If a China and America war erupts?
After 45 days of conventional fighting nukes would be tempting, wargamers suggest The Economist It is bad enough to contemplate a war in Asia. It is grimmer still to think through a nuclear one. But somebody has to. And so Andrew Metrick, Philip Sheers and Stacie Pettyjohn, all of the Centre for a New American […]
Read MoreSouthern European tourists flock to Denmark to escape the heat
Newswire Copenhagen: While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many. With rising temperatures in southern Europe, more and more tourists are flocking to cooler destinations in the north. Denmark, in particular, has become an increasingly popular choice for those looking to escape the scorching […]
Read MorePresident Zardari announces national awards for 104 Pakistanis, foreigners on Independence Day
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week announced the conferment of national awards for 104 Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services, excellence, and sacrifices in their respective fields. The awards were announced on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day and will be presented to the awardees at an investiture ceremony on Pakistan Day, […]
Read MoreBook titled ‘CPEC Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development’ launched
Newswire Islamabad: The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) this week hosted the launch of the book titled “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Beyond 2030: A Green Alliance for Sustainable Development.” Edited by Dr. Rabia Akhtar and published by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), this book explores the future of the […]
Read MoreChinese companies decry unfair import duties by Europe
Newswire Islamabad: A group representing Chinese companies this week said the European Commission’s plan to slap import duties of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars was “unfair” and would worsen trade tensions. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) “expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the EC’s protectionist approach,” […]
Read MoreBook “Xinjiang ke Khushal Uyghur” launched by ISSI
Celina Ali Islamabad: The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) this week organized a book launch for “Xinjiang ke Khushal Uyghur (Xinjiang’s prosperous Uyghur),” authored by renowned columnist and author Ms. Naz Parveen. The event was graced by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed as the chief guest. Distinguished speakers included […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik highlights PPP’s commitment to health sector
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week Umar Rehman Malik highlighted the PPP’s commitment to the health sector. “PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has inaugurated Pakistan’s first #CyberKnife surgery facility at Jinnah Hospital, Karachi. This cutting-edge technology offers advanced, non-invasive cancer treatment with exceptional precision,” Umar Rehman Mal;ik said. He added: “In a […]
Read MorePortugal receives over 63,000 citizenship applications in first 4 months of 2024
Newswire Lisbon: More than 63,000 requests for Portuguese citizenship have been received in the first four months of 2024. The figures provided by the Institute of Registries and Notaries (IRN) reveal that there has been a significant increase in the number of citizenship applications. The surge in the number of citizenship applications has brought difficulties […]
Read MoreUK expands eVisas to new biometric customers
Celina Ali Islamabad: Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ are among some of the physical documents that will no longer be needed. “If you are granted a visa to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months – for example to work or study – you will now […]
Read MoreEU’s GSP-Plus status to Pakistan increasing bilateral trade: Ambassador Riina Kionka
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka this week said the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus status (GSP+) to Pakistan is an exemplary step for increasing economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. “Pakistan and the European Union are major trading partners and Pakistan’s annual […]
Read MorePresident Zardari holds meeting with outgoing Greece Ambassador Konstantinos Moatsos
Celina Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week has emphasized strengthening bilateral relations with Greece. He was talking to outgoing ambassador to Greece to Pakistan Konstantinos Moatsos who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad today. Pakistan and Greece enjoy friendly and cordial relations. Pakistan opened its embassy in Athens in 1975. Greece […]
Read MoreGenerational shift: Nearly half of Bulgaria’s workforce will be over 55 by 2044
Sofia: In the next 20 years, nearly half of Bulgaria’s workforce is expected to be over the age of 55, reflecting a significant aging trend in the country. A study by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce (BCC) reveals that if this trend continues, the proportion of older workers could reach 48 percent, with two-thirds of […]
Read MorePDMAs and coastal communities strengthen disaster risk management with support from Japan, UNDP
Celina Ali Islamabad: Supported by the Government of Japan and in partnership with the Economic Affairs Division and PDMAs in Sindh and Balochistan, UNDP has jointly conducted a closing ceremony to commemorate the successful completion of USD 3.7 Million project ‘Strengthening Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness in Coastal Areas of Pakistan’ in Islamabad this week. The […]
