High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play key role to cement Pakistan-Australia ties further

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri continues to play a key role to cement the Pakistan-Australia ties further. Australia enjoys long-standing and growing ties with Pakistan, underpinned by deepening people-to-people links. Diplomatic relations were established on partition in 1947 and Australia has maintained a resident mission in the country since […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad warns UNSC of ‘grave threat to world peace’ posed by Israeli strikes on Iran

Celina Ali Islamabad: Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities constitute a “grave danger and a serious threat” to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, Pakistan told the United Nations Security Council during an emergency session convened on this week. Israel earlier launched widescale strikes on Iran, claiming that […]

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China’s rise in tech driven by solid research foundations

Ding Gang In today’s global media landscape, headlines are dominated almost daily by the US technological blockade against China – semiconductor bans, export controls and scientific containment policies. China often appears forced into a reactive posture, responding to Western restrictions within what seems like a defensive narrative framework. The world watches intently, wondering if China […]

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Feeling the vibrancy of ‘sweet potato economy’ in Yiwu

Li Zhiqi Standing in the corridor of the Yiwu International Trade Market, one can see Arab merchants bargaining with vendors in fluent Chinese, African buyers livestreaming new electronic accessories, and European clients verifying contracts through AI translation systems. As the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities, Yiwu achieved a transaction volume of 279.803 billion […]

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France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students

Newswire Paris: France’s Foreign Minister said this week his country supported students and staff at Harvard, after President Donald Trump tried to ban foreign students from the prestigious US university. “We stand with universities facing the threat of government control, restriction to their funding, constraints on their curricula or research projects,” Jean-Noel Barrot said during […]

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Italy modernises military pilot training with introduction of Leonardo M-345

Rome: Italy this week marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force. The new jet, designated T-345A by the Armed Forces, is now operational with the 61st Wing at Galatina Air Base, replacing the long-serving MB-339. Developed and produced by […]

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Denmark picks French, German and Norwegian air defence suppliers

Newswire Copenhagen: Denmark will acquire short-range air defence systems from MBDA France, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Kongsberg Gruppen of Norway, the Nordic country’s defence ministry said in a statement this week. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in February ordered the military to go on a buying spree to beef up the country’s defences in preparation […]

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“Don’t let them silence you,” urges Aseefa after Sana Yousaf’s murder

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana, who was shot dead at her Islamabad home just before her 17th birthday, had rejected repeated advances from the alleged killer, Omar Hayat. The […]

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Henan’s trade volume benefiting from RCEP hits 1.17 billion yuan over past 5 months

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Recently, Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials (Zhengzhou) Co., Ltd. has secured an RCEP certificate of origin for a shipment of single-crystal alumina bound for Japan, enabling the company to take immediate advantage of tariff reductions. “The RCEP certificate has also led to a risein orders from Japanese clients,” said Hao Jia, the company’s head […]

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Facts you may not know about Portugal

Newswire Lisbon: Portugal is a beautiful country in Europe with attractions for everyone. The country is home to Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca, located near Lisbon. It’s not just a picturesque spot but also holds historical significance as it marks the edge of the European continent. The University of Coimbra, established in 1290, is […]

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Pakistan, Germany strengthen railway cooperation in high-level meeting

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi met with German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas on Monday to discuss ways to deepen diplomatic, economic, and industrial ties between the two nations. A major focus of the meeting was the modernization and upgradation of Pakistan Railways in line with international benchmarks and technological […]

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Bulgaria and Kazakhstan to set up joint Business Council

Newswire Sofia: Kazakhstan and Bulgaria intend to establish a joint Business Council, Kazinform News Agency quoted President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as saying during the extended talks with the President of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev. “We would like to reaffirm Kazakhstan’s commitment to the promotion of mutually beneficial partnership with Bulgaria. We view your country as a major, […]

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Europe’s migrant crisis continues as Spanish islands ‘demand help’

Ali Rehman Malik Walk through some of the post-industrial towns of Lancashire and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into another century. In places like Blackpool and Burnley, home to some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England, the streets still echo with the ghosts of Victorian Britain, not from nostalgia, but from neglect. […]

