Abida Shaheen A European Parliament draft report about online services’ addictive design paints a damning picture of the mental health consequences of excessive screen time and calls for new EU rules to address the problem. Addictive design, which refers to capturing users’ attention so they spend as much time on platforms as possible, has been […]
Read MoreCelina Ali The European Union’s watchdog on Wednesday launched an investigation into the role Frontex played in one of the deadliest migrant shipwrecks in recent history. Among the documents EU Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly has demanded access to is the formal report by the Union’s external border agency about how events unfolded when the Adriana boat […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Sales of new electric battery vehicles overtook diesel car purchases in Europe for the first time last month but activity is far from pre-pandemic levels, a lobby group said. In June, the market share for cars running on electric batteries rose to 15.1%, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), with more […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen The Council of the European Union approved a regulation to strengthen Europe’s presence in the world of semiconductors, better known as “Chips Act”. The legislation aims to create better conditions for European countries to get into semiconductor manufacturing, attract investments, promote research and innovation and prepare the continent for any future supply chain […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Zahid Hafeez Chaudhrijoined Pak Diaspora at the Bankstown Memorial Oval for the Fairfield Liverpool District Association Senior T20 Winter Cricket Tournament Final Pakistan and Australia have had a long and complex relationship. The two countries first established diplomatic relations in 1950, and have since cooperated on a number of issues, including trade, defense, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Brussels:Belgium, the birthplace of world-famous comic book characters such as the Smurfs, Lucky Luke, and Tintin, keeps this characteristic alive on the streets of its cities and preserves it in its museums. The tales of numerous characters, which were once confined to the pages of newspapers and magazines, sprang to life in Belgium, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome: Land borders are often regarded as permanent fixed lines – but in mountainous regions like the Alps, where melting glaciers and permafrost are reshaping the landscape, sometimes local authorities are forced to redraw the map. “- Merci,” “- Merci.” At the arrival of the cable car at Testa Grigia (3,458 metres), people […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Japan has had the hottest July since the country’s weather officials began taking data in 1898. Japan’s Meteorological Agency says temperatures rose nationwide last month as warm air from the south flowed in around the dominant Pacific high pressure system. Temperatures hit life-threatening levels of 38 degrees Celsius or higher later in the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, held separate meetings with three key US lawmakers to discuss Islamabad-Washington relations, economic partnership, defence ties, and security collaboration, said a Pakistani embassy press release. Ambassador Khan, conferred with Senator Todd Young, who serves on Committees on Finance. Foreign Relations, Commerce, Science & Transportation, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly provided some welcomed relief for King Charles and Queen Camilla as the couple have chosen a different tactic for their public image in recent months. Prince Harry and Meghan appear to be focusing their attention on their future rather than speaking out about the Royal […]
Read MoreCelina Ali London: The UK government, through its export credit agency UK Export Finance, has underwritten a loan worth €781m ($867m) to a multi-national construction company to finish a high-speed railway in southern Turkiye. The electrified rail line will connect Mersin with Gaziantep, via Adana and Osmaniye. It is a Turkish government project, tendered to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr Josep Borrell Monday. Expressing Pakistan’s concerns over the expiry of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI), the Foreign Minister said that the resulting food inflation and food security-related challenges would adversely […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday felicitated former President and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari on his birthday. In a statement issued here, the Minister extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Asif Ali Zardari calling him the man of freedom and king of […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday that talks were underway about whether a bureaucrat or a politician should be appointed to the coveted slot of caretaker prime minister. “In case there’s a consensus that a politician can be appointed, then it can either be Ishaq Dar or any other politician from any […]
Read MoreChina Daily The draft amendment to the Criminal Law deliberated by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, has made further improvements to the provisions on curbing crimes related to bribe-giving. “Investigating both bribe-takers and bribe-givers” is the principle repeatedly emphasized by the top authorities in the fight against corruption. In […]
Read MoreGlobal Times This year marks the 70th anniversary of the “Icebreaking Mission” of China-UK trade, which broke the ice in the West’s trade with China in the 1950s. As some Western countries seek “de-risking” with China, their major trading partner, it becomes even clearer how precious the pioneering spirit of openness and cooperation is. In […]
Read MoreCelina Ali H.E Mr. Adam M. Tugio, Indonesian Ambassador in Pakistan was delighted to have fellow Indonesian colleagues from the Indomie team at the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad. The event marked a joyous celebration of flavorful collaboration, further strengthening the bond between Indonesia and Pakistan. Calling all food enthusiasts in Pakistan! Indomie, the iconic Indonesian […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Pakistan Italy Alumni Network (PIAN) celebrates its 12th anniversary on 21st July 2023. PIAN constitutes of Italian Alumni of Pakistani origin who have undertaken various programs in educational, professional and cultural spheres at Italian institutes and returned to serve their country and communities. PIAN has established itself as a bridge between the universities, […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday. Kissinger has just celebrated his 100th birthday and has visited China more than 100 times, making his visit to China this time one of special significance, Xi noted. Fifty-two years ago, […]
