News and events

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy new consul general for Norway in Karachi

On 23rd May 2017, Ms. Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy was invested as the new honorary consul general of the Kingdom of Norway in Karachi. Ms. Obaid Chinoy takes over from Mr.

Opening of New Chancery

The new chancery of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad was officially opened with a reception at the new premises at the Serena Business Complex on 16 February 2017.

Popular screening of Iram Haq’s film “What Will People Say”

On December 6th, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Islamabad screened Iram Haq’s latest film, “What Will People Say”. The event was well attend, with guests from civil society, government agencies and diplomatic missions.

Joint Local Statement on the situation of International Non-Governmental Organisations

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State on Friday, the King made changes in the Norwegian Government.

Readmission Agreement between Norway and Pakistan signed

The Readmission Agreement between Norway and Pakistan was signed on 25 January 2017 in Islamabad.

The Right to Decide about One’s Own Life

“The Right to Decide about One’s Own Life” – Seminar in Kharian 6 May 2017

Residence permit - Entry visa

Routines for entry visa Afghan nationals

Embassy Helps Conserve Lahore Walled City

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan have agreed to work together on a new project for economic and social development through conservation of the historical heritage in the Lahore Walled City.

Norway to take over presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty

The Mine Ban Treaty is perhaps the most successful multilateral arms-related treaty in recent times. It was adopted in Oslo on 18 September 1997 and signed by more than 100 countries in Ottawa on 3 December the same year.

Norway and UNODC to Assist Punjab Police

The Norwegian Government has pledged USD 1,1 million to support the Police and Prosecution Departments in Punjab. New funding agreement between Norway and UNODC signed in Islamabad.

Norway and Aga Khan Network celebrate 25 years of collaboration in Pakistan

A quarter of a century of cooperation has resulted in preservation of cultural heritage, socio-economic development and poverty alleviation.