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High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri welcomes inclusion of several Pakistani players in BBL initial overseas draft list

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week welcomed the news that several Pakistani players had been named in the initial overseas draft list for the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Several top Pakistani cricketers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan, have been named […]

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Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad extols Iraq’s moves to solidify democratic institutions ahead of November polls

Celina Ali Islamabad: With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for November 11, and the drawdown of the UN Mission there set for December, Pakistan this week commended the country’s efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and stabilize the security environment, despite complex challenges. “Sustained reforms and public service delivery initiatives, implementation of the federal budget, successful […]

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Ambassador Mumtaz Baloch leads Pakistan delegation to 3rd UNOC3 in France

Paris: Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch is leading the Pakistan delegation to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) being held in Nice, France from June 9–13. According to the statement issued here, Pakistan remains strongly committed to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); and conserving and sustainably using the ocean, […]

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CM Maryam Nawaz deems US role highly important for lasting peace in South Asia

Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker, US Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins meet CM Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz this week highlighted the proactive and positive role of the United States and deemed it highly important for attaining sustainable peace in the South Asian region, reaffirming her government’s keenness to further strengthen cordial relations between […]

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China’s expanding visa-free policy enhances inclusive globalization

Global Times Starting Monday, China began implementing a trial visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. With this expansion, China now offers unilateral visa-free entry to 47 countries. Not long ago, China extended its unilateral visa-free policy to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by granting visa-free entry to […]

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Italy: Referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout

Newswire Rome: An Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening labour protections this week failed after hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni encouraged voters to boycott the vote. As polls closed on Monday, it emerged that many citizens had heeded Meloni’s call as only 30 percent of the electorate cast their ballots over two days […]

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France keen to strengthen educational ties with Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Lahore: France and Pakistan are poised to deepen cooperation in higher education following a high-level meeting at the French Embassy in Islamabad between renowned career counsellor Syed Abidi and the embassy’s cultural and education team. Under the stewardship of French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, bilateral relations have entered a new phase of vitality, with […]

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International tourists drive shopping surge in China

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Favourable policies such as visa-free transit and a nationwide instant tax refund system are helping to make China an increasingly popular destination for international travellers, alongside strong global demand for “Made in China” products. At a DJI store in Beijing’s SKP mall on April 23, an American tourist browsed drones on his […]

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Governor Faisal Karim Kundi greets Italy on National Day

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi this week attended a ceremony to mark Italy’s National Day on the invitation of the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin. During the event, Governor Kundi joined the Ambassador and other distinguished guests in cutting a celebratory cake in honor of Italy’s National Day. Extending warm […]

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Pakistan, China join hands to launch major digital skills initiative for youth

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: In a landmark move aimed at equipping Pakistan’s youth with cutting-edge digital skills, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) on Friday afternoon signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China’s ITMC, UNI International, and several leading Chinese vocational institutions. The agreement marks a major step forward in Pakistan’s efforts to build a […]

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China’s consumer goods trade-in program spurs 1.1 trillion yuan in sales

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s consumer goods trade-in program has generated 1.1 trillion yuan (about 153.1 billion U.S. dollars) in sales in the first five months this year, the Ministry of Commerce said this week. As of Saturday, nationwide trade-ins had fueled a surge in transactions, including 4.12 million vehicles, 77.62 million units of household appliances […]

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Honouring cultural harmony: A melodic celebration of Portugal-Pakistan friendship

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a celebration of cultural harmony and enduring bilateral ties, Serena Hotels, in partnership with the Embassy of Portugal, hosted Soulful Strings: Portugal & Pakistan — a captivating musical evening that served as a vibrant tribute to the shared human spirit expressed through music. The event, part of Serena Hotels’ acclaimed Cultural […]

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Pakistan, UK to increase cooperation at multilateral fora

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his British counterpart David Lammy yesterday agreed to enhance cooperation in multilateral fora, particularly the UN Security Council, state-run media reported. Pakistan and the UK enjoy cordial relations. These ties have translated into the two nations harbouring cooperation in military, economic, and educational sectors, with the […]

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