Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Last month, at the loading area of Cuori Electrical Appliances (Group) Co Ltd in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, five container trucks laden with steam irons and vacuum cleaners set off for Indonesia. This was the company’s fourth shipment to Southeast Asia in August, signalling rising demand for Chinese household appliances across the region. […]
Read MoreLinus Höller Berlin: Denmark will become the first NATO country to host Ukrainian weapons production on its territory, with Fire Point, the manufacturer of Ukraine’s long-range Flamingo cruise missile, set to begin making solid rocket fuel near a Danish air base in December. The facility will be located adjacent to Skrydstrup Air Base in South […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Nawabshah: The First Lady of Pakistan and Member National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari his week visited district Shaheed Benazirabad to review the situation arising from the recent flood threats and the measures being taken to accompanied by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho during the visit. Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, SSP, and officials […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, during a series of high-level meetings in Beijing this week, underscored Pakistan’s commitment to expanding maritime cooperation with China through strategic investments in ports, shipbuilding, and the blue economy. In a meeting with executives of Shandong Xinxu Group Corporation, the minister welcomed a […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s services trade posted solid growth in the first seven months of 2025, with a steep increase in the trade of travel-related services, official data showed this week . The country’s services trade volume reached 4.58 trillion yuan (about 644.2 billion U.S. dollars) during this period, up 8.2 percent year on year, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Beijing: A think tank report released on Friday underlines the great significance and contributions of the Chinese people’s resistance against Japanese aggression to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Titled “Remembering History and Defending Justice — Great Contributions of the Main Battlefield in the East of the World Anti-Fascist War,” the report […]
Read MoreNewswire Rabat: Portuguese authorities have refused 34 out of 38 asylum requests submitted by Moroccan migrants who arrived on August 8 at Boca do Rio beach in Vila do Bispo, in the Algarve region. According to multiple Portuguese reports, the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) described the requests as “unfounded.” The claims were […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s rich history, evident in its monuments and cities, has created a unique context for architectural renovation. Italian architects often embrace this heritage by engaging in a dialogue between old and new, rather than aiming for a complete transformation. This approach intentionally avoids an imitative style, instead using contemporary materials like steel, glass, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The United Kingdom this week announced an additional £1.2 million in anticipatory flood response for Sindh. This brings the UK’s total humanitarian assistance to £2.53 million (Rs 95.8 crore), giving over 400,000 people across Pakistan life-saving support, said a British High Commission statement. With floods predicted to hit Sindh imminently, the UK […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Thursday hosted Ambassador Takeshi Akahori, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, for exchange of views on bilateral, regional and international issues. The Japanese delegation included Iwase Kiichiro, Deputy Director, Southwest Asia Division, MOFA, Japan, and Shinohara Nobukuni, First Secretary at the Embassy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union has allocated Rs 350 million in emergency assistance to Pakistan as devastating floods continue to wreak havoc across the country. In a post on X, the EU said the flash floods have claimed hundreds of lives, with many still missing. It stated that nearly Rs350m would be provided through […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, this week urged American companies to invest in and expand their operations in Pakistan. Ms Baker praised the government’s efforts under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to reform the economy and create a more investor-friendly environment. She also emphasised Pakistan’s strategic advantages, including its large consumer […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said that the floods were threatening to uproot entire communities. “Floods once again threaten to uproot entire communities. Homes, fertile lands, and livelihoods lie at risk, and for millions of farmers. Calling for unified national response to floods, (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: “We did it!” Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov posted triumphantly on X. “We thank all institutions, partners and everyone whose efforts made this landmark moment possible. The government remains committed to a smooth and effective transition to the euro in the interest of all citizens.” By adopting the single European currency, the euro, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week urged Germany to resolve the status of 2,400 Afghan refugees, warning delays could trigger deportations under domestic law, amid heightened concerns over forced returns. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has called on Germany to clarify the status of 2,400 Afghan refugees in the country, warning that delays could lead to their […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Indonesia and Pakistan bilateral trade this week reached up to $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2024, and both countries are negotiating on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for finalization of agreement. Pakistan and Indonesia have strong and growing trade ties, with the bilateral trade volume increasing to around $4.7 billion in 2024 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Amid the escalation of large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine, Pakistan has called for an end to the conflict, now in its fourth year, through dialogue and a negotiated settlement. “We note with deep dismay the continuation in fighting, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including children,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, […]
Read MoreOttawa: Canada will waive a requirement that 20 percent of all vehicles sold next year be emissions-free, part of an aid package designed to help companies deal with damage done by tariffs from United States President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement this week. The 20 percent target was mandated by the […]
Read MoreDing Gang It’s called “Atlantic’s last teardrop.” But to me, Sayram Lake, in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is a drop of blessed water, cupped gently between snow-capped mountains and endless grasslands, and with the people who live alongside it. I found myself standing at the edge of Sayram Lake in Ili Kazak autonomous […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Following the ongoing Western discussions around the Russia-Ukraine conflict, one cannot miss a noteworthy shift in accent that became particularly visible after US President Donald Trump met a group of European leaders and Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on August 18. Speculations about a likely territorial compromise between Moscow and Kiev gave […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, his company said on Thursday. The Piacenza native founded the Milan-based luxury fashion company of the same name in 1975. Armani’s trademark stylish suits were known for combining comfort with elegance. The fashion house said that Armani died in his home […]
