Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Braving the sweltering summer afternoon in central China, 12-year-old Chen Yulin steadied her violin beneath her chin and, joined by four classmates, played the patriotic tune “My Motherland and I” with practiced precision. The students, from Queshan County in Henan Province, were rehearsing for a school performance to mark the 80th anniversary […]
Read MoreRudy Ruitenberg Paris: Denmark plans to wrap up its acquisition of ground-based air defense systems by the end of the year, with a total planned investment of as much as 25 billion Danish kroner (US$3.4 billion), according to the country’s Defence Ministry. For the long-range component, Denmark expects to choose between the U.S. Patriot and […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Human Right Cell’s President Farhatullah Babar this week expressed concern over the human rights situation in Balochistan and called upon the government to heed the recent report of the fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on the subject. Mr Babar said that the voice […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Aiming to foster regional economic collaboration and deepen ties with Chinese investors, a high-level delegation from the Pakpattan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) visited the headquarters of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) in Lahore on Wednesday afternoon. The delegation, led by PCCI President Dewan Muhammad Azmat Mehmood […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Douyin, a popular Chinese short-video sharing platform, responded this week that it is cooperating with an investigation and will tighten its management of improper, unfriendly content of cyberbullying. The response followed a recent incident where a 57-year-old obstetrician-gynecologist surnamed Shao died after falling from a hospital in Zhoukou, Henan province, earlier this […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: A senior-level delegation from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) visited the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) this week, as part of a broader initiative to explore cross-border investment opportunities and deepen regulatory cooperation between China and Pakistan. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Yi Jiang, Director at ACFIC, […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank have secretly hosted a special guest couple, Ayda Field and Robbie Williams, at their Portuguese house. While the 35-year-old princess or her husband have kept the family getaway secret, the American actress shared a slew of glimpses from the sun-soaked trip on her Instagram account. Her […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott has expressed her intention to travel directly from Pakistan to Manchester aboard a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight. In a video message shared after travelling from Karachi to Islamabad on a domestic PIA flight, the envoy stated that she planned to fly to Manchester in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The outgoing Head of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka this week paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr (President’s House). Welcoming Dr. Kionka, the president said that Pakistan attached great importance to its multidimensional partnership with the European Union. He observed that a strong […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Thousands of Pakistanis are eyeing Germany’s much-awaited Opportunity Card visa “Chancenkarte” as a gateway to Europe’s largest economy, hoping to escape limited job prospects at home and tap into high-demand sectors abroad. Designed to attract skilled workers without requiring a job offer, the visa offers a clear route to employment and integration—especially […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Over 60% of businesses in Bulgaria are open to hiring workers from non-EU countries, according to findings shared in the context of the ongoing project “Functionally Sustainable Migration and Integration in Bulgaria”. The initiative is being carried out by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in partnership with the Center for […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Etruscan civilization had a massive influence on the Roman Empire that came after it and eventually absorbed it. As such, we often see people describe the Etruscans as being the predecessors of the Romans. But when, really, did the Etruscans arrive in Italy? What does the archaeological and literary evidence show about […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the PPP-led Sindh government is committed to best health facilities’ across the country. In a post on X, he said: “A landmark act of compassion and vision as Sindh Cabinet approves a grant for SIUT Kidney Hospital in Sargodha, a Punjab […]
Read MoreTokyo The population of Japan shrank by 0.75% in 2024, marking a record high since records began in 1968, according to official data. The decline amounted to 908,574 people, the largest population drop since records began in 1968. This is the 16th straight year in which the Japanese population has shrunk, reducing it to 120.65 […]
Read MoreKarachi: US President Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on Indian goods presents a “strategic opening” for Islamabad to deepen its trade partnership with Washington, Pakistan’s finance adviser Khurram Schehzad said this week. Trump signed an executive order to place an additional 25 percent tariff on India on top of a 25 percent tariff that […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: In solemn remembrance of the ongoing suffering and oppression of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), the Embassy of Pakistan in Jakarta observed Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) on August 5, 2025. The occasion marked six years since India’s unilateral and illegal revocation of the special constitutional status of Jammu […]
Read MoreNewswire New York: As Pakistan marked Youm-e-Istehsal—the Day of Exploitation—Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, issued a strong statement reaffirming the country’s unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and called on the international community to play its role in ending the ongoing injustice. […]
Read MoreNewswire Dakar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Senegal, under the leadership of Ambassador Saima Sayed, held a solemn and dignified ceremony to observe Youm-e-Istehsal, marking six years since the unilateral revocation of Article 370 by India and the intensification of human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The event began with […]
Read MoreGlobal Times During his recent visit to India, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made highly provocative remarks regarding the Taiwan question. He claimed that if a confrontation occurred over the Taiwan question, “there is no way that the Philippines can stay out of it,” “if there is an all-out war, then we will be joined […]