Read MoreDoha: Qatar Charity (QC) thus week completed a qualitative project funded by OCHA in northern Syria, handing over 250 housing units to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Oyoun Ara camp. The project was implemented in response to the humanitarian situation in the camp, where the tents were replaced with housing units built of concrete […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday mphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts through dialogue and engagements, and that Pakistan is ready to support peace initiative for lasting stability in the region. Speaking at a joint news conference along with his Ukrainian Counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: A 15-member delegation from Pakistan participated in a seminar titled “China-Pakistan Relations in International Dynamics” at the Pakistan Study Centre, Fudan University, Shanghai. The seminar concluded with a message of optimism for the world in general and Pakistan-China friendship in particular, where all the participants cherished the long-standing partnership of both countries and […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Huawei Technologies Co will launch a complete set of commercial 5.5G network equipment next year, as part of a broader push to speed up the evolution of 5G and kick off the 5.5G era for the information and communications technology industry. “The plan comes amid rapid progress in 5G deployment over the past […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that China will provide Pakistan with technical ‘know-how’ and expertise to boost exports and facilitate the successful execution of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing an international seminar here, Iqbal maintained that instead of simply […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen The PPP has decided to launch Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in the coming elections. She might contest from Sindh and the Punjab, simultaneously. Once he leaves his cabinet position, Bilawal Bhutto will launch a massive campaign in the Punjab. She appears resolute and consistently retreats into the background after achieving success. Whenever the topic […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman recently welcomed a delegation from Italy to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The delegation included representatives from the University of Milan and the Italian Association Ev-K2-CNR, with Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese leading the group. The minister expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support of the […]
Read MoreChina Daily China and Europe have generally been on good terms with each other in recent decades. Their close economic interdependence and friendly overall relations have formed a virtuous circle that has made bilateral ties particularly resilient. In spite of all the geopolitical factors disrupting their constructive engagement, such historical resilience, coupled with the existential […]
Read MoreChina Daily Thousands of Iraqis protested in Baghdad on Saturday over the burning or desecration of the Quran in Sweden and Denmark. Similar protests have been reported from across the Islamic world. On Friday, a man torched a book purported to be the Quran at a square across the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: When regular diplomacy does not work, mango diplomacy does or at least it did for the Pakistan Embassy on Thursday evening. The sweetness brought US officials, lawmakers, think-tank experts, journalists, and even undeclared PTI supporters under one roof. “The United States has important security arrangements with Pakistan,” said Chairman House Foreign Affairs […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are on the verge of finalizing a game-changing $14 billion deal for an advanced oil refinery, expected to boost the South Asian state’s crude oil processing capacity, according to an exclusive conversation with the country’s petroleum minister on Saturday. The multibillion-dollar state-of-the-art oil refinery project, with a capacity […]
Read MoreStaff writer Tall, chimney-like towers rise from centuries-old adobe houses in Iran’s desert city of Yazd, drawing in a pleasant breeze for residents of one of the hottest cities on earth. The wind catchers, called badgirs in Persian, are just one of the engineering marvels inhabitants have developed in this ancient city in central Iran […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins called on Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb in Islamabad on Wednesday. During the meeting, bilateral relations, cooperation in the fields of film, art and culture were discussed. The Minister told the ambassador that the government has taken concrete steps for the country’s stability […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi says PDM-led government has saved the country from default after a successful agreement with IMF besides taking other bold decisions. Talking to a private channel, he said the lower strata of the society is looking towards PPP leadership […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, highlighting the significant adverse global impact of the Ukraine conflict on many economies, stressed the need for its negotiated and diplomatic settlement in line with the United Nations Charter. The issue was discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz and Minister for Foreign Affairs of […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome; Renewable power generation was responsible for covering 44.3% of the national electricity demand in Italy in June, with hydropower having the largest contribution, new statistics show. The country’s total power demand declined by 9.2% to 25.4 billion kWh and production slipped by 7.9% to 22.3 billion kWh, according to the latest data released […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Australian investors were ready to invest in Pakistan. “Had an excellent meeting with Mr Michael Carter, Head of International Trade & Investment Centre, Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Western Australia,” he tweeted. The envoy added: “Large mining companies from WA are […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Belgium National Day, also known as the Belgian National Day or the National Day of Belgium, is a significant public holiday celebrated annually on 21 July. It commemorates two important events in Belgian history and holds great significance for the country and its people. In the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, Belgium […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Mr. ISHII Kensuke, Counsellor of the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, attended the handover ceremony for the project of reusing secondhand ambulances funded by the Government of Japan to Pakistan Red Crescent Society, one of the largest humanitarian organizations working all over Pakistan. The ceremony was held in the PRCS headquarters in […]
Read MoreAbdullah JAn Michael McCaul, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Saturday emphasised the need for a strong Pakistan-US alliance and partnership to deal with issues related to Afghanistan, refugees and terrorism. He made these comments while speaking to journalists after attending a barbeque reception and mango festival, hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to […]
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