education. He said he came to Pakistan with three goals; the first…

Islamabad: Margaret Adamson, High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan, said the Australian cricket team would visit the country soon following the flawless conduct of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Karachi. Speaking at a breakfast event organized by Karachi Council of Foreign Relations, Adamson said the PSL has become a wonderfully successful event and “I hope that not only Australia’s but cricket teams from other countries will also visit Pakistan soon.” The country’s super league matches will play a major role in bringing international cricket back to Pakistan, the Australian envoy added. Appreciating the efforts of Pakistan in promoting global peace,…

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has congratulated Prime Minister in-waiting Imran Khan on his party’s election victory. During a telephone call, he also expressed wish for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. The Saudi Crown Prince said as Pakistan has vast trade and economic opportunities, his country is keen to make investment in Pakistan and strengthen the bilateral trade relations. Imran Khan mentioned the effective anti-corruption drive run in Saudi Arabia under the supervision of Crown Prince and said as true and effective governance is possible only through the elimination of corruption. Imran Khan expressed thanks to the Crown…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan says our most important objective is to enable the national economy stand on its own feet. He was talking to Iranian ambassador to Pakistan Mehdi Honordost, who called on him at Bani Gala in Islamabad on Saturday. Imran Khan said Pakistan is ready for trade with all neighbouring countries, including Iran. He said Pakistan is also poised to play its positive role in improving relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The Iranian ambassador conveyed message of felicitation from the Iranian President to the PTI Chairman on success of his party in the parliamentary elections. He…