Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi said on Thursday that the PPP wants general elections under the constitution. “There is no constitutional requirement. Elections in 90 days are constitutionally necessary,” he said. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Thursday the general elections in the country could not […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman and Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik were featured this week in a list compiled by Forbes magazine that includes 50 women over the age of 50 who made headlines in 2022. Forbes released the ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list on January 11 to […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Former Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Nawaz Sharif’s return would activate dromant voters and the party would contest on the ‘vote ko izzat do’ slogan in the upcoming election. He also denied the impression that Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was picked by the establishment. Speaking to Asma shirazi in Faisla Aap Ka Asif […]
Read MorePakistan exported goods, services worth $1.15b to Italy in FY23 Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: Pakistan’s goods and services trade with Italy recorded a surplus of 97.11% during fiscal year 2022-23 as compared to the previous year. Trade surplus came in at $624.518 million in FY23 against $316.995 million a year ago, showing a growth of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week visited the Central Adelaide Mosque. “A blessing to visit and pray at The Central Adelaide Mosque in #Adelaide, #SouthAustralia. It is the oldest permanent mosque in Australia built in 1888–1889, with its four distinctive minarets added in 1903. #Multiculturalism truly lies at […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Peshawar: Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan Charles Delogne has said that his country wants to improve diplomatic and bilateral trade relations with Pakistan. Addressing a gathering of business persons at Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Thursday, he said that cordial diplomatic and trade relations were established between the two […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a brief visit to the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant on Sunday to highlight the safety of an impending release of treated radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, a divisive plan that his government wants to start soon despite protests at home and abroad. His trip comes […]
Read More‘Let’s celebrate the shared values that unite our nations’ Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: The US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said as Pakistan commemorate 76th Independence Day, he sends his best wishes to all Pakistanis. “Let’s celebrate the shared values that unite our nations and look forward to a future of cooperation, progress, and peace. […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: The EU has rejected reports that it is not open to a new deal with the UK on returning people who have crossed the Channel, after a leak of purported discussions between London and Brussels. A leaked copy of a memo on discussions with the UK’s national security adviser, Sir Tim Barrow, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: In 2022, the EU produced 3.2 billion litres of ice cream, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Among the EU countries, Germany was the main producer of ice cream in 2022, producing 620 million litres of ice cream, followed by France (591 million litres) and Italy (571 million litres). As well […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Parts of the UK and Ireland are being lashed by Storm Betty, which has brought heavy rain, storms and winds.Train services in Cornwall have been disrupted and flooding has hit roads in County Cork.The storm, named by the Irish meteorological service, is set to bring more severe weather as it moves in from […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The Duke of Sussex attended King Charles’s Coronation on his own in May. Prince Harry could attend a major Royal Family event with his son Prince Archie, according to a royal commentator.However, Meghan Markle and Princess Lilibet may choose to stay in the US. Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex remained in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Tesla and X boss Elon Musk said on Thursday that the proposed cage fight in Italy with fellow tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg would not take place as the Facebook founder had turned down the offer. Writing in Italian on X (formerly Twitter), Musk thanked Italy’s culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano “for his kindness and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad, August 16, 2023: H.E Mr. Adam M. Tugio, Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan warmly welcomed a delegation from the Islamabad chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) for a trade talk. The meeting explored avenues for collaboration between the young entrepreneurs and business communities of the two countries. Ambassador Tugio expressed his appreciation for EO […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia in Islamabad organized an educational session for the promotion of a leading dual degree program offered by the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in collaboration with Coventry University, UK at the National Library of Pakistan. This innovative partnership aims to provide Pakistani students with a distinctive opportunity to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese has extended his best wishes and congratulations to Pakistani government and people of Pakistan on upcomming occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan. He said next year marks the Golden Jubliee of the Italy, Pakistan friendship. It has been a wonderful journey of cooperation in all fields including […]
Read MoreH.E. Jane Marriott British High Commissioner to Pakistan “I am delighted to be here in Pakistan, a country that deeply matters to, and has a long-standing relationship with, the UK,” Jane said after she landed in Islamabad. Pakistan is a country that has long fascinated me. I have always wanted to be posted here as […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Under the European Union-funded ‘Deliver Justice Project’, the Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) here on Sunday jointly organized a two-day consultative workshop to improve access to legal aid in Pakistan. The workshop brought together representatives from the government, rule of law institutions, national and […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: As Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day approaches, European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka along with other musicians paid a special tribute to the country by performing a rendition of the national anthem — ‘Pak Sarzamin (thy sacred land)’. “This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The stamp was issued at an event in Islamabad on Friday, held to culminate the US mission’s year-long campaign in Pakistan marking 75 years of bilateral ties. Addressing the event, Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan said Pakistan values its long-standing and broad-based relationship with the United States which has been our […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Every year on August 11, people celebrate Mountain Day, or Yama no Hi ???, in Japan. This is the country’s newest public holiday, enacted in 2014 with the intention to encourage people to pay homage to, and appreciate blessings from, the mountains. