Staff Writer Faisalabad: Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, said this week that the mega project of waste water treatment plant worth more than 19 billion rupees in collaboration with WASA Faisalabad is of great importance, and with the mega project of 44 million gallons of daily (MGD) waste water treatment, the citizens of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that another alleged U-turn by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) highlights their double standards and hypocrisy. She said the PTI has signed a six-month agreement with a private consulting firm Praia Consultant, and to pay $50,000 for their services in lobbying American decision […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Mirpur: Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said this week that Pakistan was incomplete without the freedom of its jugular vein Kashmir. “The ever-lasting deep-rooted geographical and blood relations of Pakistan with Kashmir can never separate both from each other”, Kaira said while addressing a […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week asked whether Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would accept results if her party sweeps the upcoming general elections in Punjab — once a stronghold of the PML-N. Her statement came following PTI’s severe criticism against the incumbent government […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy would always support Pakistan’s stability and economic development. He observed that Pakistan and Italy could boost bilateral trade from current levels as tremendous potential existed to raise volumes. The envoy said Pakistan and Italy have chosen to strengthen economic ties and […]
Read MoreHu Xijin The Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan island and establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This is not only a heavy blow to the Taiwan authorities, but also a clear disregard to the threat made by the US to the island’s “diplomatic allies” that […]
Read MoreDing Gang Online shopping has become an essential part of Chinese consumers’ daily lives, and the role of TikTok, (its Chinese counterpart is called Douyin) is growing. Every consumer in China can easily buy the necessities they or their families need online and get them quickly, even if those products are manufactured thousands of miles […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week Italy has historically been a great tourist destination. On Pakistan’s ambitions to transform itself into a tourist destination, Ambassador Ferrarese said Italy was willing to provide financial and technical support in the uplift of Pakistan’s tourism sector. The envoy maintained that his country […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Adam M Tugio this week shared tips for family planning. Speaking at the 8th meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Population organised by the Population Council with the support of the UN, the envoy said the family planning has long been a top priority of the Indonesian government’s […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan this week obtained $500 million as the second payment from the $1.3 billion facility provided by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). Senator Ishaq Dar, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, shared the news on Twitter, stating that the State Bank of Pakistan has received the payment in its account, […]
Read MoreCGTN Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that Pakistan is looking forward to participating in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit that is to take place in China this autumn. While speaking with the state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN), the foreign minister said that he will attend the upcoming summit, […]
Read MoreDoha: Qatar this week lifted its temporary ban on the import of frozen seafood after four months, said the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar in a statement. The ban on the import of frozen seafood will be lifted under certain conditions with effect from February 22, 2023 following the results of risk assessment carried out […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan this week handed over 250 bullet-proof jackets to the police of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Central Police Office. 50 bullet-proof jackets were received by CPO Headquarters Islamabad Owais Ahmed Malik, 100 by Deputy Inspector General Logistics Punjab Police Athar Ismail and […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC) this week expressed interest to build low-cost housing units for the low-income Pakistanis. Chang Chun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) CSCEC called on Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Works to discuss the idea. During the course of meeting, detailed discussion was carried […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China’s MCC Resource Development Company has expressed keen interest to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. President of MCC Resource Development Company, Zhang Zhijun, called on Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, at the Parliament House. Comprehensive discussion was held on a range of topics including bilateral relations, business, and investment […]
Read MoreOliver Thomas Rome: Italy manager Roberto Mancini selects three uncapped players in his 30-man squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against England and Malta. Italy manager Roberto Mancini has selected three uncapped players in his 30-man squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against England and Malta. Lecce goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone, Torino defender Alessandro […]
