Liaquat Ali “If the digital census can be completed within a month, why can’t fresh delimitation be held within 60 days,” asked PPP Sindh president Senator Nisar Khuhro.Speaking at a press conference at Peoples Secretariat along with the party’s provincial secretary general Senator Waqar Mehdi, he said: “There’s no reason to delay the polls and […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was important for the revival of the Pakistan’s economy. In a special message on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CPEC, Xi Jinping said, “China stands by Pakistan despite the changes in the global background. He stated: “With the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Qatar’s current account surplus will remain in double digits this year and in 2024, Oxford Economics said in its latest country update. The surplus widened to over 26% of GDP in 2022, Oxford Economics noted. Oxford Economics expects Qatar’s overall GDP to grow by 2.6% this year and next. Non-oil activity is continuing […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, achieved a significant milestone on Saturday by laying the foundation of the FPCCI Tower, a monumental project that promises to elevate Pakistan’s economic landscape. The ceremony took place during his visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the country’s […]
Read MoreBeijing: Project hailed for uplifting country’s economy, international connectivity The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has proved to be a “fate changer” for Pakistan and the region, uplifting Pakistan’s economy, as well as regional and international connectivity, said academics, civil servants and business people. A mega project by national, regional and international standards, the CPEC was initiated […]
Read MoreStaff writer Beijing: China has been battered by two typhoons in recent weeks that have caused severe flooding across the east coast. Typhoon Talim hit the south on 17 July, with gusts of 85mph (137km/h), according to the Guangdong weather bureau. Days later, on 28 July, Typhoon Doksuri struck Fujian province on China’s south-eastern coast […]
Read MoreStaff writer Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque says China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project has brought peace, prosperity and development opportunities not only to Pakistan but also to the entire region. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, he said CPEC, which is fully aligned with Pakistan’s development agenda, is an excellent example of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: As the human-induced climate crisis continues, one European country is looking to make train travel not just the sustainable option – but the most fun one, too. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway operator, has announced a new program of tourist-focused trains, using vintage locomotives on popular vacation routes. Launching […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Building a Beautiful China plays a huge part in building a great modern socialist country and advancing national rejuvenation. At a recent national conference on ecological and environmental protection, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China should support high-quality development with a high-quality ecological environment and promote modernization featuring the harmonious co-existence between human […]
Read MoreGlobal Times A South Korean research team recently claimed to have created room-temperature superconductor, and the news quickly spread beyond the scientific community, sparking heated discussions at the societal level in multiple countries. It also triggered a chain reaction in the international capital market, causing stocks related to superconductor technology to soar. The physics community […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Vice-President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has said that cooperation among the member states was vital for the effectiveness of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). During a meeting with Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar H. Hashmi on Thursday at the Office of the Vice-President, Yadav said that SAARC should advance for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Karachi: In a significant development, H. E. Mr. Rudiger Lotz, Consul General of Germany in Karachi, has announced that the German Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DIHK) is set to establish its office in Pakistan, highlighting the growing importance of trade and economic ties between Germany and Pakistan. During a high-profile visit to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir Abdullahian on Friday unveiled a plaque for renaming the Old Clifton road as Shahra-e-Imam Khomeini here. Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, officials of the Iranian Consulate and other dignitaries were also present while the Old Clifton road was decorated with the flags of Iran and Pakistan on […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China had so far invested a valuable $30 billion under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which had really transformed the economic landscape in Pakistan. Addressing an award ceremony in Islamabad, the prime minister assured Chinese companies and investors that the “difficult time for them is […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The assemblies are going to complete their tenures and there is no likelihood of pending the election,” Adviser to Prime Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said. “Why should I not have faith that the election will be held in time,” he questioned. The senior Pakistan People’s Party leader said that the MQM have objections […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman reiterated on Friday that the elections should be held on time. Expressing her views, Sherry made it clear that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wanted the timely elections in the country. Speaking about the torture of the teenage maid Rizwana, Sherry said: “So far, no court […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Lahore: Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the vote of youth across the country will decide the future of Pakistan and determine its direction in the upcoming general elections. will succeed the forces of construction, development and prosperity and defeat the forces of […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: A group of young German tourists posing for pictures to post on social media have been accused of toppling a valuable statue at a villa in northern Italy, the villa’s manager said. Two of the group climbed into a fountain to hug the work “Domina” by the artist Enrico Butti and another pushed […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali To commemorate Youm-e-Istehsal a Seminar titled “Voices from Kashmir: Perspectives and Reflections” was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra on 4 August 2023. The Seminar was aimed at sharing first-hand accounts of prominent Kashmiri individuals about the humanitarian crisis