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Pakistan: Authorities summon 47 journalists

KARACHI (IFJ): Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued summons for 47 journalists and YouTubers, with authorities to question the media figures on their alleged sharing of misinformation targeting Supreme Court Judges. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), urge authorities to stop their harassment of […]

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Pak-US agreement to protect cultural heritage

ISLAMABAD: United States and Pakistan here on Tuesday (30th of Jan, 2024) signed an agreement to protect Pakistan’s cultural heritage. US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Pakistan Secretary of National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed signed the agreement, said a news release issued by the embassy. The agreement establishes import restrictions on certain types […]

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Consul General of Italy Danilo Giurdanella Unveils FPT Engines in Karachi

KARACHI: Venue was PC Hotel’s Zaver Marquee where Consul General Danilo Giurdanella unveiled FPT Industrial Engines in an event organized by Power Zone under the patronage of the Italian Diplomatic Post here on Monday (29th of January, 2024). Speaking on the occasion pro-active and amicable Consul General Danilo Giurdanella expressed pleasure to be among friends […]

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US Envoy Blome Promotes Trade, Economic Ties During Karachi Visit

KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome underscored the United States’ unwavering commitment to Pakistan as a trade and economic partner during his visit to the Port City from 21 to 23 January. “We are committed to broadening and deepening our trade and economic partnership with Pakistan, and to empowering the next generation of Pakistani […]

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US Pledges $320K to Balochistan’s Mehrgarh Museum 

KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki launched the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) first-ever project in Balochistan.  This landmark initiative allocates over $320,000 for the preservation of Neolithic and other archaeological artifacts of the Mehrgarh civilization, as well as the enhancement of curation at […]

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US Envoy calls on Air Chief Marshal

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu here Tuesday (16th of Jan, 2024). During the rendezvous they expressed mutual desire to elevate the training momentum between the two sides through enhanced collaboration in air force to air force mutual exercises. They emphasized the importance of fostering a robust […]

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Israel Drone Strike Kills 2 Journalists Near Rafah

KARACHI (IFJ/AFP): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned ‘Israel’s seemingly deliberate targeting and killing of Media persons’ in Gaza following a drone strike that killed two and injured one on 7 January. Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Hamza Al-Dahdouh, son of Al Jazeera’s Gaza bureau chief, Wael Al-Dahdouh, and freelance videographer Mustafa Thuraya, […]

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US Envoy Blome meets PPP Chairman Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome in the course of his engagements with a broad range of Pakistani political stakeholders called on PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at Zardari House here on Monday (8th of January, 2024). During the rendezvous the two discussed current political issues, including the importance of fair, free and inclusive elections. Ambassador […]

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