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is a […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Brussels — If elephants are really known for their sense of direction, what are nine of them doing in the heart of Brussels, seemingly lost between the gothic and baroque houses lining the UNESCO-protected Grand Place? As of Friday, nothing is quite what it seems as the Belgian capital celebrates the nation’s love […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali His Excellency Mr Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri High Commissioner for Pakistan meeting with Mr Chris Barnes, Head of Business Development and International Affairs at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry The trade between Pakistan and Australia in 2023 is expected to be around $1.3 billion. Pakistan’s exports to Australia are expected to be […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy celebrated the return Friday of 266 antiquities from the United States, including Etruscan vases and ancient Roman coins and mosaics worth tens of millions of euros (dollars) that were looted and sold to U.S. museums and private collectors. The returned items include artifacts recently seized in New York from a storage unit […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Pakistan Muslim League-N Vice President and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for comprehensive and substantial measures to address the prevailing sense of deprivation in the province of Balochistan. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Pakistan’s overall development, especially in Balochistan, resonated with the sentiments of Nawaz Sharif. In a recent statement, Maryam […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023 passed by the Parliament has become a law that would enhance protection for the Margallah National wildlife park which was under constant stress from unchecked development. The federal minister took […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Dera Ismail Khan: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Faisal Karim Kundi said here on Tuesday that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wanted timely elections in the country. Talking to journalists at PID regional office, he said that all the political parties should participate in the electoral process and respect the mandate of people. Mr […]
Read MoreSenator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar selected as caretaker PM Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has won the race to become the 8th caretaker prime minister when he was not even considered to be in the race. The premier and the opposition leader finalised Senator Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s name during a meeting at […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam called on Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Monday in Islamabad. Both sides discussed centuries-old deep strategic and brotherly relations between two countrie Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan H.E. Dr. Reza […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari said Nepal and Pakistan have traditionally enjoyed friendly relations and have developed strong bonds and linkages which spread over a wide spectrum in different fields. Nepal’s foreign policy is guided by Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty; Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The All Pakistan Chinese Overseas Youth Federation (APCOYF) organised the Jashan-e-Azadi cricket match between journalists and artists of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to express solidarity with the nation on the 76th Anniversary of the Independence Day. The match played between the Media-XI and Showbiz-XI was won by the former […]
Read MoreChina Daily The pressure toward the diversification of world currency reserves is longstanding. It intensified after 2008, but has escalated since 2022. It is a prime topic in the next BRICS Summit that’s likely to further intensify the trend. In 2016, US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew cautioned that “the more we condition the use of […]
Read MoreChina Daily As a veteran on bilateral friendship and cooperation, I cannot help but feel a profound sense of melancholy upon learning of Italy’s reported consideration to no longer extend the cooperative agreement for the Belt and Road Initiative. This decision, if implemented, would undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the future of Italy-China relations. It […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Rome: The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach. August is officially holiday season in Italy. While tourists pile into the cities like Venice and Rome, Italians are making a beeline for the sea. The summer beach holiday is sacred and many businesses across the […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: To mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released a Rs 100 commemorative coin. The coin shall be issued through the exchange counters of SBP Banking Services Corporation from August 11, 2023, said a statement issued by the SBP. The government of Pakistan […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has awarded the Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan. The Prime Minister recognized and rewarded the best Chinese companies that are working on projects in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking at an award ceremony, Shehbaz Sharif said that the Chinese government and companies have helped […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Chinese Consul General in Karachi Yang Yundong has said that in 10 years, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) brought US $ 25.4 billion of direct investment to Pakistan, achieved a cumulative revenue of US $17.55 billion, resulted in cumulative tax payments of US $2.12 billion and created 236,000 job opportunities. He informed that that […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that only his party can end politics of hatred and division in the country, and bring social justice to all backward sections, including the minorities. “The protection of rights of minorities is also observance of the Constitution and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: China has set attaining high-quality development as its primary task in building a modern socialist country in all respects. President Xi Jinping once defined high-quality development as “a shift from pursuing growth to pursuing better growth,” illustrating the evolution of the country’s economic development from rapid expansion to a focus on quality. In […]
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