Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Leghari of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) this week announced a comprehensive relief initiative for Gwadar, the focal point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and its neighboring areas following heavy rainfall that caused significant damage in Balochistan. The aim of this initiative is to swiftly address […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: As Gwadar faces a large-scale natural disaster caused by catastrophic rains and flash floods, the Pakistani telecom company Ufone 4G announced this week that it would offer free calls to help connect local families and assist in the swift execution of rescue and relief operations in the affected port city. The heavy […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said that Asif Ali Zardari will introduce political reconciliation as the President. “With Asif Ali Zardari as President, the country will embark on a new era of political reconciliation and harmony, bolstering democracy and strengthening national institutions. This will pave the way for economic […]
Read MoreCelina Ali British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with Clara Strandhoj, Head of the British High Commission Lahore Office this week. During the meeting, Jane Marriott congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on her historic appointment as the first woman Chief Minister and expressed good wishes for her tenure. […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: It takes a village to raise a child, as the old African proverb goes. But what happens when you need to hire – and, of course, pay for – that village? It is currently estimated that it costs around €13,000 per year to raise a child in Greece. In practice, a child in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a display of diplomatic camaraderie and mutual respect, the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, H.E. Marilina Armellin,this week embarked on an important visit to the Embassy of Ethiopia in Islamabad. Welcomed with open arms by H.E. Jemal Beker Abdula, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia […]
Read MoreBrussels: In 2023, EU+ countries received 1.14 million applications for international protection, reaching a 7-year high. Syrians continued to lodge the most applications, with Afghans remaining the second largest applicant group, albeit with significantly fewer applications than the previous year. An increase in Palestinian applications was also noted towards the end of the year. Analysis […]
Read MoreBrussels: In 2022, 989 000 people acquired the citizenship of the EU country where they lived, an increase of around 20% (+163 100 people) compared with 2021. Most of the new citizenships (in absolute numbers) were granted by Italy (213 700; 22% of the EU total). Spain (181 800; 18% of the EU total) and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Pakistan Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week attended the “France International Agricultural Show” which is celebrating its 60th edition in Paris. On the occasion, he held interaction with various agriculture and livestock professionals. According to a press release received here, the meetings of delegation of Pakistan Federal Ministry of National Food […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin this week watched the movie “Kazakh Khanate: Diamond Sword” during its screening at PNCA, Islamabad. In a bid to further strengthen cultural relations, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Embassy of Kazakhstan organized screening of a movie titled “Kazakh Khanate –Diamond Sword” at […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ambassador of Pakistan Saima Maymunah Sayed this week presented her diplomatic credentials to President of Cabo Verde Jose Maria Neves at the Palais Présidentiel at Mindelo. During the meeting, they discussed trade engagement, pending agreements and training for the diplomats of Cabo Verde, according to the embassy’s press release. During her visit to the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: To experience and learn about the rich cultural diversity and aesthetic beauty of Japan, the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Lahore and Lahore Sogetsu Study Group showcased the exhibitions of Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) and ikebana flower arrangement, two of Japan’s most cherished cultural traditions […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Following mega oil and gas projects, Azerbaijan was determined to conduct a new energy project. This time, Azerbaijan aims to increase electricity generation, especially from renewable sources, and sell it to European markets. For this purpose, Baku cooperates with different well-known companies, such as bp, Vestas, ACWA Power, MASDAR, and so on. However, […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri met NETSOL Technologies chief Farooq Ghauri this week. “Glad to receive Farooq Ghauri, MD at NETSOL Technologies. He presented me Salim Ghauri’s book “Everything is Possible” which I’m sure will be an interesting read,” the envoy posted on X. The High Commissioner added: “@NETSOLTech is a […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Asif Ali Durrani and Lars Bo Møller, special representatives of Pakistan and Denmark respectively on Afghan affairs, met this week to discuss the issues concerning Afghan migrants. Asif Ali Durrani, Pakistan’s special representative, announced on X, about his meeting with Lars Bo Møller, Denmark’s special representative on Afghanistan affairs. Earlier, Thomas West, the […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov During a recent regular press briefing in Washington, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, expressed concerns about Russia allegedly working on new anti-satellite weapons. He did not specify the type of weapons, leading some journalists to suggest that the Biden administration was genuinely concerned about a futuristic nuclear missile being deployed […]
Read MoreXiong Yi China’s National People’s Congress will be held soon. Let’s look at the key announcements to watch for, including the government’s 2024 growth target, fiscal stance for 2024, property sector policy and government’s plan to stimulate consumption. If growth target comes out at 5 percent, the impact on market sentiment will likely be positive. […]
Read MoreWashington: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won the praise of United States President Joe Biden for Italy’s staunch support of Ukraine since the Russian invasion when the leaders met at the White House for the second time this week. “I want to thank you for Italy’s unwavering support for Ukraine,” said Biden. We have each […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The killing of over 100 Palestinians in Gaza who were requesting humanitarian relief angered French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed his outrage this week. He also demanded “truth and justice” over the involvement of Israeli forces in the tragedy. More than 100 Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli soldiers on Thursday while they […]
