Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s trade future is receiving a vote of confidence from German trade leader Dr. Michael Arretz, Managing Director of the German Importers Association, who is demonstrating this through significant investments and initiatives. Dr. Arretz is currently in Pakistan, actively training local textile manufacturers, investing in the “Green Pakistan” project, and working to […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria’s Interior Minister, Daniel Mitov, said this week that the country’s border with Türkiye is among the best-protected external European Union frontiers, based on the statistical data. The Minister said that the Interior Ministry is managing quite well the increasing amounts of drugs being seized and human traffickers arrested along Bulgaria’s Schengen borders, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The 6th round of Pakistan-Italy Bilateral Political Consultations convened in Rome this week expressed satisfaction at the positive trajectory of bilateral relations as well as cooperation in the European Union context. Pakistan side was led by Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch and the Italian delegation was led by Secretary General Ricardo Guariglia, Foreign […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, this week approved a grant of USD 44,025 (approximately Rs12.2 million) to support a local non-governmental organization (NGO) in improving educational infrastructure in Tarnol, Islamabad. A grant contract was signed on Thursday between Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: US President Donald Trump unveiled plans this week to sell new “gold card” residency permits for a price of $5 million each — and said Russian oligarchs may be eligible. Trump said sales of the new visa, a high-price version of the traditional green card, would bring in job creators and could be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: With growing concerns over irregular migration and human smuggling, experts at a high-level dialogue this week underscored the need for structured and legal migration channels so that the root cause of irregular migration might be addressed. The dialogue on ‘Safe Migration Pathways for Aspiring Pakistani Migrants’ was organized by the Sustainable Development […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Pakistani students at the Pakistan Consulate Sydney. His visit came after the tragic fire incident of Haider Ali offering prayers for his soul. “High Commissioner H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri met Pakistani students at the Pak Consulate Sydney following the tragic fire incident of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week called on the UN Security Council to take steps to end Israel’s aggression in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing that the 15-member body ensure that the ceasefire in Gaza extends beyond the war-shattered enclave to all occupied Palestinian territories. “Peace cannot take root as long as Israel’s actions in […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Poland this week expressed interest in promoting trade relations with Pakistan. During a visit to Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski said Pakistan and Poland have a history of political, diplomatic and economic relations. Both the countries have a rich historical heritage. He said […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The third death anniversary of former interior minister and senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Senator Rehman Malik, was observed this week. A seasoned statesman and retired senior bureaucrat, Malik played a significant role in Pakistan’s political and security landscape. Throughout his career, Malik held various key positions, most notably […]
Read MoreDing Gang The findings of a Wednesday-released report from the American Chamber of Commerce on the state of business in southern China reveals a fascinating trend: Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and weakened confidence in the future of China-US relations, American companies are reinvesting in China. They are expanding operations in the world’s second-largest economy and […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The National Bureau of Statistics of China recently released data showing that in 2024, the nationwide per capita disposable income reached 41,314 yuan ($5,672), exceeding 40,000 yuan for the first time – nearly double the 21,996 yuan recorded in 2015. This milestone not only marks a significant improvement in the living standards of […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A proposal to exclude defense spending from European Union budget rules is a first step, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week, insisting that more was needed to beef up Europe’s contribution to NATO. Earlier this month, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she would propose exempting defense from the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and France this week agreed to expand the cooperation in agriculture sector. This came at a meeting between Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain and French ambassador Nicolas Galey in Islamabad. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that agriculture trade volume between Pakistan and France has reached 39 […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China has become the world’s second most influential soft power nation after the United States, according to the sixth annual Global Soft Power Index released here by Brand Finance this week. The report shows that China surpassed Britain to claim second place with a score of 72.8 out of 100, marking its […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark will spend an additional 50bn kroner (€6.7bn) on defence over the next two years, amid the ongoing threat Russia poses to Europe, the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced this week. Speaking beside her foreign and defence ministers at a press conference at the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, the Danish leader promised a […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad:: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday called out the hypocrisy of Western countries, questioning what makes a state entitled to nuclear weapons. During a wide-ranging speech at the Oxford Union, a prestigious debating society that invites world leaders to speak on key issues before students and academics, he […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Ancient and notable trees are hailed as “green national treasures” and “living cultural relics”.How should they be protected? According to Henan Provincial Forestry Bureau on February 16, the Technical Specifications for the Conservation of Ancientand Notable Trees in Henan Province has officially been released as a provincial standard for their protection and […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: An agreement on China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Wheat Germplasm Innovation and Biological Breeding was recently reached among Hebei Agricultural University (HEBAU), COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), and