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Italy to enhance technology, textile trade ties with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: The Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to start a new era economic and trade cooperation with Pakistan through transfer of technology and for upgradation of Pakistan’s textile industry.Green economy, transfer of technology for industrial sector including textiles and agro industry, construction sector, education and health are […]

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How to get to Venice from Milan

Milan: Traveling to Venice from Milan? Traveling from Milan to Venice is a popular route for anyone visiting Italy for the first time. Although it is popular for tourists, these defined metropolises are extremely visited among Italian residents. They are both situated in the northern part of the country, which makes it convenient to plan […]

Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo, Hanif Atmar discuss Doha talks

Newswire Kabul: Afghan Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Hanif Atmar and NATO Senior Civilian Representative for Afghanistan this week discussed the resumption of the second round of talks in Doha and the future of the alliance mission in Afghanistan.Atmar held a telephonic conversation with SCR Stefano Pontecorvo and highlighted the importance of NATO’s continued support […]

Senator Rehman Malik stands vindicated

Newswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik stood vindicated as Cynthia Dawn Ritchie withdrew her petition against him.The Islamabad High Court dismissed the petition after it was withdrawn by the petitioner. Senator Rehman Malik had already won the case twice from the Justice of Peace referred by the Islamabad High Court. Legally no appeal […]

Biden through after deadly violence

Newswire New York: The U.S. Congress formally certified President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the November 3 general election this week after its session was interrupted for hours by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters who breached security barriers and stormed the Capitol building in Washington. Late on Wednesday houses of Congress resumed their work […]

Pakistan expecting first vaccine doses this month

Islamabad: Pakistan is expecting the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this month, said Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of National Health Services Dr Nausheen Hamid. She did not specify which vaccine the country will receive. It is, however, believed that this would be a shipment of the Sinopharm vaccine from China.Dr […]

Bilawal Bhutto re-elected to PPP top slot

Newswire Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) held its federal level elections at Karachi this week and re-elected Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as the party chairman. The election commissioner Fauzia Habib announced the results. “In accordance with Constitution of Pakistan People’s Party and Election Act 2017, the elections at federal level were held and the following office […]

Health

Goosebumps, the lie detector for emotions

They are a common reaction to the cold but Goosebumps could prove when someone is lying, a study suggests.Researchers found that most people were unable to control the reaction, which provided a “strong indication of true feelings”. They suggest that the body’s natural defence mechanism against the cold could function as a type of “lie […]

Health

Cold virus replicates better at cooler temperatures

The common cold virus can reproduce itself more efficiently in the cooler temperatures found inside the nose than at core body temperature, according to a new Yale-led study. This finding may confirm the popular yet contested notion that people are more likely to catch a cold in cool-weather conditions. Researchers have long known that the […]

Health

How our brains track where we and others go

As COVID cases rise, physically distancing yourself from other people has never been more important. Now a new UCLA study reveals how your brain navigates places and monitors someone else in the same location.Published in Nature, the findings suggest that our brains generate a common code to mark where other people are in relation to […]

S & Tech

Discovery boosts theory that life on Earth arose from RNA-DNA mix

In a study published in the chemistry journal Angewandte Chemie, they demonstrated that a simple compound called diamidophosphate (DAP), which was plausibly present on Earth before life arose, could have chemically knitted together tiny DNA building blocks called deoxynucleosides into strands of primordial DNA. The finding is the latest in a series of discoveries, over […]

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‘Super bowl of astronomy’ conference kicks off

Thousands of scientists gathered in Washington, D.C. Sunday for a five-day conference that has been billed as the “Super Bowl of astronomy.” The 223rd meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) begins Sunday (Jan. 5) and runs through Friday (Jan. 9). Conference organizers are anticipating a big turnout.“We’re expecting more than 3,000 attendees, but probably […]

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Primordial black holes and the search for dark matter from the multiverse

The Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU) is home to many interdisciplinary projects which benefit from the synergy of a wide range of expertise available at the institute. One such project is the study of black holes that could have formed in the early universe, before stars and galaxies […]

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The upside of volatile space weather