Read MoreBeijing: Republicans in particular are worried about this issue, concerned that China holds too much American debt. The fear is that Beijing could use this to pressure Washington by threatening to resell its bonds, bringing down the value of holdings. While the American debt exceeds $34 trillion, only around $8 trillion is held abroad. China […]
Read MoreNewswire Ottawa: The US ambassador to Canada says the world is closely watching Canada’s defence spending commitments, as the NATO alliance scrambles to shore up Ukraine’s supply of military goods. In an interview that aired Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, David Cohen praised Canada’s “very significant” military contributions on a variety of fronts, including purchases […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto this week said that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) never tried to block Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) nominee Shehbaz Sharif’s path to premiership as the “Imran Khan-led party refuses to talk with other political parties”. Addressing a press conference, the former foreign minister said that Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Incoming Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will pay a key role to expedite work on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, his party announced. PPP Secretary General Nayar Hussain Bukhari told journalists here that CPEC was among the top priorities of Asif Ali Zardari – who is expected to be elected as the […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Quetta: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki this week inaugurated the Chinese government-supported mega solarization project of converting various public department buildings including educational, institutions, healthcare facilities and civic departments renewable. The China-funded project will provide clean, affordable and uninterrupted power supply to the government departments. The Balochistan government with […]
Read MoreFaisalabad: Pakistan is expecting a bumper yield of cotton crops this year with the help of China, a senior official said. Deputy Director (DD) Agriculture (Extension) Chaudhry Khalid Mehmood said that the early cultivation of cotton crops would give bumper yield and play a pivotal role to stabilize the national economy. Addressing a farmers’ day […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The second death anniversary of former Interior Minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, Senator Abdul Rehman Malik, was commemorated with utmost devotion and respect at Rehman Malik House Islamabad this week. Late Senator A. Rehman Malik was a seasoned statesman and retired senior bureaucrat who passed away on February […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The team from Abbottabad this week won the National Final Award for Young Entrepreneurs (NFTE) with their business idea of making printed materials accessible to the visually impaired. Prince’s Trust International’s global research into the future of work showed that a quarter of young people in Pakistan are interested in entrepreneurship for […]
Read MoreBrussels: The European Union needs to invest an “enormous amount of money in a relatively short time” to deal with the deep challenges the bloc is facing, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said this week. Draghi, who has been tasked with producing a high-level report on the EU’s competitiveness, met with EU ministers […]
Read MoreBrussels: The European Commission has proposed fee hike for the Schengen visa application – when implemented the new fee rate will go up from €80 to €90 for adults and from €40 to €45 for children. The European Union (EU) is also planning to raise the fee even more for countries showing “insufficient cooperation on […]
Read MoreNewswire The Epirus Trail which boasts an initial length of 370 km (230 miles), is a mountain adventure that crosses Epirus, from Mount Grammos to the Tzoumerka mountain range. The longest hiking trail in Greece started taking shape in 2015, thanks to the Epirus Region and the “EPIRUS SA” Development Company. Epirus Trail promotes the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited cotton farms in Dubbo, NSW. “Glad to visit cotton farms in Dubbo, NSW. Discussed opportunities to further enhance cooperation between Pakistan and Australia in the agricultural sector,” he posted on X. Interestingly, a cotton farm west of Dubbo in regional New South Wales […]
Read MoreLisbon: According to Portuguese legislation, it is permitted to drive a vehicle with foreign registration within the country as long as certain conditions are met. According to Ekonomista these conditions include: Not residing in Portugal: The first condition is that the driver of the vehicle is not a resident of Portugal. This means that people […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: More than 25 events will be held to mark the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China. The opening ceremony is scheduled for the end of March, reported Kazinform. Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli discussed cooperation and a preliminary plan during the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari to Pakistan extended an invitation to the Sialkot business community this week, urging them to participate in the upcoming Nepal Chamber Expo-2024 in March and the Investment Summit in April 2024. During his visit to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry and interaction with Abdul […]
Read MoreNewswire Kyiv: The leaders of Canada and Italy signed security agreements with Ukraine this week after talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as Kyiv marked the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Canada and Italy join Britain, Germany, France and Denmark in concluding 10-year security deals with Kyiv that are intended to shore up Ukraine’s security […]
Read MoreNewswire Denmark, one of Ukraine’s staunchest allies, said this week it had reached a 10-year security agreement with Kyiv, following similar deals signed recently by Berlin, London and Paris. Ukraine has been keen to shore up its security with bilateral agreements while it waits in hope of someday joining the NATO defence alliance. “The agreement […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: To celebrate the 64th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito, the Ambassador of Japan WADA Mitsuhiro hosted a reception here this week. Jamal Shah, the Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, was the chief guest on the occasion. The reception was attended by Ministers, Parliamentarians, senior government officials, members […]
Read MoreRome: Newly discovered notes from 15th-century Italy show that the decimal point is actually 150 years older than what historians previously believed. Decimal points may seem basic, but they’re incredibly helpful in math. They divide whole numbers into tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, which makes calculations a lot easier compared to using fractions. Some forms of […]
Read MoreDing Gang There is a popular term in China called “Zhuangshan”, which means that someone else is wearing the same clothes as you. If you see the videos of Chinese New Year, tens of thousands of Chinese people are celebrating together, but very few of them dress the same. When the American table tennis team […]
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