the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology (NIGAB), marking a significant step in boosting the development of wheat seed industry and related sectors in […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Following the first recorded sighting of velvet scoters, new discoveries in bird monitoring have been made at the Yellow River Wetland in Mengjin county of Luoyang city, Central China’s Henan province. Researchers at the wetland have recently monitored 95 endangered black storks, a species under China’s first-class national protection. Known as the […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: The Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, accompanied by the head of the AICS Office in Islamabad, Francesco Zatta, visited the Don Bosco Technical Training Centre in Lahore this week , the largest Salesian institute in Pakistan. On the occasion,” reads a note, “the ambassador handed over 825 scholarships financed by Italy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Acclaimed Portuguese journalist and author, Teresa Nicolau, arrived this week in Pakistan at the invitation of the Portuguese Embassy, to participate in events and activities in Islamabad and in Lahore, where she participated in the 2025 LLF-Lahore Literary Festival. Teresa Nicolau, a distinguished journalist and author known for her compelling storytelling and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad British Council Pakistan this week announced the national winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025. The award ceremony held in Karachi was organised by the British Deputy High Commission and the British Council in Pakistan and attended by Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training of Pakistan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In a significant step toward advancing climate action, prominent government leaders from Pakistan and Germany convened at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) for a high-level bilateral meeting. The discussions focused on strengthening Pakistan’s carbon market rules and regulations, policies, integrity, and infrastructure, with an emphasis on leveraging climate […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria had the lowest percentage in the European Union of internet users who made online purchases in 2024, EU statistics agency Eurostat said this week. Online shopping in the EU continues to expand, according to the latest annual survey on ICT usage in households and by individuals, Eurostat said. In 2024, 77 per […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was more than a leader. “Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was more than a leader—she was a symbol of resilience and transformation,” he said in a statement. The PPP leader said that as the first woman to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Pakistan desired to enhance cooperation with Fiji in different sectors. “Pakistan is ready to enhance cooperation with FIji in diverse areas including health sector,” he posted on X after holding meetings with the Fiji leadership. Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The UN Security Council unanimously this week adopted a resolution condemning Rwanda for backing a rebellion in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and ordering its troops to withdraw from the country, with Pakistan urging the parties to comply with the verdict to restore peace and stability there. “All parties must […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, met with the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Sardar Syedaal Khan Nasar this week, to discuss a wide range of issues on bilateral and regional agenda. During the meeting, ambassador Kistafin informed about the planned events for the current year, emphasizing the high dynamics […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shuichi this week hosted a reception to mark the 65th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito at a local hotel. Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, attended the event as the chief guest, alongside a distinguished gathering of diplomats, government officials, and members of the business […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week reaffirmed his government’s intention to work closely with the Trump administration for stronger bilateral ties with the United States. A news release issued from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said the premier expressed Pakistan’s “strong desire” to work towards the endeavour while recalling the “decades-long history […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka this week said the EU was committed to supporting initiatives that enhance human capital and empower women in Pakistan. “I am excited to lay the foundation for a modern TVET centre that will prepare women for the […]
Read MoreDing Gang Apple is reportedly to reveal its latest iPhone SE4 on Wednesday. Expected to sell for roughly $499 in China (with government subsidies making it cheaper for some), the new device signals Apple’s effort to tap into the mid-range market without losing its signature premium appeal. Why does the global tech application pattern increasingly […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is also Chinese lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, held a video call Friday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on bilateral important economic issues. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the implementation of consensus reached by the two heads of state during their […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Monday that the European Union should not adopt a stance that would contradict US policy on Ukraine. Reporting on an emergency meeting of European leaders on Ukraine held in Paris that Meloni attended, the agency said she was not pleased with its restricted format, as it did […]
Read MoreCelebrates PIA’s direct flights between Islamabad, Paris Celina Ali Islamabad: In a momentous celebration of strengthened air connectivity and diplomatic ties, French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, hosted an exclusive reception this week at the French residence in Islamabad. The gathering marked the highly anticipated resumption of direct flights between Islamabad and Paris, operated by […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: A pack of 10 robot dogs leaped, spun and waved in perfect harmony to a traditional dance song during China Media Group’s 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage Gala on January 31, wowing audiences with their synchronized moves. The electrifying performance quickly ignited social media, where impressed users dubbed them “the most dedicated dance […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: A satirical counteroffer to President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland has popped in the form of a petition that suggests that Denmark should buy California. More than 200,000 people have signed up for the plan, which says the Scandinavian country needs “more sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates.” “Måke Califørnia Great Ægain,” reads […]
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