Liaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week urged the masses to bid farewell to the veteran politicians. Addressing the party workers in Lahore, the former foreign minister expressed his resolve to end the ”traditional politics” from the country. ”We will have to change the destiny of the country. The […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Chairman Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week hosted a Christmas-cum-New Year’s Party in honour of sanitation workers at the E-7 Park, which was attended by about 150 persons. Lauding the hard work, role and contribution of sanitary workers to keep Islamabad clean and green, he […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gilgit: The Chinese government has temporarily reopened the Khunjerab Pass, a crucial northern land route connecting China and Pakistan, officials here said. This reopening, scheduled from January 2 to January 16, is primarily intended to facilitate trade activities. Situated at an elevation exceeding 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) above sea level, the Khunjerab Pass […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan this week invited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to invest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. In a meeting with Dr Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, Pakistani Federal Minister for Industries and Commerce Dr Gohar Ejaz discussed the options to enhance bilateral trade […]
Read MoreLondon: As birthdays go – one fit for a future queen that is – the celebration was low key. And who can blame the Princess of Wales for marking her 42nd birthday with jelly and ice cream at home with the children rather than something more high-profile, after the whirlwind of recent months? It is, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Dr Umar Saif this week. During the meeting, Dr Umar Saif said the UK government has supported governance reform in Pakistan in the Health, Education and Public-finance sectors for decades. He said Pakistan IT industry has great potential to expand their business in […]
Read MoreBrussels: Travellers are expected to pay higher tourism taxes to several European destinations in 2024 as national economies try to boost local economies and support sustainability. According to a 2020 report by Group NAO and GDS-Movement, more countries are imposing tourism taxes lately, especially in the US and Europe, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Guy Bigwood from the […]
Read MoreAbdulah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan has announced MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship 2024 for Pakistani teachers who have teaching experience of 5 years in primary or secondary school, public or private. As per the criteria, teachers aged 35 or less would be eligible to apply for the scholarship, said a news release […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The United States said this week that it expects the upcoming national elections in Pakistan to be conducted in a manner that is both free and fair and follows the country’s laws. The South Asian nation of about 241 million people is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections on February 8. But the democratic process […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese stands tall, beaming with pride as he shares the latest milestone in Pakistan-Italy cooperation—the OliveCulture Project. In addition to his role in the OliveCulture Project, Ambassador Ferrarese, known as ‘Il Capo Italiano nel Pakistan,’ tirelessly worked towards strengthening Italian-Pakistani ties. Credit is due to Ambassador Andreas […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese term in Pakistan is marked by noteworthy achievements, particularly in bolstering the ties between Italy and Pakistan. The construction of the new Italian embassy stands out as a monumental project, representing his dedicated efforts and vision for diplomatic excellence. This state-of-the-art facility not only serves as […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese says the Pakistan-Italy friendly ties were worth celebrating. In a recent event, Ambassador Ferrarese took a moment to acknowledge the enduring relationship between Italy and Pakistan, spanning decades of bilateral, friendly, and economic cooperation. He spoke passionately about the wealth of potential and opportunities that exist […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that to strengthen their economic ties, Pakistan and Italy are eyeing an expansion of their bilateral trade and investment relations. Despite a current bilateral trade volume of approximately one billion euros, the envoy emphasized that this figure does not truly reflect the potential both […]
Read MoreAthens: The Economist rated Greece as the top-performing economy in 2023. Euronews Business breaks down the study and considers how the rest of Europe performed last year. Greece led The Economist’s annual ranking of rich-world economies in 2023. The study gathers data on five indicators: “core” inflation – which excludes volatile components such as energy […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Jemal Beker this week said the Government of Ethiopia had achieved aspirations of its people by securing access to the sea which was crucial for regional integration, peace and prosperity. The Ambassador said signing […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: The National Center of Manuscripts and Rare Books retrieved copies of Persian language books “Tarikh-i-Abul Khair Khan” and “History of Mongols” found in the collections of the Patna Library in India, reported the Ministry of Culture and Information press service this week. An extraordinary collection of rare books and manuscripts has been returned […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week celebrated the birthday of PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a former Prime Minister. “Happy birthday to the great charismatic Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a brilliant diplomat, defence strategist, architect of the country’s nuclear program, and leader of world leaders,” […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman said this week that her party had nominated former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as its candidate for the prime minister slot. Addressing the press conference in Karachi, the former climate minister reacted to the Senate’s resolution seeking a delay in the general elections. She […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Human Rights Cell of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) yesterday observed the death anniversary of the Salman Taseer, former Governor of Punjab. On this occasion, the party honored his “unwavering commitment to defending the rights of religious minorities and standing up against discrimination, hatred, and extremism.” Secretary General PPP Human Rights […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said this week that his party will take all-out steps in a bid to control ballooning inflation. The former prime minister held a meeting with the party leaders separately. Prominent among those who met Shehbaz Sharif were Khawaja Saad Rafique, Khawaja Salman Rafique, Mian Javed Latif, Atta […]
