Liaquat 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In 2023, the United States and Pakistan strengthened their partnership for mutual benefit. USAID played a pivotal role in this success, consistently supporting the pursuit of a prosperous, healthier, safer, and more robust Pakistan. Through various collaborations, projects, and programs, USAID contributed significantly to Pakistan’s development goals. The United States through USAID […]
Read MoreTokyo: Hundreds of thousands of people visited shrines across Japan to welcome the New Year. It was the first time since 2019 that no COVID restrictions were in place since the Japanese government downgraded the pandemic’s status to the same as the flu last May. Sensoji and Meii shrines in Tokyo were packed with Japanese […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani this week said that no government can be formed without the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and called it the only “ideological party” in Pakistan. While addressing a press conference in Multan, Gilani said, “Let me tell you one thing: no government can be formed without […]
Read MoreDera Ismail Khan: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former deputy speaker of National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi this week condemned the snatching of nomination papers from the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates. Speaking at a press conference, he said the PPP was the party of martyrs, not the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUIF). He said the PPP […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The party of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif this week officially declared that he would be their consensus candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections. Nawaz Sharif, who has previously held the position of prime minister on three occasions, made a high-profile return to Pakistan in October after spending four years in self-imposed […]
Read MoreDing Gang India has taken a strong stance against Chinese companies by banning Chinese apps, freezing the funds of Chinese companies and arresting their executives. Why is India so emboldened? The reason is that India’s mobile phone market has a lot of potential. Apple plans to shift 25 percent of its production to India by […]
Read MoreDing Gang Was the Chinese Exclusion Act really repealed? Many Chinese people have this question in their minds. The reason is very simple, because we see the shadow of that Act, both in reality and in the US strategy toward China, despite it has been legally repealed for 80 years. On December 17, the 80th […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week pledged to ease work visas process in the near future. In a recent meeting with Punjab Caretaker Minister Mohsin Naqvi, he delved into the realms of culture, tourism, and trade, illuminating a path towards stronger bilateral ties. As the two dignitaries exchanged thoughts, […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week called for unity in the country in his New Year’s Eve address Sunday as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games, after a difficult year for his government. Speaking from the gardens of the Elysee Palace, with the flags of the Olympic nations behind him, he promised […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China is far ahead in the digital economy in terms of scale with its value reaching 7.47 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022, according to the Asia Digital Economy Report 2023 released this week. According to this report, issued during an event in Beijing by Li Baodong, secretary-general of Boao Forum for Asia, Japan […]
Read MoreJakarta: Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Halal product assurance cooperation in addition to the mutual recognition of each other’s Halal certificates. The agreement was signed between Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority. Importantly, the agreement also expands to cooperation in training, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Larkana: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded judicial investigation of cipher case. Speaking to media in Larkana this week, Bilawal said the cipher case is a serious matter and a judicial investigation must be carried out in this matter. He said that relief has been […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The PPIB, CERAD, and Huawei Pakistan this week unveiled the White Paper on Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) for Photovoltaic (PV) systems. This marks a significant advancement in the solar power technology sector. The launch, resulting from the collaborative efforts of the Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB), the Center for Advanced […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi this week unveiled the sculptures of Chairman Mao Zedong and Quaid-e- Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founding fathers of China and Pakistan respectively in a befitting ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Beijing. The event was attended, among others, by members of the diplomatic […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: As 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a report titled “Perceptions on CPEC in Pakistan” was revealed in the 8th CPEC Media Forum hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and organized by China Economic Net and Pakistan-China Institute on Dec. 20. Data from […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week expressed delight over PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s decision to contest from NA 196 among other constituencies. “It’s a great day of happiness and hope for us as PPP Chairman @BBhuttoZardari has filed nomination papers to contest general elections from NA-196. […]
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