Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad greets Sikh community on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Paris: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week greeted the Sikh community on Guru Nanak Jayanti. The envoy praised the contribution of minorities in Pakistan and highlighted that they enjoy the equal status as Pakistani citizens. Earlier, Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi issued more than 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India […]

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France, Global partners provide $55 million financial package to Pakistan to fight polio

Celina Ali Islamabad: A $55 million financial package, including $20 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been allocated to strengthen polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The initiative, facilitated by the French development agency Agence Française de Développement (AFD), was announced during the visit of the Polio Oversight Board (POB) to Pakistan. […]

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US-led tech blockade a catalyst for China’s unprecedented innovation

Ding Gang A few days ago, I had the opportunity to attend the biennial Airshow China in Zhuhai, South China’s Guangdong Province, a significant event in the global aerospace industry. As I walked through the exhibition, I was enveloped by an awe-inspiring array of cutting-edge technological marvels, each more impressive than the last. This wasn’t […]

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China’s ‘people-centered, AI-for-good’ principles shine at WIC Wuzhen Summit

Global Times From Tuesday to Friday, the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit took place in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang Province. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the summit, officially opening a new chapter in its second decade. Artificial intelligence (AI), a key area in global technological advancement for the next decade, has […]

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Giorgia Meloni and Javier Milei to promote “Western values” together

Buenos Aires: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Javier Milei met in Buenos Aires after the G20 summit in Brazil to discuss strengthening ties between Italy and Argentina. This marked Meloni’s first bilateral meeting in Latin America since taking office in 2022—a choice she emphasized was no coincidence during their joint press conference. Both leaders […]

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Ambassador Nicolas Galey reaffirms France support for polio eradication in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, this week reaffirmed France’s support for Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts, highlighting international collaboration as key to tackling this pressing health challenge. Speaking at a gathering hosted at the French residence, Ambassador Galey welcomed prominent figures, including Secretary Niaz, Ayesha Farooq, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person on […]

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Fourth Pakistan-Denmark bilateral political consultations held to boost ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, while the Denmark side was led by State Secretary for Foreign Policy, Ambassador Lisbet Zilmer-Johns. The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of […]

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Bilawal Bhutto accuses PML-N of not upholding political agreements

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week expressed frustration with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), accusing the party of violating agreements and failing to provide PPP with respect in the federal government. Speaking to journalists, Bilawal said that the issue was not about personal grievances but about honour and […]

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The only award in Chinese mainland! Henan Airport Group wins Service Excellence Award in Asia-Pacific

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On November 5, at the awards ceremony of the Super Terminal Expo held at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong, Henan Airport Group was honored with the Service Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific Airports, becoming the only airport of Chinese mainland to receive this recognition. Thanks to years of continuous efforts, Zhengzhou airport, […]

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Henan collects 33.46 million packages on ‘Double 11’

Henan Daily ?Zhengzhou: Henan’s postal and express delivery industry collected 33.46 million parcels on November 11, the annual online shopping festival in China, marking a 16.7% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the total number of parcels delivered reached 27.57 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 21.8%, according to data released by the Henan […]

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People believe in politics of PPP: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the people believe in the politics of PPP. “The PPP’s resounding victory in Sindh’s local government by-elections reflects the people’s trust in Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership and PPP unwavering commitment to serving the public and resolving their issues,” he […]

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Bulgaria spearheads COP29 initiative to bring down electricity prices

Newswire Sofia: A Bulgarian-led initiative to bring down electricity prices by improving energy interconnection in the region of southeastern Europe was backed by eight countries at COP29 in Baku. The project was announced by Bulgarian energy minister Vladimir Malinov, in the presence of the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, and the Prime Minister of the […]

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High Commissioner Jane Marriott highlights depth of bilateral ties, celebrates King Charles’ 76th birthday

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott celebrated King Charles’ 76th birthday, emphasizing the strong bond between the UK and Pakistan where she admired Pakistan’s heritage and creative spirit shone through. Jane Marriott shared her excitement about King Charles’ birthday schedule in an exclusive interview with a private news channel. The British High Commissioner’s […]

