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Pakistan Fashion Couture exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 16

Pakistan Fashion Couture exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 16
Models present creations by fashion designers Anaya and Horain during the Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week, in Lahore on December 16, 2023. (AFP/File)
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Updated 31 October 2024
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Pakistan Fashion Couture exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 16

Pakistan Fashion Couture exhibition to be held in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 16
  • Event featuring various designers will showcase Pakistani fashion collections in the Middle Eastern market
  • Pakistani fashion blends traditional and modern styles, reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage
Updated 31 October 2024
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Fashion Couture exhibition will be held on Nov. 16 in Riyadh to showcase Pakistani fashion in the Saudi market, featuring a variety of designers and their collections, a media handout said on Wednesday.
The fashion practiced in the South Asian country is an eclectic blend of traditional and modern styles, reflecting Pakistan’s cultural heritage. From the intricate embroidery and ornate patterns of traditional clothing to the bold and edgy designs of contemporary fashion, Pakistani fashion is a reflection of the country’s diversity and creativity.
Fashion designers from Saudi Arabia and other countries will also participate in the event, fostering “cultural harmony” between the two sides, in addition to promoting Pakistani fashion globally.
“For the first time, a fashion exhibition will take place on November 16 in Riyadh,” the media handout by Pakistan Fashion Couture said, quoting its top official, Adnan Bashir Khan. “This event will showcase Pakistani apparel, jewelry, and other fashion items, with participation from renowned Pakistani designers.”
Addressing a news conference in Riyadh, Khan highlighted how Pakistani fashion was “admired” by Saudi, Indian and Bangladeshi communities, among other nationalities, saying the aim was to “further establish Pakistani fashion’s presence” in the Saudi market.
He said a “special designer zone” was being set up at the exhibition for “established and emerging” designers to showcase their skills.
“This event marks an important step in strengthening fashion ties between the two countries,” Khan added. “We want to introduce Saudi audiences to the vibrant colors of Pakistani fashion and promote our designers’ creations on a global platform.”
The Pakistan Fashion Couture founder hopes the exhibition, featuring “traditional attire, contemporary fashion, and exclusive bridal designs,” will be a milestone for the Pakistani fashion industry in Saudi Arabia.
“Our goal is to increase the popularity of Pakistani fashion here and create new opportunities for our industry in Saudi Arabia,” Khan said.

Topics: Pakistan Fashion Couture Pakistan Saudi Ties

Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz represents country at Qatar championship 

Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz represents country at Qatar championship 
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Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz represents country at Qatar championship 

Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz represents country at Qatar championship 
  • Ayaz, born in 2011 in Swat valley, started practicing martial arts at the age of 3 and made her international debut at 8
  • Around 1,440 players from 40 countries are competing in the event across four categories: cadet, juniors, youth and adults
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Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Qatar International Open Taekwondo Championship will begin today, Thursday, with Pakistan’s youngest taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz representing her country, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan said.

Around 1,440 players from 40 countries are competing in the event across four categories: cadet, juniors, youth and adults. The tournament, featuring morning and evening sessions, will run through Saturday with daily awards for winners.

“The fourth Qatar International Taekwondo Championship will be held today at Lusail Hall,” Radio Pakistan reported. “Pakistan’s youngest Taekwondo champion Ayesha Ayaz will represent the country in this prestigious event.”

Ayaz, born in 2011 in the northwestern Swat valley, started practicing taekwondo at the age of 3 and made her international debut at 8. She is also the youngest national champion.

Ayaz’s father is the coach of Pakistan’s national taekwondo team while her mother is a double national champion. Her father also runs a martial arts training academy in Swat. She has two brothers, both of whom are taekwondo practitioners.

Ayaz was the youngest competitor to win a bronze medal for Pakistan in the 27 kg category at the Al-Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship in Dubai in 2019. In Feb. 2020, the talented young athlete earned a gold medal in the 34 kg category at the 8th Al-Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship in Dubai. She has also secured the title of district champion five times and been crowned a provincial champion twice.

