Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week launched a trial policy that grants unilateral visa-free entry to citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, expanding its unilateral visa-free access list to 47 countries. Under the policy, which will remain in effect through June 8, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from these four countries can enter […]
Read MoreNewswire Copenhagen: Denmark will acquire short-range air defence systems from MBDA France, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Kongsberg Gruppen of Norway, the Nordic country’s defence ministry said in a statement this week. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in February ordered the military to go on a buying spree to beef up the country’s defences in preparation […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana, who was shot dead at her Islamabad home just before her 17th birthday, had rejected repeated advances from the alleged killer, Omar Hayat. The […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP)’s expanding tax incentives are translating into tangible benefits for both businesses and individuals. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Master Plan for the Construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. Over the past five years, Hainan has rolled out 14 major tax initiatives under five […]
Read MoreBeijing: China this week issued a set of guidelines on further safeguarding and improving public well-being, and resolutely addressing the most pressing concerns of the people. The guidelines, jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, aim to promote a more […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Recently, Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Zhengzhou) Co., Ltd. has secured an RCEP certificate of origin for a shipment of single-crystal alumina bound for Japan, enabling the company to take immediate advantage of tariff reductions. “The RCEP certificate has also led to a risein orders from Japanese clients,” said Hao Jia, the company’s head […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal is a beautiful country in Europe with attractions for everyone. The country is home to Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, located near Lisbon. It’s not just a picturesque spot but also holds historical significance as it marks the edge of the European continent. The University of Coimbra, established in 1290, is […]
Read MoreLondon: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was formally knighted by King Charles in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace this week. The 54-year-old Labour politician received the honour in recognition of his political and public service. Sir Sadiq Khan has said that he and the King discussed which of them is “a bigger workaholic” as […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas on Monday to discuss ways to deepen diplomatic, economic, and industrial ties between the two nations. A major focus of the meeting was the modernization and upgradation of Pakistan Railways in line with international benchmarks and technological […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Kazakhstan and Bulgaria intend to establish a joint Business Council, Kazinform News Agency quoted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as saying during the extended talks with the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev. “We would like to reaffirm Kazakhstan’s commitment to the promotion of mutually beneficial partnership with Bulgaria. We view your country as a major, […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Commission this week concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026, positioning it to become the 21st Member State in the euro area. This decision, outlined in the 2025 Convergence Report, follows a formal request by Bulgarian authorities and represents a key step in the […]
Read MoreKarachi: The consul general of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, this week hosted an event in connection Italian National Day 2025 celebrations at a local hotel. The first lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, attended the event with Pakistan Peoples Party Women Wing President Faryal Talpur, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, ministers, parliamentarians, […]
Read MoreAli Rehman Malik Walk through some of the post-industrial towns of Lancashire and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into another century. In places like Blackpool and Burnley, home to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, the streets still echo with the ghosts of Victorian Britain, not from nostalgia, but from neglect. […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week welcomed the news that several Pakistani players had been named in the initial overseas draft list for the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Several top Pakistani cricketers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan, have been named […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for November 11, and the drawdown of the UN Mission there set for December, Pakistan this week commended the country’s efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and stabilize the security environment, despite complex challenges. “Sustained reforms and public service delivery initiatives, implementation of the federal budget, successful […]
Read MoreParis: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch is leading the Pakistan delegation to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) being held in Nice, France from June 9–13. According to the statement issued here, Pakistan remains strongly committed to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); and conserving and sustainably using the ocean, […]
Read MoreActing US Ambassador Natalie Baker, US Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins meet CM Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week highlighted the proactive and positive role of the United States and deemed it highly important for attaining sustainable peace in the South Asian region, reaffirming her government’s keenness to further strengthen cordial relations between […]
