Pakistan High Commission New Zealand

11/06/2026

📢 Public Notice | Overseas Pakistanis Summer Scholars Programme 2026

The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan, invites applications from overseas Pakistani students enrolled at leading international universities. The Programme offers direct exposure to Pakistan’s policy, governance, and public sector ecosystem through meaningful assignments and institutional engagement.
⏳ Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
📎 Apply here: https://forms.gle/r5Hp5qqzNUmrFnhi7
📁 Further Information: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mXgl95iRuhlfNACt2ikqJCfnSA78WK1s/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=107635717655870769435&rtpof=true&sd=true

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Pleased to have a working lunch with Pakistan New Zealand Business Council looking inter alia at preparations and planning for the forthcoming Aotearoa Global Connect Summit being hosted by PNBC on 26 June 2026 in Auckland. The Summit is expected to bring businesses, government and other stakeholders from 🇵🇰 and 🇳🇿 to sharpen focus on Pakistan-New Zealand business and investment prospects.
Register for the Event & Save the Date! 🇵🇰🤝🇳🇿

26/05/2026

Urdu is not just our heritage but the essential cultural link to everything Pakistani. On the sidelines of the Consular Camp arranged by

in Auckland in association with , pleased to inaugurate the re-launch of the PANZ Urdu School. The School will impart online, Urdu literacy to beginners, intermediate and advanced level learners by volunteer teachers and PANZ members. 👏PANZ for an important and timely initiative. Watch the launch 👇
https://facebook.com/share/v/1JYh9bP8Lb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

26/05/2026

Greatly honoured to call on Foreign Minister Winston Peters

; thanked him for New Zealand's support to Pakistan's mediation efforts and discussed ways to realize the full potential of long standing friendly relations between New Zealand and Pakistan

19/05/2026

An absolute delight to share the stage with colleagues HE Daniel Sloper High Commissioner of Australia 🇦🇺and HE Keith Smith High Commissioner of Canada 🇨🇦 along with HE Ambassador John McKinnon of New Zealand 🇳🇿and TV Personality Ian Fraser at . Grateful to Rotary for hosting a most enjoyable evening of light-hearted conversations on life behind the diplomatic passport at a moment of great flux in international affairs!










Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan

19/05/2026

Honoured to join friends and family of former MP Ashraf Choudhary Sb as he celebrates 50 years in 🇳🇿. Choudhary Sb's legacy includes his many scientific and academic accomplishments, his work for the betterment of the community and his seminal role in launching and promoting the now multi-billion dollar NZ halal meat export industry. As the first Muslim, the first South Asian and the first Kiwi of Pakistani origin to become a member of , Ch Sb broke at once, many a glass ceiling. His contribution as an icon of the Kiwi Pakistani community is acknowledged and appreciated.

19/05/2026

Pakistan Association of Wellington hosts an informative and heart-warming event in association with the Cancer Society of NZ
Participants reflected on their personal journeys and insights into navigating the life changing circumstances that confront a cancer patient and her family. Commendable work by in highlighting social and health issues of concern to the Kiwi Pakistani community & the broader public.

09/05/2026

On the First Anniversary of Pakistan’s historic victory at Marka-e-Haq,

hosts the Kiwi Pakistani community in Wellington to pay heartfelt tribute to our heroic Armed Forces, whose unmatched courage, unwavering resolve & exemplary professionalism in defending our beloved Pakistan will remain indelibly etched in history.
In safeguarding Pakistan’s freedom, integrity & honour, we are One nation under One flag together standing as an impenetrable wall against all threats today and for all times to come. We are . Pakistan hamesha Zindabad

05/05/2026

Honoured to call on Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee Speaker

for a conversation on Pakistan's current role in global affairs, prospects of 🇵🇰 -🇳🇿 relations and other matters of mutual interest; thanked Speaker Brownlee for New Zealand's support to Pakistan's efforts to achieve peace. The warm and longstanding Pakistan-New Zealand friendship is underpinned by common interests, shared values and shared aspirations & great potential for an even stronger mutually beneficial partnership 🇵🇰 🤝🇳🇿