Celina 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, […]
Read MoreDing Gang What is overproduction? Who should determine the surplus of a commodity on the international market? As US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has left Beijing, she leaves behind the above two questions that linger in the future of the two country’s trade relations and pose a significant challenge to the order of the international […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: European Council chief Charles Michel used his trip to Rome this week to emphasise that migration management, repatriation, and third-country deals will remain a priority. Following a visit to Rome, where Michel met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss her priorities for the EU, the European Council president commented on the […]
Read MoreVictor Jack Brussels: Put your money where your mouth is. Such grumbling is percolating across Europe as new data reveals France quietly ramping up gas payments to Russia just as President Emmanuel Macron loudly positions himself as one of Ukraine’s staunchest defenders. In the first three months of this year, Russian liquefied natural gas deliveries […]
Read MoreWang Cong and Chi Jingyi Beining: Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Beijing, where he urged the US to work with China to adhere to the basic norms of the market economy of fair competition and open cooperation, and refrain from politicizing or overstretching the concept of […]
Read MoreTheo Farrant Lisbon: Deemed the oldest book dedicated entirely to chocolate, “Un Discurso del Chocolate” is going under the hammer in Portugal at a starting price of €2000. A rare 400-year-old book titled “Un Discurso del Chocolate”, regarded as the oldest known book solely dedicated to chocolate, is hitting the auction block in Portugal. This […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: In response to fresh criticism against the “poor” law and order in Karachi by MQM-P leaders, Sindh Minister for Department of Energy, Planning and Development Nasir Hussain Shah this week that restoration of peace is the top priority of the provincial government. Earlier today, MQM-P leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan and Senator Faisal […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Pakistani and Chinese authorities this week discussed proposals to build a five-star hotel here. China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) held high-level discussions with key stakeholders, including representatives from the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Punjab Central Business District Authority. “The proposals for prestigious 5-star hotels, with a proposed land requirement […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 42.02% during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of last year, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Tuesday afternoon. The overall exports to China were recorded […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In a significant move towards financial digitization in Pakistan, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has entered a strategic partnership with Zong, the China-based leading telecommunications provider in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to provide seamless and innovative digital financial solutions, reinforcing the shared vision of both entities to drive financial inclusivity and digital […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government for empowering the most deserving in the society. “The PPP through Sindh government has always commissioned projects that are sustainable and empowering for the most deserving in society. This will provide the much needed basic security that families […]
Read MoreKhoo Bee Khim By now, you might have heard about the health condition of the UK’s Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. In a video statement released on March 23, the Duchess of Cambridge announced that she has cancer and is in the early stages of chemotherapy. “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London […]
Read MoreSaskia O’Donoghue Turkish travellers will now be able to visit ten Greek islands under a new scheme announced this week. Officials on the popular island of Rhodes have opened a new visa terminal for Turkish visitors as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Union’s antitrust regulators have announced the termination of a two-year-long investigation into a group of fashion designers, citing “priority reasons,” the European Commission revealed this week. The competition watchdog had initiated the investigation in May 2022, conducting raids on several fashion companies amid concerns of potential participation in a cartel to […]
Read MoreRome: Never mind finding beavers – even finding traces of their activity takes patience in central Italy. After crossing a sodden field next to the River Tiber in the Tuscan hills, huge clumps of mud sticking to his shoes, Alessio Bariviera is using a machete to cut his way through thick undergrowth. It has been […]
Read MoreDing Gang “China could use its electric cars to attack the West” was the title of a commentary I recently read on The Telegraph’s website. The article has even more eye-catching content: “Data espionage has become the signature weapon of the Chinese party state.” Several other major British media outlets ran front-page headlines on Monday […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) organized a joint naval and air strategic patrol in the South China Sea on April 7. In a statement, it also stated that “all military activities disrupting the South China Sea situation and creating buzzes are under control.” According to some foreign […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: With significant influence on local and international levels, spiritual leaders could assist in addressing climate change, inequality, and extremism, helping to end conflicts and wars through unity, Maulen Ashimbayev, chairman of the Senate, an upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, said at an April 4 roundtable discussion during his working visit to the […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch this week called on European Union’s Special Envoy on Human Rights Olof Skoog in Brussels and discussed matters of mutual concern. In the meeting, they also discussed ongoing engagement tracks and agreed to strengthen Pakistan-EU relations.
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Iran Reza Amiri Moghadam this week called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest and explored avenues to strengthen bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan. The meeting underscored the importance of fostering cooperation and enhancing ties in various fields […]
Read MoreNoo Saro-Wiwa Florence: Marina Serena Cacciapuoti is the co-founder and creative director of Italy Segreta, an online magazine that explores the hidden corners of the country and provides an insider’s perspective on Italian culture, travel, food, and lifestyle. Marina grew up between Rome and Florence before moving to New York in 2014, where she worked […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week spoke about the Eid traditions in Pakistan. “A beautiful tradition associated with Eid,” the envoy posted on X, with a picture of colourful bangles. In Pakistan, the outlets of traditional bangles and henna are flooded with girls and women where special stalls in major […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week enjoyed an interactive session with the Pakistani students. “Feeling inspired after the interactive session w the brilliant students of @Air_University,” he posted on X. The envoy added: “Topics of discussion were Green Transition & climate change mitigation. Thanks to the VC, Javaid Ahmed for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The government of Japan decided to provide additional grant of JPY 832 million for “the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Sukkur”, which was announced on 25 January 2021 with the original cost of JPY1,986 million (approx. US$13.12 million). The Notes to this effect were signed and exchanged between H.E. […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s government expects debt this year to “surely” stay below 140% of gross domestic product. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Ambrosetti Workshop in Cernobbio, Italy, Finance Ministry undersecretary Federico Freni said the country’s expected growth will be “around 1%” in 2024. Last Friday, the Bank of Italy said the country’s […]
Read MoreParis: Power from the French plants will be exported to neighbouring countries, so France believes those countries should help pay help pay for their construction. According to NZZ am Sonntag, this idea was mooted by French foreign ministry officials during a press briefing with European journalists at the end of March. “France considers it opportune […]
Read MoreCao Desheng Beijing: The Chinese economy is healthy and sustainable, and China will consistently improve its business environment to provide broader development space for enterprises from various countries, including the United States, President Xi Jinping said this week. He made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with representatives from American business, strategic and academic […]
Read MorePaulo Lopes Lisbon: Normally I don’t dare to write about politics, but as I look to the future of my country it is up to me to give myself some impetus, to show what I think should be one of the main goals and challenges of the new rulers. Because as we look to Portugal’s […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari yhjis week resumed here parliamentary career after an unopposed win in Shaheed Benazirabad by-election. Aseefa was declared as a Member of the National Assembly after all the rival candidates withdrew from the contest. This marked Aseefa’s ascension to the National Assembly, a seat for which […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week ordered policy formulation to export buffalo meat and milk to China. In a meeting on the Livestock Department, the CM reviewed the livestock related measures. The CM stressed that only vaccinated and tagged cattle would be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses, adding that authentic […]
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