Xi stresses building modern Chinese civilization
Newswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called for shouldering new cultural missions and building a modern Chinese civilization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a meeting on cultural inheritance and development on Friday. The cultural […]
Read MoreAmbassador Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani discusses cooperation with RCS Chairman
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani here this week. Sheikh Saud Abdul Rahman Al Thani warmly welcomed Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari to the Qatar Embassy. Both the dignitaries engaged in discussions covering a range of topics, including […]
Read MorePPP supports extension in FATA/PATA tax exemption period: Faisal Karim Kundi
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi this week advocated the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stance of supporting extension in the FATA/PATA tax exemption period considering the prevailing economic situation. “PPP has a very clear stance with the government, federal cabinet and Finance Minister […]
Read MoreBalochistan govt declares Gwadar district a tax-free zone
Newswire Quetta: The Balochistan provincial government this week declared Gwadar district – the hub of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) – as a tax-free zone. The provincial government also urged the federal government to grant the region a similar economic status. Earlier, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo had approved a summary of the […]
Read MoreChina Road and Bridge Corporation hands over building of Chinese camp at Hazara Motorway to AUST
Newswire Havelian: A delegation from China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) this week visited the Abbottabad University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Havelian and handed over the building of the Chinese camp at Hazara Motorway to AUST. The event was part of celebrating the 72nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China and […]
Read MoreChina extends cooperation to Pakistan to develop dairy industry
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China is extending cooperation to Pakistan to develop its dairy industry through production of high milk-yielding cows, the Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (AAUR) said this week. The goal of the cooperation is to improve genetic variations of cows being used in Pakistan for dairy farming. This can be achieved by breeding elite […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik greets Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on re-election
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week greeted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election. “Congratulations to H.E @RTErdogan on his election as President. Best wishes happiness, peace and prosperity for the people of Republic of Türkiye. Bilateral brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to be strengthened under President […]
Read MoreNIH, Japan-FETP organise online session on disease surveillance
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Islamabad in collaboration with Japan-FETP, this week organized a special online session on the “Role of FETPs in Disease Surveillance and Prevention/ Control of Diseases.” This session was originally initiated with good communication and collaboration between the Pakistan Center for Disease […]
Read MoreUS rubbishes rumours of travel warning for Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: Refuting a false “travel warning” for Pakistan amid the ongoing political turmoil in the country, the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) thus week clarified that it had not issued any travel advisory for the country in June. A fake travel warning was circulating on social media […]
Read MoreKate Middleton’s sporty ponytail defies gravity
It’s not often that you’ll see Kate Middleton without her hair down in an amazing blowout or styled in curls that scream perfection. But on June 7, the Princess of Wales switched it up with a sporty ponytail for a game of rugby. Middleton visited Maidenhead Rugby Club to talk about the Shaping Us campaign […]
Read MoreNeuville wins Rally of Italy
Olbia: Belgium’s Thierry Neuville, driving a Hyundai, jumped from fifth to second in the drivers’ standings after winning the Rally of Italy in Sardinia this week. Neuville headed Esapekka Lappi of Finland in a 1-2 finish for Hyundai at round six of 13 of the World Rally Championship. It was the Belgian’s 18th career success […]
Read MoreJack Leach ruled out of Ashes in huge blow for England
London: Less than two weeks ahead of the first Ashes Test in Birmingham, England have been dealt a major blow with another player going down with an injury. England’s lead spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the Ashes series with a lower back (lumbar) stress fracture. The left-arm spinner developed symptoms during the […]
Read MoreItaly values vital support, continued cooperation with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy valued the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to the international community. “Our cooperation encompasses, but is not limited to political, economic, cultural and social spheres. Italy values the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to […]