Although violent and unpredictable, stellar flares emitted by a planet’s host star do not necessarily prevent life from forming, according to a new Northwestern University study. Emitted by stars, stellar flares are sudden flashes of magnetic imagery. On Earth, the sun’s flares sometimes damage satellites and disrupt radio communications. Elsewhere in the universe, robust stellar […]

Shanghai launches 64 projects worth $42b

China Economic Net Shanghai: Shanghai launched 64 new projects with a combined investment of 273.4 billion yuan ($42.2 billion) this week, involving high-end industries, scientific and technological innovation, infrastructure, major livelihood and other fields. The projects will spread across the city and will further unleash Shanghai’s enormous development potential. It includes manufacturing, integrated circuits, biomedical […]

China’s construction giant CCECC shares construction experience with Pak

Liu Qiyu – China Economic Net Beijing: “The natural, geographical and cultural environments of China and Pakistan are very different from each other, so during construction, we worked out measures to adapt to local conditions and shared our construction experience with our Pakistani friends,” noted Dong Zhihong, deputy general manager of Asia Pacific Division, China […]

Rental fees in most major Chinese cities drops for 2020

Gwadar Pro Beijing: As many as 32 out of 40 major cities in China saw home rental fees drop year-on-year in 2020, the National Business Daily reported, based on a report from the Beike Real Estate Research Institute.Rent fees per apartment in nearly 90 percent of the 40 cities declined year-on-year, among which first-tier cities […]

Kashmiris most oppressed nation: Senator Rehman Malik

Newswire Islamabad: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior and PPP senior leader Senator A. Rehman Malik said that Kashmiris are the most oppressed and helpless nation in the world.He said that more than 500 days have passed since the brutal curfew is imposed by Indian Forces in the valley of Kashmir adding that PM Narendra […]

Machh tragedy greatest proof of unrest in Pakistan: Fazlur Rehman

Bannu: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly condemned the massacre of Hazara community members in Machh, saying that it was the biggest proof of unrest in the country.Addressing a PDM rally in Bannu this week, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that our struggle is for restoring rule […]

US & Japan

Kumamon receives over 5,000 New Year postcards

Kumamoto: Kumamon, the black bear-like mascot of Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, has received around 5,300 nengajo postcards for the new year, including from overseas, the prefectural government said this week. “I miss you,” and “I want to see you this year” were among the messages sent as of Monday to the beloved character, who […]

US & Japan

Japan’s traffic accident deaths drop to record low in 2020

Tokyo: Japan’s traffic deaths dropped to a record low of 2,839 in 2020, falling below 3,000 for the first time since comparable data became available in 1948, the National Police Agency said Monday. The number of fatalities decreased by 376 from the previous year, partly due to strengthened traffic regulations and enhanced safety performance of […]

Ambassador of Japan condemns terrorist attack in Balochistan

Islamabad: H.E. MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has strongly condemned the brutal massacre of coal mine workers on Sunday in a terrorist attack in Machh area of Bolan district in Balochistan and expressed his sorrow over the loss of precious innocent human lives in the tragic incident. Expressing his condolences, Ambassador MATSUDA extended […]

Palace cancels 2021 royal garden parties with Queen Elizabeth II due to new lockdown

Maria Puente London: More pandemic disappointment in the United Kingdom: There will be no chance of tea with the queen in her gardens this summer, Buckingham Palace announced. Royal garden parties, one of the few gatherings where ordinary Brits get to mingle with Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family, are off for 2021, […]

Prince Harry is ‘thriving’ in California since royal exit, ‘isn’t looking back,’ pal claims

Stephanie Nolasco London: It’s been nearly a year since Prince Harry announced that he and his wife Meghan Markle were stepping back as senior members of the British royal family – and a source is now claiming he’s feeling free. Since their royal exit, the couple has settled in Santa Barbara, Calif. with their son […]

China, US in race to realize net-zero emission

Andrew Sheng and Xiao GengChina Daily As the United States prepares for a radical course-correction on climate change, China is raising its game. Climate action has become yet another front in the competition between the world’s two largest economies. Who will cross the net-zero-emissions finish line first? US president-elect Joe Biden is prepared to hit […]