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Pakistan PM to meet top Qatari leader in Doha for trade and investment talks today

Pakistan PM to meet top Qatari leader in Doha for trade and investment talks today
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Pakistan PM to meet top Qatari leader in Doha for trade and investment talks today

Pakistan PM to meet top Qatari leader in Doha for trade and investment talks today
  • Sharif is scheduled to interact with Qatari business leaders amid investment talks between the two states
  • He will also inaugurate an exhibition on art and architecture in Pakistan since 1940 at the Qatar Museum
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Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha today, Thursday, to discuss bilateral ties with a focus on trade and investment, according to an official statement released by his office in Islamabad.
Sharif’s visit to Qatar, which began a day earlier, aims to bolster economic cooperation between the two nations as Pakistan seeks to attract foreign investment to stabilize its cash-strapped economy.
In 2022, the Qatar Investment Authority pledged $3 billion in investments for Pakistan, with areas of interest including airport management, renewable energy and hospitality.
Qatar has also shown interest in partnering with Pakistan for the management of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York’s Manhattan, owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
“Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will spend a busy day in Doha today,” the PM Office said in its statement. “He is scheduled to meet with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.”
“He will also lead the Pakistani delegation in delegation-level talks between Pakistan and Qatar,” it added.
Sharif will also meet with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and interact with a delegation from the local business community.
In these meetings, the prime minister will review the “entire gamut of bilateral relations and explore new of cooperation especially in trade and investment,” according to Pakistan’s foreign ministry.
Accompanied by senior federal ministers, the premier will also inaugurate an exhibition on art and architecture in Pakistan since 1940 at the Qatar Museum.
Sharif attended the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, before embarking on his two-day visit to Qatar.
During the conference, he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, especially in trade and investment.
The talks built on recent agreements worth $2.8 billion between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, including investments in sectors such as agriculture, semiconductor manufacturing, and energy, which aim to strengthen Pakistan’s economy and deepen ties between the two nations.

Topics: Pakistan Qatar ties PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistani PM celebrates religious diversity, honors Hindu community’s contributions on Diwali

Pakistani PM celebrates religious diversity, honors Hindu community’s contributions on Diwali
Updated 31 October 2024
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Pakistani PM celebrates religious diversity, honors Hindu community’s contributions on Diwali

Pakistani PM celebrates religious diversity, honors Hindu community’s contributions on Diwali
  • Sharif statement comes as Pakistan occasionally grapples with violent incidents against minority communities
  • His message echoes the vision of Pakistan’s founding father who championed a pluralistic state in August 1947
Updated 31 October 2024
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed pride in Pakistan’s cultural and religious diversity while honoring the contributions of its Hindu community as he extended Diwali greetings on Thursday, with his government emphasizing an inclusive national identity amid recent violence targeting minorities.
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Hindus around the world, is the “Festival of Lights,” symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and hope over despair.
Sharif’s message comes as Pakistan grapples with violent incidents against its minority communities, such as last year’s attacks in Jaranwala, where mobs burned multiple Christian homes and churches following blasphemy allegations. The Hindu community in Pakistan has also complained of forced conversions, especially in the southeastern province of Sindh.
Pakistani authorities, striving to improve the country’s image regarding religious tolerance, have repeatedly asserted the state’s commitment to diversity and equal rights for all citizens.
“As Pakistanis, we take pride in the diversity of our society, which strengthens our national fabric and enriches our shared culture,” Sharif said in a message to mark Diwali. “I pay tribute to the valuable contributions of Pakistan’s vibrant Hindu community, whose roles in our social, economic, and political sectors continue to strengthen our nation.”
Sharif underscored the government’s commitment to upholding equality for all communities and ensuring that Pakistan offers equal opportunities for growth, regardless of faith.
He pointed to the Hindu community’s collaborative efforts with Muslim Pakistanis in advancing national development, which he described as “a source of resilience and unity among our people.”
Sharif’s statement echoes the vision of Pakistan’s founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who championed a pluralistic state in a landmark August 11, 1947, address to the Constituent Assembly, assuring religious minorities they would be free to practice their faith and affirmed the state’s commitment to equal citizenship for all.
“May this Festival of Lights bring peace and prosperity to your lives and foster strong bonds of unity and brotherhood among people of all religions in our country,” the prime minister said.
 

Topics: Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif Diwali

Electric vehicles, air quality sensors proposed to curb severe winter pollution in Lahore

Electric vehicles, air quality sensors proposed to curb severe winter pollution in Lahore
Updated 31 October 2024
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Electric vehicles, air quality sensors proposed to curb severe winter pollution in Lahore

Electric vehicles, air quality sensors proposed to curb severe winter pollution in Lahore
  • The eastern Pakistani city has witnessed unprecedented rise in Air Quality Index during this week
  • WWF-Pakistan calls for removal of industrial zones from urban centers, reliance on renewables
Updated 31 October 2024
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KARACHI: A leading environmental conservation organization in Pakistan on Wednesday recommended adopting electric vehicles and installing air quality sensors to combat rising pollution in Lahore, one of the world’s most polluted cities during the winter smog season, according to a statement it circulated.