Read MoreMonza: Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine until the end of the 2028 Formula One season, the French team announced this week. The 29-year-old joined the Renault-owned outfit for the 2023 season and has achieved two podiums for them. “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine,” said Gasly. “As a […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Recently Chinese President Xi Jinping received top diplomats and heads of standing bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the bright, stately Fujian Hall of the Great Hall of the People in the heart of Beijing. “China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is committed to making […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Christian Friis Bach, senior figure in Denmark’s Liberal Party and former chairman of the Danish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, this week voiced deep concern over the declining strength of global institutions, particularly the United Nations. During a meeting with Senator Irfan Siddiqui, parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) in the Senate, senior […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that despite some policy differences, his party remains aligned with the federal government. Speaking at a ‘Clean Larkana and Employment Scheme Program’ in Naudero, Bilawal complained that Sindh had been treated like a “stepchild” in the past. He dedicated his recently […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In a landmark step to revive Pakistan’s maritime sector, the government is planning to allocate 1,000 acres of land to Chinese investors for the establishment of an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex near Port Qasim, official media reported. Jawad Akhtar, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, said the project would consolidate […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: A decade after its international debut, Hugo Award-winning The Three-Body Problem is being hailed as a groundbreaking success for Chinese science fiction, selling 6.5 million copies in 42 languages and impacting readers worldwide. The novel’s international success was celebrated at the “Cosmic Echoes -The Three-Body Problem’s Overseas 10-Year Impact Release Conference” held […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: A 20-member high-level Chinese delegation, led by Yuan Jianmin and accompanied by Director General Green Pakistan Initiative Major General Shahid Nazir (retd), this week visited Agriculture House in Lahore on Friday to explore Punjab’s agriculture sector and evaluate investment opportunities. Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani chaired the meeting, attended by […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal have paid tribute to Diogo Jota by passing his number 21 jersey to his close friend and former teammate Ruben Neves, following the forward’s death in a car crash last month, national team coach Roberto Martinez said. Neves, a midfielder at Saudi side Al-Hilal, was a pallbearer at Jota’s funeral. The Liverpool […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting this week with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott at the Ministry of Interior, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Pakistan–UK relations across multiple sectors. During the meeting, matters related to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Outgoing European Union Ambassador Riina Kionka this week shared a heartfelt farewell message, marking the end of what she described as “a journey of meaningful partnerships and friendships.” In a post on X, she thanked the people of Pakistan for their hospitality and kindness throughout her posting. She wrote: “Though I say […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy awakens a special magnetism when explored as a family. The country offers a blend that is hard to find elsewhere: living culture, natural landscapes that seem painted, and cities steeped in history. Each stage of the journey becomes an opportunity to discover together, across generations, the essence of the peninsula. What begins […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik this week welcomed the Japan Bank for International Cooperation’s (JBIC) interest in Pakistan’s landmark Reko Diq mining project, calling it an important step toward strengthening bilateral ties in the mining and energy sectors. The announcement came during a meeting in Islamabad between Minister Malik and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP-led Sindh government had performed exceptionally well amid floods. “Hopefully the damages will be controlled and minimised as CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah has outlined Sindh’s flood strategy, focusing on three priorities; protecting lives, securing Guddu and Sukkur barrages, […]
Read MoreLahore: Punjab University Hailey College of Commerce, under the US Department of State’s Initiative “Strengthening US–Pakistan University Partnerships” organized the closing ceremony of the training program on “AI-Powered Entrepreneurship”. On this occasion, US Consul General Lahore Mr Stetson Sanders, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, Pro VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood, Prof Dr Jo-Ann Rolle, […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week attended Pakistan-Indonesia Business Council Board meeting. The Ambassador appreciated the revival of this important forum to further strengthen economic ties between the two brotherly nations. He highlighted complementarities in the textile sectors of both countries and emphasized the need to expand cooperation in IT, defense, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Amid the escalation of large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine, Pakistan thids week called for an end to the conflict, now in its fourth year, through dialogue and a negotiated settlement. “We note with deep dismay the continuation in fighting, resulting in the loss of innocent civilian lives, including children,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, […]
Read MoreAstana: Kazakhstan and UNDP this week discussed joint work as part of the IDB-financed project “Development of Climate Resilient Water Resources”, Kazinform News Agency reported. The issue was discussed at a meeting between Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov and Resident Representative of the UN Development Program in Kazakhstan Katarzyna Wawiernia in Astana. […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria and Germany are launching 1 billion pounds ($1.1 billion) in joint defense industry projects, including new plants in the Balkan state to produce artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard rounds, and long-range weapons. The cooperation is led by Bulgaria’s Citizens for European Development party (GERB) and Düsseldorf-based defense contractor Rheinmetall. Discussions began in March […]
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