2021: Things can only get better

Faisal J. Abbas What has happened so far is an indicator of things to come (and I hope it is) we are in for a good year. The impressive rollout of the coronavirus vaccines, regardless of the maker, shows what humanity can achieve when we decide to collaborate for the greater good. COVID-19 won’t be […]

Better to be friends than rivals

Liu Xiaoming – China Daily Global China and the UK can join hands to overcome the pandemic and contribute to a global community of health for allAt the dawn of the third decade of the 21st century, the worst pandemic in 100 years ravaged the world, precipitating the profound changes unseen in a century and […]

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership in OPEC+ — and Saudi Arabia stepped up

Cornelia Meyer The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taught us how quickly things can change. In the oil industry, things were looking so good in mid-December when the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee of OPEC+ (a group of OPEC countries and 10 non-OPEC allies) postponed its meeting until the beginning of January amid rising oil prices and […]

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Pakistan-Italy bilateral trade should reach $ 5 billion annually: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Pakistan-Italy bilateral trade should reach the full potential of $ 5 billion annually during next three years from current US $ 1.7 billion was one of the top priorities of his government. He said that Italy wanted to start a new era economic and […]

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Italy: Rome’s Arch of Septimius Severus to be restored

Rome: The Arch of Septimius Severus – one of ancient Rome’s most recognised monuments – is to undergo a programme of conservation works in 2021. The restoration will be undertaken by the Parco archeologico del Colosseo which, in addition to the Colosseum, incorporates the Palatine Hill, Domus Aurea and the Roman Forum – where the […]

Sports

‘Serena Williams should retire’

A tennis boss said Serena Williams should retire ‘because of her age and weight,’ prompting the tennis champion’s husband to call him racist and sexistMeredith Cash Jan 5, 2021, 11:53 AMIon Tiriac — the billionaire director of the Madrid Open — called on Serena Williams to retire because “at this age and the weight she […]

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Pakistani cricketers show Kane Williamson respect after dismissing him

Cricket is a gentleman’s game and it’s heartwarming to see players show respect time and again for each other both on and off the field.Kane Williamson was the pick of the batsmen for New Zealand during the second Test match at Christchurch, scoring a near-flawless 238-run innings before he was dismissed. As the Kiwi skipper […]

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World

Andrew Shaw opens up about concussion and life after hockey

Charlie Roumeliotis After being out for almost 14 months because of a concussion, Andrew Shaw is back with the Blackhawks to open training camp ahead of the 2020-21 season. And he’s as excited as ever to get going.But it was a long journey to reach a point where he felt 100 percent again.On Wednesday, Shaw […]

Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo eyes peace

Newswire Kabul: The Senior Civilian Representative of NATO Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo reaffirmed the alliance’s support to Afghanistan and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces following the conclusion of a peace agreement. Ambassador Pontecorvo said “Certainly yes, that is certainly our intention. After the peace deal we’ll have to negotiate whatever we do with the […]

China’s economy to keep recovering with proactive fiscal policy

China Economic Net Beijing: The epidemic-induced lockdowns loomed over China’s economy in the first half of 2020, but with quick emergency response and government-aided stimulus package, the country’s economy roared back.Massive tax cuts and increased government spending have helped the economy recover faster. The market is also closely watching over the country’s fiscal policy in […]

Celebrating 25 years of Consistent Growth & Customer Satisfaction

NTC – A Rare Story of Resilience, Growth and Foresightedness When the Government decided to de-regulate Telecommunication sector, as a first step, converted T&T department into corporation and created PTC in 1991 through an Act of Parliament. As a second step, PTC was split into five entities such as PTCL, NTC, PTA, FAB and PTET […]

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Celebrating 25 years of Consistent Growth & Customer Satisfaction Syed Amin Ul HaqueFederal Minister(IT &Telecommunication) I like to felicitate National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) management and employees on its “Silver Jubilee”. NTC, being the official ICT service provider of Government of Pakistan (GoP), is providing state of the art ICT services round the clock. With fast […]

EU, Britain part ways

Newswire Brussels: Britain this week counted down its final hours in the EU single market in a low-key fashion, finalizing its divorce from the European Union at the turn of the New Year.As the 11-month post-Brexit transition period ended at midnight CET, Britain will start a new era of much looser cooperation with the bloc. […]