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COMSATS, IBI International Group of China, Pakistan’s AGECO ink MoU on EV, green energy, precision agriculture

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: A Tripartite landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday afternoon between Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS), IBI International Group Co. Ltd., China, and COMSATS Technology Partner AGECO Pvt. Ltd. The signatories agreed to collaborate in four critical areas: Electric Vehicle (EV), Green Energy, […]

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 by Covert

EU
Tourism

Portugal’s travel & tourism sector enters golden era

Newswire Lisbon: New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to continue growing in 2025, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw the industry surpass all previous peaks across economic contribution, employment, and visitor spending. According to the latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), developed […]

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UK global talent visa now open — no job offer needed

Celina Ali Islamabad: Good news for skilled professionals in Pakistan: the United Kingdom has widened its doors for talented individuals who want to build a career in science, tech, arts, or academia — without the hassle of securing a job offer first. British Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance said this week the UK’s Global Talent […]

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Germany & Bulgaria

Germany to deport Syrian criminals, following Austria’s lead

Sou-Jie van Brunnersum Berlin: Germany has announced plans to deport Syrians with criminal records, days after Austria became the first EU country to do so in years. The move marks a shift in European deportation policies. Germany is set to begin deporting Syrians with criminal records, following a similar move by Austria. The decision, announced […]

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Germany & Bulgaria

Spectacular marble portrait and untouched grave found at Bulgaria’s Heraclea Sintica

Newswire Sofia: Ongoing rescue excavations at the ancient Roman site of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria continue to deliver extraordinary finds, with recent discoveries spanning from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD. Archaeologists working along the route of a future Bulgaria–Greece gas pipeline have uncovered a finely carved marble face, a terracotta […]

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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lives on in hearts of people: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lives on in the hearts of the people. “July 5 is a Black Day in Pakistan’s history. On this day, democracy was overthrown, and dictatorship imposed. The overthrow of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan’s first democratically elected […]

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Diplomatic Focus

High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri feel proud as Pakistani prosthetic limbs reach victims in Gaza

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed pride as Pakistani prosthetic limbs started reaching victims of war in Gaza. “A proud moment of compassion: Pakistani-made prosthetic limbs are now reaching victims of war in Gaza, giving hope and mobility to those who need it most,” the envoy said in a […]

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Diplomatic Focus

Pakistan urges decisive action to restore stability in violence-hit Haiti at UNSC’s first meeting under its presidency

Celina Ali Islamabad: Voicing deep concern over the escalating gang violence in Haiti, Pakistan this week called on the UN Security Council to act “decisively, collectively, and now” to restore the Caribbean country’s political stability. “The time for half-measures is over,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member […]

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Diplomatic Focus

Pakistan, Kazakhstan set $1 billion trade goal amid push for deeper economic ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, has said that the current trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan remains far below its true potential, and both sides have now set an ambitious target of boosting bilateral trade to $1 billion. Speaking to business leaders at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & […]

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BELOVED ITALY

Italy to issue 500,000 non-EU work visas over three years

Newswire Rome: Italy’s government this week agreed to issue 500,000 visas for non-EU workers over the next three years, but a top trade union warned that only structural change would tackle labour shortages. The government of far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said a total of 497,550 workers would be allowed in over the 2026-2028 period, […]

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US & Japan

CM Maryam Nawaz to embark on Japan visit in August

Celina Ali Islamabad: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will undertake an official visit to Japan in August. According to officials, she will depart for Japan on August 15, and the visit will continue until August 22. During her stay, the Chief Minister is scheduled to hold business meetings and discussions focused on investment opportunities in […]

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Elon Musk revives third party idea after ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes

Washington: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk this week weighed in publicly for the first time since the passage of President Donald Trump’s signature piece of budget legislation, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill“. On Friday, Musk took to his social media platform X to once again float the possibility of a third party to […]

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EU publishes Nature Credits Roadmap to boost private investment in nature-positive actions

Celina Ali Islamabad: This week, the European Commission published a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, outlining a strategic approach to stimulate private investment in nature-positive actions across the EU. The initiative aims to complement public funding by creating market-based incentives to protect and restore nature. It seeks to reward those who actively contribute to ecosystem restoration […]

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What taste does Luckin Coffee bring to US?

