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25.01.2022 Message from the President of Pakistan on Kashmir Black Day

20.01.2022 Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement denouncing the Islamophobic comments of French President Emmanuel Macron.

18.01.2022 Press Release Prime Minister Imran Khan’s telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Australia, Honourable Scott Morrison ... Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Australia, Honourable Scott Morrison, today. Both leaders discussed bilateral matters and international issues of mutual interest. The Prime Minister appreciated Australia’s impressive management of COVID-19 situation and highlighted the unprecedented global health and economic challenges posed by the pandemic. Prime Minister Imran Khan noted that his government’s emphasis had been on saving lives, securing livelihoods, and stimulating the economy. The smart lockdown strategy and other measures taken by the government had led to significant containment of the pandemic in Pakistan. The Prime Minister particularly highlighted the adverse economic impact of COVID-19 on the developing countries, for which he had also called for the Global Initiative on Debt Relief supported by Australia. While expressing satisfaction at the level of bilateral relations between the two countries, the Prime Minister stressed that there existed huge potential for further enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation in diverse fields. The Prime Minister stated that with improved on-ground situation, cricket between the two sides could also be resumed as COVID-19 pandemic situation improves. In the regional context, the Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s positive contribution to the Afghan peace process and stressed that peace in Afghanistan was of paramount importance for the region and Pakistan. The Prime Minister also highlighted the potential for enhanced trade and increased regional connectivity among the dividends of peace in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister extended an invitation to the Australian Prime Minister to visit Pakistan at an early date. Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared his country’s efforts to manage COVID-19 pandemic. He also noted Pakistan’s positive role in the Afghan peace process. Prime Minister Morrison also invited Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Australia. Islamabad 12 October 2020

14.01.2022 Pakistan has recently presented irrefutable evidence on Indian state sponsored terrorism in Pakistan. Indian State is playing a dangerous game to destabilize pe...ace and security in the region. Such a state should not be a part of UN’s Security Council. #IndianTerrorismInPakistan #IndiaRogueState See more

10.01.2022 Message from the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Kashmir Black Day

09.01.2022 Live Stream: Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 26 11 2020 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

09.01.2022 The High Commission for Pakistan Canberra, Australia and Baluchistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) jointly organized a Virtual meeting on investment opp...ortunities in Balochistan. Several Australian companies specializing in mines & minerals, agriculture, IT & construction sector participated.The High Commissioner Babar Amin in his opening remarks, underscored the immense potential in diverse sectors of Baluchistan’s economy for investment by the Australian companies. The CEO of BBoIT Mr. Farmaan Zarkoon also highlighted that IT, e-commerce, mines, minerals, energy & power, agriculture, livestock,fisheries, tourism, and urban development as priority areas for attracting Australian investment. The event followed discussion and question answer session. See more

08.01.2022 Virtual IT Delegation Meeting of Pakistani & Australian Enterprises of IT & ITES

03.01.2022 *PUBLIC NOTICE* In light of the NCOC’s guidance in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases and with a view to ensuring public safety, it has been decided that at...testation of all documents by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Camp Offices, would be done through courier companies (Gerry’s, Leopards and TCS), from Monday, 23rd November 2020, until further orders. However, for attestation of Power of Attorney and Affidavit, the applicants would need to visit the Ministry or its Camp Offices in person. November 19, 2020

02.01.2022 PRESS RELEASE ***************** Australia Pakistan Virtual Information Technology Delegation Meeting (VITDM) on IT Cooperation - 02 November 2020 The High Com...mission for Pakistan in Canberra, Australia today organized a Virtual Information Technology Delegations Meeting (VITDM) between the companies of Australia and Pakistan. Ninety-nine Pakistani and forty-seven Australian companies participated in the meeting. The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Consulates Generals of Sydney and Melbourne as well as Honorary Investment Counsellor Mr. Hassan Kanji. Lead Speakers included the High Commissioner for Pakistan H.E. Babar Amin, Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom, Mr. Osman Nasir, Managing Director Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Mr. Ahsan Ali Mangi, Secretary, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Mr. Shahjahan Ch. Director, National Incubation Center, Mr. Anthony Ellard JP, Australian Computer Society, Mr. Mellonie Francis, CEO Rareiio, Mr. Michael Giffney, MD, Voice Plus, Mr. Muhammad Ashraf, Consul General Sydney moderated the meeting. The virtual meeting was a sequel of previous meetings organized by the High Commission for promotion of IT and software trade cooperation between Pakistani and Australian companies. The virtual meeting aimed at B2B collaboration and further building upon the progress already made during the earlier meetings. The High Commissioner H.E. Babar Amin, while addressing the event, underlined the importance that the Government of Pakistan attaches to the development of IT Sector in Pakistan and is keen to facilitate foreign investors in this regard. Pakistan, he said, has taken dynamic measures to bridge digital divide in the country providing network access to remote areas. The information industry could become engine of growth of trade between Pakistan and Australia. The Secretary IT & Telecom Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, while addressing the meeting appreciated the efforts of High Commission for growing relations with Australia in IT sector. He emphasized special incentives offered by the government for export promotion of IT products from Pakistan. He underlined how growth in IT sector in Pakistan was linked with overall socio-economic development of the country. The Managing Director (PSEB) briefed participants of incentives that the government was offering to the IT exporters and investors. Secretary (TDAP) assured full support to the businesses involved in the IT trade in their business development and promotion. Director (NIC) described how Australian companies could utilize Pakistan’s incubator centers for launch of their products and companies. Mr. Anthony Ellard JP, from Australian Computer Society briefed how ACS can help bringing the IT and Software companies of two countries together for mutually beneficial business collaboration. Separate Sector-wise meetings will be organized soon in the areas of Magneto E-commerce and other E-commerce platforms & management, Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation, Data Analytics and Data Resources - UI / UX, SEO’s and Social Media Marketing, Web designing & Development and Mobile App Development, Product Development and Graphic Designing etc. In his remarks, CG Sydney concluded that the level of participation reflected Government’s commitment for promotion of IT sector. The Virtual IT Delegations Meeting (VITDM) was not one-off activity but a step towards comprehensive market penetration strategy devised by Pakistan Missions in Australia. The event will be followed by a series of sector specific B2B sessions between the enterprises of two countries. The meeting culminated with a question and answers session. Canberra 02 November 2020

01.01.2022 Pakistan's Historic Victory at United Nations