Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari for raising the public issues in the National Assembly. “A very pertinent point raised by Aseefa Bibi. Seems the total load of the country has been artificially capped despite having excess capacity to generate in the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal’s Golden Visa, launched in 2012, is a residency-by-investment program aimed at attracting foreign investments. It is popular among non-EU citizens as it offers them a path to Portuguese residency, which if they stick to the law of the land can lead to permanent residency and in the end to citizenship. It also […]
Read MoreNewswire Lake Mornos: From beneath the shrinking Lake Mornos in central Greece, the muddied remains of homes are re-emerging nearly 45 years since the village that once stood there disappeared underwater. After a winter of hardly any snow, a summer of punishing heatwaves and months of little rain and drought across much of Greece, the […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: The issue of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEETs) continues to be a challenge and concern in Bulgaria. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), NEET rates in Bulgaria in 2020 were among the highest in the EU at 18% against a European average of […]
Read MoreIshaq Dar meets the Deputy Prime Minister of UK Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar this week met the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom Ms. Angela Rayner. Deputy Prime Minister Dar congratulated Ms. Rayner on her […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Investment Bank (EIB) this week expressed keen interest in financing the upgrade of the National Highway (N-5 from Karachi to Torkham and a major water project in Karachi) and committed £50 million ($55.5m) for the rehabilitation of a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As a visiting delegation of the EIB, […]
Read MoreMari Yamaguchi Tokyo: In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a significant development for a family that has ruled for more than a millennium but faces the same existential problems as the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome this week discussed the protection of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Pakistan amid several other bilateral issues during a meeting in Islamabad, a statement from the US Embassy said. A large number of Afghan immigrants, with an estimated 1.7 […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week marked the Defence Day along with the member of the Pakistani High Commission. “Honouring the courage and sacrifices of our heroes on Pakistan Defence Day, we celebrate this day as a symbol of the nation’s strength and resolve,” he posted on X. The nation […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Pakistan Embassy, Paris this week hosted a reception to commemorate the Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan. The event was attended by members of Parliament, Ambassadors, Defence Attaches, dignitaries from French Armed Forces, Foreign Affairs, Defence industry and think tank representatives. In his welcome remarks Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad thanked the guests for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Amna Baloch, a Grade 22 officer, has been appointed as the new foreign secretary of Pakistan. The official notification of her appointment was issued by the Establishment Division following the approval of the prime minister. Amina Baloch, who previously served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Belgium, will now take on the role of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Italian Consulate in Karachi has since long promoted University cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, as evidenced by a sizable and growing number of Pakistani students who choose Italy as their destination for Higher Education as well as by the joint-research projects undertaken with benefits for both countries. It is especially important […]
Read MoreDing Gang China’s Zheng Qinwen defeated her old rival, Donna Vekic, in a rematch of their Olympic final on Monday, advancing to the US Open quarterfinals. During the match, some spectators shouted the racially discriminatory English slur “yellow banana.” With unwavering courage, Zheng boldly responded, “I will beat you!” Why did Zheng feel offended? In […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Chinese government has recently adjusted its cross-border adoption policy. Henceafter, apart from the adoption of a child or stepchild from one’s collateral relatives by blood of the same generation and up to the third degree of kinship by foreigners coming to China, China will not send children abroad for adoption. This adjustment […]
Read MoreNewswire Cernobbio: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week her government has not been weakened by a controversy over a consultancy role offered to the former lover of a minister who resigned after a tearful televised apology to his wife. Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano, 62, quit on Friday after being embroiled in a scandal […]
Read MoreBrussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this week welcomed the nomination of the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s prime minister. “Congratulations,” said von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive arm. “I know that Michel Barnier has the interests of Europe and France at heart, as his long […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad and Beijing will start work on five new economic corridors with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a civil-military hybrid body set up by Pakistan last year to attract foreign investment. Pakistan says it has completed more than 50 projects worth $25 billion under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Prince Christian of Denmark, who graduated from high school in June, will spend some time traveling before he begins any further studies or military training. “On 4 September, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will set out for an extended stay in East Africa,” the Royal House of Denmark announced this week. “There, The […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The decision of the Punjab government to provide a subsidy to power consumers in the province remains a bone of contention between the two major allies, with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calling the move ‘unsustainable’ in a speech this week. The PPP chief, whose party rules Sindh, also […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, this week successfully organised a unique event under its ‘Friends of Silk Road’ series, which brought together leaders of eight political parties on one platform to reaffirm support for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Leaders belonging to parties from Government and Opposition, PML-N, PPP, […]