Ding Gang Monday marked an interesting moment in the global coffee scene: Luckin Coffee officially opened its doors in Manhattan, New York. As New Yorkers sip their fruity Luckin lattes, few might realize that the journey of this cup across the Pacific tells a story rich with cultural dialogue and exchange. Coffee is constantly evolving […]

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Who should be blamed for Rafale jets’ poor sales?

Global Times The Associated Press recently cited anonymous sources from the French military claiming that, following the India-Pakistan conflict in May, China “led a charge” to “spread doubts” about French-made Rafale jets and launched a large-scale “disinformation campaign” aimed at undermining the reputation and sales of this “France’s flagship fighter.” Some French media outlets quickly […]

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Italy: Leonardo takes a stake in Finland’s SSH as European defence M&A inches forward

Helsinki: Italy’s Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab will buy a 24.55% stake in Finland’s SSH (SSH1V.HE), opens new tab to expand its cybersecurity business, the companies said on Tuesday, in a sign of some progress in European defence consolidation and cooperation. The deal will see the Italian aerospace and defence group become SSH’s biggest shareholder, […]

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Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) this week signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban areas in Punjab. The agreement was signed by Mr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of […]

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China Post launches its first intercontinental air route in Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China Post this week officially launched its Zhengzhou-Luxembourg international postal cargo route. This is the company’s second intercontinental air route after the Nanjing-Luxembourg service, and its first such route in Henan. The newly launched Zhengzhou-Luxembourg postal route brings Henan closer to the world, reuniting old friends and embracing new ones. Zhengzhou and […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Denmark takes major step to crack down on AI deepfakes: Gives citizens copyrights

Copenhagen: The Danish government this week decided to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes by giving citizens copyrights of their personal features and voice. According to CNN, the new proposed legislation will allow public figures and artists as well as common people to protect their digital identity. Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt explained that if someone […]

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‘You idiot’: Bilawal Bhutto takes dig at Fawad over Indus River history

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week took dig at former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry over Indus River history. Taking to X (formerly), the former foreign minister had lashed out at Chaudhry over the latter’s tweet. ” You idiot. Sindhu River is the Indus River. The Indus Valley civilization […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Iron brother

Leaders pledge to strengthen Sino-Senegalese relations

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has called for China and Senegal to strengthen solidarity and cooperation to promote bilateral ties and inject fresh impetus into China-Africa friendship and Global South cooperation. Xi made the remarks during his meeting in Beijing with Prime Minister of Senegal Ousmane Sonko, who was invited to attend the World […]

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Iron brother

Huawei launches smart Hybrid energy system in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Huawei Digital Power Pakistan this week officially launched its Residential Hybrid Energy System, a smart and sustainable solution aimed at transforming how Pakistani households manage electricity. Unveiled at the “Huawei Powering Pakistan – Advancing Energy Through Innovation” event in Karachi, the system is designed specifically for local needs and offers a reliable, […]

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Iron brother

China’s tax cuts boost high-tech, manufacturing growth in 2024

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s main policies supporting sci-tech innovation and the development of the manufacturing industry saw tax cuts, fee reductions and tax refunds totaling 2.63 trillion yuan (about 366.75 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, official data showed. These policies accelerated the cultivation of new quality productive forces and promoted the high-quality development of […]

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EU

Portugal confirms continuation of its golden visa program

Newswire Lisbon: The government of Portugal is planning to apply new changes to its Golden Visa Program, in a bid to attract a larger number of wealthy foreign investors, emphasising that the scheme will not be terminated. The decision has been confirmed by the Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, Schengen.News reports. The main […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on Bilawal Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto and Aseefa Bhutto at Zardari House. During the meeting, Bilawal Bhutto and British High Commissioner discussed the promotion of bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to further enhance trade stability between the two countries. Bilawal Bhutto and […]

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United Kingdom

British High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets DPM Ishaq Dar

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott this week called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. During the meeting they discussed bilateral cooperation across various sectors; regional & international developments; and upcoming multilateral engagements including Pakistan’s Presidency of the UN Security Council in July.

