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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreLiaquat 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Kate Middleton has shared very interesting things about herself, saying she never thought to live as royal but life had other plans in store for her. The Princess of WaIes tried to reveal she believes in destiny, suggesting that everything is a planned event and the situation and one’s response to them is already […]
Read MoreAbida 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, […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2021 Formula One season, has been called off due to severe rain and flooding in the northern Italian region. Italy’s civil protection agency had issued a red alert weather warning on Monday, and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini called for the race to be postponed […]
Read MoreSydney: Australian fast bowler Scott Boland said he turned down the opportunity to play county cricket in England so that he would be fresh heading into the World Test Championship (WTC) final and the Ashes. Only the second Indigenous Australian male to play a Test, Boland made his debut in December 2021 at the last […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreCanberra: 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, son of late Senator Rehman Malik, this week lauded Hari Budha Magar for creating history as he successfully conquered Mount Everest. “What an amazing feat. A testament to the indefatigably of the human spirit,” he tweeted. On May 19, Hari stood victorious atop the world’s tallest mountain as the […]
Read MoreHu 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 […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Group of Seven (G7) Hiroshima summit concluded on May 21, and unlike the usual practice, the G7 communiqué was released a day before the closing. Some Japanese media said that it was due to the fear that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Hiroshima on the same day would steal the attention […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Indonesia has recorded better economic growth, far above the global average, and has been able to maintain it amid global uncertainty, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has said. She made the statement during a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on the sidelines of the G7 […]
Read MoreGlobal 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 […]
Read MoreGwadar 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 […]
Read MoreVictoria Ward London: Within four hours of the Coronation Concert, a snappy, slickly produced video appeared on the Prince and Princess of Wales’s social media channels. The 34-second montage neatly encapsulated the event, offering prized glimpses of the family from behind the scenes and live slo-mo action – all expertly packaged and accompanied by suitably […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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, […]
Read MoreLock Haven: Outside play supports healthy development in all children. When a child with an intellectual or physical disability is able to explore and participate in outside play, the benefits are twofold. Not only do they work on their developmental skills (motor, social, communication and cognitive) but they also feel included, boosting their self-esteem. That, […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Ethiopian Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was officially inaugurated this week in the presence of Ambassadors and diplomatic community based in Islamabad. Ambassador Mesganu Arga, State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia and Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan cut the […]
Read MoreTakehiro Michishita Tokyo: From late March to late April, many Muslims living in Japan observed Ramzan, a holy period of the year in Islam that involves a month of fasting during daylight hours, joining fellow believers in other countries around the world. For some children, it meant refraining from eating their favorite snacks while figuring […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The strawberry campaign in southern Italy is still underway, and demand is still interesting, especially for the produce from Basilicata. “Demand is lively, but the volumes are half those of a week ago. This means wholesale prices are around 30% higher than in late April. The season is almost over, but there is […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire The Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 is here and anticipation is running high. This year’s theme, ‘The Laboratory of the Future’, caters to a wide range of topics to be unpicked – as it should – promising exciting debate, spearheaded by this year’s curator Lesley Lokko. The full list of official contributors was announced revealing […]
Read MoreHu 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 […]
Read MoreAbida 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang said this week that his country was cognisant of Pakistan’s economic difficulties, adding that it was the priority of his country to help Islamabad. He made the remarks during a meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their […]
Read MoreNewswire Port Sudan: Qatar flew a relief flight into Sudan carrying some 40 tons of food and left with 150 evacuees this week as fighting continued between two generals vying for power in the African nation. The Qatari Emiri Air Force C-17 Globemaster touched down in Port Sudan, some 670 kilometers (415 miles) northeast of […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreAbdullah 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, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The UK’s Pakistan Network, supported by the British Council and the GREAT campaign, this week marked the coronation of their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in style with a series of events. The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted a black-tie ball, whilst the Deputy High Commission in Karachi held […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire Naples: The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations this week as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. Argentine hero Diego Maradona inspired Napoli to its second and last […]
Read MoreNewswire Kathmandu: Nepal qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 and will join Pakistan and India in Group 1, after a seven-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Kirtipur this week. Nepal chased down a target of 118 runs in 30.3 overs with Gulsan Jha […]
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