King Charles III made history this week during his first state visit since his accession last year. Princes William and Harry’s father became the first British monarch to address the German Bundestag, while the national parliament was in session. Speaking both German and English, His Majesty’s speech celebrated the “deep historical bonds and longstanding links” […]
Read MoreLondon: The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia — the biggest new trade deal Britain has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago. The British government said Friday that it had clinched an agreement after almost two years of negotiations to join the Comprehensive […]
Read MoreRome: Chinese bike brand Kove has revealed its intentions to expand into the international market in recent months. Just four months after its debut at EICMA in 2022, Kove has demonstrated that it has the ability to compete with the most high-profile brands in the world of motorsport. In January 2023, the brand completed its […]
Read MoreParis: Newly-appointed France coach Hervé Renard wants to turn the page and focus on the upcoming Women’s World Cup after a group of players facilitated the dismissal of his predecessor. Renard was hired this week to replace Corinne Diacre and lead the team at this year’s Women’s World Cup, and then at next year’s Paris […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government for providing adequate health facilities to the people. “Sindh government is taking strides towards making quality and free healthcare affordable to all,” he tweeted. Umar Rehman Malik added: “This is a basic human right, and I am so happy to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model must be operationalized and private sector must present tangible plans and timelines to reduce plastic production and increase recycling in the country. She was speaking at a policy dialogue on “Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qamar Zaman Kaira, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan saidc this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) always respected the Constitution of the country, as the rule of law maintains stability and helps to uplift the country’s matters. In a media interaction, Kaira also commented on […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Parvez Elahi claimed on Sunday that his party had restarted talks with its old allies, including the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). In his statement, the former Punjab chief minister went on to claim the MQM-P was of the view there was no benefit to continuing to extend support […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: In Italy, u-pick flowers have now become a trend. Every spring, tulip fields multiply, especially in the area around Milan and Turin, offering visitors not only the chance to buy flowers but also the experience of picking them themselves in the open air. It all started in 2017 when a Dutch couple, Edwin […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the educational standard of Pakistani students studying in Australia was above average. In an interview, he spoke about the steps that have been taken to improve the consular affairs of Pakistanis living in Australia in recent times. The Pakistani High Commissioner also […]
Read MoreVejle: In a bid to attract skilled workers from abroad, the Danish Parliament has passed a number of amendments to the Danish Aliens Act which makes it easier for immigrants to come to the country and even get residence permit. The new scheme would come into effect from April 1st after the changes were approved […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week provided a quantity of 100 ton dates to Pakistan on the recommendation of the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the ceremony held in Royal embassy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan’s exclusion from the EU’s list of “high-risk third countries” is likely to boost exports to the bloc and reduce the legal and financial costs of business with the EU. The European Union has approved the removal of Pakistan from its list of “high-risk third countries” that pose a significant threat to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin said this week that direct air flights between Kazakhstan and Pakistan would start in May 2023, which would strengthen the economic connectivity between the two countries. The direct flights between Lahore and Almaty would not only increase economic ties, but also the people-to-people contacts, he said during […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Tokyo: A renowned Japanese trading company, in collaboration with an Irish partner, this week extended an offer to Pakistan to obtain Russian oil as well as LNG from Nigeria at a price that is 35 percent lower than the global market. During a meeting in Tokyo, a representative of the Japanese company made […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Japan edged out Pakistan in a super tie-break following a thrilling final to win the ITF World Tennis Junior Team Competition Asia/Oceania Qualifying Round in Kuching (Malaysia) this week. Japan ultimately won 2-1, winning the third set of the crucial doubles on a super-tie break. In the deciding doubles, which produced exciting […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s market was immense for Italians as its population was more than 220 million. The envoy said the Italian Embassy is continuously inviting Italian companies and also to say that “we have a special place in the heart of our Pakistani […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou paid a visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing on Tuesday morning, wrote “strive for peace, revitalize China” and showed it to reporters. Ma is the first former Taiwan regional leader to visit the mainland after leaving office. Without doubt, we should welcome him. We […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Jack Ma returned to China and appeared in Hangzhou. This should not have been news, since his business is in China and his root is also in China. After traveling around the world, where else could he go if he didn’t return to China? Bloomberg and other foreign media spread the rumor that […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was ready to support Pakistan to bring Olive revolution. Earlier, a panel of experts from the Embassy of Italy and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) agreed that the Pakistani society was committed to promoting Olive culture in the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio has urged the Pakistani business community to look at