Liaquat Ali Peshawar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi has pledged to resolve industrialists’ issues relating to Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and other relevant departments. He said this while talking to KP businessmen and industrialists who met him in his office in Islamabad, said in a press release […]
Read MoreCovert Report Makkah: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his family members performed Umrah amid Saudi Royal protocol. Maryam Nawaz, Safdar Awan, Junaid Safdar and other family members were already in Saudi Arabia. Nawaz Sharif landed at Jeddah airport from London, where he was welcomed by Hassan Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz, Junaid Safdar and […]
Read MoreDing Gang Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is commencing his visit to China, accompanied by a number of cabinet ministers, state governors, legislators, and 240 business leaders. Looking at this delegation lineup alone, one can predict that China-Brazil relations, especially economic and trade relations, will reach a new level. It reminded me of […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: China has urged World Health Organization (WHO) officials to return to science and fairness and not to be subject to or willing to descend to become a tool of politicization of certain countries, after some in the international organization smeared China for lacking transparency in sharing data about COVID-19 origins. Using twisted […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week said that the 1973 Constitution was the reflection of the country’s national agenda and instrumental in binding the units of the Federation. In his message on the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 Constitution, the PPP Chairman – who is also the Foreign […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis said this week that the resumption of long-awaited operations via Khunjerab Pass would further bolster trade with China, besides strengthening people-to-people contacts. Talking to a delegation of industrialists and traders led by Faran Shahid, he said it was also another good omen that the […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling bloc this week won key gubernatorial elections, with its candidates defeating their rivals backed by the leading opposition party in the first round of nationwide local polls. The victories, such as that of Naomichi Suzuki, the incumbent governor of Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido, may bode well […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that India cannot unilaterally modified the Indus Water Treaty, a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice in the Senate, moved by Leader of Opposition Shahzad Waseem and others, she stressed that the treaty could not be […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi has said that the government would send one million Pakistanis abroad for employment opportunities this year. Turi made this announcement in an exclusive interview with a private television channel this week. “Saudi authorities will be visiting Pakistan soon to issue work permit visas and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif said this week that level playing field should be given to all before holding general elections. “No political party wanted to avoid elections, but level playing field should be given to all before holding elections,” Javed Laying said, adding: “The PML-N […]
Read MoreHu Xijin China’s military exercises in the Taiwan Straits are not a “blast fishing” exercise but a blast to the heart and guts of Taiwan secessionists aiming to correct the US and Taiwan’s expectations for the situation in the Straits. On Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced that it would […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Beijing’s diplomacy is busy. French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in China on Wednesday, and the Saudi foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart met in Beijing on Thursday to discuss issues such as steps toward reopening the embassies. The US can only watch and worry: Why […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said the international community needed to work together to overcome challenges caused by the climate catastrophe, Covid-19 pandemic, tough economic conditions and heightened geopolitical tensions. He was speaking at an Interfaith Iftar dinner hosted in honour of the diplomatic corps here at the Ministry of […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: We look forward to promoting the construction of cloud-based early warning supporting system with Pakistan, noted Zhang Zuqiang, Deputy Administrator of China Meteorological Administration (CMA), while talking to China Economic Net. Meteorological officers and experts from China and Pakistan held talks on deepening cooperation in meteorological science and technology in Beijing […]
Read MoreKing Charles III made history this week during his first state visit since his accession last year. Princes William and Harry’s father became the first British monarch to address the German Bundestag, while the national parliament was in session. Speaking both German and English, His Majesty’s speech celebrated the “deep historical bonds and longstanding links” […]
Read MoreLondon: The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia — the biggest new trade deal Britain has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago. The British government said Friday that it had clinched an agreement after almost two years of negotiations to join the Comprehensive […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model must be operationalized and private sector must present tangible plans and timelines to reduce plastic production and increase recycling in the country. She was speaking at a policy dialogue on “Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qamar Zaman Kaira, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan saidc this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) always respected the Constitution of the country, as the rule of law maintains stability and helps to uplift the country’s matters. In a media interaction, Kaira also commented on […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Parvez Elahi claimed on Sunday that his party had restarted talks with its old allies, including the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). In his statement, the former Punjab chief minister went on to claim the MQM-P was of the view there was no benefit to continuing to extend support […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou paid a visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing on Tuesday morning, wrote “strive for peace, revitalize China” and showed it to reporters. Ma is the first former