Australia, Republic of Korea Foreign & Defence Ministerial Meeting on Sept. 11

SYDNEY — Australia will host the second Australia-Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign and Defence Ministerial (2+2) Consultations on September 11, 2015. Welcoming the important strategic and defence cooperation between the two countries,... Read more »

Gen. Sharif: Pakistan ready to face any external threat, demands Kashmir dispute settlement

ISLAMABAD – – As Pakistanis celebrated its 50th Anniversary of Defence of country during 1965 war the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif made it clear that Pakistan’s armed forces “are... Read more »

We the People of Pakistan, stand by General Raheel Sharif

By Saeed Qureshi – The PPP and the MQM are vigorously opposing the operation clean-up now underway in Karachi by the army because their top notches are in the eye of the storm.... Read more »

Stadium announcement a winner for Parramatta

Parramatta’s status as the sporting and cultural capital of Western Sydney has been confirmed following the announcement that the State Government will invest $300 million to develop a new state-of-the-art stadium in... Read more »

Australia Re-appointment of Special Envoy to the OIC

CANBERRA – Australia has re-appointed an Special Envoy to OIC with the aim and objective to enhance ties with the Islamic states including those from Pacific region as well as Middle East... Read more »

Australia supports Afghan cricket board with cash

KABUL — Australia this week provided the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) $21,000 in cash assistance for cricket gear for the country’s largest domestic tournament “Sixes.” Australian Ambassador in Kabul Matt Anderson handed... Read more »

Australia to expand defence ties with India, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD  — Australia is trying to improve its defence ties with both India and Pakistan and has held important negotiations with both the countries. Australia sent its Minister of Defence Mr. Kevin... Read more »

Student paramedics first on the scene in Fed Square ‘disaster’

Federation Square will become a disaster site on Friday,(September 4) as teams of student paramedics from across Australia and New Zealand treat mock victims made up with realistic blood, burns and broken... Read more »

Foreign Minister Bishop signs MOU with Australian Fashion Chamber

Early this week, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Australian Fashion Chamber... Read more »

Foreign tourists’ spending in Australia reach a record 33.4 billion dollars

Minister for Trade and Investment – with responsibility for tourism – Andrew Robb, welcomed the latest International Visitor Survey showing international visitor spend grew by 10 per cent to a record $33.4... Read more »

Pakistani policewomen attend Australasian Women Conference

ISLAMABAD — A five-member Pakistani delegation including four women, has been selected to attend the 9th Australasian Women and Policing Conference taking place this week. Pakistanis have been selected from Customs Intelligence and... Read more »

Indonesia to participate in developing Timor Leste`s infrastructure

JAKARTA — President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has reiterated that “Indonesia is always committed to participating in the development of infrastructure in Timor Leste.” “We will encourage investment between the two countries,” he... Read more »

Bart Cummings a friend and mentor of people and horses dies peacefully

An internationally renowned legendary Australian racehorse trainer James Bartholomew Cummings, OAM, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his homestead in north western Sydney. According to reports the well-known friend of people... Read more »

Pakistan warns India against any misadventure, UN officials visit border

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani Defence Minister has warned India to avoid “any misconception as Pakistan knows how to defend itself.” In a strong reaction to Indian heavy shelling which killed eight Pakistani civilians... Read more »

Thousands of Australian undergrads to study abroad in 2016

Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop and Minister for Education and Training Christopher Pyne have disclosed details of the 461 mobility projects that will be funded in 2016 under the New Colombo... Read more »
Indian army firing at Pakistan borders

Indiscriminate shellings along Pakistan-India border Kill 10 and injure 50

ISLAMABAD — Unconfirmed reports say that as many as ten civilians may have been killed and dozeons injured in border firing along Pakistan-India borders since early Friday morning. A Pakistani Army spokesman... Read more »

Men must change their abusive behaviour towards women, children

For the first time the NSW Government is funding innovative NGO led programs for violent men to change their abusive behaviour towards women and children. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence... Read more »

Australia takes lead to contribute to Arms Trade Treaty

The Australian Government has renewed its support for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), to enable better regulation of the arms trade and reduce the risk of diversion of weapons to terrorist and... Read more »

Gujarat Unrest, police actions shocked India

GUJARAT– On the surface, the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) agitation is for OBC status. Not everyone is convinced. OBC leaders suspect the Patidars are out to get the very quota system... Read more »

Australia gearing to invest heavily on sporting fields and facilities

Local sporting fields and facilities across NSW will be upgraded with the first $8 million round of the revamped Category 3 ClubGRANTS now open for expressions of interest (EOI). Over the next four... Read more »

FIRST SOCIAL BENEFIT BOND DELIVERs strong return to investors

CANBERRA — Australia’s first Social Benefit Bond is continuing to support vulnerable families in its second year of operation while delivering strong returns to investors. Announcing the second year results for the... Read more »

Pakistanis advised to seek redress of complaints in NSW

SYDNEY – Pakistani diplomatic mission has advised Pakistanis to seek redress of any complaint by personally contacting the a senior official. According to a media release the decision was taken following the... Read more »

Australia to explore opportunities created by Free Trade Agreement with China

SYDNEY — Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb will visit Kuala Lumpur from 23 to 24 August and Hong Kong from 25 to 26 August, and will lead a senior business delegation... Read more »

New Australian Envoy presents credentials to Pakistani President

ISLAMABAD — Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms Margaret Adamson on Friday presented her credential papers to Pakistani President Syed Mamnoon Hussain and officially assumed her responsibilities as top Australian diplomat in... Read more »