79th Death Anniversary of Dr. Allama Iqbal to be Observed in Paris
Embassy of Pakistan to France is organizing a conference on the theme, “Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam by Dr. Allama Iqbal a Case Study” to observe the 79th death Anniversary of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet and philosopher of the East in collaboration with Algiers Culture Centre in Paris France on 20th April, 2017
The detail is as follows:
Opening Address by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque at 7.00 pm
Paper by Mr. Karim Ifrak, a researcher, historian and specialist on Muslim World at French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) on the theme “Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam by Allama Iqbal, a Case Study”.
Refreshment
An evening with Subhan Ahmed and Nizami Qawwals
Respectable members of Pakistani Community are requested to kindly attend the event in large number to make it a success.
Paris, 4th April, 2017: Pakistani Qawwals Subhan Group gave an enthralling performance during a Qawwali Concert jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan to France and Radio France International to mark yearlong celebrations of 70 years of Pakistan’s Independence.
The Qawwali concert held in the spacious auditorium of Radio France International (RFI) in Paris last night attracted large number of sufi music fans from various walks of life.
The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque, who was the chief guest at the occasion, while speaking to Radio France International (RFI) said the Pakistan Embassy was happy to partner with RFI in organizing the concert as part of Embassy’s Public Diplomacy initiative launched in France under the theme ‘Celebrating Pakistan’ to show case Pakistan’s rich music traditions, beautiful landscapes and culture heritage.
He said that the Qawwali is an intrinsic part of traditional music of Pakistan and is admired in rest of the world because of its message of divine love and universal brotherhood. He praised the performance of Subhan Group, which belongs to a respectable Qawwal family of Pakistan.
During its month long stay in Europe, the Subhan Group will perform in various cities of the France and Belgium besides giving Qawwali classes to French musicians.
The Qawwali concert by Subhan Group was the second Qawwali event in Paris after successful performance of the Ayaz Farid and Abu Mohammad Qawwal Group in March this year.
21-Member Delegation of French Business Confederation (MEDEF) is all set to explore business in Pakistan
Paris, 29th March, 2017: A 21-Member Delegation of French Business Confederation (MEDEF) headed by Thierry Pflimin, Chairman of France-Pakistan Business Council of MEDEF and President of Total Global Services is travelling to Pakistan on a 3-day visit to explore business, trade and investment opportunities from 4-6 April, 2017.
The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque who gave a detailed pre-visit briefing to the delegation earlier this week in Paris termed the visit as historic. He said that the visit would provide members of the French delegation a first-hand experience of attractive investment opportunities and facilitation offered by Pakistan to the foreign investors.
The Ambassador briefed them about the economic turnaround of Pakistan, which has been termed as one of the world’s top emerging economies. He expressed the hope that the visit of the MEDEF delegation to Pakistan will give a renewed impetus to business, trade and investment ties between Pakistan and France.
The MEDEF visit is jointly organized by the Embassy of Pakistan in Paris and the Embassy of France in Pakistan. It consists of senior representatives of renowned French companies including Airbus, Credit Agricole, Engie, JC Decaux, Suez, Thales and Total. The delegation will visit the cities of Islamabad and Karachi and will hold meetings with Ministers and senior officials and as well as private and public sector companies, Business Council of Pakistan and Pakistan France Business Alliance.
MEDEF is composed of 85 sectoral federations and 155 local federations bringing together on a single platform more than 750,000 small, medium and large French enterprises.
Paris, 27th March, 2017: An impressive and colourful ceremony to celebrate International Nowrouz Festival was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris today. The event was co-hosted by Pakistan alongwith other regional countries from South Asia and Central Asia.
Regional folk performance and cuisines reflecting the rich social and cultural diversity of the Nowrouz sharing countries was presented during the event.
Nowrouz has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and its celebrations promote values of reconciliation, good neighborliness, cultural diversity and friendship among peoples and different communities.
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Pak Qawwals captivated French audience with their mystical performance
Paris 28th March, 2017. Pakistani Qawwals Ayaz Farid and Abu Mohammad captivated the French audience with their performance in a Qawwali concert organized by the Embassy of Pakistan to France as part of its Public Diplomacy Initiative ‘celebrating Pakistan’ and as well as to mark seventy years of the Independence of Pakistan.
