European enterprises eye investment opportunities in China
China Economic Net Wuhan: The 2024 Cherry Blossom Viewing: Business Cooperation & Fortune Global 500 with Hubei, a talk platform, held a series of activities this week in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, with an eye on international cooperation between European enterprises and Hubei. More than 600 attendees, including diplomatic envoys, representatives of domestic and […]
Read MoreIrish residents in Portugal up 416% in 10 years
Newswire Lisbon: While the increase in Irish holidaymakers in Portugal has shown impressive growth, the number of those choosing to live there permanently has soared further. The Portuguese border and immigration authority (formerly known as SEF, now renamed AIMA) reports that there were just 805 Irish citizens living in Portugal in 2013. By 2022, that […]
Read MorePLA participation in Pakistan Day parade delights Pakistani leaders, public
Newswire Islamabad: A contingent of Chinese military forces participated in the annual Pakistan Day parade held in Islamabad this week much to the delight of the Pakistani leaders and public. Pakistan had extended an invitation to the friendly People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China to participate in this customary event, alongside military representatives from other […]
Read MorePresident Zardari confers military awards upon 42 officers
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week conferred insignias of military awards upon 42 officers of Pakistan armed forces for rendering meritorious services for defence of the motherlandThe Presidential Investiture ceremony was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in connection with Pakistan Day and was attended by senior officers of Pakistan armed forces, government officials […]
Read MorePM Shehbaz Sharif lauds security forces for securing Gwadar Port Authority Complex
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the security forces for their successful thwarting of the attack on the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Complex. In a statement, he highlighted the exceptional bravery and professional prowess displayed by the security forces in confronting the attackers, emphasizing that such actions […]
Read MorePakistani Finance Minister expresses strong interest to engage Chinese investors
Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb this week expressed his strong interest in engaging Chinese investors through the groundbreaking initiative of issuing Panda bonds, aiming to raise up to US $ 300 million for the first time this year. In a statement, Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the significance of venturing […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik pays glowing tribute to Begum Nusrat Bhutto
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week paid glowing tribute to Madar-e-Jamhuriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto. “On Madar-e-Jamhuriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s birth anniversary, we honour her immense sacrifice. She lost her husband Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and sons Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Shahnawaz Bhutto, as well as her daughter Shaheed […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott discusses UK-Pakistan cooperation with Commerce Minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott, this week outlined key strategies to bolster the already robust trade relations between Pakistan and the UK. In a meeting here, Minister Jam Kamal Khan emphasized the deep-rooted political and historical ties between the two nations, […]
Read MorePM Shehbaz Sharif extends ‘best wishes’ for King Charles III
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week extended his “best wishes” to King Charles III. He was speaking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott who called him at Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. On this occasion, matters in line with the country’s economic situation and development projects were underscored. Both PM Sharif and […]
Read MorePresident Zardari for expanding scope of bilateral cooperation with Japan
Celina Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week called for expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan across a wide spectrum of areas, especially trade, investment, economy, culture, and people-to-people contacts. The president expressed these views while talking to Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada, who called on him, at […]
Read MoreGreece Golden Visa Program stands as favorite
Athens: Greece Golden Visa is one of the most preferred options for European residency by investment programs. As the time for international mobility and investment opportunities abroad are plan B options for many investors, Greece Golden Visa stands as one of the favorite ones with high demand. As of early 2024, some revisions were made […]
Read MoreEU Ambassador Riina Kionka, Commerce Minister discuss cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: European Union (EU) Ambassador Riina Kionka this week called on Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and felicitated him for assuming the portfolio of the Ministry of Commerce. Jam Kamal Khan appreciated the EU GSP Plus scheme which is beneficial for Pakistan’s exports to the blok. During the meeting, minister […]
Read MorePakistan exports to EU states fall despite GSP+ status
Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to European countries have begun to dip in the current fiscal year despite a GSP+ status that allows duty-free entrance into European markets for the majority of its products. In absolute terms, Pakistan’s exports to European countries dipped year-on-year by 6.89 per cent in the first eight months of the current […]
Read MoreExploitation is at the heart of American capitalist competition
Ding Gang Washington’s strategy toward China increasingly employs security and human rights as pretexts to dominate or exclude Chinese firms from the global market, including the US market. This strategy is becoming a clear manifestation of the capitalist mentality of “winner takes all,” which exacerbates the inherent flaws of American Capitalism. Economist Mordecai Kurz, in […]
Read MoreAmbassador Marilina Armellin takes keen interest to boost bilateral economic, investment
Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin is taking keen interest towards boosting bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations. Her strategic initiatives, keen observations, and diplomatic engagements underscore a proactive approach. Ambassador Armellin, emphasizes the significance of the newly established office of the trade attaché within the embassy – an unprecedented move in […]
Read MoreAustralia should view China through its own lens
Victor Gao It is very encouraging to see that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Australia this week. With the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to China in November, this indicates that China-Australia relations are getting back on track fast. This is good news for both China and […]
Read MoreFlag hoisting ceremony on Pakistan Day held in Paris
Newswire Paris: A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan Paris to commemorate the Pakistan Day. The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani diaspora, members of diplomatic corps, media representatives and officials of the Embassy. Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were read out. The Ambassador […]
Read MoreNepal: Holi paint hilly regions with vibrant colors
Kathmandu: Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the hilly regions, including the capital city, this week. During this vibrant festival, families and friends come together to partake in colorful rituals involving water and powdered pigments. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, the Holi carries its own specialty and significance. […]
Read MoreEthiopian airlines’ playing vital role in bringing Pak-Ethiopia business community closer: Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Islamabad Jemal Beker Abdula said this week that his country considers Pakistan as a strategic and reliable partner and that both the countries are determined to enhance their bilateral relations especially business and trade ties. He said that Ethiopia has been striving to connect the whole region by […]
Read MoreDantedì: Italy pays tribute to Dante with national day
Newswire Rome: Italy marked the fifth edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri, this week. The annual event in honour of the mediaeval poet and philosopher – known as the Father of the Italian language – follows the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021. A programme of Dante-themed events will take […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hoists national flag to celebrate Pakistan Day
Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week hoisted the national flag in the compound of the High Commission building to celebrate the Pakistan Day. In his speech on the occasion, the envoy paid tribute to the Pakistan Movement leaders and workers who gifted this beautiful country to their coming generations. High […]
Read MoreAre foreigners as ‘happy’ in Denmark as the Danes are?
Michael Barrett Copenhagen: Denmark has again scored very well on the UN’s World Happiness Report in 2024. We asked our readers how that matches up with their experiences as a foreigner living in the country. The UN’s World Happiness Report, published this week, placed Denmark second on its national happiness ranking for the third consecutive […]
Read MoreItaly: Man moves out of airport after 9-month stay
Newswire Bologna: An elderly man who had been living in Bologna airport for nine months has been given a new home. Known only as Arnaldo, the 83-year-old started living in the airport when he was no longer able to afford rent. Staff Marconi airport, Italy’s seventh largest, had become like a family to him, giving […]
Read MoreFrance’s Macron hails US changing its position on Gaza
Brussels: The French president this week praised the US change of position on Gaza by supporting a cease-fire, including by sponsoring a UN Security Council resolution. “It is important to note that the US changed its position and clearly expressed its will to back a cease-fire, which is a good thing for us and the […]
Read More‘Systemic’ China-US rivalry could last a decade: US envoy
Newswire Beijing: The United States and China are likely to remain “systemic rivals” for the next decade as they wrestle over differences and compete in areas such as the military and technology, according to Washington’s top envoy in Beijing. Speaking at a virtual seminar this week, ambassador Nicholas Burns called the deepening competition between the […]
Read MorePortugal: One of the safest countries in the world
