Newswire Rome: When Rishi Sunak invited national leaders to attend his Bletchley Park AI summit last month, just one showed up: Giorgia Meloni. Sunak is this weekend returning the favor, attending a political festival organized by the far-right Italian premier — who is increasingly becoming the British Conservative prime minister’s political soulmate. Sunak’s spokesperson told […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week appreciated the Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad. “Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan is the 4th largest urban park in the world. It has an area of 42,961.7 acres,” he post on X with a picture. Meanwhile the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) amid […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Jakob Linulf this week hosted a ‘Green Christmas’ reception at his residence. Caretaker Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali while addressing the ‘Green Christmas’ reception said there were exciting times ahead for Pakistan as the country was going to experience tremendous growth. He committed an increase in share […]
Read MoreDing Gang Once again, I find myself in Foshan, a pivotal industrial hub within South China’s Guangdong Province. My frequent visits to friends here in recent years have allowed me to observe the city’s evolution, particularly in the post-COVID era. New eateries and stores have sprung up, and the familiar hustle of traffic resumes at […]
Read MoreZhang Yansheng From December 18 to 22, 1978, the Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing, which proposed the task of reform and opening-up, “a crucial move in making China what it is today.” This policy has created the miracle of China’s rapid […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: In the vibrant tapestry of diplomatic relations, Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has played a key role to bring Italy and Pakistan further closer. His instrumental role in establishing the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) office in Islamabad and appointment of the first Italian Trade Director to Pakistan signifies a significant leap […]
Read MoreJakarta: Indonesia’s president has ordered the military to help farmers plant rice, as severe drought fuelled by the El Niño weather phenomenon threatens yields. Joko Widodo told army officers to take advantage of recent rainfall in some provinces and help with the planting effort. Prolonged drought has reduced output of the staple crop in South […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. High-level interactions between the two countries have been frequent, and exchanges in various fields such as the economy and trade have been increasing. At the end of November, the 12th meeting of the China-Vietnam Economic and […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: French President Emmanuel Macron is lobbying other European leaders to agree on former European Central Bank president and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi as the next president of the European Commission, an Italian newspaper reported. According to la Repubblica, which cited diplomatic sources in Paris and Brussels, Macron has informally approached German Chancellor […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ahead of the hearing on a presidential reference seeking to revisit the death sentence awarded to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the party expected “justice” to be served. A nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court will commence on Tuesday (Dec 12) a long-pending presidential reference […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Mansehra: PowerChina initiated the comprehensive construction of the Mansehra 765/220kV substation this week, marking a significant step in power transmission between the Dasu Hydropower Station and the Islamabad Power Grid. This project, Pakistan’s first 765kV substation, is an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) endeavor by PowerChina. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the Mansehra […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In October 2023, Pakistan experienced a remarkable surge in sesame seed exports to China, reaching an unprecedented high of 64,711 tons valued at USD 113.66 million, a substantial increase from the 16,728 tons worth USD 25.57 million in the same month the previous year, a senior Pakistani diplomat said. Ghulam Qadir, the […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Peshawar: Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Syed Arshad Hussain Shah this week underscored efforts to secure development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and assured the establishment of a special security unit for international development partner projects Speaking to journalists here during a visit to the Chinese Cultural Centre ‘China Window,’ […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head for Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the people had given their verdict in favour of PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ahead of the general elections. “People are never wrong, they may be poor, they may be hungry, but their thinking can never […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Tom Hyde, the outgoing Deputy Head of Communication for the British High Commission, this week generously presented the Gujrat Museum with a newly acquired cabinet adorned with antiquities sourced from ancient mounds along the river Jhelum. Financed privately by Mr Hyde, the cabinet was bestowed upon the Gujrat museum and the Archaeological […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Dr Riina Kionka, ambassador and head of the delegation of the European Union to Pakistan said this week that Pakistan is a potential market for business and investment activities and it should focus on sustainable economic policies to attract more foreign investment. She said this while talking to a delegation of the […]
Read MoreStephan Rabimov Almaty: For the world’s largest landlocked country, Kazakhstan is making some big waves in geopolitics. Ancient trade routes between China, India, Russia and “the West” positioned this nation as a keystone puzzle piece on the map of Central Asia. Now its intermediary prowess is stronger than ever. The last weeks saw visits from […]