The Qawwali concert held in Paris last night was attended by high ranking French government officials, member of French civil society, diplomats, members of international organizations, notables of Pakistani community and media persons in large number.
Ayaz Farid and Abu Mohammad who come from an illustrious family of sufi musicians presented a soulful renditions of sufi music and won memorable appreciation form a distinguished parisien gathering.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque said that the holding of a Sufi Music event in Paris, the cultural hub of Europe, aimed to introduce Pakistan’s rich and authentic musical traditions to France and to spread the message of peace and harmony.
The Ambassador added that under ‘Celebrating Pakistan’ initiative, the Embassy has plans to organize a number of events throughout the year in France to show case Pakistan’s beautiful landscapes, culture heritage, art and crafts and the achievements of the Pakistan’s in the fields of education, business, sports, film-making and fashion.
Pakistan Embassy to France hosted a Grand Reception to March Pakistan Day
Paris 24th March, 2017. Embassy of Pakistan to France hosted a grand reception in Paris on 23rd March to mark the Pakistan Day.
Mr. Francois Pupponi, the French Parliamentarian and President of France-Pakistan Friendship Group in the French National Assembly, Mr. Xavier Lemoine Mayor of Montfermeil city, high level French dignitaries, members of the Diplomatic Corps, intellectuals, researchers, scholars, prominent Pakistani expatriates and members of French and Pakistani media attended the reception in large number.
During the ceremony, guests from all walks of life interacted with each other and congratulated officers and staff of the Pakistan embassy on their National Day.
Live Pakistani national songs alongwith impactful documentaries on Pakistan played during the reception were greatly appreciated by the participants.
A special corner adorned with traditional Pakistan handicrafts was also a source of attraction for the guests.
The guests were treated with traditional and signature Pakistani dishes.
23rd March, 2017: A Flag Hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in France, Paris today to Commemorate Pakistan day.
The ceremony was attended amongst others by the Pakistani community, officers of the missions and their families and media persons in large number.
Addressing the ceremony, the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation and other national leaders of the Pakistan Movement, who with their untiring efforts and immense sacrifices finally carved a separate homeland for the Muslims of India on 14th August, 1947. This year we are also celebrating 70 years of our independence he added.
The Ambassador said that today Pakistan stands amongst the community of nations as an important country with strong democratic institutions, a fast growing economy, independent judiciary, and free media.
He also briefed the participants about the steps taken by the government to address the issues of terrorism and extremism, eliminate power shortages, upgrade the road and railway network and education and health infrastructure ushering a new era of development and prosperity.
The Ambassador thanked the Pakistani community in France for their constructive role in projecting Pakistan’s positive image in France. He said that while our forefathers gave sacrifices to attain a homeland for us, it is our collective responsibility to make Pakistan a strong, peace loving and prosperous country for our future generations.
The massages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan issued on the occasion were also read.
Later in the evening, the Ambassador hosted a diplomatic reception to mark the Pakistan Day. French members of the parliament, high ranking civil and military officials, intellectuals, scholars and foreign diplomats in France attended the reception in large number.
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Pak seeks France’s Cooperation in Higher Education Sector
Paris 4th January, 2017. Bilateral cooperation between the higher education sectors of France and Pakistan especially for the Master and Doctorate degree programs in the engineering, management and research fields would help provide high quality human resources to Pakistan’s growing and expanding industrial and manufacturing sectors.
This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque while talking to Mr. Philippe Jamet, President of Institute Mines-Telecom (IMT) during his visit to IMT’s headquarters in Paris, today.
The Ambassador said that Pakistan is on a positive growth trajectory since last three years with enhanced investments by foreign and local investors. Pakistan would seek to launch industrial-based research projects with France in order to meet the requirements of the growing industrial and communication infrastructure in the country.
Ambassador briefed them about government’s focus and increased budgetary allocation for the higher education and sought IMT’s collaboration to set up campuses by the French top Universities in Pakistan. Ambassador invited IMT’s delegation to visit Pakistan to hold meetings with Higher Education Commission and management of top universities of Pakistan and research institutions of Pakistan.