in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), especially in the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The Embassy of Pakistan Brussels organized a Seminar on the eve of Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir to express its firm support to the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Seminar which was held in hybrid format was aimed at highlighting the Human Rights violations by the Indian government in the IIOJ&K […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), on Tuesday held Pakistan Investment Seminar in Tokyo as part of ongoing efforts to foster international trade and investment ties between both countries. The seminar was inaugurated by Executive Vice President of JETRO Mr. Kazuya Nakajo, who emphasized the strategic […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Through the support of the United States Government, the Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN), in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) organised a two-day national conference on ‘The Climate Change Emergency: Pakistan in the 21st Century and the Road to […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Union’s nuclear agency, Euratom, says it sees no immediate risks to the EU’s nuclear power production should Niger cut its deliveries of uranium due to its military coup. Eurotom told the Reuters news agency that the bloc had enough uranium inventories to fuel its nuclear power reactors for three years. “If […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels; The European Union has suspended financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect after the military coup there this week. Announcing the sanctions, the EU’s foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, said: “In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Dr. Mohammad Faisal has assumed the office of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom. On his arrival at the airport, he was received by Kathryn Colvin CVO FCIL, Special Representative of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “With rich experience of three decades in the foreign […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has arrived in Islamabad to take up her new posting at British High Commission Islamabad. Jane arrives at an important time for UK-Pakistan relations, with a significant uplift in UK aid spend in Pakistan focussed on strengthening climate resilience and reducing humanitarian risks. Last month the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Gianluigi Buffon has taken a role with the Italian national football team, the goalkeeping great announced on Saturday three days after hanging up his gloves. The 45-year-old will assist head coach Roberto Mancini as Italy’s delegation chief, a post formerly occupied by the late Gianluca Vialli. “The blue jersey is part of my […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Indonesia will conduct an evaluation regarding visa-free entry next month as the country aims to attract tourists but with sustainability in focus. The country’s tourism minister Sandiaga Uno said Indonesia will consider granting visa-free entry for foreigners based on the three criteria of “reciprocity, usefulness, and security,”. The minister noted after attending […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Islamabad. A special event was meticulously organized to commemorate the completion of the first decade of this vital initiative. Distinguished leaders from both countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Vice […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardsari held a telephonic call with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed post-flood recovery in Pakistan, food security for developing countries and Black Sea Grain Initiative. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister said that he thanked the UNSG for his leadership and support for Pakistan […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed his deep grief over the passing away of Sheikh Muhammad bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani, a senior member of the royal family of Qatar. On his Twitter handle the prime minister said “I extend my deepest condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Zhao Leji, the chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, engaged in a video link discussion with Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly (NA). During the talks, Zhao emphasized China’s readiness to collaborate with Pakistan in implementing important agreements made by their leaders, furthering exchanges and cooperation across […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Beijing: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a model of the two nations’ adherence to joint construction and sharing of high-quality resources, which has promoted the socioeconomic progress of Pakistan, Li Yong, a senior research fellow at the China Association of International Trade said on Sunday. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, acting […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Dr. Eatzaz Ahmad a leading economist said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor is a very good opportunity for Pakistan. China is a time-tested and durable friend of Pakistan. Pakistan is a very important country for China and that is why Beijing is investing huge amounts into the country for its development. Pakistan […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Ambassador of Nepal H.E Tapas Adhikar said “the northern regions of Pakistan are not only exemplary in their beauty, but their importance increases further with the vast business opportunities.” Mr. Tapas Adhikari, Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, said that Pakistan has a rich tourism heritage which can create tremendous economic opportunities.Islamabad Chamber’s initiatives to […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: In a significant development for Pakistan-UK diplomatic relations, Asad Majeed Khan, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, extended a warm welcome to Jane Marriott OBE, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Jane Marriott is set to succeed Christian Turner CMG in the prestigious role of British […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal According to authorities, the planned visits of foreign dignitaries, despite the coalition government’s final days, indicate the administration’s effective foreign policy. According to sources, the Iranian foreign minister will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 3 and begin official negotiations with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. Later, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan is celebrating a win at World Junior Squash Championship after a long wait of 37 years. Hamza Khan, 17, on Sunday won the title after defeating Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria 3-1 in a thrilling match in Melbourne, Australia. The last time a Pakistani won the championship was in 1986 when the legendary Jansher […]
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