Read MoreItaly celebrates 77th Republic Day
Newswire Rome: Italy’s traditional Republic Day celebrations were held this week in Rome, marking the 77th anniversary of the 1946 referendum in which Italians chose to abandon the monarchy and become a republic. The country’s leaders said the nation’s past challenges prepared it for future challenges. The day’s festivities included a traditional flyover of air […]
Read MoreItaly’s Consul General Danilo Giurdanella vows to follow golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers
Celina Ali Islamabad: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella this week vowed to follow the golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers. In a message on Italy’s National Day, he said. “It gives me great pleasure to address the readers again on the National Day of the Italian Republic. In an increasingly […]
Read MoreItalian Friends of The Citizen Foundation supporting TCF
Celina Ali Islamabad: Italian Friends of The Citizen Foundation is an Italian charity that has been supporting TCF in implementing its projects regarding the education of the underprivileged in Pakistan. Based in Milan, formed in 2010 and registered in 2013, IFTCF was created by a group of women, professionals and entrepreneurs in various fields, determined […]
Read MoreItalian agency for development cooperation – AICS
Abida Shaheen Islamabad: The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Islamabad office undertakes several multi-sectoral activities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Agency strives to align Italy with its European and global partners in the respective endeavors of development. AICS model complies with the need for more innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary […]
Read MoreDeepening the ties between Italy and Pakistan and Italy’s love for Pakistan’s mountains
Celina Ali Islamabad: Since the times bilateral ties between Italy and Pakistan were established, they got only stronger over the years. The mountainous regions in north of Pakistan have benefitted especially from Italy’s continuous support in numerous fields. Northern parts of the country are blessed with incredibly beautiful topographies, forests, cold deserts, snow-capped mountains, and […]
Read MoreThe Italian archaeological mission in Pakistan
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: The Mission has been active since 1955 and is amongst the longest-running archaeological missions in Asia.Since its foundation, the Mission has concentrated its work mainly in the Swat Valley, in ancient Gandhara.To speak of Gandhara in connection with the history of the Mission, means talking first of all aboutGiuseppe Tucci who, with […]
Read MoreItaly: Know Republic Day’s history and significance
Celina Ali Islamabad: Italy Republic Day which is also known as Festa della Repubblica is a national holiday in Italy that witnesses a celebration every year on June 2. It honors the day in 1946 when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy system and establish a republic. Read below to learn more. The history of […]
Read MorePakistani students among the brightest: Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri
Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the Pakistani students were among the brightest. “Pakistani-Australian students are amongst the brightest. Glad to present Achievements Awards at the annual event of Pakistan Association of Australia (PAA) to our High Achievers in NSW with #ATAR scores between 90 and 99.7 in […]
Read MoreA taste of European cinema in Islamabad
Celina Ali Islamabad: The European Film Festival 2023 concluded in Islamabad after an exciting two days at the Pakistan National Council of Arts and The Black Hole. Curated and organised by Olomopolo Media, the festival, which showcased European cinema, also included a workshop and panel discussion that brought together filmmakers, actors and cinema enthusiasts. European […]
Read MoreYunnan farmers escape poverty by selling coffee beans to Europe
Ding Gang In June last year, a cargo train departed from Pu’er City in Yunnan Province via Xinjiang land port and headed for Europe. The train carried 12 containers of 307 tons of raw coffee beans, making it the first train of coffee beans sent from Pu’er to Europe via land. Pu’er City has a […]
Read MorePopularity of China’s ‘New Security Initiative’ is inevitable
Global Times On Sunday, the last day of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu delivered a speech on “China’s New Security Initiative.” In his speech, Li emphasized “a new path to security featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance and win-win over zero-sum.” He put forward a four-point proposal: Mutual […]
Read MoreItaly, Pakistan bond getting stronger: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Celina Ali Islamabad: The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception marking the ‘National Day of the Italian Republic’ here […]
Read MoreIndonesia pushes tourism to boost mangrove restoration
Jakarta: Tourists in Indonesia are discovering the benefits of mangroves as the archipelago pushes to replant or conserve carbon-rich coastal areas that have been decimated by human activity. Connie Sihombing, a 50-year-old resident of Jakarta, does not mind that she can hear traffic or planes flying above as she paddles her kayak through murky waters […]