President, Mr. Jamet said the engineering and management schools under IMT umbrella are known for their innovative tools for producing leaders in engineering and digital transition, while innovation providing state of the art research laboratories to the scientists to pursue their research work. The institute also provides higher education in the fields of energy, environment, future technologies, economic, management and cross disciplinary education like health and wellbeing and smart and sustainable cities.
Ms. Frédérique Vincent, Executive Vice President, International Affairs and Mr. Christian Roux, Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation were also present during the meeting.
More than 600 Pakistani students and pursuing their Master, PHD and post doctorate degrees in various higher education institutions of France.
IMT is an umbrella supervisory setup of the Ministry of Economy of France which have over ten top engineering and business schools under its fold with over 14000 students across France.
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Chairman OPF Board of Governors meet notables of Pakistani Community in Paris
Paris 27.01.2017. The Government has given a renewed mandate to Board of Governors of Overseas Pakistanis foundation by bringing new reforms and taking practical steps aimed at overall welfare of the community through their active involvement and participation.
This stated by Barrister Amjad Malik, the Manchester based Chairman of Board of governors of Overseas Pakistani foundation (OPF) while taking to the Pakistani Community of Paris and Paris based Pakistani Media in embassy of Pakistan during his day long visit to Paris today. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque was also present on the occasion.
Barrister Malik briefed the community in detail about the newly constituted OPF Board of Governors, its mandate and future projects.
He said that OPF has been reactivated to provide fast and effective services to the overseas Pakistanis. A new
He said that OPF has been reactivated to provide fast and effective services to the Oversees Pakistanis. A new state of the art online Complaints Management System has been introduced, facilitation desks at all International Airports have been established and financial aid to the destitute families have been increased.
He appreciating the important role played by the Pakistani community for promoting the positive image of Pakistan and their contributions and socio economic development of in improving the economy of the country by way of sending substantial remittances to Pakistan.
During the meeting, the community members provided useful suggestions which would help government to further improve the services and take new initiatives to be announced at oversees Pakistanis Convention to be held late this year.
The Barrister Amjad Malik visited the councilor section of the Embassy and expressed his satisfaction and appreciated automatic photographic capturing machine, electronic data capturing and refreshment point provided by the Embassy to the visiting Pakistani Community.
The Barrister Amjad Malik visited the councilor section of the Embassy and expressed his satisfaction over high quality of Public Service delivery and facilities being provided to the applicant/visitors, including separate counters for various services, photograph machine, electronic data electronic data capturing and refreshment point. He also appreciated the professional and courteous behavior of the staff in the counselor section
Pakistani Community is Playing a Productive Role in France
Paris, 25th January, 2017. The Pakistani community due to its entrepreneurship skills, peace loving nature and hardworking qualities is playing an active and constructive role in the development, progress and prosperity of Montfermeil in particular and France in general.
This was stated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haq during his meeting with Mr. Xavier Lemoine, the Mayor of the city of Montfermeil, near Paris, today.
The Ambassador apprised the Mayor that over 100,000 strong Pakistan community which largely lives in and around Paris is mostly engaged in trade, construction, services and hospitality sectors. They are law-abiding citizens and contributing their due share in the progress and prosperity of France as a peaceful community. He thanked the Mayor for his support to the Pakistani community.
The Ambassador said that Pakistan greatly values its friendly and close relations with France. Both the countries are desirous of expanding and strengthening their bilateral relations especially in the fields of trade, investment, defence, education and culture.
Ambassador also apprised the Mayor of various initiatives conceived by the Embassy to introduce Pakistan’s rich cultural and folk traditions, archaeological and historical treasures and scenic beauty to the people of France.
The Mayor appreciated the positive role played by Pakistani community in his city and also extended his full support to the Embassy for organizing cultural and heritage related events of Pakistan in Montfermiel.
On the occasion of ” Victory & Ascension Day”, the Embassy along with its Consular Section will remain closed on Wenedsay, 8 May 2024 and Thursday, 9 May 2024 respectively.
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