Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week demanded the government to initiate tripartite dialogue with the neighbouring countries to curb the menace of re-surging terrorism. Speaking to journalists outside the Parliament House, Bilawal appreciated Sindh police for thwarting a terror attack in Landhi, Karachi. Bilawal said, “This is also […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed gratitude to China for its unwavering support to Pakistan in various fields. Addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament, the President reiterated the country’s steadfast commitment to collaborating with it to advance shared goals of fostering regional peace, promoting connectivity, and stability, including the completion of […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that the Chinese culture and language were rapidly becoming popular all over the world. He maintained that the economic and cultural relations between Pakistan and China were developing rapidly due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). In his message on the International Day of Chinese language […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with the Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an, on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington this week. During the meeting, Muhammad Aurangzeb lauded China’s invaluable contribution to Pakistan’s development through initiatives such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and support at […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government’s decision to start Peoples Bus Service in Mirpurkhas. “Exciting news for the people of Mirpurkhas. Today, the Sindh Government, in line with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision, has inaugurated the Peoples Bus Service. The service will greatly benefit […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said this week that Pakistan attached great importance to its longstanding relations with the United Kingdom (UK) which were based on mutual respect and shared perceptions on broad range of regional and international issues. It is high time to further solidify this cordial bond through increased people-to-people interactions, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the European Union Riina Kionka Thursday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif this week and discussed matters related to mutual concern. The prime minister thanked the EU leaders for their congratulatory messages on his re-election and said he looked forward to working closely with the EU. […]
Read MoreAthens: Greece’s Prince Nikolaos and Princess Tatiana have announced their ‘amicable’ separation after 14 years of marriage just weeks after appearing together at a memorial service for the prince’s father, King Constantine. The 54-year-old Prince is the son of Constantine II of Greece – the last king of Greece after it abolished its monarchy in […]
Read MoreMariko Oi Tokyo: In a country that is known to be obsessed with perfection, damaged or misshapen vegetables and fruits are hard to sell. And if you are a specialist maker of Japanese dumplings, like the brand Osaka Ohsho, then selling a packet of gyoza with some damaged is a big no-no. But as demand […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome met Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar this week and said the South Asian nation’s prosperity and security remained a ‘top priority’ for Washington. Blome’s comments come amid a spike in militant attacks in Pakistan and while its finance chief is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin this week held a productive meeting with Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Chaudhry Salik Hussain. They discussed avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation between their nations. Minister Hussain began by expressing Pakistan’s deep appreciation for Italy’s continued support and friendship over the years. He emphasized the significant […]
Read MoreLondon: Several decorated British military officers paid glowing tributes to the allure of Pakistan while referring to the hospitality of Pakistanis as being unparalleled. They appreciated the professionalism and versatility of the Pakistan Army, calling it one of the best and most disciplined military organisations in the world, according to a press release received here. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a demonstration of collaborative efforts as development stakeholders, the United States (US) government, represented by Consul General Moore and US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Somvongsiri, in conjunction with pivotal allies, this week commemorated a sequence of groundbreaking accomplishments within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region. USAID reaffirmed its unwavering […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq this week said that Pakistan highly values its relations with Kazakhstan and is committed to further enhancing them through increased people-to-people contacts, strengthened parliamentary cooperation, expanded economic ties, and regional connectivity. He made these remarks during a meeting with the Kazakhstan Ambassador, Yerzhan Kistafin, who called […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian court threw out charges this week against crew members of migrant rescue ships, ending a controversial case seven years after the government accused them of colluding with traffickers. Crew members of the “Iuventa” charity ship, operated by German NGO Jugend Rettet, announced that the court in Trapani, Sicily had “(cleared) all […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week participated in the annual networking event of Australia-Pakistan Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry. “Glad to be part of the annual networking event of Australia-Pakistan Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry – a useful useful platform to promote trade and investment ties between Pakistan […]
Read MoreDing Gang Strolling along the banks of the Suzhou River in Shanghai, I felt the city’s pulse. It had been over a decade since my last visit here. The recently popular TV drama Blossoms Shanghai has reminded the Chinese people of the era during which China rose rapidly, depicting how ordinary Chinese people made their […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Thursday, the US vetoed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council on admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN. At the same time, there are two other things worth noting. First, explosions occurred in Isfahan, a central province of Iran, on Friday. US officials later told the media that […]
Read MoreNewswire Tunis: The head of Italy’s right-wing government acknowledged Wednesday that Tunisia cannot serve as a dumping ground for migrants, days after Tunisia’s president reaffirmed his unwillingness to let Europe outsource migration problems by sending those not welcome there to his country. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to Tunisia — her fourth […]
