Pakistan, Kazakhstan explore technology-driven expansion of economic ties

Newswire Astana: Pakistan and Kazakhstan are looking to open a new frontier in their bilateral relationship by linking their rapidly developing technology sectors, with artificial intelligence, drones, fintech and digital governance emerging as potential areas for joint ventures, knowledge exchange and new business opportunities. Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev said the two countries were […]

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Where Kazakhstan’s Islamic heritage meets Astana’s modern skyline

Newswire Asrsna: In a city known for futuristic towers, striking contemporary structures and an ever-changing skyline, the Nursultan Mosque offers a powerful reminder of another dimension of Kazakhstan’s identity, its deep Islamic heritage and centuries-old spiritual traditions. Standing prominently in Astana, the Nursultan Mosque, also known as the Astana Grand Mosque, has become one of […]

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From dinosaurs to the Golden Man, Kazakhstan museum tells the story of the Great Steppe

Newswire Astana: A journey through Kazakhstan’s National Museum is, in many ways, a journey through time — from prehistoric creatures that once inhabited the vast Kazakh steppe to ancient nomadic civilizations, the rise of Turkic states, the Silk Road, the Kazakh Khanate and the country’s transformation through the modern era. Located in the heart of […]

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From New York to Islamabad: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad’s UN tenure and the diplomacy ahead

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad left New York this week with a record shaped by war, confrontation and some of the most difficult diplomatic challenges facing the international system, returning to Islamabad to take charge as Pakistan’s new foreign secretary. His departure marked the end of a two-year assignment as Pakistan’s permanent representative […]

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Italy presses EU to factor inflation into fiscal targets and budget compliance

Newswire Rome: Italy this week pressed the European Union to show greater flexibility in applying its fiscal rules, arguing that unexpectedly high inflation, rising energy costs and other economic shocks should be taken into account when Brussels assessed whether member states were meeting agreed budget and deficit targets. Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said Rome […]

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France rejects ECB intervention as borrowing costs rise amid budget uncertainty

Paris: France’s economic situation was becoming increasingly difficult as borrowing costs rose and investors focused on the country’s strained public finances, but the head of the Bank of France said Paris did not, at that stage, need intervention from the European Central Bank. Bank of France Governor Emmanuel Moulin said the rise in French borrowing […]

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Italian-led archaeological project uncovers major ancient monument in Pakistan’s Gandhara region

Italian archaeologists lead excavation of 100-metre structure near Taxila, opening new avenues for research into Gandhara’s urban history and strengthening Pakistan-Italy scientific cooperation Celina Ali Islamabad: An Italian-led archaeological mission has uncovered a previously unstudied ancient monument measuring nearly 100 metres in length and 50 metres in width in Pakistan’s historic Gandhara region, highlighting the […]

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Pakistan, UK agree to continue cooperation on Human Rights, protection of women and children

British Minister of State Stephen Doughty called on Federal Minister for Law and Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday, with discussions focusing on human rights, protection of women and children, human trafficking, prevention of child marriages, the Indus Waters Treaty and regional peace and security. British Minister of State Stephen Doughty […]

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