Read MoreDoha: Qatar Sports Investments wants to follow the model of Manchester City ownership’s group by having multiple clubs in their portfolio. Last October, QSI purchased a stake in Portuguese side Braga, but their ambition isn’t stopping there. La Cadena Cope (h/t Paris Fans) reported on Tuesday, citing sources, that PSG’s owners want to purchase 51 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that climate change was rapidly changing its scale and impact with every passing year that demanded a serious reset in the climate finance system to tackle the 21st century crisis of environmental degradation. In her keynote opening remarks at the launch […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Quetta: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that the agreement with 16 countries was in the final stages after which he hoped that thousands of youth would get employment opportunities in foreign states. He said that so far more than 0.6 million youths have […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who is against the upcoming elections in two provinces without ‘ensuring’ accountability of PTI chief Imran Khan, on Thursday chose four constituencies — three of Lahore and one of Gujranwala — to contest the April 30 polls in Punjab. The Pakistan People’s Party, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan on Thursday committed to partner with each other in various areas, including a $4.5 million programme from the US Department of Agriculture to strengthen fertiliser efficiency and effectiveness for local farmers. The commitment was made at the conclusion of the second meeting of the Climate and Environment […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the women were like the backbone of our family system, society, country and economy in every sphere of life. In her speech which she delivered at the French embassy on the occasion of award distribution ceremony Ms. Sherry further said […]
Read MoreDr Ugur Turan Undoubtedly, Asia is on its way to becoming the fastest-developing continent in the world. Projected new trade routes, efforts to develop a sustainable system, and the significance of green transformation in the face of rising energy, food, and security demands. All of these are issues that deeply concern Member States of the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Organised by the Italian Consulate and a private company, the Italian design week was celebrated in Karachi. Various colourful domestic products, work of art by Italian artists and fashion-related items were displayed in the exhibition. Artwork by eminent Italian artist Antonio Forlin mesmerized the participants of the event. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that Pakistan and Australia enjoy friendly ties. In an interview, the envoy said that the two countries were working to enhance cooperation in various sectors. “It was a pleasure to be live at SBS. Had a good discussion on Pakistan-Australia relations, Pakistani Diaspora […]
Read MoreLahore: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week appreciated the role of Pakistan and its institutions on climate change and initiatives and pledged all possible cooperation and He was addressing a two-day international conference on climate change challenges and responses, held at the University of Central Punjab (UCB). Lahore High Court Judge Justice […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The government of Japan this week awarded research scholarships for masters/doctorate degrees to 11 Pakistani students for the academic year 2023-25 aiming to provide them with an opportunity to pursue higher studies in their respective fields at prominent universities in Japan. At a pre-departure orientation for the scholarship recipients, Pakistani alumnus of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish this week met Pakistani Commonwealth Games medal winners to celebrate Commonwealth connections The Acting British High Commissioner had interaction with Pakistani Commonwealth Games medal winners including Arshad Nadeem, Muhammad Inam Butt, Zaman Anwar and Muhammad Sharif Tahir in Lahore to celebrate the UK and Pakistan’s shared […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week expressed delight over the improvement in ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “Pleased to see the developments and improving relations between Saudi and Iran. My father Senator Rehman Malik did a lot of work in his life to mend bridges between both these countries. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to enhance the existing potential to boost trade and investment relations between Pakistan and Italy. In a media interaction, the envoy said Pakistan had shown interest in collaborations in the renewable energy sector. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that Italy […]
Read MoreDing Gang The two arch-rivals of the Middle East – Saudi Arabia and Iran – recently sat down for peace talks in Beijing and restored diplomatic relations, highlighting the effectiveness of China’s diplomatic efforts. Why can China act as the “peace broker?” On the one hand, China has never supported one side to fight another, […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Beginning last month, as a result of three “UN special rapporteurs” grossly misinterpreting the situation of boarding schools in China’s Xizang (Tibet), the Western media outlets have launched a new smear campaign, claiming that “one million Tibetan children have been forcibly separated from their families” and “forcibly assimilated” in Tibetan boarding schools, adding […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to see an economically strong and prosperous Pakistan. The envoy said the two nations have cordial relations. “Italy has always supported Pakistan both economically and diplomatically,” he said. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said there were over 150,000-200, 000 Pakistanis living […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week bid farewell to cyclists who continue their journey to Saudi Arabia. The envoy said his embassy and colleagues were trying their best to ensure better facilitation of those who intend to visit Indonesia. Ambassador Tugio said cyclists Asid Kusuma Atmaja and Yunus who […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Delegates of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, parliament) unanimously voted for re-election of Xi Jinping as president of the People’s Republic of China to an unprecedented third five-year term this week. Some 2,952 people participated in the voting. The re-election of Xi Jinping who will turn 70 in […]
Read MoreNew York: Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the conference “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World,” which concluded in New York this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for restraint on everyone’s part and to stay within democratic norms when international reporters at the UN asked for his comments on the clashes in Lahore that left one opposition party worker dead. “I think that it is important for everyone to restrain themselves […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: According to a survey conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, more than half Pakistanis (56%) prefer to have an economic partnership with China while 13% want it with the United States (US). A representative sample of men and women in Pakistan was asked the following question that “which of the following would […]
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