Read MoreParis: Relations between Singapore and France, which go back a long way, are in excellent shape and on an upward trajectory, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. Speaking to about 200 overseas Singaporeans at a reception at Hotel Le Marois on April 11, DPM Wong noted that France was one of the first countries to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China and the US need to move beyond their perennial squabbles and chest thumping to address existential global problems, drawing on their collective creativity, financial expertise and manufacturing prowess, experts warned this week at a Harvard University conference on US-China relations. Few expect the deep distrust between the two countries to abate any […]
Read MoreLisbon: Portugal’s parliament voted down two motions put forward by hard-left parties against the minority centre-right government’s inaugural legislative programme, clearing the first hurdle for the administration of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. Despite the widely expected successful investiture, analysts say his government will be highly unstable as it will constantly require complex negotiations with the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week conveyed heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives resulting from multiple accidents amidst heavy rains across various regions of the nation, notably Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He also voiced his concern regarding the incidents of lightning strikes exacerbated by the […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Chairman Shahzad Ali Malik this week highlighted China’s pivotal role in replicating the decades-long highly successful experience of hybrid rice in Pakistan. He emphasized the immense potential of hybrid seeds in achieving import substitution and fostering surplus production for export in various crops, including cotton, wheat, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A group of 12 Pakistani technicians recently participated a course in China, focusing on enhancing their expertise in surveying and mapping technology The completion of the second technical training aimed at establishing Pakistan’s new generation national geodetic datum, marks a significant milestone, said Pakistani officials. This training initiative stems from Pakistan’s 2011 request […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz this week inaugurated a project to provide 20,000 China-made motorcycles and Electric-bikes through the Chief Minister Youth Initiative for students across the province. Thanks to this effort by CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, students now have the opportunity to acquire motorcycles and e-bikes through convenient interest-free monthly installment […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week predicted that Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will boost the importance of the Upper House of the parliament with his able leadership. “Congratulations to Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on his election as Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan. Wishing him the […]
Read MoreJames Rodger London: Kate Middleton will rarely step out in three colours, according to experts. Kate, who is now the Princess of Wales and used to have the title of the Duchess of Cambridge, always picks hues which suit and compliment her, according to Royal Family insiders. Francesca Cairns told Express.co.uk about Kate’s colour choices: […]
Read MoreBrussels: With the EU warning against citizenship by investment schemes, Spain’s government is looking to pull the plug on golden visas. Getting the right to live and work in another country can be a long and difficult process. But that’s not always the case for those with money to spend. Golden visas offer the opportunity […]
Read MoreAthens: It has required new legislation and navigation of copious red tape but nine months after wildfires devastated Rhodes, Greece has launched the first “free” holidays for thousands of tourists forced to flee the island. In a decision tourism officials call a world first, up to 25,000 affected holidaymakers will, as of this week, be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Hundreds of Indonesian nationals attended the Eidul Fitr celebration at the Indonesian Embassy’s compound in the first day of Eid this week. The celebration was started by Eid prayer followed by Eid gathering which has been commonly known in Indonesia as “Halal Bihalal” as a term of forgiveness spirit during Eid. Takbir, […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistan’s ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad and colleagues at Pakistan embassy this week offered Eid prayers at Stade Garges-les-Gonesse with thousands of Muslim community members including Pakistanis and others. Later the Ambassador met people from all walks of life. He appreciated the presence of the Mayor of the city and exchanged Eid greetings.
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week agreed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative of PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the major cities including Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot and others. This was agreed upon in a meeting between Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador of […]
Read MoreWashington: A dozen US news outlets have called on the presumptive US presidential nominees to commit to taking part in TV debates ahead of November’s election. The statement did not name Joe Biden or Donald Trump, but said it was never too early for candidates to publicly declare they will take part. The letter warned […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin this week greeted the Muslims across the world on the occasion of Eidul Fitr. In a message, she said the Eid teaches sacrifice and tolerance. “I send my warm greetings to Muslims in Pakistan, Italy and all around the world who are celebrating Eidul-Fitr,” she added. […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week played a crucial diplomatic role amid a horrific attack at Bondi Junction by a man who went on a stabbing spree. The outstanding diplomat kept his home country updated about the event as there were reports of Pakistani victims in the incident. “The victims […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has received 157,551 irregular migrants through several migration routes crossing the Mediterranean during the past year, including 51,986 migrants coming from Libya, according to an Italian security report. The number of migrants to Italy increased by about 50% compared to 2022, and the maximum peak in the number of arrivals in 2023 […]
Read MoreTokyo: Massive overseas and domestic investments offer Japan a chance to reclaim its tech crown, but to become a convincing alternative to China the country must embrace rapid innovation, experts say. US tech giants are pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and chip production in Japan, which dominated the hardware industry in the […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to China coincided with the visit of US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will come soon, and foreign media reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to visit China in succession this month and next, […]
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