Taiwan regional leader to visit the mainland after leaving office. Without doubt, we should welcome him. We […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: While Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Russia on a state visit, some Western politicians and media outlets are hyping up claims that China is standing with Russia regarding the Ukraine crisis. However, it is unnecessary for the West to be sceptical of closer China-Russia relations. China has made its stance very clear […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Providing free and quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) manifesto, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this week. She pointed out that under the PPP-led Sindh government, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) has been strengthened into one of the strongest cardiac networks spread across 22 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that another alleged U-turn by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) highlights their double standards and hypocrisy. She said the PTI has signed a six-month agreement with a private consulting firm Praia Consultant, and to pay $50,000 for their services in lobbying American decision […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Mirpur: Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said this week that Pakistan was incomplete without the freedom of its jugular vein Kashmir. “The ever-lasting deep-rooted geographical and blood relations of Pakistan with Kashmir can never separate both from each other”, Kaira said while addressing a […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week asked whether Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would accept results if her party sweeps the upcoming general elections in Punjab — once a stronghold of the PML-N. Her statement came following PTI’s severe criticism against the incumbent government […]
Read MoreHu Xijin The Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan island and establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This is not only a heavy blow to the Taiwan authorities, but also a clear disregard to the threat made by the US to the island’s “diplomatic allies” that […]
Read MoreCGTN Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that Pakistan is looking forward to participating in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit that is to take place in China this autumn. While speaking with the state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN), the foreign minister said that he will attend the upcoming summit, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that climate change was rapidly changing its scale and impact with every passing year that demanded a serious reset in the climate finance system to tackle the 21st century crisis of environmental degradation. In her keynote opening remarks at the launch […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Quetta: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that the agreement with 16 countries was in the final stages after which he hoped that thousands of youth would get employment opportunities in foreign states. He said that so far more than 0.6 million youths have […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who is against the upcoming elections in two provinces without ‘ensuring’ accountability of PTI chief Imran Khan, on Thursday chose four constituencies — three of Lahore and one of Gujranwala — to contest the April 30 polls in Punjab. The Pakistan People’s Party, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week expressed delight over the improvement in ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “Pleased to see the developments and improving relations between Saudi and Iran. My father Senator Rehman Malik did a lot of work in his life to mend bridges between both these countries. […]
Read MoreDing Gang The two arch-rivals of the Middle East – Saudi Arabia and Iran – recently sat down for peace talks in Beijing and restored diplomatic relations, highlighting the effectiveness of China’s diplomatic efforts. Why can China act as the “peace broker?” On the one hand, China has never supported one side to fight another, […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Beginning last month, as a result of three “UN special rapporteurs” grossly misinterpreting the situation of boarding schools in China’s Xizang (Tibet), the Western media outlets have launched a new smear campaign, claiming that “one million Tibetan children have been forcibly separated from their families” and “forcibly assimilated” in Tibetan boarding schools, adding […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Delegates of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, parliament) unanimously voted for re-election of Xi Jinping as president of the People’s Republic of China to an unprecedented third five-year term this week. Some 2,952 people participated in the voting. The re-election of Xi Jinping who will turn 70 in […]
Read MoreNew York: Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the conference “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World,” which concluded in New York this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for restraint on everyone’s part and to stay within democratic norms when international reporters at the UN asked for his comments on the clashes in Lahore that left one opposition party worker dead. “I think that it is important for everyone to restrain themselves […]
Read MoreStaff Writer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the women were like the backbone of the Pakistani family system, society, country and economy in every sphere of life. In her special message on International Women’s Day, the federal minister paid her tribute to the women across the world […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Peshawar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi assured businessmen to resolve their issues on a fast-track basis, saying that the government is taking all possible steps for industrialisation and provision of all facilities to the business community. The federal minister strongly opposed the industries-hostile actions and initiatives […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir this week met his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Mehrabian at Tehran. During the meeting, mutual areas of interest were discussed, said a press release. The Iranian Minister appreciated the authorities of Pakistan for the construction of transmission line to import electricity from Iran to Gwadar on fast […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Wang Yi (C), a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee Wang Yi (C), a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director […]
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