Read MoreLeonardo Attuch The 50-percent tariff hike imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian products signals more than a trade dispute: It exposes the erosion of US hegemony and accelerates the consolidation of a multipolar world. By trying to isolate and punish strategic partners in the Global South, the US achieves the exact opposite effect – […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s Leonardo is going to purchase IDV, the military subsidiary of Iveco Group, for €1.7 billion. This would enlarge Leonardo’s land systems portfolio. Leonardo has agreed to buy Iveco Group’s military vehicle branch, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), for €1.7 billion. The transaction comprises IDV’s wheeled armoured vehicles and Astra-branded heavy-duty trucks, media reports said. […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The French Ministry of Higher Education and Research has released a “Note Flash” on the professional integration of doctorate holders who graduated in 2020. According to this statistical report, the professional integration percentage of French nationals doctors three years after earning their doctorate is very close to that of foreign nationals (94% vs. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China recorded growth in the number of tourist trips and tourism spending in the first half of the year, according to latest figures unveiled by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism this week. The ministry’s data show that residents on the Chinese mainland made about 3.3 billion tourist visits to domestic scenic […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The outgoing Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week underscored the urgency of climate action, and suggested that countries like Pakistan, which are deeply vulnerable to climate disruptions, need not only international cooperation but also localized strategies for resilience. He was speaking at the signing ceremony of landmark Memorandum of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week distributed ownership documents of houses among flood-hit women under the Sindh People’s Housing Project at Latif Hall in Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences in Nawab Shah. She said at the ceremony that the initiative was not just about providing a house, but also […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution in Beijing has received countless visitors this summer. In the exhibition hall, young children could be seen gathering around a display case containing a rusty bolt-action rifle. Known as Hanyang Zao, meaning Made-in-Hanyang, this rifle was used in the Nanchang Uprising led by the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir this week stressed that despite evolving strategic dynamics, the friendship between Pakistan and China has remained firm and unwavering. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military’s media wing, said in a statement that the army chief made these remarks while attending the 98th founding anniversary […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In a major relief for tourists and transporters, Pakistan has successfully restored its northern road network, including the strategic Karakoram Highway (KKH), a vital lifeline under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), following widespread damage caused by recent torrential rains. The National Highway Authority (NHA) mobilized on an emergency footing, deploying heavy machinery […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: The country’s only remaining narrow-gauge railway line plays host to heritage trains, offering travellers a chance to travel through the stunning Vouga Valley in a period locomotive. We’re gathering speed as we rumble east from Portugal’s coastal city of Aveiro. Modern apartment blocks outside the train’s open windows yield to ivy-covered trees, then […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on First Lady and Member of National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari at Bilawal House in Karachi this week, where they discussed a range of issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused on key areas including education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and youth development. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari appreciated the […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Stamps in people’s passports will be replaced by biometric checks for people travelling in and out of the EU from October 12, officials confirmed this week. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the current paper checks and will mean passengers from the UK will need to have their fingerprints and faces scanned to […]
Read MoreKarachi: The German Consul General in Karachi this week announced the immediate suspension of visa services for non-European Union (EU) citizens until further notice. In an official statement issued on X, the consulate confirmed that the suspension applies to all non-EU applicants, including those with already confirmed visa appointments. The consulate clarified that these appointments […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Regulatory adjustments aimed at easing the employment of third-country nationals in Bulgaria’s tourism industry were discussed during a meeting of the parliamentary Tourism Committee held in Sozopol. The changes, still in the draft phase, are expected to respond to ongoing concerns from employers about bureaucratic barriers, particularly during peak tourist seasons. Deputy Prime […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A rare untouched tomb from the Etruscans, a civilization that predated the Roman Republic, has been discovered in central Italy. The tomb, carved from stone in the shape of a small house, contains the remains of four individuals lying on stone beds. The remains are surrounded by more than 100 artifacts, including pottery, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP believes in providing shelter to every citizen. “With Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision, @SphfOfficial (Sindh People’s Housing Project) is implementing the world’s largest post disaster housing project of 2.1 million homes for families affected by the 2022 floods,” he […]
Read MoreJakarta: Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week highlighted Pakistan-Indonesia historically friendly relations. “Honoured to serve in Indonesia, a country with which Pakistan shares deep historical ties. Proud that Pakistan stood firmly with Indonesia during its struggle for independence, raising its voice globally and supporting the Indonesian cause at the UN and beyond,” […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week hosted a largely attended reception to mark the end of Pakistan’s presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July. Heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, senior U.N. officials, prominent citizens and senior journalists participated in […]
Read MoreLondon: A grand community gathering was held in Cardiff, United Kingdom, to celebrate the symbolic victory in the “Markah-e-Haq” and to express solidarity with the Pakistani Armed Forces and the people of Pakistan. The event was organized by the Pakistani Wales Community and the United Pashtun Society and was attended by a large number of […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided not to announce his view on World War II on Aug. 15, the 80th anniversary of his country’s surrender in the war, sources said this week. Ishiba had also considered announcing the view on Sept. 2, the date when Japan signed the surrender document in 1945, but […]
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