Read MoreWang Xiaotong – China Economic Net Shijiazhuang: Hebei Academy of Fine Arts signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Quaid-i-Azam University to initial bilateral cooperation in art, history and archaeology. Under the MoU, the China-Pakistan Institute will be established, in which undergraduate education, postgraduate education, doctoral education, student exchange, visiting scholars, short-term study trip, etc. are […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain this week praised the participation of more than one hundred Chinese companies at the 9th Color and Chem Exhibition here at the Expo Centre. Speaking to journalists, he stressed the importance of increasing exports to stimulate economic activity and accelerate the nation’s development. […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik highlights PPP’s commitment to provide relief to the poor Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week this week highlighted the PPP’s commitment to resolve the energy crises for the poor. “In line with the PPP’s manifesto, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is delivering on the promise of […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott gives tips for living in the UK Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani students from every corner of the country have been given British High Commissioner Jane Marriott’s top tips for living in the UK, ahead of a year studying at British universities. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portuguese airline TAP said this week its second-quarter net profit fell 10% to 72.2 million euros ($80.3 million), as foreign exchange losses from the devaluation of the Brazilian real offset an operating income increase. The state-owned flag carrier’s operating income rose 3.4% to 1.1 billion euros during the period, with passenger revenues up […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Firefighters this week brought under control a large forest fire in the Portuguese island of Madeira that had been burning for 11 days, but authorities said on Aug 25 they would remain on the ground to stop it flaring up again. The blaze, which started on Aug 14, has burnt more than 5,000ha […]
Read MoreBrussels: If you love the tradition of collecting passport stamps, you might be in for disappointing news, and would want to prioritise getting one from the EU before November 10, 2024. This is because, after this date, the manual stamping of passports will become a thing of the past, and will be replaced by a […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: As temperatures soar and tourist arrivals swell, Greece is under pressure to reimagine a tourism model that climate change is making increasingly untenable. With its turquoise waters and reliable sunshine, Greece has long been a popular holiday destination, attracting nearly 33 million visitors last year and generating 28.5 billion euros in revenue ($31.7 […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria will hold a new snap vote on October 27, its seventh general election in three and a half years, its head of state said on Monday after parties failed to form a government. The Balkan country has been plagued by political turmoil since massive anti-corruption protests toppled the cabinet of conservative three-time […]
Read MoreRomina Khurshid briefs students from Italy on climate change initiatives in Pakistan Celina Ali Islamabad: A four-member delegation of students from Milan University, Italy, met with Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, in Islamabad this week to discuss the urgent issue of climate change and its impact on Pakistan. During […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week celebrated the achievements of talented young Pakistani Australians. “It is always a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of talented young Pakistani Australians. The Pakistani diaspora is one of our most valuable national assets. No matter where they are, their hearts always beat with Pakistan,” […]
Read MoreAstana: The rich, undiscovered sites of Kazakhstan continue to reveal their secrets, with excavations shedding light on the ancient city of Kumiyan, also known as Meiramtobe. Located in the Zhanakorgan district of the Kyzylorda Region, this mysterious site remains only partially explored, offering just glimpses into its storied past. The remains of ancient city of […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Senegal Saima Sayedthis week met Director General Agence Presse Senegalais Thierno Ahmadou SY. “He was very forthcoming & expressed interest in connecting with Pakistani counterparts. Hope to strengthen linkages between Pakistan-Senegal media organisations,” a post quoting the ambassador on X said. Director General of APS, Thierno Ahmadou Sy, welcomed the ambassador. […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques Modernization has become one of the great subjects of discussion in China. Ever since the century of humiliation, the quest for modernization had eluded China. By the time of the revolution in 1949, China lagged hugely behind the West. The need to modernize was China’s greatest challenge. In the late 1970s, Deng Xiaoping […]
Read MoreDing Gang The Paris Olympics have ended, and we witnessed a nail-biter. Team USA and Team China ended up in a dead heat, each securing 40 gold medals. Talk about a photo finish! This tie reflects the changing dynamics of global power. However, when discussing the geopolitical meaning of China’s challenge, many Western analysts need […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said this week that Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Japan and was eager to expand cooperation in various areas of mutual benefits. During a meeting with Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan in Pakistan, the Chairman Senate recognized Japan as a key development partner. […]
Read MoreMahroo Sajid Islamabad: Pakistan is a home to culture, traditions and customs. The beauty lies in the fact that every region has its own heritage, language and culture. This is one of the reasons why Pakistan is a big attraction from people all around the world to come and experience the unique and beautiful customs […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government was told by Italy’s finance minister that its budget plans mustn’t deviate from any pledges to Brussels to fix the public finances. In a cabinet meeting this week, Giancarlo Giorgetti set out the process that the country needs to follow to conform to newly revamped fiscal rules to […]
Read MoreParis: France and Serbia have signed a $3bn agreement for the sale of 12 French-made Rafale fighter jets, as European countries try to coax Serbia away from close ties with Russia. The landmark sale, signed by Serb Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic and Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier on Thursday, comes as French President Emmanuel Macron […]
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