Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik, sons of former Interior Minister and senior PPP leader late Senator A. Rehman Malik, visited two churches in Islamabad this week and expressed solidarity with the Christian community over the tragic incident in Jaranwala, Faisalabad where multiple churches were vandalized and copies of Bibles were […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week said that Pakistan had a lot of potential. During an interview, she spoke about bilateral ties between the UK and Pakistan, making information accessible to potential Pakistani students, and her thoughts on the Pakistani mangoes. “We (the UK) continue to work more broadly […]
Read MoreJane Marriott joined the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2001. She was previously posted as British High Commissioner to Kenya from September 2019 to June 2023, and has served as British Ambassador to Yemen. She has also been posted to the USA, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan as well as heading the UK’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Belgrade: The European Union must be ready to admit new member states by 2030, European Council President Charles Michel told a forum in the Slovenian lake resort of Bled. “I believe we must be ready by 2030 to enlarge,” Michel said. “This is ambitious, but necessary. It shows that we are serious.” The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has set expectations high for the restoration of direct flight operations in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe after the upcoming visits of their aviation audit teams. A delegation from the British safety agency, Department for Transport (DfT), will visit Pakistan at the end of October. During its visit, the DfT […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Brussels: In foreign policy, to know what to do, requires having access to the best information on what is happening on the ground. The EU Satellite Centre plays a key role informing EU foreign policy actors with detailed satellite imagery. Its work deserves more resources and attention. Last week, EU foreign affairs […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz Sharif met US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week. During the meeting, both sides discussed importance of historical and bilateral relations between both countries. During the meeting, both sides stressed for promoting mutual cooperation including trade, economy, security, peace and regional stability […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week welcomed the Danish government’s proposal to outlaw the desecration of the Holy Quran and other divine books in the country. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch termed the development a “step in the right direction.” She hoped the step taken by Denmark would culminate in effective […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Calais: A chain of buoys blocks a river in northern France, the latest costly measure the authorities have deployed in their almost impossible mission to stop Britain-bound migrants crossing the Channel. Set up on August 10 near the La Canche estuary, the floating barrier is designed to halt so-called “taxi boats” used by […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Sherry Rehman this week stressed the need for holding the general elections within 90 days. Addressing a press conference at the Bilawal House, Ms Rehman said: “The polls in the country should be held within 90 days. The PPP delegation will take the Election Commission of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Jamshoro: Former Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah this week expressed hope that his party will win majority seats in the upcoming general elections in the country after which immediate measures will be taken to address the prevailing economic crisis.” Like the Pakistan Peoples Party’s government lifted the country out of the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz said this week that she wanted her party to award maximum tickets to young men and women in upcoming elections. Talking to a delegation of the party’s women youth wing here, she said: “It is my desire that my party awards maximum tickets […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Venice: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani brought sparkle and stars to the canal city on Saturday with a “One Night Only” fashion show coinciding with the 80th Venice Film Festival. The 89-year-old designer put on a playful, cinema-inspired show for his celebrity guests. His Armani Prive collection was built around harlequin-patterned couture […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT) of Northern Territory. “Visited the Department of Industry Tourism and Trade (DITT) of Northern Territory. Had excellent discussion on enhancing collaboration in Agriculture, Fisheries, Biosecurity, Food Security and Trade. Also explored opportunities for joint research,” […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week invited the attention towards a cooling technique used in his country. “Naturally cold seawater is being pumped through pipes to cool down tourists in one-third of hotel rooms of Copenhagen,” he said on X platform tagging a news story. The report said the […]
Read MoreMara Budgen Tokyo: Emphasising self-defence rather than victory, Japan’s youngest martial art brings both new and veteran practitioners from across the globe to Tanabe, the town where it was born. Two men stood opposite each other holding wooden sticks shaped like a katana, the legendary Japanese sword, at arm’s length. The tips of the sticks […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Peshawar: Senior Foreign Service Officer Shante Moore this week assumed responsibility as the Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar. “I am delighted to welcome Shante Moore as our new Consul General in Peshawar,” said U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome. “We have a dynamic relationship with the people […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Venice: One of Italy’s most famous actors, Pierfrancesco Favino, this week said Italian actors should be given a chance to play Italian roles in big international movies. He didn’t mention any names but his plea came just a day before “Ferrari” was due to debut at the Venice Film Festival, with U.S. actor […]
Read MoreZhao Huanxin The trade friction between the United States and China does not signify a tipping point in the Sino-US relationship, experts have said, even though the two countries have slapped tariffs on billions of dollars of each other’s goods. After the conclusion of the hearings on the US administration’s proposal to impose 25 percent […]
