The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suggested August 6 for the presidential elections, the ECP officials said on Tuesday. The five-year constitutional term Zaradri, who was elected president in September 2008, will complete on September 8 this year. Elections for the President must be held one month before the expiry of the term of […]
Pakistan and China Wednesday inked several Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that mainly included the long-term Economic Corridor plan, maritime cooperation and satellite navigation. President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang witnessed the signing ceremony as the representatives of the two countries inked the documents at a ceremony held at the […]
China has congratulated Pakistan on its smooth general election, pledging continued firm support to the country. “China is glad to see that Pakistan’s general election has been smoothly held,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a daily press briefing on Monday. Hong’s comments came after the initial results showed, as of 10 […]
Pakistan and Egypt Monday signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on an Executive programme for cooperation in different fields, officials said. The agreements were signed after the visiting Egyptian President, Dr. Mohamed Morsy and his Pakistani counterpart held bilateral talks in Islamabad. The two Presidents witnessed the signing ceremony at the Presidency. […]
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has said the United States looks forward to timely, free, and fair elections that will result in the first civilian democratic transition in Pakistan’s history. Senator Menendez wrapped up his three-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, the U.S. embassy said. Throughout his […]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will visit Pakistan on Saturday for bilateral talks, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday. The Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Moazzam Ahmed Khan, said the Palestinian leader, who will be paying visit on the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari, will hold talks with the Pakistani leadership on matters of mutual interest. The […]