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. Norway-Pakistan Relations Basic information about the bilateral relations between Norway and Pakistan. 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. 23.Oct.2017 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 26.Jul.2017 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. 28.Jul.2017 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. 22.Jan.2018 | Lahore, Pakistan 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. 14.Mar.2018 NORPART - Call for applications 2018 A new call for applications for funding of long-term projects between higher education institutions in Norway and Pakistan has been launched. Projects may be awarded up to NOK 5 million for the period 2019-2023.