Read MoreUSAID Celebrates International Youth Day 2024 with the Launch of “Dil Dil Mein Pakistan” Song
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week announced the launch of the song, “Dil Dil Mein Pakistan,” in celebration of International Youth Day 2024. This song is the culmination of a youth talent hunt, “Voices of Pakistan,” a campaign dedicated to empowering and celebrating the vibrant youth of Pakistan. […]
Read MoreA guide to visit Italy from Pakistan
Newswire Rome: Italy stands out when it comes to best tourist destinations in the European region owing to its fascinating culture, natural landscapes, artistic sites, and renowned cuisine. Pakistanis. who intend to explore Italy as a tourist, are required to obtain a short-term Schengen visa to enter Italy. They can lodge the application for the […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri holds productive meeting with Premier Chris Minns
Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week had a productive meeting with the Premier of NSW Chris Minns. “Had an excellent meeting with the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Chris Minns. We discussed various opportunities to further strengthen Pakistan-NSW cooperation and highlighted the significant role of the Pakistani Diaspora in the state,” the […]
Read MoreYoung foreign service officers visit Pakistan’s ambassador in Brussels
Brussels: A group of young officers from the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), currently undergoing diplomatic training at Clingendael Institute in the Netherlands, called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg Amna Baloch this week. Ambassador Baloch extended a warm welcome to the young officers and congratulated them on their recent induction […]
Read MoreCanada stops shelter payments for Afghan migrants in Pakistan
Ottawa: The Canadian government this week stopped providing financial support for Afghan migrants currently waiting in Pakistan to be resettled in Canada, media reports said. Canada had promised immigration visas to Afghans who had worked with Canadian forces in Afghanistan. Many of these Afghans moved to Pakistan following the return of the Taliban’s government in […]
Read MoreWho is dragging the Pacific Islands into ‘unbridled strategic rivalry’?
Global Times Less than a week before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, a think tank is already intensifying its rhetoric about the strategic rivalry between the West and China in the Pacific region. The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting will be hosted by Tonga from August 26 to 30. The Lowy Institute, an […]
Read MoreHow should China address US’ extensive Sinophobia?
Zheng Yongnian As some American scholars have acknowledged, Sinophobia in the US today has reached its highest level. In fact, if someone regularly reads American newspapers, they can find a wealth of hysterical rhetoric – constantly criticizing, opposing and attacking China. In the US, Sinophobia exhibits several characteristics. First, this fear is comprehensive, covering almost […]
Read MoreItaly’s Meloni: Economic and social rebirth is an essential investment
Newswire Rome: “Eight years ago the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Central Italy. The terrible shock at 3,36am, fixed in the minds of each of us by the stopped clock of the Civic Tower of Amatrice, triggered a seismic sequence which spread its destructive effects for several months to follow and involved a very vast territory […]
Read MoreFrance: New record for longest period under caretaker govt
Pierre Breteau Paris: August 24 marked 39 days since French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Gabriel Attal’s government. Since then, the caretaker prime minister and his team have been managing “day-to-day affairs,” while waiting for a government to emerge from the legislative elections of June 30 and July 7. Since the advent of […]
Read MoreEU tariffs on Chinese EVs may lead to loss of Chinese investment
Newswire Beijing: The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products this week said that by imposing anti-subsidy duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), the European Union (EU) could lose Chinese investment in Europe. Chinese enterprises expressed grave concerns over reports that the EU’s identification of Chinese EVs as “subsidized” […]
Read MoreDenmark is surging tourism sector with visa free travel to 190 countries
Copenhagen: As of August 2024, Denmark, nestled on the Jutland Peninsula and surrounded by an archipelago of over 400 islands, remains a country of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. The peninsula, Jutland, constitutes more than two-thirds of the country’s total land area. At its northern tip lies the island of Vendsyssel-Thy, separated from the […]
Read MoreAseefa Bhutto honored with soft diplomacy award at UAE consulate ceremony for her humanitarian efforts in polio eradication
Celina Ali Islamabad: First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto was honored with the Soft Diplomacy Award at a ceremony hosted by the UAE Consulate in Karachi this week in commemoration of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Humanitarian Award was presented in recognition of her tireless efforts in eradicating polio and her successful lobbying of the UAE […]
Read MorePBOC: China to promote further high-quality financial development
