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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo celebrates birthday

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo celebrated his birthday this week. “Happy Birthday hubby @pontecorvoste… handsome and young, ready for new horizons together,” his wife Lidia Pontecorvo tweeted. Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo is the former Italian Ambassador to Pakistan where he served until the 9th of February 2020. In this capacity he has followed […]

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Russia desires to assist Pakistan in energy sector: Ambassador Danila Ganich

Staff Writer Islamabad: Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich said this week that Russia was interested to assist Pakistan in energy sector besides expanding trade relations. It was a good opportunity for Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss everything, he said while talking to State News Channel. High level interaction between the two countries would help understand […]

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Sindh govt has ‘revolutionized’ healthcare system: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the PPP’s Sindh Government has revolutionised the healthcare system in the province. He said the PPP has as per it’s commitment improved the JPMC, the largest tertiary care and postgraduate health facility by setting up a 500-beded surgical complex with […]

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How Mars lost its oceans

It has long been known that Mars once had oceans due in part to a protective magnetic field similar to Earth’s. However, the magnetic field disappeared, and new research may finally be able to explain why. Researchers recreated conditions expected in the core of Mars billions of years ago and found that the behavior of […]

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Clearance of protein linked to Alzheimer’s controlled by circadian cycle

The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease is tied to our circadian cycle, according to research published today in PLOS Genetics. The research underscores the importance of healthy sleep habits in preventing the protein Amyloid-Beta 42 (AB42) from forming clumps in the brain, and opens a path to potential Alzheimer’s […]

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Japan announces a US$ 3.45 million grant project to support effective border control, migration management in Pakistan

Newswire Islamabad: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad this week held a signing ceremony of Exchange of Notes for a USD 3.45 million grant projectaimed at strengthening the operational capacities of border management authorities to contribute towards comprehensive migration management in Pakistan. The event – held at the […]

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Gravina asks Serie A to postpone games ahead of Italy World Cup playoff

Newswire Rome: The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has requested the postponement of a round of Serie A fixtures to help the Italy national team in its preparations for the FIFA World Cup playoffs, FIGC president Gabriele Gravina said. European champion Italy risks failing to qualify for a second consecutive World Cup after finishing behind Switzerland […]

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Italy displays Michelangelo’s three Pietà sculptures together for first time

Newswire Florence: The three Pietà sculptures by Renaissance master Michelangelo will be displayed together for the first time in an exhibition at the Museo Opera del Duomo in Florence, from 24 February until 1 August 2022. The exhibition will comprise the newly-restored original Bandini Pietà, from Florence’s cathedral museum, along with the casts of the […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri welcomes Australia’s decision to allow international tourists

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week welcomed the news that Australia was open again to vaccinated international tourists, effectively bringing to an end one of the world’s longest and strictest coronavirus border closures. “Great news for international travelers including those from Pakistan From Monday 21 February 2022, Australia will […]

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British High Commission launches mentoring programme for budding journalists

Newswire Islamabad: The British High Commission this week announced the launch of the Chevening Mentoring Scheme for budding journalists. The three-month mentorship programme has been designed to target women and minorities working for media outlets or as freelance journalists across Pakistan. Fellows from the flagship Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme will act as mentors for […]

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Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established: Albana Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Mrs Albana Ferrarese wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, said this week that Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan will be established soon. In a statement, she said that in the near future “we are moving towards establishing an Italian Institute of Culture in Pakistan, which will enhance cultural cooperation between […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo appreciates physiotherapist Alberto Cairo

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week appreciated physiotherapist Alberto Cairo for dedicating his life for the Afghans in need. “Truly a great man,” he tweeted replying to a post in which Alberto Cairo is seen at work with Afghan victims of conflict. Though Cairo himself has been the subject of many […]

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Beijing Olympics: China wins applause for heaven-like experience

Newswire Beijing: China is winning applause and praise from visiting Olympians for its top-notch venue services, as the world’s first “dual Olympic city” pays attention to the details in every aspect to support the safe and smooth operation of the Games while overcoming the difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Winter Olympics meet […]

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Imran Khan to visit Moscow this month

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said this week that Prime Minister Imran would visit Moscow this month on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. FM Qureshi said that Pakistan’s relations with Russia were on a “positive trajectory”. Last month, Prime Minister Imran had held a telephonic conversation with Putin, during which, the premier […]

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Opposition united to dislodge govt: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Lahore: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the opposition was united and will do everything constitutionally and legally possible to dislodge Imran Khan as the Prime Minister. Speaking to journalists after attending a lunch hosted by the opposition leader in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif in honour […]

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LOI signed to promote high-quality science and technological Pakistan-China exchanges

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Zhongguancun Belt and Road Industrial Promotion Association of the People’s Republic Of China (ZBRA) and Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) this week signed a Letter to Intent (LOI) at a virtual ceremony to promote high-quality science and technological exchanges between Pakistan and China. The LOI was signed by Zhang Xiaodong, the President […]

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Pakistan should seek help from China for nanotechnology to promote high-yield agriculture: Top Pakistani businessperson

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan should seek China’s help in nanotechnology to promote high-yield agriculture, a top Pakistani businessperson said this week. “(Pakistani) Ministry of National Food and Security should talk with China to extend its achievements in the field of nanotechnology to promote high-yield agriculturein Pakistan.” Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Vice President, Ahmad Jawad said […]

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Pakistan, China sign agreement for industrial cooperation

China Economic Net Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week inked the Framework Agreement on Industrial Cooperation under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Pakistan’s State Minister and Chairman of Board of Investment (BOI) Muhammad Azfar Ahsan and Chairman of China’s National Development & Reform Commission (NRDC) He Lifeng signed the accord at a virtual meeting, said […]

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Puffy planets lose atmospheres, become super-Earths

Astronomers have identified two different cases of “mini-Neptune” planets that are losing their puffy atmospheres and likely transforming into super-Earths. Radiation from the planets’ stars is stripping away their atmospheres, driving hot gas to escape like steam from a pot of boiling water. “Most astronomers suspected that young, small mini-Neptunes must have evaporating atmospheres,” says […]

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