Read MoreChina to join expanded military drills with SE Asian countries
Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan Beijing: After wrapping up a joint military exercise with Laos, China is planning to conduct a multinational drill with Southeast Asian countries. Intensive foreign interactions of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) serve to boost cooperation, deepen trust and safeguard regional peace and stability, marking a stark contrast to US-led […]
Read MoreAmbassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Musadik Malik, investment discussed
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik this week invited Qatari investors to make more investment in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector of Pakistan. The minister was talking to Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who called on him in Islamabad. Speaking on this occasion, […]
Read MoreVisit to India for SCO summit very productive: Bilawal Bhutto
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit held in the Indian city of Goa proved productive and positive for Pakistan. “As far as the Kashmir issue, bilateral issues between Pakistan and India and […]
Read MoreChina lauded for launching far-reaching and consequential GDI
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized a seminar on Friday afternoon on China’s “Global Development Initiative.” The initiative aims to promote development cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals. The chief guest at the seminar was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate Defense Committee. Former […]
Read MorePakistan to export juicy cherries to China
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan is all set to export juicy cherries to China in the coming weeks as the harvesting season started in the country. A 14-member Chinese business delegation visited Gilgit-Baltistan where they signed multiple memorandums of understanding (MoUs) this week to facilitate cherry trade. The delegation assessed the local cherry production, and inspected […]
Read MoreHuawei joins Cybersecurity thought leaders across the Middle East and Central Asia
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Huawei Middle East and Central Asia this week joined a high-level media roundtable on day two of the GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the latest telecom cybersecurity trends, innovations, and contribute methods to tackle the associated threats among industry actors together. The open discussion aimed at aligning […]
Read MorePrince William, Kate Middleton to build ‘emotional connection’ monarchy
Newswire London: Prince William and Kate Middleton are seemingly the only working members of the royal family who are not in their old age, hence giving them a big responsibility to connect to younger people. PR and reputation management expert Eric Schiffer highlighted the Prince and Princess of Wales are young enough to be relatable […]
Read MoreVenice canal patch turns fluorescent green
Newswire Venice: Venetians woke up this week to an unusual sight, as a patch of water in the city’s central waterway appeared to have turned fluorescent green. Local authorities have collected water samples and opened an urgent investigation. Speculation is rife as to what might have caused the water around the famous Rialto Bridge to […]
Read MoreUmar Rehman Malik pays glowing tribute to martyrs
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week paid glowing tribute to the members of the armed forces who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. “Remembering martyrs of the nation for their supreme sacrifices to protect motherland. Pakistan has sacrificed more than 70K troops & civilians in war against terrorism. Indeed, the […]
Read MoreWhy Japan’s sleepy city of Hiroshima was chosen to host the G7
Newswire Hiroshima: At first look, Hiroshima, the Japanese city hosting this year’s Group of Seven summit, is not the most obvious choice for a high-stakes gathering of world leaders. Compared with the frantic bustle of Tokyo, the centre of Japan’s political, economic and cultural life, this southwestern coastal city is practically sleepy. But what Hiroshima […]
Read MoreUS to expand clean energy cooperation with Pakistan: Ambassador Donald Blome
Staff Writer Karachi: Ambassador Donald Blome said this week that the US was resolved to expand its technical cooperation with Pakistan to promote clean energy and assist the country in its transition towards renewable resources. Blome said this during his visit to Thatta, Jhimpir, the wind corridor, as part of the US-Pakistan Green Alliance framework […]
Read MoreInt’l Partners Support Group to be instrumental in securing climate finance: Sherry Rehman
Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman this week hoped that the International Partners Support Group would be instrumental in securing financial and other commitments for the implementation of climate resilient projects in the coming years. She made these remarks while chairing the meeting of International Partners Support […]
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