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ISLAMABAD, MAR 4: WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, strongly condemned the bomb blast in the mosque in Peshawar today and has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in the tragic incident.
The Ambassador also offers its heartfelt sympathy to those wounded in the attacks and wish their early recovery.
Japan accuses terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed for whatever purposes, and reiterates that no act of terrorism can be justified.
ISLAMABAD, MAR 4: The Embassy of
Japan and Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) jointly organized a
webinar titled “Afghanistan and South Asia” on Friday, March 4 to deliberate
upon the various perspectives concerning existing situation in Afghanistan as well
as to exchange views and knowledge on other subjects of regional and
international interest.
AOKI Kenta, Research Fellow,
Middle East Institute of Japan, and KASAI Ryohei, Visiting Researcher, Center
for South Asian Studies, Gifu Women’s University, Japan, were speakers from
Japan.
AOKI deliberated upon “Resurgence
of Taliban and Its Implications to Japan and Pakistan” Whereas Mr. KASAI spoke
on “Japan’s Efforts in South Asia in an Age of SDGs, Pakistan’s Development
Potential and Geostrategic Opportunities, Japan’s Role in Pakistan’s
Comprehensive Development”.
The speakers from Pakistani side
included Amb (R) Asif Durrani, Senior Research Fellow IPRI, who spoke on topic
“Post-Taliban Afghanistan”, Dr. Maria Saifuddin Effendi, Asst.
Professor, Peace
& Conflict Studies, NDU, Islamabad, covered “Pakistan-India Relations and
Kashmir”, whereas Rafiullah Kakar, CPEC/PPP Unit, Government of Balochistan
lectured on “Regional Connectivity and CPEC”.
Haroon Sharif, Former Minister of
State & Chairman Board of Investment, Ex-Regional Advisor to World Bank
Group for South and Central Asia and Mr. Abubakar Siddique, Senior
Correspondent covering Pakistan and Afghanistan for Radio Free Europe/Radio
Liberty (RFE/RL) also joined the webinar as discussants.
As this year marks the 70th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and
Pakistan, the webinar would help promote and develop not only intellectual
exchange between the two countries but would also contribute towards further
enhancing mutual understanding and exchange of information and knowledge on
issues of regional and global importance.
ISLAMABAD, MAR 4: Embassy of Japan and Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) will jointly hold a webinar, titled “Afghanistan and South Asia”, today at 10:00am-12:15pm on March 4, 2022 (PKST).
Topic: IPRI - Japan Webinar: Afghanistan and South Asia
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28: Madam Naoko
WADA, spouse of Ambassador of Japan celebrated the changing of seasons with
ladies of diplomatic missions on the occasion of "Hina Matsuri (dolls
festival)" and "Hanami(cherry blossom viewing)" at the
Ambassador’s residence.
"Hina Matsuri" is celebrated on
the 3rd of March. Japanese families with young girls celebrate this festival by
displaying dolls, wishing for their sound growth, health and happiness.
"Hanami" is the
Japanese traditional custom to enjoy the ephemeral beauty of flowers,
especially cherry blossom in spring. These traditions began more than one thousand
years ago in Japan.
The event started with an
informative lecture regarding the Japanese culture relating to "Hina
Matsuri" and "Hanami" which was followed by lunch under the
cherry blossoms specially cooked for this occasion by the Japanese professional
chef.
They also celebrated the
Emperor's birthday which is on the 23rd of February.
ISLAMABAD, FEB 24: Ambassador of Palestine in Islamabad Ahmed Ameen Rabei has conveyed
deepest condolences to Pakistani nation on the passing of his friend senator
and former interior minister Rehman Malik,
Ambassador of Palestine prayed
that the Almighty Allah grant him Jannat ul Maqam and his family the strength
to bear this great loss.
