Newswire 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 MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, more than half Pakistanis (56%) prefer to have an economic partnership with China while 13% want it with the United States (US). A representative sample of men and women in Pakistan was asked the following question that “which of the following would […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: China’s economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. This has become a significant driving force for the struggling global economy, according to market experts. China has set a GDP target of around 5 percent for 2023, […]
Read MoreXinhua Sanya: China’s scientific research ship Tansuo-1 returned to the city of Sanya in south China’s Hainan Province on Saturday, after completing its first international manned deep-diving scientific research mission in waters surrounding Oceania. The vessel, carrying the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver), began its mission in October 2022. It traveled for 157 days and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission Islamabad commemorated the International Women’s Day this week with an affirmation to increase digital access for women and celebrating the UK’s support to women and girls in Pakistan. Earlier in the week, similar events were held at the British Deputy High Commission, Karachi and the British High Commission […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Government of Japan has decided to provide grant assistance up to USD 295,430 (equivalent to around PKR 76.4 million) to five NGO development projects in Pakistan. The grant contracts were signed between Mr. ITO Takeshi, Charge d’ Affaires ad interim of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and representatives of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the Japan Karate Association (JKA) of Pakistan organized Karate Workshop on March 7th at the Hamidi Hall of Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. This workshop was held under the title of “7th JKA national Karate Camp” and was participated by Pakistani people who love Karate from […]
Read MoreWarren Gatland saluted the “excellent” Rhys Webb after the Wales scrum-half marked his international return with a man-of-the-match display against Italy. Starting in his first Test since October 2020 – and first Six Nations match for six years – Webb played an instrumental role as Gatland’s side prevailed 29-17 in Rome to claim a welcome […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan’s top climber Naila Kiani this week announced that she will be climbing Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in Nepal in April while Shehroze Kashif said that he will climb Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal. The duo aims to raise the Pakistani flag at the top of these 8,000-meter peaks. […]
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 MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella said this week that in order to support the textile businesses in Pakistan, his consulate has worked out a special arrangement with the Italian Development Committee to facilitate would-be visitors to the forthcoming ITMA expo in Milan. Speaking as chief guest at the ‘Presentation […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri lauded the Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA) for organizing the Pakistan Day celebrations in Brisbane. “Pakistan Day Celebrations in the heart of #Brisbane City. Well done Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA). Big thanks to @QldGov and @brisbanecityqld for their support,” the envoy tweeted. PACA later said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week urged for women empowerment. “Let’s continue to empower women and promote gender equality! Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their life,” he tweeted on the International Women Day. He […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the EU to Pakistan, Dr Rina Kivinka this week said that the European Union (EU) and Pakistan were further strengthening ties to deal with challenges related to climate change, especially after the recent floods that wreaked havoc in the country, and to overcome barriers to gender equality. In a television […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The US government this week announced 500 new scholarships to Pakistani university students from flood-affected districts to assist them in completing their degrees. US Ambassador Donald Blome announced the scholarships at an event celebrating the achievements of female scholars in honor of International Women’s Day at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad. […]
Read MoreKathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kathmandu this week organized the Inaugural Ceremony of the “8th Edition of Nepal-Pakistan Friendship T20 Cricket Tournament-2023.” The event was inaugurated by C.P. Mainali, former Deputy Prime Minister of Nepal as Chief Guest. Bina Raj Pandey, former President of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) graced the event as the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week said that he was sad to hear the news of boat capsizing in seas off southern Italy. In a tweet, he said: “Sad to hear the news of boat capsizing in seas off southern Italy in which dozens of migrants, including 12 children & […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese urged the Pakistanis to use olive oil to boost health. “The best kind of olive needs experts and if Pakistanis get used to using olive oil, the Italian government would love to continue the olive project,” the envoy said while addressing a Roundtable discussion on “Holistic […]
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 […]
Read MoreDing Gang When traveling in South China’s Guangdong Province not long ago, I heard my friends talk about chicken in Cantonese cuisine countless times. The locals always said, “no chicken, no feast.” In fact, if you had more experience tasting China’s various cuisines and flavors, you would understand that this hyperbole is nothing more than […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week said that Italy was committed to extend cooperation in diverse sectors to uplift bilateral trade with Pakistan. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad, the envoy urged Pakistani businessmen and traders to make efforts to promote mutual trade and economic ties between […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia this week vowed to enhance economic ties. Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio called on Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. They resolved to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between two countries with particular focus on trade and investment, […]
Read MoreLiu Xuanzun Beijing: China this week announced a draft budget for 2023 which will see the country’s annual defense budget rise to 1.5537 trillion yuan ($224.79 billion), an increase of 7.2 percent, remaining single-digit for the 8th consecutive year. Analysts said that the figure marks a reasonable and restrained boost amid military spending sprees by […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha on a two-day official visit this week, held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues between the two countries. During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views to further strengthen the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week raised concerns about the country’s first-ever digital census, terming it a “flawed” exercise while calling on the federal government to address the PPP’s concerns in this regard. The self-enumeration process, part of the country’s first-ever digital census, began on Feb 20 and […]
Read MoreChen Qingqing Beijing: China remains committed to an independent foreign policy of peace and to peaceful development, pursues friendship and cooperation with other countries, and stands ready to work with the international community to put into action the Global Development Initiative (GDI) and the Global Security Initiative (GSI), Premier Li Keqiang said in his Government […]
Read Morewadar Pro Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved as many as 11 development projects worth Rs 63.82 billion this week. Among them it approved China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Support Project (2nd Revised) at the cost of Rs 909.285 million. The 2nd revised project envisages establishing Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Ministry of […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), with coordination of China Study Center, signed three documents of understanding with relevant parties in China to boost agriculture productivity in Pakistan this week. NUST officials say the Pakistan-China Agriculture Project is a significant initiative and would serve as a model for other countries […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British Acting High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish this week appreciated the beauty of Gujar Khan, a sub-district of Rawalpindi. Speaking to Newswire during his brief visit to the area, the envoy said that he was impressed with the attractive landscape. “This is my first visit here. I really liked this place and especially the […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Japan will give a $ 5 million grant to Pakistan under an Emergency Flood Assistance Project. Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary Ministry of Economic Affairs and Yong Ye, Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB), signed the grant agreement at the Ministry of Economic Affairs this week. The ceremony was witnessed by ADB’s Executive Director for […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Mr. and Mrs. ODAGIRI Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, hosted a National Day Reception this week to commemorate the 63 rd birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito. Around 600 guests from all walks of life joined the event, including diplomats, prominent politicians, and government officials, leading businessmen, academic and literary […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week visited the Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Sweet Home Cadet College, which is serving the orphans of Pakistan to make them responsible citizens under the patronage Zumard Khan sb. Very impressed by the well disciplined and wonderful reception,” he tweeted. […]
Read MoreRome: Roberto Mancini is preparing his Italy squad for the upcoming Euro qualifiers and will reportedly give FCSB forward Andrea Compagno his first call-up. The Azzurri will face England and Malta in their first two Euro 2024 qualifiers, scheduled for March 23 and March 26, their first outings after missing out on the World Cup […]
Read MoreSydney: David Warner missed the ideal opportunity to end his career, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said, adding that the opener should have retired in front of his home crowd after hitting a double-century in his 100th test. Apart from his defiant 200 against South Africa in December, the 36-year-old’s test form has been poor, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that on this World Wildlife Day, it was very important to create awareness among the public and all stakeholders about the importance of wildlife conservation and take steps to protect them. In her message on World Wildlife Day, the federal minister […]
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