Read MoreNewswire Dubai: Iran and Saudi Arabia will start formal talks next week to resume direct scheduled flights between Tehran and Riyadh and other cities, an Iranian official told the state-affiliated news agency ILNA this week. Regular flights would be another step towards restoring ties between the two Middle Eastern rivals. A Chinese-mediated agreement in March […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and Islamic Republic of Pakistan this week discussed the prospects of initiating a city-to-city collaboration between the two countries in order to promote sustainable governance in the global south through climate resilient urban planning. The collaboration came under discussion during a meeting between Jemal Beker […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad Foreign Women Association (IFWA) President Albana Ferrarese this week inaugurated a festival here on ‘Women Empowerment and Celebrating Human Rights’ over the weekend. Serena Hotels and Nomad Art Gallery collaborated to orchestrate a remarkable crafts festival in Islamabad, presenting a captivating cultural experience. The festival’s inauguration was graced by the presence […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Pakistan and Australia for working together to reduce the impact of Climate Change. “Pakistan and Australia are working together for reducing the impact of Climate Change. Lahore has recently experienced several episodes of flooding due to heavy rains. This study will be […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Japan has awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2023 to Muhammad Shafiqur Rehman, President of Milestone Society for the Special Persons, in recognition of his significant contribution towards the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan. Wada Mitsuhiro, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, on behalf of […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: The White House will step up its engagement with US lawmakers trying to strike a bipartisan deal that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening US border security, a Democratic Senator said this week. Republicans have insisted that additional funding for Ukraine must be paired with major US border security […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: “Nothing fancy, just great Italian food,” is the promise that Gallo Nero Italian Bistro, with locations in Dallas and Frisco (at 4851 Legacy Drive), makes on its website. That’s a bit of a tall order. In theory, Italian food shouldn’t be so hard to get right. And yet, people can be so particular […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan appreciates the Danish government’s decision to prohibit the burning of copies of the Holy Qur’an, the caretaker Foreign Minister said this week, as the Nordic country attempts to reduce tensions with the Muslim world. Denmark and Sweden have seen a string of protests in recent weeks where copies of the Holy […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman this week urged immediate climate action and accountability of developed nations, emphasising the two main drivers of the climate crisis — “inaction” and “injustice”. This call was made during her address at the COP28 Pakistan pavilion in Dubai. “I feel strongly that there are two […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi has said those who are afraid of people’s decision do not want elections. “In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a Maulana Fazlur Rehman government and we don’t know what kind of favourable environment they want,” he said while commenting on JUIF Chief Maulana Fazlur […]
Read MoreJalalpur Jattan: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said this week that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif faced “bogus” cases. Addressing the public gathering in Jalalpur Jattan, Maryam said: “Nawaz Sharif was allowed to contest just once every 22 years. Those who are causing uproar about the level playing field should know that […]
Read MoreDong Yifan The 24th China-EU Summit, marking the first in-person meeting between Chinese and European leaders in four years, was held on Thursday in Beijing. The significance of this face-to-face interaction cannot be overstated, considering its influential role in guiding China-EU relations. However, the European Union, in its approach to the development of China-EU relations, […]
Read MoreWang Jisi When the tragic news of Dr. Henry Kissinger’s death came, I was very sad, but not shocked. More than 20 hours before, I had heard that his condition was getting critical. On October 11, I was invited to visit Dr. Kissinger in his office in New York. He was still in good spirits, […]
Read MoreNewswire Whether arriving by boat, bus, car, train, or plane, Venice, Italy’s famed floating city, has always required a little bit of extra effort to visit—and starting in spring 2024, it’s going to require a little bit of extra cash. This past fall, Venice’s city council approved the introduction of a 5-euro (US$5.45 based on […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Sukkur: Indonesian Consul General (CG) Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat this week that his country enjoyed strong relations with Pakistan since the independence of both the countries. Speaking at the Sukkur Press Club during a Meet the Press event, he highlighted the mutual support both nations have extended despite facing various challenges. Expressing gratitude […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China’s new development will create new opportunities for Europe and the rest of the world, and it is hoped that the EU will observe China’s development and domestic and foreign policies in a comprehensive and objective way, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said this week. It was reported that recently the EU raises concerns […]
Read MoreParis: France is to ban smoking on all beaches, as well as in public parks, forests and near schools, after Emmanuel Macron promised to create “the first tobacco-free generation” by 2032. “From now on, no-smoking areas will be the norm,” said the health minister, Aurélien Rousseau. There are already 7,200 tobacco-free areas in France – […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Quetta: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that there was a dire need to introduce a new style of politics. Addressing the party workers here, the former foreign minister said, “In 2018, it was said that that particular leader is an angle and the rest of them are […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s exports to China went up by 40.36% in the last four months, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said. The SBP reported that Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 40.36 per cent during the first four months of the current fiscal year (2023-24) as compared to […]
Read MoreIslamabad: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a blessing for Pakistan which is bound to transform the country’s future, a senior Pakistani cabinet member said. Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Sami Saeed emphasized that CPEC was a not only beneficial two Pakistan and China but the whole region. He elaborated that CPEC serves as […]
Read MoreNewswire Lahore: The police chief of Jiangsu province in China Tan Yongsheng met with Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, here. During the meeting, both agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future cooperation between Punjab police and Jiangsu police. The CM expressed gratitude for the Chinese assistance in establishing an effective policing […]
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