Anne-Sophie Français: A passionate advocate for French citizens in Central Asia

Celina Ali Islamabad: In the heart of Central Asia, where diverse cultures converge and expatriate communities navigate unique challenges, one name has quietly but powerfully emerged as a beacon of advocacy, creativity, and compassion: Anne-Sophie Français. Residing in Lahore, Pakistan, Anne-Sophie serves as French Advisor for Central Asia, representing a vast and geopolitically complex region […]

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Japan provides grant aid for the project for human resource development scholarship to Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan this week extended grant aid worth approximately 379 million Japanese Yen for the implementation of the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) FY 2025 Program in Pakistan. A formal signing ceremony was held in Islamabad, where Notes Verbale were signed and exchanged between H.E. Mr. AKAMATSU Shuichi, the Ambassador […]

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Pakistan, US aim to boost trade ties with focus on IT, minerals, and agriculture

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says US remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United States agreed to enhance trade and economic cooperation to foster a mutually beneficial partnership, following a high-level meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, the finance ministry said. According to a […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri brings Pakistan, Australia even closer

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, continues to garner praise for his tireless diplomatic efforts in reinforcing the historic and multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and Australia. His tenure has been marked by a renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation, expanded people-to-people ties, and an elevated profile for Pakistan in the Asia-Pacific […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urges greater fiscal support for clean energy transition at UN Forum

Celina Ali Islamabad: United Nations: Reaffirming its commitment to the global clean energy agenda, Pakistan this week called for increased international cooperation and financial support to help developing countries achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which seeks to ensure access to affordable and clean energy for all. At the United Nations High-level Political Forum […]

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EU, Pakistan hold 10th Political Dialogue

Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Union (EU) and Pakistan this week held the 10th Political Dialogue in Brussels covering key issues regarding EU-Pakistan bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and international issues, including multilateral cooperation. However, both sides agreed to deepen dialogue and discussions on security-related issues. The EU and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to […]

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Is Europe ‘losing out’ in trade cooperation with China?

Global Times Recently, some in the EU have been making frequent accusations against China of using exports to offload its so-called “overcapacity,” thereby flooding European and global markets. They insist that China’s industrial strength stems from large-scale government subsidies which create unfair competition, and have declared their intention to launch more anti-subsidy investigations into foreign-invested […]

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China’s human rights protection reflected in tangible improvements in livelihoods: China and Central Asian countries experts

Global Times On Tuesday, more than 60 experts and scholars from China and the five Central Asian countries participated in the 2025 China-Central Asia Human Rights Development Forum, held in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in Northwest China. During the forum, experts from both domestic and international backgrounds discussed topics such as promoting the […]

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Italy: Leonardo unveils new tank gun and 30 km range ammunition

Newswire Rome: Italian defense company Leonardo has introduced the new 120mm L55 tank gun featuring a 55-caliber long barrel, along with the VULCANO precision ammunition designed specifically for it. According to RID, the extended 55-caliber barrel length delivers higher muzzle velocities and improved performance at elevated operating pressures. Leonardo credits this leap in capability to […]

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France’s National Day celebrated in Karachi

French Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky highlights bilateral ties Abdullah Jan Karachi: The Consul General of France in Karachi, Alexis Chahtahtinsky, this week hosted a grand reception to mark Bastille Day, France’s National Day, commemorating the historic revolution of 1789 and the values of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite. The event was attended by Governor Sindh Kamran […]

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China’s first concept verification center for time-honoured brands established in Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: This Week , The Zhengzhou Technology Exchange Market–Caoshanhu Health Concept Verification Center – Also Known As The Caoshanhu Health Innovation Center – Was Officially Inaugurated At Zhongyuan Science And Technology City In Zhengzhou, The Capital Of Central China’s Henan Province. As The First Concept Verification Center In China’s Health Sector Jointly Established […]

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Denmark leads global push to protect human identity from ai exploitation

Dr Taimoor Ul Hassan Copenhagen: In A Small Yet Significant Legislative Leap, Denmark Recently Etched Its Name Into The Digital Rights Frontier By Officially Recognising The Human Face, Body And Voice As Intellectual Property. This Groundbreaking Move Treats Personal Physical And Vocal Attributes Not Just As Biometric Data, But As Elements Of Identity Worthy Of […]

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China’s innovation, transformation pace attracting more investments

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Multinational corporations will continue to scale up their investment in the Chinese market, propelled by the country’s thriving landscape of new quality productive forces, a vibrant innovation ecosystem and the steady advancement of a unified national market, said foreign business executives. They noted that as China ushers in a new era of […]

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Tomar Portugal emerges as Europe’s top hidden gem for a peaceful and affordable summer holiday in 2025

Newswire Lisbon: As The Summer Of 2025 Approaches, Travelers Are Seeking Alternatives To The Usual Crowded European Hotspots. While Cities Like Lisbon, Paris, And Barcelona Continue To Attract Millions Of Tourists, A New Wave Of Hidden Gems Is Emerging, Offering Peaceful Retreats Without The Overwhelming Crowds. Among These, Portugal’S Medieval Town Of Tomar Stands Out […]

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British high commission empowers Pakistani media amid monsoon devastation