Newswire Beijing: China will move faster to improve its central bank system and promote high-quality financial development, the country’s central bank governor has said. China will concentrate on improving the twin-pillar regulatory framework of both monetary and macro-prudential policies to maintain the stability of both currency value and the country’s financial system, Pan Gongsheng, governor […]
Read MoreNeed to transform CPEC into model of green BRI: PCJCCI chief
Gwadar Pro Lahore: Moazzam Ghurki, the President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), emphasized this week that the concept of ‘Green’ represents the future of humanity, particularly in a world already grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. During a think tank session at the PCJCCI, Ghurki stressed the need […]
Read MoreChinese company visits CDA to discuss Islamabad development
Islamabad: A high-ranking delegation from the China State Construction Engineering Company (CSCEC) made an important visit to the headquarters of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad this week. The purpose of this visit was to engage in detailed discussions concerning various infrastructure development projects within the city. During their visit, the delegation received comprehensive […]
Read MoreRehman Malik’s Institution, IRR International commended for humanitarian efforts in London event
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Institute of Research & Reforms International (IRR), founded by former Interior Minister of Pakistan Senator A. Rehman Malik, was this week commended for its humanitarian services to victims of terrorism, including the successful evacuation of 40 female athletes and their families from Afghanistan, who were at high risk under Taliban rule. […]
Read MoreIncreased interest among foreigners to obtain Portugal Schengen visa
Newswire Lisbon: Foreigners’ interest in obtaining a Portugal Schengen visa continues to remain high despite the summer season coming to an end soon. According to data from Google Trends, searches worldwide for a Portugal Schengen visa are currently up 90 per cent. Even though not everyone who searches for a Portugal visa applies for the […]
Read MoreEuropean Union Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka pays tribute to Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: European Union Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka this week extended congratulations to Pakistanis on their 77th Independence Day and honoured the country’s “vibrant diversity in the spirit of respect, unity, and inclusion envisioned by its founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.” At a special event on the premises of the European Union Delegation to […]
Read MorePakistan, UK agree to continue counter-terrorism cooperation
Newswire London: The United Kingdom has acknowledged unprecedented sacrifices of Pakistan rendered in war against terror. This was stated by British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Hamish Falconer during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in London this week. Speaking on the occasion, Mohisn Naqvi said Pakistan is a victim of terrorism and its armed […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Dr Faisal lauds Abdullah for saving girl in UK
Newswire London: Days after a British-Pakistani man saved the life of an 11-year-old girl, who was shockingly attacked in London’s busy Leicester Square area, the country’s high commissioner to the UK, Dr M. Faisal appreciated his efforts and said he represented Pakistan. The good Samaritan, who disarmed the attacker as he stabbed the young girl, […]
Read MoreUS Mission to Pakistan welcomes Natalie A Baker as new deputy chief of mission
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States (US) Mission to Pakistan this week welcomed the arrival of Deputy Chief of Mission Natalie A Baker. Prior to assuming the duties of Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Islamabad, Baker served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Doha, Qatar. Baker has previously served […]
Read MoreStores in Japan set up prayer rooms as Muslim visitors increase
Tokyo: Department stores and shopping malls in Japan are increasingly setting up prayer rooms to meet the need for Muslims amid a growing number of visitors from Islamic countries on the back of a weak yen. At the Matsuya Ginza department store in Tokyo’s upscale shopping district, a number of people lined up in front […]
Read MoreGreece reduces spending on Azerbaijani gas imports
Newswire Athens: Greece reduced its expenditure on natural gas imports from Azerbaijan in May 2024, Azernews reports, citing Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In May 2024, Greece’s spending on Azerbaijani gas imports was 52.6 million euros, down from 68.8 million euros in May 2023, marking a 23.5 percent decrease. During the same […]
Read MoreBulgaria issues only short-stay Schengen Visas & has no VIS connection problems, MFA clarifies
Newswire Sofia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria this week clarified that the country only issues Schengen visas for short-term stays, stressing that it has no problem with its connectivity to the Schengen visa system. According to the Ministry, over 35,000 Schengen visas have been issued by the end of July. Bulgaria’s MFA comments […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hoists national flag on Independence Day
Newswire Canberra: To celebrate the Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra. High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri raised the flag with the national anthem of Pakistan. The flag hoisting proceeded with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister […]
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