Read MoreDing Gang People are eagerly anticipating the arrival of peace in the New Year because it is still something that the world lacks. The term “peace” has two meanings in English: One refers to safety and freedom from war and violence, while the other pertains to a state of tranquility, devoid of worry, problems, noise, […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov In his New Year greeting message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in the face of changes unseen in a century and volatile international and regional situations, China-Russia relations have always maintained healthy and stable development, and moved steadily in the right direction in 2023. Putin sent heartfelt […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week praised the contribution of Pakistanis in Italy. In a recent media interaction, he said Italy was home to a significant and growing Pakistani community, estimating the population at around 200,000, with 140,000 having official documentation. The envoy said this indicates a robust presence of […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: The UK is not passing on enough information about small boats crossing the Channel, a French report has said. The Court of Accounts, which audits spending in France, said intelligence provided to French police was often “first level” and “very general”. It said France needed more details about the boats and engines being […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to […]
Read MoreJakarta: For the last few years, Indonesia’s leadership role at the global level has become the world’s focus. This can be seen in the last two years, when the country has demonstrated its leadership by holding two major international events: the G20 Summit in 2022 and the ASEAN Summit in 2023. Indonesia has proven its […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week unveiled a 10-point agenda the party would implement if it won the upcoming general elections, with its Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari presenting himself before the party as the candidate for the premiership. Bilawal made these announcements, while addressing tens of thousands of party workers and supporters […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Production Dr Gohar Ejaz said this week that Pakistan was expecting huge investments from china. He reiterated the government’s commitment to economic revival and that measures envisaged by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) would start a new phase of industrialization in the country. The minister […]
Read MoreNewswire Peshawar: A special road will be constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for the establishment of better trade relations with Afghanistan, officials said this week. Focusing on the proposed Sara Kanda Lajmeri Road, Inspector General Frontier Corps South Haroon Hameed and Deputy Commissioner South Waziristan Naseer Khan have issued special instructions for a […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Minister for Culture and National Heritage, Syed Jamal Shah, has welcomed a distinguished delegation from China’s TV/Film Industry and vowed to foster bilateral cultural collaboration. The delegation led by Mr. Zhang Yang, Director CFIC and Chairman of Chang Jiang, included key figures Mr. Hu Qiang, Chairman of Film Producer – […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, with unwavering dedication, played a central role in orchestrating the recent historic ‘Roadmap for Cooperation’ between Pakistan and Italy. His diplomatic prowess and tireless efforts paved the way for a comprehensive agreement covering Trade & Investments, Heritage, Culture, Climate Change, Agriculture, Higher Education, Technical Cooperation, and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week emphasized Pakistan’s diverse appeal to Italian tourists. He underscored the importance of cultural sensitivity. Ambassador Ferrarese highlighted the absence of significant travel barriers and the need for enhanced infrastructure to attract a broader spectrum of visitors, including the middle class. In a media interaction, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week extend their warmest wishes for a New Year. “May the canvas of your days be painted with vibrant hues of success, and may each moment be a stepping stone towards a future adorned with fulfillment,” they said in a […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese’s odyssey in Pakistan unfolded as a rich tapestry interwoven with cultural appreciation, diplomatic acumen, and heartfelt compassion. His connection with Pakistan was not merely diplomatic but a personal journey of understanding and collaboration. The Ambassador’s commitment transcended ceremonial events. The inauguration of the Italy-Pakistan Textile Technology […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met the Australian leader of the opposition Peter Dutton MP. “Glad to meet the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Peter Dutton MP,” he posted on X. The relations between the two countries have been friendly, with former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf having visited Australia […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The queen of Denmark has announced that she is to abdicate after 52 years on the throne. Announcing the surprise news to the nation in her new year speech, Queen Margrethe II said she would step down on 14 January, the 52nd anniversary of her accession, leaving the throne to her son, Crown Prince […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP’s association with Lahore was historic. “The association between Lahore & #PPP is historic that began on 30 November 1967 when ZA Bhutto Shaheed launched the PPP in Lahore. Giving international importance to Lahore, Shaheed #ZulfiqarAliBhutto organized the second Islamic […]
Read MoreLondon: After a tumultuous final few years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, King Charles came to the throne at a time when steadying the ship was never more important. And as he ends his first full year as monarch he can look back on a 12 months that has mercifully lacked the drama of many of […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Jacques Delors, a former head of the European Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, died in his sleep in his Paris home at the age of 98, his family announced this week. Marked by World War II and its horrors, the generation Delors grew up in developed a […]
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