China Economic Net Beijing: China has decided to impose sanctions on two US companies due to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said this week. In disregard of China’s firm opposition, the U.S. government deliberately supplies weapons to China’s Taiwan region. This seriously violates the one-China principle and the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week doubled down on the demand for the immediate announcement of a date and schedule for the general elections, stressing that only polls could take the country out of economic and political crises. Concerns on the poll timing have arisen from the Election […]
Read MoreNewswire United Nations: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said this week that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: President Arif Alvi this week stressed the need to strengthen cooperation with China in multiple fields under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). At a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, the president appreciated China’s long-term support for Pakistan’s development, saying that the China-Pakistan friendship has been unique and deeply rooted in […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gwadar: United States Ambassador Donald Blome this week paid a visit to the port city of Gwadar which is a pivotal hub for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and a vital component of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global economic corridor. During his visit, Ambassador Blome inspected the Gwadar Port, which has seen […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Beijing: President Xi Jinping this week called on customs workers in China to uphold fine conduct and improve supervision and services to serve the country’s high-quality development and high-level opening up. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: On the occasion of International Democracy Day, the Shaheed Bhutto Foundation and the Pakistan People’s Party Human Rights Cell collaborated to organize a seminar this week. The event saw the active participation of distinguished individuals from various backgrounds, including political figures. During the seminar, Malaika Raza highlighted the significant role that the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot this week held an ‘introductory’ meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and called for free and transparent elections in Pakistan. The British diplomat took to X — formerly known as Twitter — to apprise of the “important” huddle held with the head […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Brussels: The EU tourism industry is experiencing a strong recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first half of 2023, the number of nights spent in tourist accommodations reached its highest level in the past decade, signalling a notable resurgence in the industry’s performance in many countries. In the first […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Brussels: The European Union’s lead regulator has slapped TikTok with a 345 million euro ($368m) fine for breaching laws on the processing of children’s personal data, the first time the popular short video-sharing app has been punished for violating Europe’s strict data privacy rules. The Chinese-owned short-video platform, which has grown rapidly […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The National Lobbying Delegation (NLD) for Minority Rights, representing various minority groups, called upon Senator Sherry Rehman this week to discuss the issues and challenges faced by minorities in the country. Expressing PPP’s unwavering dedication to promoting and safeguarding the rights of Pakistan’s diverse minority communities, Rehman said, “The scars left on […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Faisal Karim Kundi this week urged the caretaker government to provide relief to the inflation-hit masses. Expressing his thoughts, Kundi bemoaned the significant increase in petroleum prices. “There is a dire need to provide relief to the masses,” Kundi stated. He was of the view that […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif thgis week tasked the party ticket holders of Punjab to bring as many people as they could to give a rousing welcome to her father Nawaz Sharif, who is scheduled to arrive here from London on October 21. Presiding over a meeting at […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Venice: The Italian city of Venice and its lagoon were not listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage in Danger list during a meeting of the UN agency in Saudi Arabia this week, according to Italy’s culture ministry. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee had warned earlier in July that Italy was not doing enough to […]
Read MoreHu Xijin The most significance of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro lies in its ability to bypass the US sanctions wall and open up new horizons. The sanctions imposed by the US on Huawei and Chinese companies may now be extended to companies such as Qualcomm, Nvidia, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and others. If it is […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Starting from Monday, the high-level week of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will begin and last until September 26. Compared to previous ones, this year’s UNGA has placed a greater emphasis on the “Global South” countries. Several high-level meetings to be held during the General Assembly will focus on the priorities […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Kazakhstan this week agreed to enhance regional economic and trade integration for increasing bilateral trade. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz here. Both sides expressed their commitment to fostering stronger economic ties with the aim of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Pakistan has celebrated Ethiopian New Year this week with traditional zeal and fervor. In this regard, a colourful reception was hosted here for Government of Pakistan’s officials, media, civil society, diplomatic corps and Ethiopian Diaspora. Gohar Ejaz, Minister for Commerce, graced the […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghaddam this week called on Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana. The meeting was attended by Member (Admin), Member Customs (Operations) and senior officials of FBR, said a news release issued here. During the meeting, the two sides discussed […]
Read MoreNewswire Sydney: Italian art detectives have found stolen ancient treasures at a leading Australian university, including an artifact likely smuggled out of the country under piles of pasta, the institution said this week. Australian National University (ANU) said it was working with the “specialist art squad” of Italy’s Carabinieri military police to return the priceless […]