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US & Japan

Read Japan Project: Japan embassy donates a collection of 92 books to NUTECH Islamabad

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Japan, in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation, this week donated a collection of 92 books on Japan to the National University of Technology (NUTECH) Islamabad as a part of the ‘Read Japan Project’ for fostering a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich culture, politics and economics through books. Ambassador of […]

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US & Japan

Natalie Baker lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts for peace in region

Celina Ali Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi this week reiterated Pakistan’s stance for the resolution of disputes, including Kashmir issue, through peaceful means, and said that any step in this regard will be welcomed He was speaking to Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker, who called on him in Islamabad. On her part, Acting US Ambassador […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal

Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union’s 2040 climate target, a Commission document showed. The EU executive had initially planned a 90% net emissions cut, against 1990 levels, but in recent months has sought to make this goal more flexible, in […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Germany & Bulgaria

German lawmakers vote to suspend family reunions for many migrants

Berlin: German lawmakers voted this week to suspend family reunions for many migrants, part of a drive by the new conservative-led government for a tougher approach to migration. Parliament’s lower house voted 444-135 to suspend the possibility of family reunions for two years for migrants who have “subsidiary protection,” a status that falls short of […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Germany & Bulgaria

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen

Newswire Sofia: The authorities this week enforced a state of emergency in the country’s north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator. Bulgaria’s north-eastern region of Shumen has been placed on high alert as authorities search for a wild predator said to be a black panther […]

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BELOVED ITALY

Italy, Ethiopia discuss cooperation to engage Pakistan in UN food system summit

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Republic of Italy and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia this week discussed cooperation to engage the leadership of Pakistan for the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4), scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from July 27-29. The discussion was held during a meeting between Dr Jemal […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad urges all stakeholders in divided Libya to address outstanding issues through dialogue

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week underscored the need for Libyan stakeholders to “address the absence of a definite roadmap” for the political reconciliation process and the reunification of institutions in the divided country. “Open-ended processes will not encourage the relevant stakeholders to act with a sense of urgency,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

CJCSC Gen Shamshad holds meetings with Australian leadership

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), this week visited Australia to attend the 14th session of Annual Defence and Security Talks. An ISPR statement said during the visit, the Chairman JCSC met with high ranking civil and military leadership of Australia including Admiral David Johnston, Chief of […]

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Kazakhstan opens new air routes to Central Asia, China

Astana: Kazakhstan is enhancing regional air connectivity and international flight offerings with several new routes launched by Kazakh and foreign carriers, the country’s Civil Aviation Committee reported this week. Starting June 27, Kyrgyz carrier Asman Airlines will launch direct flights from Issyk-Kul to Almaty, operating twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, […]

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Climate change not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said this Swat tragedy and earlier catastrophic floods in Sindh were stark reminders that climate change is not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating. “Glacial melt, erratic monsoons, and unregulated development have turned vulnerable regions into disaster zones,” he said […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Marking WWII victory to understand China’s pursuit

Ding Gang In September, China will solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This event represents far more than a tribute to the sacrifices of generations past; it is a moment for the world to reexamine China’s crucial […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Gathering of 10 defense ministers in Qingdao highlights appeal of ‘non-aligned SCO’

Global Times From Wednesday to Thursday, the meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States was held in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province, drawing extensive international attention. This is because the meeting not only served as a “warm-up event” for the Tianjin SCO Summit this year, but also achieved the […]

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025 by Covert

Italy obtained “flexible” conditions for increasing defense spending: PM Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country will achieve new NATO targets for defense spending through a flexible approach and without redirecting funds from other budget priorities. Italy, which currently spends 1.5% of GDP on defense, plans to gradually increase this figure. The PM also insisted that no euro would be […]

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