Negotiations are underway to further reduce the sensitive list under the Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) which may see a liberalisation of agriculture trade too. “There has been an... Read more »
Pakistan is genuine about backing the nascent Afghan peace process and shares the Kabul government’s goal of transforming the Taliban insurgency into a political movement, a senior Afghan government official told Reuters.... Read more »
Asia Pacific countries adopted a historic five year Regional Plan of Action for the application of space technology for addressing natural disasters and achieving sustainable development goals in the region. At the... Read more »
Authorities grant a settlement college in the West Bank a university status. Most world powers see Israeli settlements on land that Palestinians seek for a state as illegal Israel has upgraded a... Read more »
By Wayne Swan, The Treasurer, Federal Government: Australians are an optimistic people. We believe that anyone, no matter where you were born or who your parents are, should be able to make a... Read more »
Food security is in fact much more than just food production, distribution and consumption. Food is the top most priority of everybody since our inception. It gives us energy to grow and... Read more »
Moscow: The latest step in the Tajik anti-beard crusade saw the authorities in Tajikistan impose restrictions on the maximum length of male facial hair, local media reported. Beard size cannot exceed the... Read more »
The downturn in China’s economy since 2011 has sliced $US2.4 billion ($2.3 billion) off Australia’s economic growth and led to a slide in export income of $US2.6 billion, according to a United... Read more »
Barack Obama expresses “overwhelming grief” after gunman kills 27 people, including 20 children, at primary school. Residents of a small town in the US state of Connecticut have gathered for a vigil... Read more »
Sydney (Media Release): Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has launched a new iPhone app called NSW Rego which allows customers to check their registration details and renew their registration from their phone. ... Read more »
Sydney’s CBD and surrounding suburbs have new modern controls developed in partnership between the City of Sydney and the State Government which will encourage investment in Australia’s premier international city. “The new... Read more »
Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello today launched the inaugural Premier’s Multicultural Media Awards. Conducted by the Community Relations Commission of NSW, the awards recognise excellence in journalism across the myriad... Read more »
Sydney (Media Release): Local Government Minister Don Page reminded people that owning a pet is a serious commitment and urged pet buyers to consider their decision carefully this Christmas season. “If you... Read more »
By: Baseer Naweed When I was leaving Pakistan for Hong Kong, after a long trip to different countries, I received some shocking news at Karachi International Airport. Mr. Solangi, the Director General... Read more »
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf NSW organised a fundraising lunch in Sydney on 9th of December 2012. Programme was organised in Abbott Park, Chester Hill. More than 350 Pakistanis living in Sydney enjoyed this memorable... Read more »
The presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday and Wednesday in a bid to resolve a row after Kabul claimed an attack against its spy chief was... Read more »
A new domestic violence justice strategy will be implemented across NSW to make victims safer, hold perpetrators accountable and prevent re-offending. Attorney General Greg Smith, Police Minister Mike Gallacher and Minister for... Read more »
I am deeply saddened by the death of Jacintha Saldanha who committed suicide after 2dayFM Sydney radio presenters prank pretending to be Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles at the hospital where Kate Middleton was... Read more »
* Hoax call made to hospital treating Prince William’s wife * Nurse who answered call later found dead * Australian presenters taken off air, said to be distressed PERTH/LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters)-... Read more »
پاکستانی کمیونٹی سے حمایت میں پیٹیشن تیار، سفارتخانہ کی کارکردگی کے چرچے ٹریبیون انٹرنیشنل آسٹریلیاء پاکستانی کمیونٹی کو سڈنی میں موجود کونسل خانہ اور کیمبرہ میں واقع سفارتخانہ سے درپیش مشکلات کی... Read more »
Sunday, December 09, 2012 – London—London’s Metropolitan Police has confirmed it raided the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s office located in Edgeware in connection with MQM leader Imran Farooq’s murder, the BBC reported on Saturday. According... Read more »
The army should not indulge in politics. Definitely not. The army should not be buying off politicians. No question about it. Every citizen ofPakistan, whether an army general or a civilian minister,... Read more »
Sydney (Tribune International): He’s a Pakistani Test superstar and now the cricket legend Azhar ‘Aju’ Mahmood will take to the ANZ Stadium pitch for his new side the Sydney Thunder against the... Read more »
The Lahore High Court (LHC) judgment directing the federal government to take meaningful steps for the construction of the controversial Kalabagh Dam (KBD) has opened another Pandora’s box at a time when... Read more »