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Japan provides 18.5 million USD for flood management enhancement in the Indus Basin

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 2.831 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 18.5 million USD/ around 5.119 billion PKR) for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin. On 13 November 2024, a signing ceremony for the assistance was held at the Ministry of Economic Affairs […]

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Rebuilding dreams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A story of resilience and renewal

Celina Ali Islamabad: On her first day back at school, young Reshma Saleem from Amankot marveled at the sight of her newly rebuilt Government Primary School. The once crumbling structure was now a beacon of hope, boasting freshly painted walls, spacious halls, and solar panels gleaming in the sun. This transformation, funded and supported by […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri wishes Sikh community in Pakistan and abroad happy Guru Nanak Jayanti

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week wished the Sikh community in Pakistan and abroad a happy Guru Nanak Jayanti. “Wishing the Sikh community a joyous and blessed Guru Nanak Jayanti. Plan a visit to #NankanaSahib and #KartarpurSahib to experience these sacred sites. Take advantage of our No Fee Visa Prior […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad participates in International Youth Art Festival

Paris: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week participated in International Youth Art Festival. “International Youth Art Festival event organized by Kazakh Mission at UNESCO – beautiful work of many young artists from around the world including Dua from Pakistan,” the envoy posted on X. UNESCO’s Paris headquarters hosted an exhibition and album […]

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China and Latin America forge stronger connections as bridge builders

Global Times With the inauguration of the Chancay Port, a key Belt and Road Initiative project jointly built by China and Peru, we witness a significant moment in history. This project marks a new phase in China-Latin America connectivity, creating a modern Asia-Latin America land-sea corridor. World economic history is characterized by the continuous connection […]

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Italy: PM Meloni advocates for nuclear energy at COP29, calls for balanced energy mix

Akbar Novruz Baku: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week strongly advocated for the inclusion of nuclear energy in the global energy mix, emphasizing its potential as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. During her speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Meloni acknowledged the urgent need to limit […]

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French President Macron hosts Saudi business leaders to strengthen investments

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week held an expanded discussion session on Saturday with a group of Saudi and French business leaders to develop and expand mutual investments between the two countries. The meeting, held at the Élysée Palace in Paris, was attended by the visiting Saudi Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid Al-Falih. The […]

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Chinese, Indonesian Presidents pledge to build community with shared future

Newswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing this week, expressing the readiness to work with the new Indonesian government to continue promoting self-improvement, solidarity and win-win cooperation among major developing countries. Prabowo is in China for a state visit at the invitation of Xi. Xi noted that […]

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Denmark 28 billion fund to boost CO₂ capture and storage efforts

Copenhagen: In June 2024, Denmark stepped up its climate efforts by launching a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Fund, providing DKK 28.3 billion (about €3.8 billion) over the next 16 years to support the CO2 capture, transport, and storage. This ambitious fund is designed to help Denmark achieve its climate goals, contributing to a reduction […]

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Mushahid identifies leadership, adaptability as drivers of China’s global success

Celina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]

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China to make massive investments in Punjab

Newswire Lahore: Punjab Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain this week met Chinese investors’ delegation, led by Madam Scarlett Xiang, Head of China Government Investment. It was agreed upon in the meeting to increase investment and cooperation in health, technical education, agriculture, manufacturing of electric vehicles and other sectors. Chinese investors expressed […]

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Pakistan leads in visa rejections, Greece’s latest statistics revealed

Celina Ali Islamabad: Greece emerged as the sixth most popular Schengen Area country for visa applications in 2023, according to data from SchengenVisaInfo. The country received 627,008 visa requests, accounting for over 6% of all Schengen visa applications submitted this year. The majority of these applications originated from Turkish citizens, totaling 254,377 (40.5%), followed by […]

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Bulgaria approves humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, and more

Newswire Sofia: Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid amounting to 929,019 leva to support Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Armenia. This assistance will be offered as voluntary contributions through international organizations, as confirmed by a recent government decision. The funds are designated for several prominent humanitarian agencies, including the United Nations Office for the Coordination […]

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