Read MoreChen Weihua US President Joe Biden wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26 that “after Vietnam, we learned how the harmful effects of exposure to Agent Orange took years to manifest in veterans, leaving too many unable to access care when they needed and deserved it”. “The PACT Act means today’s veterans and their […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan relationship was destined to grow. “This relationship is poised to grow more in the coming days,” he said in a media interaction. The envoy said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Karachi: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, under the leadership of June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, hosted Diplomatic Reception to celebrate 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia this week. The event was attended by diplomatic corps in Karachi, representatives of the Sindh Government, business community, education community, […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Foreign Secretary James Cleverly this week defended talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, telling the BBC it would not be “credible” to disengage. After meeting China’s vice president, Mr Cleverly said the trip, the first by such a senior UK figure in five years, would help avoid “mistrust and errors”. But ahead of […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Senior U.S. diplomat Victoria Nuland this week spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and discussed the importance of “timely, free and fair elections” in the South Asian nation, the US State Department said. “Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland and Foreign Minister Jilani discussed the importance of timely, free and fair elections in a […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali islamabad: Malaika Raza, General Secretary of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell this week expressed deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision to grant bail to Asad Shah, a suspect in the heinous murder case of Fatima, a 10-year-old housemaid. This decision has raised serious questions about the pursuit of […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Beijing: Vice chancellor of Academic Affairs of the Islamic University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Moazzam Jamil, visited Anhui University of Chinese Medicine (AHUCM) with four of his colleagues, accompanied by Ang Wenping, vice dean of the School of Humanities and Educational Exchange in AHUCM. “I hope that in the future, the two universities […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: China’s tech giant Baidu on Thursday afternoon introduced its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) creation to give tough time to ChatGPT, to keep up in the global AI race. This move follows the green light from the Chinese government as the country pushes forward with AI technology. Baidu, which is known for its […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Gilgit: A celebratory function was held here to mark the first successful transit of the shipment of dry fruits from China to Afghanistan through Pakistan under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) agreement. The ceremony, held at Sost area, saw the presence of important dignitaries, including the Director of Transit Trade Peshawar, the Deputy […]
Read MoreLong queues at facilitation centres for payment on instalments Abida Shaheen The residents of the metropolis, like the rest of the country, are exasperated with their electricity bills.While protests continue in every town and market, marked by people burning the power bills, the utility service remains adamant on collecting the dues. The contention of K-Electric […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen London: August 31st, signifies the 26th commemoration of the tragic passing of Princess Diana, a day that continues to evoke a profound sense of sorrow and memory worldwide. Princess Diana, renowned as the “People’s Princess,” endeared herself to millions through her elegance, empathy, and unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors. Her untimely demise in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott Thursday handover two airport security scanners to Pakistanduring a ceremony held at Karachi Airport. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG-OBE addressing the ceremony said “I’m delighted to handover these state-of-the-art airport security scanners here in Karachi, a demonstration of UK support for security at Pakistan’s airports.” “We […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Karachi: The UK Royal Navy Ship HMS LANCASTER with embarked helicopter, visited Karachi and conducted bilateral exercise WHITE STAR IV with Pakistan Navy on Thursday. Upon arrival at Karachi Port, Royal Navy Ship was warmly received by senior officials of Pakistan Navy and British High Commission, a Pakistan Navy newsrelease said. On completion […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Caretaker Prime Minster Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday stressed the need to continue the GSP Plus scheme which served the interests of both Pakistan and the European Union. The prime minister, in a meeting with EU Ambassador to Pakistan Riina Kionka, who called on him, emphasized the significant role of the GSP Plus […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Brussels: EU foreign ministers called on Thursday for a meeting with their counterparts from Ukraine and the western Balkans — all candidate countries to the bloc — by the end of September to discuss the enlargement process. “I think that the war in Ukraine has had a collateral effect that is to […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: European Union countries are preparing to push for a global deal on phasing out fossil fuels at the United Nations COP28 climate summit which begins in November, a draft of the EU’s negotiating position showed. Diplomats from the bloc’s 27 member states are drafting their position for the summit in Dubai, where nearly […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome will host the 13th leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Roma Tour, part of the world’s most prestigious show jumping circuit, at the Circus Maximus from 15-17 September. Hailed as the “Formula 1” of equestrian sports, the elite event will see top show jumpers competing in front of crowds in the […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Ms. Jane Marriott, called on Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad Friday. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan and the UK have longstanding relations and said that his government would continue to further strengthen these bilateral ties.He conveyed his good wishes to His Majesty […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani here on Thursday and discussed matters relating to mutual interests. During the meeting the high commissioner briefed the foreign minister on Pakistan-Australia ties in multiple domains. The foreign minister emphasized importance of regular dialogue under existing mechanisms & high-level […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The National Peace and Justice Council (NPJC) has honoured the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, with the National Peace Award for his dedicated efforts in laying the foundation and fostering closer ties between the two brotherly nations. The award ceremony took place during the […]
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