Celina Ali Islamabad: As Pakistan Grapples With Deadly Monsoon Floods And A Projected $1.2 Trillion Cost Of Climate Inaction, The British High Commission This Week Launched A Nationwide Climate Journalism Training Initiative To Empower Media Professionals To Drive Awareness And Action. The Training Will Spotlight The Crucial Role Journalists Play In Encouraging Climate Action. Journalists […]

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Japan donates 166 books to comsats abbottabad under ‘read Japan project’ to promote cultural, academic exchange

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy Of Japan In The Federal Capital, In Partnership With The Nippon Foundation, Donated 166 English-Language Books To COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Abbottabad Campus, As Part Of The Global Read Japan Project In A Move To Enhance Cultural And Educational Ties Between Japan And Pakistan. Japan Donates 166 Books To COMSATS […]

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Umar Rehman Malik acknowledges Bilawal Bhutto’s brilliance

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’S Party (PPP) Leader Umar Rehman Malik This Week Acknowledged The Brilliance Of PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari During His Recent Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar. “A Powerful And Composed Conversation. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’S Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar Is A Must Watch. Calm, Clear, And […]

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High commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri welcomes Qatar’s Sheikha Asma al Thani as Pakistan’s mountain tourism ambassador

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner To Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri This Week Lauded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’S Decision To Appoint Qatar’S Sheikha Asma Al Thani As Pakistan’S Mountain Tourism Ambassador. “Mountain Tourism Ambassador Of Pakistan,” The Envoy Posted On X Along With A Link Of A News Story. Earlier, Pakistan Appointed Qatari Princess Sheikha Asma Al […]

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Pakistan calls for justice & accountability in bid to resolve conflict in Sudan’s Darfur region

Celina Ali Islamabad: Amid A Deepening Conflict Between The Sudan’S Armed Forces And The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) That Has Plunged The Country’S Darfur Region Into A Humanitarian Disaster, Pakistan This Week Underscored The Need For Justice And Accountability To Move The Dispute Towards A Resolution. “The Blatant Violations Of International Humanitarian Law With Impunity […]

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Pak HC celebrates British-Pakistani leaders & local representatives, calls for unity and positive engagement

Newswire London: Pakistan High Commission, London This Week Hosted A Grand Convention Of Pakistan – Origin British Councilors At The High Commission. The Event Was Attended By Delegates From Across The UK, Representing All The Political Parties In The United Kingdom, From Greater London To Midlands, Manchester, Bradford, Birmingham And Glasgow. More The 200 Councilors, […]

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Jehan Ara Manzoor Wattoo showcases social protection success at global forum in Germany

Celina Ali Islamabad: Vice Chairperson Of The Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), Jehan Ara Manzoor Wattoo, This Week Led A High-Level Pakistani Delegation At The International Workshop “Lead The Change For Social Protection” Held In Germany, Where Global Leaders Gathered To Shape The Future Of Social Welfare Systems. The Three-Day Workshop Brought Together Nearly 70 […]

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Bulgaria, UK partner in awareness campaign on risks of transporting irregular migrants in lorries

Newswire Sofia: More Than 100 Billboards In Bulgarian, English And Turkish About The Risks Of Hiding Illegal Migrants In Lorries Will Be Placed On The Main Transit Routes Of Bulgaria In An Awareness Campaign By Bulgaria’S Interior Ministry And The British Embassy In Sofia, The Ministry Said This Week. The Campaign Is Aimed At Lorry […]

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Spreading rumors about ‘red sea clash of chinese warship, german plane’ comes at a high cost for berlin

Global Times The Sensational Claim – Initiated By The German Government And Amplified By Some Western Media – That A Chinese Warship Used A Laser To Target A German Aircraft Has Turned Out To Be Entirely False News. In Response To A Global Times Inquiry On July 10, China’s Ministry Of National Defense Provided Two […]

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Leonardo trails rivals with $1.9 billion euro bid for iveco’s defence business

Newswire Milan: Italian Defence Company Leonardo Has Made The Lowest Bid For The Defence Business That Automotive Group Iveco Has Put Up For Sale, Bloomberg News Reported, After The Rome Government Expressed A Preference For A Domestic Buyer. Iveco, Which Is Controlled By Italy’S Billionaire Agnelli Family, In May Said It Would Proceed With A […]

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Uk and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

London: Britain And France Have Reached A Landmark Agreement To Launch A Pilot Programme That Will Allow The UK To Send Back Some Migrants Who Arrive In Small Boats Across The English Channel. The Deal, Announced Thursday By Prime Minister Keir Starmer And President Emmanuel Macron In London, Aims To Curb Illegal Migration And Strengthen […]

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Over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains depart from Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On June 28, a fully loaded freight train left the China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) assembly center, marking a significant milestone with over 15,000 China-Europe trains launched from Henan. This “Steel Silk Road”, stretching across Eurasia, now operates more than 12 trains daily, cutting the travel time from Central China to the world […]

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Karbala guiding light to stand firm for righteousness: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and tyranny. The supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions at Karbala is a guiding light for all those who rise against oppression and […]

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Pakistan reaffirms alignment with Beijing’s goals in regional cooperation

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that China remains a “pillar of regional stability” and a long-standing friend whose development-oriented diplomacy aligns closely with Pakistan’s own strategic and economic priorities. Speaking at a weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan reiterated Pakistan’s active role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), calling it […]

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