Italy approves Leonardo-Baykar joint venture to develop next-generation drones
Newswire Rome: Italy this week approved the establishment of a joint venture between defence giant Leonardo and Turkish drone manufacturer…
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Budget debate underscores middle-class squeeze, PPP’s Natasha Daultana tells National Assembly
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Member National Assembly Natasha Daultana on Thursday used her budget speech…
Pakistan allocates Rs 1 billion for CPEC 2.0 in Rs 18.77 trillion Budget 2026-27
Celina Ali Islamabad: The federal government this week formally launched the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), known…
Canada proposes Safe Social Media Act to ban under-16s, regulate AI chatbots
Newswire Ottawa: The Canadian government this week introduced Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, aimed at strengthening protections for…
Natasha Daultana terms GB election result a clear verdict in favour of PPP
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prominent Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader, South Punjab General Secretary, and Member of the National Assembly Natasha…
China releases national human rights action plan for 2026-2030
China Economic Net Beijing: China this week released a new national human rights action plan at the opening of the…
CPEC remains key driver of connectivity, economic integration, says Economic Survey 2025-26
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) continues to serve as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s development strategy, driving infrastructure…
Pakistan says $25 million annual export market for buffalo genetics in China a major breakthrough
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said this week that Pakistan has…
Ambassador Paulo Guedes Domingues reaffirms Portugal’s commitment to deeper cooperation with Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Portugal this week reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Pakistan, with Ambassador Paulo Guedes Domingues describing…
High Commissioner Jane Marriott says UK-backed programme selects 11 Pakistani firms for climate investment support
Celina Ali Islamabad: Eleven Pakistani businesses have been selected for the 2026 cohort of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan,…
Kallas defends EU diplomatic service as debate over its future intensifies
Brussels: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas this week defended the bloc’s diplomatic service amid growing discussions among member…
Italy backs Pakistan’s olive sector as landmark quality training begins in Islamabad
Islamabad: Pakistan took a major step toward strengthening its presence in the global olive industry with the launch of the…
US-backed accelerator equips 50 Pakistani entrepreneurs for global e-commerce success
Celina Ali Islamabad: A group of 50 promising Pakistani entrepreneurs this week successfully completed a US-backed business accelerator programme designed…
How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters
Tokyo: Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by…
New elderly care centres in Bulgaria set higher standards for senior services
Newswire Sofia: Bulgaria is expected to complete 80 renovated elderly care centres by the end of the summer under the…
Germany sees untapped potential in trade and investment ties with Pakistan
Abdullah Jan Lahore: Germany and Pakistan enjoy longstanding economic relations, but considerable opportunities remain to expand trade, investment and business…
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad calls for stronger inter-civilisational dialogue to promote global peace
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week underscored the importance of…
Ambassador Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri strengthens Pakistan-Indonesia partnership
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, continues to play a pivotal role in deepening the longstanding…
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch showcases Gandhara heritage, urges revival of Silk Road spirit at UNESCO
Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, this week underscored the country’s rich civilizational legacy and…
Optimized for what?’ Ali Rehman Malik urges deeper scrutiny of systems shaping modern life
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Public debates often focus on whether institutions, technologies and policies are succeeding or failing, but a new…
Collective progress is the pathway to individual fulfillment, common prosperity
Global Times The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance is being held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday, with…