China slams G7 summit’s hyping up of China-related issues

Newswire Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson this week made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the […]

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Pakistan, Qatar vow to enhance bilateral trade, tourism

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week vowed to further promote their bilateral trade and tourism. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Ambassadors of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani with Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah in Islamabad. The two personalities also discussed issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lambasts world powers for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Kashmir

Liaquat Ali Muzaffarabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week lambasted the international community for “turning a blind eye” to India’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying it was “not wise to sacrifice timeless principles for short-term interests”. “I asked those who champion the rules-based international order and place a premium on […]

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First ever Pakistan-China Business Forum held at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing

Newswire Islamabad: The first ever ‘Pakistan-China Business Forum: Industrial Relocation and Technology Transfer’ was held at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing this week. The DEA Group of Companies, based in Pakistan and UAE with a vision to facilitate global collaboration and promote economic growth, organized the event, said an official statement released here. “The Pakistan-China Business Forum […]

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Chinese Embassy celebrates 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations with Pakistani Diplomats

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: On the 72nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the Chinese Embassy this week held a reception titled “China-Pakistan Unbreakable Friendship and the Bright Future” with Pakistani Diplomats in Islamabad. Pang Chunxue, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy, the chief guest, Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, […]

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Arab League Summit marks milestone for regional rapprochement: Saudi envoy

Celina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Sunday said the Arab League Summit, hosted by the Kingdom under the dynamic leadership of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, concluded on a high note, signaling a significant step towards regional rapprochement and cooperation. The summit, held at King Abdulaziz Conference Center in Jeddah, brought […]

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FM Bilawal Bhutto truly advocated for rights of Kashmiri people: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has always fought for the cause of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and reflected the true sentiments of Kashmiri people. “Bilawal Bhutto carried forward the mission of […]

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Saudi Arabia, Italy sign MoU to foster cultural cooperation

Newswire Rome: Italy and Saudi Arabia this week signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in the sectors of archaeology, conservation, restoration and protection of cultural heritage, film and literature. The MoU was signed by Saudi Culture Minister Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Italian counterpart Gennaro Sangiuliano at a ceremony in […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosts MUSIAD Sydney board members

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hosted board members of MUSIAD Sydney. “We had the privilege of visiting the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Australia, Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri for a delightful lunch. Board members of MUSIAD Sydney had a fantastic opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with His Excellency […]

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Ambassador Jakob Linulf emphasizes need to protect environment

Celina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week emphasized the need to protect environment. “This #EarthDay23, Denmark Embassy along with Denmark companies (@NovoNordisk & @Maersk)collected waste on the beach of Karachi to mobilise action for more sustainable waste management! Happy to see @WWFPak lauding our efforts to promote sustainable business & protecting […]

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NEOM launches first international exhibition in Venice

Newswire Venice: NEOM this week launched its first international exhibition in Venice while presenting the key design principles underlying The Line. Called “Zero Gravity Urbanism — Principles for a New Livability,” the exhibition plays host to more than 20 of the world’s leading architects and innovative designers. Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the minister […]

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Death of two Russian military commanders reflects increasing brutality of the Ukraine war

Hu Xijin Two Russian military commanders, including a brigade commander, were killed in fierce combat near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Their deaths reflect the increasing brutality of the Ukraine war. The Ukrainian army has recently received a lot of new weapons from NATO countries, and the Russian army may face greater […]

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Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese works hard to boost Pakistan-Italy trade ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is working hard to boost the trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who works every day of the week and is easily accessible to the businesspersons, is ready to facilitate the businesspersons in a bod to enhance business relations. The envoy believes that […]

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FM Qin Gang proposes three principles for China-Europe relations

Global Times Oslo: The adherence to an inclusive worldview, commitment to a progressive view of history, and upholding the perspective of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation should be principles to maintain the stable development of China-Europe relations amid a changing and volatile international situation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said this week […]

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Top Chinese machinery manufacturers urged to relocate and develop industrial parks in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Pakistan’s strategic location, lucrative investment incentives, demographic dividend and a favorable economic outlook and potential were highlighted by the trade and investment Counsellor of Pakistan, Ghulam Qadir during the 3rd Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition. Top Chinese machinery manufacturers urged to relocate and develop industrial parks in Pakistan During the exhibition, he […]

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Charter of Democracy envisions strong democracy: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the Charter of Democracy (CoD), signed between Pakistan’s major political parties 17 years ago envisioned strong democracy in Pakistan. “On important occasion of 17th anniversary of #CharterOfDemocracy, an important milestone in history of Pakistan, let us reiterate our commitment to a peaceful, […]

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Bilawal Bhutto meets Riina Kionka to discuss strengthening of bilateral relations

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week held a meeting with European Union’s Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the European Union. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, as well as regional and international issues. Both expressed their satisfaction […]

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Project GreenHyScale has begun installation process in GreenLab: Ambassador Jakob Linulf

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf announced this week that project GreenHyScale had begun installation process of 6 MW prototype electrolyser in the Danish green industrial park, GreenLab. “The installation is an important step towards production of green hydrogen on a large scale globally,” the envoy tweeted. A milestone in the […]

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Canada humiliates itself as China hits back with reciprocal countermeasures

Hu Xijin Reciprocal countermeasures have been taken immediately. Despite China’s opposition and clear warning, Canada announced on Monday that it would expel a Chinese diplomat from China’s Toronto consulate-general. A few hours later, China fulfilled its warning, and declared a diplomat from Canada’s consulate-general in Shanghai “persona non grata,” a Latin phrase for an “unwelcome […]

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We will need to produce 70% more food by 2050: Ambassador Adam Tugio

Abida Shaheen Faisalabad: The International seminar focused on ‘Sustainable Production of Healthy Vegetable Oils: Policies & Practices to Achieving SDGs’ was inaugurated in Faisalabad by Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan along with Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The International seminar […]

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FM Qin Gang visits FSA building gifted by Chinese Embassy to Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang this week visited the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) in Islamabad which was gifted to Pakistan by the Chinese Embassy. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar received the dignitary. On the occasion, the Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang also unveiled […]

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Umar Rehman Malik, Ali Rehman Malik meet Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, discuss education

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s sons Umar Rehman Malik and Ali Rehman Malik this week met Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese. They discussed ways to improve the education standard in Pakistan and the cooperation between Pakistan and Italy in this regard. “Pleasure meeting His Excellency, Andreas Ferrarese, the Italian Ambassador today, […]

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Kazakh envoy calls for engaging youth to boost bilateral ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin this week appreciated the role of youth in advancing bilateral relationships between the two countries. While speaking at the prize and certificate distribution ceremony of an essay competition titled “Knowing Kazakhstan” he said the engagement of youth in meaningful conversations might help Pakistan and Kazakhstan […]

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