WWF-Pakistan pointed to several key contributors identified by policymakers, including emissions from vehicles, industrial processes, crop residue burning and coal combustion as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached unprecedented levels this week.

The call for reform came on the same day when Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif advocated for diplomatic efforts with neighboring India to address cross-border pollution, as both nations contend with extreme air quality issues.

“Worsening air quality and persistent smog is a serious issue not only for the people but also for biodiversity, especially birds and other animals,” said Hammad Naqi Khan, Director General WWF-Pakistan.

“The adoption of electric vehicles can help reduce vehicular emissions that lead to poor air quality,” he added. “However, financial subsidies and establishing EV charging infrastructure are essential for the transition to electric vehicles.”

WWF-Pakistan’s policy recommendations, drawn from air quality data collected between 2013 and 2024, lay out a comprehensive strategy to improve Lahore’s air quality. Key proposals also include establishing industrial zones away from urban centers, expanding the mass transit network and transitioning industries to renewable energy sources.

Additionally, the report advocates for integrated traffic management, which, when combined with the installation of sensor-based monitoring systems, could help reduce localized pollution in heavily trafficked areas.

“These low-cost air quality monitoring systems can be used to identify air pollution hotspots and can also be synchronized with traffic management,” Khan noted, explaining that measures such as designating alternate routes or restricting heavy transport in certain areas can help reduce emissions in high-risk zones.

The report also recommended building the capacity of farmers to manage crop residue through sustainable practices and alternative uses.

Additionally, it called for mandatory vehicular emission testing, dust control in the construction sector, and promoting solar energy to replace diesel- and coal-based power in industrial sectors like leather, textile and steel.

“Industries emitting high levels of pollutants must install relevant pollution control devices,” said Nazifa Butt, Director Climate and Energy at WWF-Pakistan, highlighting the role of industrial compliance in achieving cleaner air.

Pakistani authorities have enforced new measures to combat hazardous smog, including making mask-wearing mandatory across the city of Lahore.

New, shorter school timings have also been announced in the city while student assemblies will be conducted in classrooms rather than outdoor spaces.

All outdoor activities at schools have also been temporarily suspended, and a ban has also been imposed on fireworks in Lahore until Jan. 31, 2025.

Topics: Pakistan electric vehicles in Pakistan Pollution smog

Pakistan urges US to end Cuba restrictions as UN condemns longstanding embargo

Pakistan urges US to end Cuba restrictions as UN condemns longstanding embargo
Updated 31 October 2024
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Pakistan urges US to end Cuba restrictions as UN condemns longstanding embargo

Pakistan urges US to end Cuba restrictions as UN condemns longstanding embargo
  • UN voted 187-2 in favor of lifting the embargo, with only the US and Israel opposing the resolution
  • Pakistani diplomat says during the debate an end to embargo will improve quality of life in Cuba
Updated 31 October 2024
Arab News Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani diplomat at the United Nations called for an end to the longstanding American economic restrictions on Cuba, emphasizing that the step would enhance quality of life in the Caribbean nation as the global body condemned the embargo for the 32nd consecutive year.

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted 187-2 in favor of lifting the sanctions, with only the US and Israel opposing the resolution, alongside one abstention in the 193-member body.

Tensions between the US and Cuba escalated in the 1960s, following Fidel Castro’s revolutionary government’s decision to nationalize American-owned assets without compensation.

This led to US embargo as Washington aimed to isolate Cuba economically and politically, pressuring its government to carry out democratic reforms and curtail alignment with the former Soviet Union.

“Pakistan maintains that the imposition of unilateral economic measures is counterproductive and inconsistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law,” an official statement quoted the deputy permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, as saying during the debate.

The statement said the Pakistani diplomat highlighted the rights of the people of Cuba to their own means of subsistence, especially food and medicine, adding that “ending the embargo would be a significant step toward improving the quality of life for the Cuban people, and will help Cuba advance on the path toward sustainable development.”

Ambassador Jadoon also expressed a deep concern on the impact that the economic, financial and commercial embargo has had on Cuba and its people.

He reiterated Pakistan’s “unwavering commitment to multilateralism,” saying his country believed in the fundamental principles of sovereign equality, non-interference and non-intervention, as enshrined in the UN Charter.

Topics: cuba US Cuba embargo

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