Indonesia Ambassador Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo called on First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari at the Bilawal House in Karachi on Wednesday. The Ambassador was accompanied by his spouse. Welcoming the Ambassador and his spouse to Karachi, the First Lady congratulated him on the successful organisation of the Pakistan-Indonesia Investment Forum in Karachi and appreciated his efforts […]
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Wedding guests killed in Indonesia’s highway crash
At least 13 people were killed and five others injured after a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks in a devastating road accident on Indonesia’s Java Island, local authorities said. Read More: Indonesia cracks down on ear-splitting ‘haram’ street parties The tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon near Kejayan Kulon village in Indramayu […]
Pakistan, Indonesia agree to deepen cooperation on vaccine production
Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Mustafa Kamal, held a meeting with Indonesia’s health minister in Geneva, where both sides agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector, with a special focus on vaccine production, support in technology and capacity building. According to the Ministry here on Friday, during the […]
Pakistan invited to inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup
Pakistan football has received a major boost after the national team was invited to participate in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, marking a significant milestone for the country’s presence on the international football stage. According to sources, FIFA extended an official invitation to Pakistan for the tournament, and the Pakistan Football Federation has confirmed the […]
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in Philippines
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the region and triggering evacuations in vulnerable coastal communities. Read More: Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia, tsunami feared According to seismic monitoring agencies, the quake occurred near the island of Mindanao at a depth of about 10 kilometers, making […]
PFF holds bilateral meetings with Indonesia, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan ahead of FIFA Congress
The Pakistan Football Federation delegation continued its busy programme in Vancouver with a series of bilateral meetings ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress. PFF president Syed Mohsen Gilani, vice-president Hafiz Zakaullah and Chief Operating Officer Shahid Niaz Khokhar held talks with senior officials from Indonesia, Turkey, Australia and Azerbaijan, with all four countries represented by […]
Train collision in Indonesia kills 14 people
A deadly train collision in Indonesia has left at least 14 passengers dead and dozens injured, according to railway officials and local media reports. Read More: 17 injured in Denmark train crash The accident occurred at a railway station in the city of Bekasi, located near the capital Jakarta. Authorities confirmed that two passenger trains collided under […]
Eight killed in helicopter crash on Borneo island
JAKARTA: Eight people were killed after a helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Borneo island, Indonesian authorities confirmed on Friday. Read More: UAE helicopter crash claims two military lives The aircraft, an Airbus H130 operated by PT Matthew Air Nusantara, lost contact just five minutes after departing from Melawi district in West Kalimantan on Thursday. A helicopter […]
Horror movie poster sparks backlash in Indonesia over fears it could lead to suicides
Promotional billboards for the Indonesian horror film Aku Harus Mati (I Must Die) have been removed across Jakarta after drawing criticism that their messaging could trigger suicidal ideation. The billboards, installed on roadside displays in Jakarta and several other cities late in March, were part of a marketing campaign ahead of the film’s theatrical release […]
PM Shehbaz reaffirms desire to boost ties with Indonesia
Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, on telephone. During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed Eid ul Fitr felicitations to the Indonesian President and the brotherly people of Indonesia. The feelings were warmly reciprocated by the Indonesian President. Both leaders prayed for […]