Islamabad, June 17, 2013 (PPI-OT): “France utterly condemns the particularly heinous attacks of the 15th of June in Quetta that targeted a hospital and the women’s university Sardar Bahadur Khan. France is collaborating with this university through a need-based fellowship for excellence program. France shares the grief of the victims’ loved ones and reiterates its [...]
Islamabad, June 17, 2013 (PPI-OT): A group of ten female Pakistani hockey players and two female coaches will leave for Washington this weekend to participate in the U.S. State Department’s Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative program from June 17-27 which aims to increase the number of women and girls involved in sports. “These [...]
Islamabad, June 11, 2013 (PPI-OT): Polio can be eradicated within the space of five to six years. Norway is to increase its level of support for efforts to eradicate polio by NOK 190 million, to NOK 240 million (USD 40 million). “I am pleased to announce that the Norwegian Government is proceeding with plans to [...]
Islamabad, June 11, 2013 (PPI-OT): Norway has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aiming at improving law and criminal justice in Punjab. The newly appointed Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pakistan, Mr. César Guedes and the Norwegian Ambassador Ms. Cecilie Landsverk [...]
Washington, June 06, 2013 (PPI-OT): Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Dan Feldman and Pakistani Chargé d’Affaires to the United States Dr. Asad M. Khan welcomed entrepreneurs from the National Information Communications and Technology Research and Development Fund Entrepreneurial Delegation. A program entitled “Impact Through Entrepreneurship – Partnerships for Pakistan” was held at the [...]
Islamabad, May 29, 2013 (PPI-OT): Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mr. Hiroshi Oe and Mrs. Midori Oe hosted a reception on 28th May, 2013 to celebrate the 59th Anniversary of Japan Self-Defense Forces Day. Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Admin) Vice Admiral Shafqat Jawed HI (M) was the chief guest on the occasion. Colonel Ken [...]
Islamabad, May 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): An accredited U.S. diplomat was involved in a road accident at approximately 8:30 AM on May 24 on 7th Avenue in the vicinity of Melody Market. The Embassy employee’s vehicle collided with a pedestrian. Tragically, the pedestrian died as a result of his injuries. We extend our heartfelt condolences to [...]
Islamabad, May 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): An accredited U.S. diplomat was involved in a road accident at approximately 8:30 AM on May 24 on 7th Avenue in the vicinity of Melody Market. The Embassy employee’s vehicle collided with a pedestrian. Tragically, the pedestrian died as a result of his injuries. We extend our heartfelt condolences to [...]
Islamabad, May 22, 2013 (PPI-OT): U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson joined staff of the SOS Children’s Village of Islamabad to inaugurate a new English language laboratory at SOS today. Established with a grant from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund, the new lab will enable the children living at the SOS Children’s Village to improve their English-language skills. [...]