Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for making the country’s defence invincible. “Today, we commemorate Pakistan’s achievement of becoming a peaceful nuclear power. This milestone reflects the visionary leadership of Shaheed #ZulfiqarAliBhutto. We honor all who contributed to this national […]
Read MoreSofia: The remains of Ferdinand Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the first king of Bulgaria following five centuries of Ottoman rule, were repatriated from Germany this week to be interred in a family mausoleum, 76 years after his death. “The due homage will be paid to a head of state… who, despite contradictory interpretations of certain moments of his […]
Read MoreIskra Kirova Brussels: The European Commission decided to close the article 7 procedure against Poland this week, despite Poland’s newly elected government not having implemented all needed reforms. Article 7 is the EU’s primary treaty-based mechanism to hold accountable EU member states that undermine the bloc’s values, including by violating the rule of law. Article […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin this week hosted a grant reception to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Italy. Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Senator Sherry Rehman, cut a cake on the occasion. This event was attended by a diverse assembly of guests, including government officials, diplomats, business […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi and British Home Secretary of UK, James Cleverly this week witnessed signing of Letter of Intent (LOI) between the Governments of United Kingdom and Pakistan at Home Office, London. High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal signed the LOI on behalf of Government of Pakistan. According to the Press […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal surpassed 2.8 million from January through March, making it the best first quarter on record despite high global inflation and interest rates, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed this week. Measuring only foreigners staying in Portuguese hotels, the number by far topped 1.8 million […]
Read MoreHelen Iatrou Athens: A dreamy vacation in Greece is, without a doubt, more sought-after than ever. The Mediterranean destination has already surpassed prepandemic visitor numbers. In 2023, the country of 11 million received over 32.7 million international arrivals compared to 31.3 million in 2019. Credit ratings agency Fitch expects this figure to reach 34.5 million […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan led the Pakistan delegation at the 4th Round of Pakistan-Greece Bilateral Political Consultations in Athens, Greece this week. Director General for Political Affairs, Ambassador Roussos Koundouros led the Greek side. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discussed regional and […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week joined the late Pakistani national Zeeshan Akbar’s family at a remembrance ceremony. “Zeeshan Akbar, a Pakistani national who was stabbed to death at a Caltex outlet just outside Canberra in April 2017 during a robbery by two teens, remains in our thoughts and prayers. […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Thousands of Pakistanis turned up this week at Copenhagen Mela to kick-start 75 years of celebrations of Pakistan and Denmark diplomatic relations. Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Sophie H Andersen, Denmark’s Ambassador in Pakistan Jakob Linulf, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Denmark Shoaib Sarwar and Former Member of Danish Parliament Sikandar Siddique cut a cake on the […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Brussels this week hosted the SUQOVUSHAN Mini-Football Tournament on Saturday to celebrate the country’s Republic Day. Ambassador of Pakistan to the EU, Belgium, and Luxembourg Amna Baloch attended the event as the Guest of Honor. Ambassador Baloch was warmly received by Vaqif Sadiqov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Belgium, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The World Health Organisation (WHO) this week held a ceremony to thank Japan for supporting Pakistan through its successful project “Rebuilding Together” that revitalized healthcare infrastructure in the flood-hit areas. Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Wada Mitsuhiro and other dignitaries joined to celebrate the successful completion of the project, a news release said. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar this week met US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and discussed “mutual priorities”, including counterterrorism cooperation. According to a statement issued by US Embassy, Donald Blome met Deputy PM Ishaq Dar to discuss mutual priorities of the United States and Pakistan. “Both leaders […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a speech on China’s approach to global security on Sunday at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. It is a highly anticipated speech, and the organizers arranged for it to take place on the last day of the Dialogue in some sense as the highlight. The […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C. recently announced that China will send two young giant pandas to its zoo. This announcement came just months after the zoo returned three pandas to China amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The move to send pandas now is highly significant as it symbolizes a […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: On the 78th anniversary of Italy’s Republic Day, President Sergio Mattarella laid the traditional laurel wreath at the Milite Ignoto at the Altare della Patria, in Piazza Venezia Rome this week. Presidents of the Chamber and Senate, Ignazio La Russa and Lorenzo Fontana, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni were also in attendance. To […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The French Residence in Islamabad was abuzz with excitement as Ambassador Nicolas Galey this week welcomed members of the business and education communities, distinguished guests, and former students to celebrate the second edition of Alumni Days in Pakistan. This event was part of a global initiative to connect and celebrate international graduates […]
