Source: Mission de l'Organisation des Nations unies en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) |

United Nations’ (UN's) Pakistani Peacekeepers to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo after more than 20 years of service

Since 2003, when they were first deployed, more than 100 000 Pakistani Peacekeepers have served in South Kivu and 31 have died in the line of duty

Kinshasa, April 25, 2024: More than 20 years after their arrival in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are preparing to leave the country. The contingent has constituted the bulk of the UN's troops deployed in South Kivu…

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International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Signs US$600 Million Annual Plan with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

The collaboration aims to provide vital financial resources to facilitate the importation of essential commodities crucial for Pakistan's economic well-being

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group signed a US$600 million Annual Plan with the Government of Pakistan. The Plan reflects the longstanding cooperation between ITFC and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and demonstrates the ITFC steadfast commitment to bolstering…

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    • The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in Pakistan under the umbrella of “KSA SMEs Export Empowerment Program”
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Source: International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) |

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) Sign an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in Pakistan under the umbrella of “KSA SMEs Export Empowerment Program”

This collaborative endeavour signifies a crucial step forward in fortifying international trade and elevating the contribution of SMEs to the gross domestic product, aligning with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org) and the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM Bank) have signed an Implementation Agreement for a Line of Financing of USD 25 million in favor of Bank Al Habib Limited in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This agreement is strategically designed to catalyse…

Source: UN News |

Dengue spike fuels concerns of public health threat in previously untouched countries: World Health Organization (WHO)

This year's surprising spike in dengue infections globally represents a potentially high public health threat, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday

The warning came as WHO reported more than five million dengue infections and 5,000 deaths from the disease worldwide this year. Briefing journalists at the UN in Geneva, Dr. Diana Rojas Alvarez, WHO Team Lead on Arboviruses, said that the threat required “the maximal attention and response from all levels” of the UN…

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Four Ways Entrepreneurs' Organization is Empowering Middle East Pakistan Africa (MEPA) Business Owners

The MEPA region, with its 1.8 billion people, is a land of opportunity for entrepreneurs

There’s a proverb which goes, ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. This was the driving force behind the creation of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) (https://hub.EONetwork.org/), a community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs - purpose-built to help individual leaders go farther than…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan |

Flooding Disaster in Libya

The loss of lives and the sufferings endured by the survivors are deeply saddening and we stand in solidarity with the Libyan people during these difficult times

The Government and people of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences to the people and State of Libya on the devastation caused by the deadly floods in the Northeastern part of Libya. The loss of lives and the sufferings endured by the survivors are deeply saddening and we stand in solidarity with…

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The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) and Saudi Pak Industrial and Agriculture Investment Company Limited (SAPICO) Forge Strategic Partnership to Amplify Trade and Investment Opportunities

This partnership aligns with both parties' shared vision of fostering international trade and economic development and enhancing cooperation between the respective countries

In a significant move to foster collaboration and bolster trade and investment flows, The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (http://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and a leading Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer, and Saudi Pak Industrial and Agriculture Investment Company Limited…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana |

Ghana: Pakistani Business Delegation Calls on Honourable Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong

The Deputy Minister welcomed the delegation to Ghana and took the opportunity to introduce Ghana’s business environment to them

The Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Hon. Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong has called for an increased trade relations between Ghana and Pakistan. Hon. Ampratwum-Sarpong made the call when he held a meeting with a Pakistani Business Delegation, led by Amb. Eric Owusu Boateng, Ghana’s Ambassador to…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia |

Ethiopia officially inaugurates Embassy in Pakistan

According to Ambassador Mesganu, apart from bilateral relations, Ethiopia considers Pakistan as a strategic partner in international issues

The Ethiopian Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was officially inaugurated on 11 May in the presence of Ambassadors and diplomatic community based in Islamabad. H.E. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and H.E. Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State of Foreign…

Source: International Rescue Committee (IRC) |

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports communities in the United States, Central Africa, and Pakistan with sustainable solutions to climate change

By engaging immigrants and local partners in urban agriculture, food markets, and youth food justice programs, New Roots is helping to build a more sustainable and equitable food system

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) recognizes the critical role that the environment plays in supporting thriving communities. Earth Day highlights the urgent need to protect our planet and its resources, as conflict and economic instability provide a feedback loop to environmental degradation, which exacerbates displacement. Communities that contribute the least to…