Paul Luckman Lisbon: Even a glance at the news every day will reveal more outbreaks of violence, terrorism, civil unrest or increasing civil demonstrations, not always peaceful. Sadly, we now live in a world where people with strong opinions feel they have the right to express their views any way they wish, sometimes violently. Most […]
Read MoreAseefa Bhutto steps into political, presidential spotlight
Celina Ali Islamabad: In a significant move marking her entry into the political arena, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the youngest daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari, is set to contest the upcoming by-election for the NA-207 Nawabshah constituency. This announcement follows the vacancy of the seat after President Zardari’s elevation to office, providing Aseefa with an […]
Read MoreChina and Pakistan to deepen cooperation in realms of media, culture
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashimi this week embarked on a significant visit to the School of Journalism at Tsinghua University, marking the inauguration of the new Pakistan Culture and Communication Studies office and agreeing to boost cooperation. This pivotal moment aimed to deepen the ties between China and Pakistan, particularly in […]
Read MorePresident Zardari thanks President Xi Jinping for felicitations on re-election
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari this week thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for extending him warm congratulations on his re-election as the President of Pakistan. While replying to President Xi’s letter, the president expressed his commitment to working closely with the Chinese President to deepen practical cooperation, strengthen the all-weather partnership, and […]
Read MoreChina provides emergency aid to Pakistan for rain-hit areas in Balochistan, KP
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China this week provided USD 100,000 worth “Emergency Aid” to the government of Pakistan for residents of the rain-hit areas in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. China provides emergency aid to Pakistan for rain-hit areas in Balochistan, KP “On March 14, the donation ceremony for emergency aid provided by the Chinese government to […]
Read MorePakistan and China share a long and storied friendship: Umar Rehman Malik
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan and China share a long and storied friendship. “The PPP starting with #SZAB (Zulfikar Ali Bhutto) has been at the forefront of fostering and further strengthening this relationship,” he said. Umar Rehman Malik added: “Asif Ali Zardari who conceived […]
Read MoreBritain doesn’t need ‘reform’. It just needs to rejoin the EU
William Keegan Brussels: It was Dr Johnson, not Boris Johnson, who declared “patriotism is a last refuge of the scoundrel”. Some years have passed since Johnson, Shirley Williams and I were guests of an institute outside Moscow. We were there to explain what we hoped were the wonders of western democracy – the freedom, the […]
Read MoreEU Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka calls on Finance Minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb this week apprised the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka about the important reform priorities of the government. Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb,. The finance minister […]
Read MoreGreece alarmed by rising tides of migrants
Anthee Carassava Athens: Greece is facing increasing illegal immigration as the Gaza crisis continues. The trend has Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and senior European Union officials heading to Egypt Sunday to sign an aid package worth just over $8 billion intended to help ease migration. A surge in illegal migration has seen numbers entering Greece […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner Jane Marriott hosts Umama: A day of empowerment and inspiration
Celina Ali Islamabad: Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner in Pakistan, this week warmly welcomed Umama, the winner of their exclusive “High Commissioner for a Day” contest. The day was an extraordinary experience, filled with insights into diplomacy, empowerment, and inspiration. Umama, a bright and ambitious young woman, arrived at the High Commission with an […]
Read MoreMore foreign students set to be eligible for Japan government scholarships
Tokyo: The Japanese government plans to expand the scope of foreign university students eligible for its scholarships from April to provide more academic opportunities to children of the country’s growing number of foreign workers, according to officials. The education ministry is set to include in the target students who are residing in the country with […]
Read MoreUS reaffirms support for Pakistan’s financial and security challenges as envoy meets PM Sharif
Celina Ali Islamabad: The United States reiterated its continued commitment to help Pakistan with its financial and regional security challenges on Friday, as the top American diplomat in the country held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. The US-Pakistan relations have had its ups and downs […]
Read MoreUS Ambassador, PM Shehbaz Sharif forge bilateral partnerships
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome this week met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including partnering with the Government of Pakistan on regional security, US support for continued economic reforms with and through the IMF, trade and investment, education, climate change, and private sector-led economic growth. […]
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