Read MoreTokyo: Under Japanese government instructions, refiner Taiyo Oil has bought a cargo of Russia’s Sakhalin crude to ensure stable production of the LNG plant that supplies gas to Japan, a company spokesperson said this week. “At the request of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, we have decided to take delivery of 600,000 barrels […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On June 10, the People’s Daily published an exclusive interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei on its front page. When talking about facing external blockades and suppression, Ren said, “Don’t dwell on difficulties, just take action and move forward step by step.” He also called on the whole society to support theoretical research, […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry to 47 countries. Not long ago, China extended its unilateral visa-free policy to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by granting visa-free entry to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening labour protections this week failed after hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni encouraged voters to boycott the vote. As polls closed on Monday, it emerged that many citizens had heeded Meloni’s call as only 30 percent of the electorate cast their ballots over two days […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Lahore: France and Pakistan are poised to deepen cooperation in higher education following a high-level meeting at the French Embassy in Islamabad between renowned career counsellor Syed Abidi and the embassy’s cultural and education team. Under the stewardship of French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, bilateral relations have entered a new phase of vitality, with […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Favourable policies such as visa-free transit and a nationwide instant tax refund system are helping to make China an increasingly popular destination for international travellers, alongside strong global demand for “Made in China” products. At a DJI store in Beijing’s SKP mall on April 23, an American tourist browsed drones on his […]
Read MoreLorie Konish Copenhagen: Denmark has moved to increase its retirement age to 70 — making it the highest retirement age in Europe. Yet it may be difficult for the U.S. to follow its lead. The new change in Denmark will apply to public pension retirements starting in 2040. Since 2006, the country has been adjusting […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi this week attended a ceremony to mark Italy’s National Day on the invitation of the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin. During the event, Governor Kundi joined the Ambassador and other distinguished guests in cutting a celebratory cake in honor of Italy’s National Day. Extending warm […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In a landmark move aimed at equipping Pakistan’s youth with cutting-edge digital skills, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Friday afternoon signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China’s ITMC, UNI International, and several leading Chinese vocational institutions. The agreement marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s efforts to build a […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 153.1 billion U.S. dollars) in sales in the first five months this year, the Ministry of Commerce said this week. As of Saturday, nationwide trade-ins had fueled a surge in transactions, including 4.12 million vehicles, 77.62 million units of household appliances […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: At 9:29 a.m. on May 24, triumphant news came from the north slope of Mount Everest: Chinese female mountaineer Sun Ning, contemporary artist and Henan-born climber, stood on the “roof of the world”, reaching the world’s highest peak. Sun Ning is not only the first mountaineer from Central China’s Henan province to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a celebration of cultural harmony and enduring bilateral ties, Serena Hotels, in partnership with the Embassy of Portugal, hosted Soulful Strings: Portugal & Pakistan — a captivating musical evening that served as a vibrant tribute to the shared human spirit expressed through music. The event, part of Serena Hotels’ acclaimed Cultural […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his British counterpart David Lammy yesterday agreed to enhance cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly the UN Security Council, state-run media reported. Pakistan and the UK enjoy cordial relations. These ties have translated into the two nations harbouring cooperation in military, economic, and educational sectors, with the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A European Union (EU) delegation, led by, this week visited the Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) to discuss ongoing human rights collaboration and GSP+ monitoring. He was accompanied by Ms. Marta Szymczyk, Programme Manager for Human Rights and Democracy. The delegation met with Secretary MoHR, Ms. Humera Ahmad, along with senior ministry […]
Read MoreAmbassador Marilina Armellin underscores deep-rooted friendship between Italy, Pakistan Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week underscored the deep-rooted friendship between Italy and Pakistan and reaffirmed Italy’s unwavering commitment to global peace and multilateral cooperation during a heartfelt address at a ceremony marking Italy’s Republic Day. Welcoming distinguished guests to the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: As part of a growing commitment to cultural diplomacy and mutual understanding, Her Excellency Irena Gancheva, the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Pakistan, this week formally inaugurated an exhibition titled “The Ancient Treasures of Bulgaria” at a distinguished cultural venue in Islamabad. The exhibition, which opened to an enthusiastic audience of diplomats, historians, […]
Read MoreNewswire Berlin: A Berlin court said this week that Germany must adhere to the EU’s Dublin procedure when turning back asylum-seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says pushbacks will continue. The Berlin Administrative Court ruled that the rejection of asylum-seekers at border controls is unlawful unless carried […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri invited attention towards the climate issue. “Glacial melting poses a grave environmental threat. Pakistan is particularly concerned, as it holds more glacial ice than any country outside the polar regions,” the envoy posted on X. More than three-quarters of the world’s glaciers are set to vanish […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week urged the United Nations General Assembly not to remain a bystander while Palestinians were being slaughtered, maimed and starved. “The cries from Gaza cannot continue to be met with silence– the world cannot afford another day of inaction,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, […]
Read MoreLahore: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the University of Health Sciences (UHS) here this week, accompanied by Dr Anar Turmukhambetova, Board Chairman and Rector of Astana Medical University, along with embassy officials Daniyar Altayev and Rana Irfan Haider. During the visit, the Kazakh delegation met with UHS Vice Chancellor Prof […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited Japan to invest in its minerals sector through joint ventures focused on exploration, processing and value addition, with commerce minister, Jam Kamal, holding high-level meetings in Tokyo this week, the government said in a statement. The outreach is part of Pakistan’s broader push to attract foreign investment and […]
Read MoreNick Kranz Washington: Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, commemorating those who have died in military action for the United States. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff from dawn until noon. The history of Memorial Day dates […]
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