Committed to serve Pakistani community: High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the Pakistan High Commission in Australia was committed to serve the Pakistani community. “Ensuring the welfare of the Pakistani community in Australia remains our top-most priority,” the envoy posted on X, Earlier, Consul General Mr. Qamar Zaman visited Mr. Talah Javed in […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad says developing nations strongly committed to inclusive social development

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has said it hoped the UN’s Second World Social Summit to be held in Doha later this year would be a “turning point” in stepping up financial and structural support for developing nations to achieve the goal of inclusive social development. On Feb. 26, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted […]

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Pakistan, Türkiye historic friends: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that Pakistan and Türkiye were historic friends. “The historic visit of President @RTErdogan marked by President @AAliZardari and First Lady @AseefaBZ’s gracious welcome, reflects the enduring bond between Türkiye and Pakistan—rooted in brotherhood, shared history, and a future of mutual cooperation,” […]

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Canada stages a ‘value-confused diplomacy’

Global Times Canada, long known for championing “value-based diplomacy,” recently staged a textbook example of “value-confused diplomacy.” Amid persistent calls from the US “wanting” Canada as its 51st State and ongoing threats of tariffs, 13 Canadian premiers recently visited Washington for lobby. However, what drew particular attention was not the US-Canada relations, but their decision […]

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Meloni aims to relaunch Albania centers, possibly opening repatriation facilities

Rome: Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni wants to find a solution for Italian-run migrant centres in Albania before a decision of the European Court of Justice. Premier Giorgia Meloni is considering plans to repurpose two controversial Italian-run centers in Albania to keep them operational after Italy’s courts blocked the implementation of a protocol between Rome and […]

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Ambassador Nicolas Galey reiterates France’s commitment to press freedom

Celina Ali Islamabad: President of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Dominique Pradalié, met with Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France to Pakistan, to discuss the current Pakistani media landscape including in light of developments in the legal framework in this regard. Pradalié emphasized the importance of upholding freedom of expression and press freedom, as enshrined […]

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Henan handles 303 China-Europe freight trains in Jan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first month of 2025, Henan Zhongyu International Port Group operated 303 China-Europe freight trains, transporting goods worth approximately $490 million with a total weight of about 385,000 tons. This marks the highest January record in the company’s history, laying a solid foundation for high-quality development in the new year and […]

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Denmark grants ‘historic’ low asylum requests in 2024

Copenhagen: Denmark’s strict immigration policies resulted in the granting of just 860 asylum requests last year, the lowest number with the exception of 2020, when Covid-19 lockdowns halted new arrivals. Denmark’s immigration approach has been influenced by the far-right parties for over 20 years, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, the head of the Social Democrats, […]

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Bilawal Bhutto advocates stronger Pakistan-US public relations

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that public relations between Pakistan and the United States should be strengthened. Bilawal Bhutto, while talking to Pakistani media representatives in Washington after attending the national prayer breakfast hosted by President Donald Trump, said that he had important meetings with leaders […]

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Henan’s film market kicks off 2025 with record Spring Festival sales

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan’s film market kicks off 2025 with a strong start in Spring Festival sales. During the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, the province’s box office revenue reached 587 million yuan, a 15.47% increase from the same period in 2024, according to the local authority on February 5, accounting for 6.15% of the national […]

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Chinese folk arts attract Serbian audience with Spring Festival flash performance

China Economic Net Belgrade: The Hubei Performing Arts Group brought a vibrant showcase of Chinese folk arts to Belgrade, on Saturday evening with a flash performance at Galerija Shopping Mall, as part of Serbia’s Spring Festival celebrations. The “Charming Hubei” program kicked off with a suona solo, “Snow Lantern Festival,” immediately drawing a crowd. This […]

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Portugal Ambassador Frederico Silva visits UoG to foster research collaboration

Celina Ali Gujrat: Portuguese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Frederico Silva this week visited the Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat (UoG) where he was warmly received by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zahoorul Haq, senior academics, and administration officials. Mian Imran Masood, former education minister of Punjab and vice chancellor of the University of […]

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Pakistan seeks Germany’s support for climate action plans

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week sought technical support from Germany to develop its climate action plans and accelerate the transition to clean energy sources, according to Coordinator to the Prime Minister for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam. During a meeting with a three-member delegation from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, led […]

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4th-Century BC Tomb of Warrior discovered in Campania, Italy

Newswire Rome: A team of archaeologists and law enforcement officials has uncovered ancient tombs in southern Italy, including what may be a warrior’s tomb, following an investigation into illegal construction that damaged a historical burial site. Authorities announced the discovery on Wednesday, shedding light on a significant archaeological find linked to the region’s past. The […]

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Pakistan wants to further strengthen bilateral ties with Japan: Chairman Senate

Akamatsu Shuichi meets Yousaf Raza Gilani Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its ties with Japan and expanding cooperation in multiple sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations. During a meeting with Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador of Japan, the Chairman Senate emphasized the […]

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Prince Karim Aga Khan’s death great loss for the whole world: High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the demise of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a great loss for the whole world. “With the passing of H H Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the world has lost a visionary leader dedicated to improving lives through education, healthcare, and […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Kashmiris

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Alternate Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Kashmiris right to self-determination. “On #KashmirSolidarityDay we reaffirm our full support for the Kashmiri people in their just struggle for self-determination promised to them by the UN,” the envoy said. He added: “International […]

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Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister highlights the global importance of Greek language

Newswire Athens: In recognition of International Greek Language Day, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Giorgos Kotsiras, emphasized the crucial role of the Greek language as a cornerstone of global culture. In his message, Kotsiras stated, “International Greek Language Day presents a valuable chance to contemplate the enduring and universal nature of the Greek language – a […]

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What US should grasp from DeepSeek’s technological leap

Ding Gang The Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has recently garnered significant attention in the global technological landscape. It has developed AI models that not only rival but, in some cases, surpass those of leading American companies. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it has been accomplished despite hardware constraints, through the application of innovative algorithms […]

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France opens probe into Musk’s X over algorithm

Newswire Paris: French investigators have opened a probe into social media platform X over allegations that the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk manipulated its algorithm, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Friday. In a written response to POLITICO, the prosecutor’s office said the investigation followed a “report from a member of parliament dated […]

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Denmark to halt offshore wind tenders to revamp subsidy model

Copenhagen: Denmark will halt all ongoing offshore wind tenders as the existing framework where no subsidies are offered does not work under current market conditions, its energy minister said this week. The global offshore wind industry has been hit by surging costs, rising interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks. Denmark said in December that its […]

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China’s exports to over 160 countries, regions achieve growth in 2024

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s exports to over 160 countries and regions saw growth in 2024, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC). The country’s exports grew 7.1 percent year on year, reaching 25.45 trillion yuan (about 3.55 trillion U.S. dollars) last year, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth, according to the latest data […]

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China’s railways see over 200 million passengers since start of Spring Festival rush

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s railways have transported over 200 million passengers since the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Jan. 14, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said. As of Jan. 30, the country’s railways had transported a total of 206 million passengers, according to the China Railway. The transportation was […]

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FO rejects ‘unfounded allegations’ targeting Pak-China friendship

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Foreign Office (FO) this week categorically rejected “baseless and unfounded allegations” targeting Pakistan-China friendship, a day after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s strong reaction against media speculations over his alleged participation in an anti-China event during his recent visit to the United States (US). Naqvi had vehemently rejected allegations of involvement in […]

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