Read MoreXi’an: A train fully loaded with diverse goods departed from Xi’an, the capital city of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province this week, bound for Malaszewicze, Poland, marking a significant milestone as the total number of China-Europe freight train trips has surpassed 90,000. To date, China-Europe freight trains have transported more than 8.7 million twenty-foot equivalent unit […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week reiterated his government’s efforts for implementation of Green Framework Agreement with Pakistan. “Met with the newly appointed Secretary at @MoCCPak, Eazaz Dar, to discuss green projects in and steps forward for implementation of the ‘Action Plan’ under the Green Framework Agreement signed between […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gillani this week said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was ready for talks if the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) was interested. “We didn’t say at any time, we are not on the side of the government. We are extending full support to the government and engaged in talks with […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The 13th session of the Joint Working Committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has concluded with a pivotal agreement on the bidding process for the modernization of the Karachi to Peshawar railway line, designated as ML-1. Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced after the meeting held this week that […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sun Xiaofei along with his senior management team at Finance Division this week. Mr. Xiaofei briefed the Finance Minister on the various digital and ICT initiatives of Huawei. He highlighted Huawei’s significant contribution to […]
Read MoreNewswire ISLAMABAD, May 24: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said this week that the friendship between Pakistan and China had stood the test of time and grown ever stronger with each passing year. “73 years ago, Pakistan and China established diplomatic relations. Today, we celebrate the enduring bonds of a friendship that has stood […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a great friend of Pakistan. “The UAE is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, reflecting strong bilateral relations anchored in shared cultural and economic interests. President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s commitment to investing […]
Read MoreRome: Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Rome would provide new funding of around €35 million for the Palestinian population. Five million euros will go to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the other 30 million will be allocated to the ‘Food for Gaza’ initiative. Israel previously accused UNRWA of collaborating with […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Bulgaria have always enjoyed amicable ties defined by mutual respect and a convergence of views on global and regional developments. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 15th June 1965. Bulgaria opened its Embassy in Islamabad in 1968. Sofia was concurrently accredited to our mission based in Belgrade […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The next European Commission and Parliament are likely to place security and competitiveness at the centre of their quest for a more geopolitical Europe. With concerns about the costs of the green transition, growing trade tensions between the US and China, and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election and Russia’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A British-Pakistani Sufi Opera singer, Saira Peter, announced in a video message circulated this week she received a letter of appreciation from Buckingham Palace for recording the British national anthem, “God Save the King,” following the coronation of King Charles III. The British king’s coronation took place last May at Westminster Abbey […]
Read MoreLisbon: Portugal’s extensive coastline is dotted with a plethora of delightful towns and villages. If you travel from the north to the south, you will first pass through villages similar to those found in Galicia in Spain, with stone houses. As you head south, the villages become lighter, whiter and even more colourful, and you’ll […]
Read MoreAthens: With a deluge of foreign visitors fuelling seemingly non-stop development on the once pristine Greek islands, local residents and officials are beginning to fight back, moving to curb a wave of construction that has started to cause water shortages and is altering cultural identity. Tourism is crucial in Greece, accounting for one-fifth of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Trento: In a lush greenhouse high in the Alps, butterflies of various species and colors flutter freely while butterfly pupae are suspended in a structure as they grow into adult insects. This is the Butterfly Forest in the tropical mountain greenhouse in Trento, Italy, a project by the Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), an Italian […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week emphasized the potential for enhanced cooperation between Italy and Pakistan, particularly in the textile, machinery, agriculture, and dairy sectors, during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The Finance Minister welcomed the Italian Ambassador and highlighted the significant improvements in Pakistan’s economic landscape. He […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week offered condolences to the government and people of Iran over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and others in a helicopter crash. “Called on H.E. Ahmad Sadeghi @ahmad87051 Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Australia to convey our condolences and sympathies. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The participants of the National School of Public Policy’s National Management Course visited Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad in different countries and met with the envoys as part of their study tours. The course participants also visited different organizations of the host countries related to different sectors like industries, climate change, and others. […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Obviously, the future of Eurasia largely depends on China and India. These two nations demonstrate remarkable resilience in their economic, technological, political, cultural and spiritual growth and maturation. Undoubtedly, their regional, continental and global roles will continue to evolve. Beijing-New Delhi relations have had, and will continue to have, a profound impact on […]
Read MoreDing Gang A recent editorial in the Financial Times, titled “Time to get Europe back to work” highlights a daunting challenge the European economy faces: an increasing number of individuals opting to “lie flat.” This issue, however, is not unique to Europe; it is a common ailment of post-industrial societies. Even China, amid the transition […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week extended her country’s support to reaching a sustainable cease-fire in Gaza. In a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa in Rome, Meloni said she is supporting international efforts for the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and towards a drastic improvement […]
Read MoreLa Tribune Paris: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal unveiled a plan to cut French unemployment benefits in a bid to advance President Emmanuel Macron’s economic reforms. The overhaul would pare the maximum duration of welfare to 15 months from 18 and lengthen the period of work required to qualify for benefits, Mr Attal said in an […]
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