Indonesia as a trade hub for expanding its export to the huge market of more than 640 million people in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Participation of a frigate vessel of Indonesian Navy to AMAN Naval Exercise […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: While Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Russia on a state visit, some Western politicians and media outlets are hyping up claims that China is standing with Russia regarding the Ukraine crisis. However, it is unnecessary for the West to be sceptical of closer China-Russia relations. China has made its stance very clear […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: On the occasion of Pakistan Day, several buildings in Qatari Capital Doha were lit up with Pakistani flag this week. This symbolic gesture was a testament to the strong ties and enduring friendship between Pakistan and the State of Qatar. Elsewhere in Doha, the Pakistani flag was projected on two iconic buildings […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Providing free and quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) manifesto, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this week. She pointed out that under the PPP-led Sindh government, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) has been strengthened into one of the strongest cardiac networks spread across 22 […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Power Division Khurram Dastgir Khan said this week that the country was banking on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to overcome to power shortage and eliminate the load-shedding. “We are taking pragmatic steps to overpower load-shedding by focusing on generation, transmission and energy conservation to provide maximum relief to […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Karachi: A ceremony was held to celebrate the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project this week. On the occasion, Pang Chunxue, Charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, extended her congratulations to the successful COD of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project. “It […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Pakistan this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research, technical support and policy influencing to take into consideration the ecological, biodiversity protection and environmental concerns in development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The cooperation between SDPI and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Director of Communication & Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission (BHC) Islamabad Fouzia Younis has been elevated as Head of the UK Consulate in Toronto. She is assuming the post of the Counsel General of UK with a sense of fulfillment as it is perhaps the first time that a […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission organised a reception this week for returning Chevening scholars who were awarded the scholarships for the year 2021/22. Through a rigorous recruitment process, 42 Pakistanis were selected for the Chevening scholarship last year. Half of those selected consisted of female scholars who went to study master’s programme at […]
Read MoreLate Senator Rehman Malik This day reminds us of the level of discipline and unity among our elders which enabled them to give us this beautiful country. Their freedom actions were based on unity, faith, and discipline and this is the time when unity has become even more important for the future and prosperity of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Government of Japan decided to increase the amount of grant aid for “the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar in Multan” from 2.042 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 14.99 million USD) to 2.8 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 20.57 million USD). The original Notes to this effect were […]
Read MoreNagoya: Toyota Motor plans to discontinue sales of the Camry sedan in the Japanese market, focusing on countries where the automaker’s 43-year-old flagship model remains popular. Toyota has notified Japanese dealerships that it will cease production of the Camry for domestic customers at the end of the year. Production will continue for exports. Domestic sales […]
Read MoreOliver Fisher AC Milan are one of the teams who are big admirers of Empoli star Tommaso Baldanzi but they face competition for two rivals, a report claims. Baldanzi is viewed as one of the most exciting attacking talents that Italy have at the moment, given that he is just 20 years old and has […]
Read MoreLayli Foroudi Paris: France’s National Assembly this week approved the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect “pre-determined events”, abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, reviewing the historic relations between two brotherly countries, said this week that the Kingdom had always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin since its independence in 1947. Addressing an event, organized by the embassy’s media bureau, the other day, to confer awards to winners who […]
Read MoreParis: The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris organized a flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the Pakistan Day this week. The event was attended by officials of the Embassy as well as members of the Pakistani community residing in France. Messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out. In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in his message on Pakistan Resolution Day wished all the best, prosperity, progress, peace and unity for the valiant nation of Pakistan. In his message this week, the Iranian envoy said at the onset of this beautiful and refreshing spring, on […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Off the coast of Tunisia, the coast guard this week intercepted yet another boatload of illegal migrants, thwarting their attempt to reach Europe. The spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard said that the coastguard had intercepted 2,034 migrants since Wednesday, among them nine Tunisians, and recovered the bodies of seven others. A rights […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week met Professor Patricia Davidson, Vice-Chancellor and President University of Wollongong. “Glad to meet Prof Patricia Davidson Vice-Chancellor and President University of Wollongong @UOW_VC at Pakistan House. 855 Pakistani students are currently enrolled at @UOW. Discussed ways to further enhance collaboration with @UOW including in research,” he […]
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