Read MoreArsalan Ali Arsal Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. “Delighted to visit Pakistan Pavilion at Fine Food Australia. The range and quality of Pakistani food products from #Basmatirice, #Pinksalt, spices, and cooked food to frozen & processed fruits & vegetables was impressive. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: To kick-start the implementation of the “Green Framework Engagement” between Pakistan and Denmark, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this week, hosted the inaugural meeting of the “joint committee”. From Pakistan’s side, it was chaired by Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, Additional Secretary (UN&ED). The Danish side was led by Ambassador Jakob Linulf, Embassy […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: In an effort to fortify bilateral relations and extend collaboration, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Jawad Sohrab Malik, convened a meeting with WADA Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan this week. The discussion spanned across myriad facets of collaboration between the Ministry […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Karachi: United States Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer’s visited Karachi this week underscored the strong partnership between the United States and the people of Sindh. He explored opportunities to enrich development, trade and commercial ties and showcased the strength of our people-to-people relationships, the cornerstone of our bilateral relationship. As co-host […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan relationship will touch the skies. In a media interaction, he said both the friendly counties have agreed to enhance people-to-people contacts and strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said the two sides were focusing on […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Jakarta: Vice President Ma’ruf Amin has affirmed that Indonesia, which is currently organizing the 2023 World Islamic Entrepreneur Summit (WIES), is determined to emerge as the center of the world’s Islamic economy. “We aim to position Indonesia as the world’s center of the Islamic economy development,” Amin said at the event. According to […]
Read MoreXinhua New Delhi: Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week urged the Group of 20 (G20) members to resolutely advance economic globalization and promote unity, cooperation and inclusion within the G20. Keeping in mind the future of humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Qatar is set to announce a $4 billion investment in UK green energy development through the establishment of a research hub, the Sunday Times reported. The nonprofit Qatar Foundation is providing the funding, with Rolls-Royce supplying technical knowledge as part of the deal. Global management consultancy McKinsey is also involved in planning the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Sunday it may be the case that his party’s allies in the erstwhile Pakistan Democratic Movement-led ruling coalition were “scared” and “running away from elections”. “I have been telling my allies for the past 18 months that if you get scared, you die […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The new Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong this week arrived in Islamabad to take up his new assignment and was warmly welcomed, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan announced. “The recently appointed Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday to officially assume his role,” the Embassy posted on […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moinul Haque, said this week that Pakistan’s commitment to its ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision, harnessing its youthful and entrepreneurial population, is evident through the establishment of the Special Technology Zone Authority (STZA). He maintained that this initiative aims to entice technology companies to establish research and development centers and […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) this week proposed to grow Chinese varieties of potatoes to enhance disease free production. PCJCCI leaders – during a think-tank session at the PCJCCI Secretariat – mentioned that Chinese potato varieties were known for their resistance to pests and diseases, making them a valuable […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik ready to follow Rehman Malik Abdullah Jan Islamabad: A consultative and introductory meeting of PPP Digital Media Islamabad Chapter was held at the central secretariat of the party this week in which office-bearers, social media activists, and workers participated in a large number. The meeting was co-chaired by Umar Rehman Malik and […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country’s business ties with China rely on a much broader basis than the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and that Italy hasn’t decided yet whether it will leave it. “The tools of bilateral cooperation are many and we have a strategic cooperation […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week stressed the need for empowering the youth to tackle challenges, including climate change, being faced by Pakistan. The UK high commissioner was speaking at an event organised by the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) to celebrate the International Youth Day. The event marked the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union announced this week the launching of a new project that would contribute to migrant protection in Pakistan covering all phases of migration, including countering and preventing irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants. A new migrants resource centre is being opened in Peshawar, joining the existing […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Union castigated Russia this week for pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, calling its offer of a million tons of grain to African countries a “parody of generosity”. Charles Michel, president of the European Council, told the annual G20 summit in New Delhi that the 2022 grain accord had […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad– Jane Marriott, British High Commissioner to Pakistan, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, in a highly significant meeting held at Air Headquarters this week. The discussion focused on key areas of mutual interest, with a special emphasis on the contemporary geo-political […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Paris: Princess of Wales Kate Middleton celebrated England’s win in the first round of the Rugby World Cup in Marseilles, France this week. The future queen turned to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, and shared stunning photos with the England Rugby players after the team defeated Argentina 27-1. She wrote, “Well done @EnglandRugby! […]
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