Category Archives: Updates

Press Release on Kashmir Solidarity Day 2024

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles organized a commemorative public event on February 5th, 2024, to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day. The event took place at the Mission and drew participation of academicians, members of the ethnic media, experts, as well as individuals from both the Kashmiri-American diaspora and the Pakistani-American community. The primary objective of this event was to convey a strong message of solidarity with the people in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Consul General Mr. Asim Ali Khan provided a comprehensive briefing to the attendees regarding the importance of Kashmir Solidarity Day and its various dimensions especially the grave situation in IIOJK since August 2019. He underscored that despite the egregious violations of fundamental human rights perpetrated by India against the oppressed Kashmiri people, their determination remained unwavering. The Consul General reaffirmed Pakistan’s unflinching political, moral, and diplomatic support to the people of Jammu and Kashmir until the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination, in accordance with the pertinent United Nations Security Council Resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiris. Additionally, the Consul General also read messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan on this occasion.

Following the Consul General’s address, a series of remarks were delivered by distinguished speakers, including Mr. Eugene Volokh, an American Legal Scholar and the Gary T. Schwartz Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles; Dr. Ghulam Nabi Mir, President of the World Kashmir Awareness Forum and Chairman of the Kashmir Coalition; Mr. Jonathan Amir Hatami, Deputy District Attorney with the Los Angeles County Office; Mr. Jamal Khawaja, President of the Grand Alliance for Pakistan (GAFP); Mr. Mahmood Saifee, a member of California’s Democratic Party; Mr. Arif Mansuri, Chairman of the Planning Commission for the City of Fullerton, California, and Chairman of ‘Friends of Pakistan’; and Mr. Waqar Ali Khan, Chairman of OPTV Global.

The speakers condemned the atrocities being committed by Indian occupation forces in IIOJK and urged the international community to ensure the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination. They also highlighted the critical importance of upholding human rights for all without any discrimination.

The event concluded with the Consul General distributing certificates of appreciation among the speakers thanking them for their participation and support for the Kashmir cause.

AIOU Admission Information for International Students

The Ambassador of Pakistan

Respect Sir/Mam,

Allama Iqbal Open University is a public sector University, all of its degrees are recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. 1.2 million students are enrolled in different educational programs from Matric to Ph.D. The student not only provides the educational services to the students in Pakistan but also around the globe to the international students.

At the moment, the AIOU is offering more than 65 degree programs for international students around the globe through online mode of study. Admissions, continues assessment and final exams for international students are conducted online. All the overseas Pakistanis as well as international students with other nationalities can get benefit of educational programs if they are eligible.

ADMISSIONS AUTUMN 2023 SEMESTER

Admissions are open for Bachelors and PGD for international students, last date is November 07, 2023. Admission advertisement is attached for your kind attention.

To support the overseas Pakistanis around the globe, you are requested to kindly share this information amongst the Pakistani community in your country, display our posters on the notice board of your embassy and at the website to support us for spread this national cause around the globe.

Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation in this regard.

Dr. Zahid Majeed,
Director, International Collaboration and Exchange Office
Room No. 102, Block No. 11,
Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Pakistan.

Tel: +92-51-9572495, +92519250175

Website: www.aiou.edu.pk

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is organizing the 3rd edition of the Engineering and Healthcare Show from 18th – 20th January, 2024.

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan is organizing the 3rd edition of the Engineering and Healthcare Show from 18th – 20th January, 2024. The 1st and the 2nd edition was held in February 2022 and 2023 respectively. Both editions proved to be a massive success. More than 300 delegates from Africa and Central Asia attended each event and several deals and MoUs were materialized.

This year, TDAP has decided to expand the scope of the event by targeting delegates from all across the world.

The products to be displayed will be from the following sectors: Agriculture Machinery, Construction Materials (Glass, Iron & Steel, Cables etc.), Plastics, Chemicals, Minerals, Marble, Furniture, Safety Equipment, Cosmetics, Surgical instruments, Sports goods, Handicrafts, Pharmaceuticals, Automobiles and Spare parts, Electric Appliances, Mobile Phones, and Packaging Materials.

Besides this, TDAP has decided to organize an Investment Conference during the event with the aim to attract Foreign Direct Investment in the Engineering and Healthcare sector in general and the minerals sector in particular.

The link for the website is: https://ehcs.tdap.gov.pk

The link for registration of delegates is: https://ehcs.tdap.gov.pk/online-application-form-2

Download the brochure of 3rd Engineering & Healthcare Show