Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan – Gwadar Pro Currently, Pakistan is in dire need to attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) to avoid so-called propagated default. The incumbent government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is striving to maintain economic stability and achieve sustainability. However, the main economic indicators are pushing us into deep waters. […]
Read MoreMuhammad Mehdi – Gwadar Pro The Chinese new year for 2023 starts on January 22, which the Chinese celebrate with great pomp and ceremony. This year is associated with the sign of the rabbit, a cute rabbit with long ears. A lot of hopes are being expressed in this year of the rabbit for further […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was home to thousands of Pakistanis. In an interaction with the Pakistani businesspersons, he said Italy had the potential to become a huge trading partner of Pakistan in the European Union. The envoy said that around 150,000 Pakistanis were residing in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week urged Pakistani businessmen should take advantage of Indonesia’s emerging market. Adam Tugio said that Indonesia seeks to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan and strengthen trade and business relations. He said that Indonesia could provide Pakistan with opportunities for trade and economic activities in the […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China will be a country that performs miracles through hard work as it goes forward, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while delivering his 2023 New Year address, the 10th such speech he has given since 2014. He also hailed the determined effort every Chinese has made in overcoming unprecedent difficulties and challenges and […]
Read MoreDoha: The government of Qatar has returned back to the policy of visa free entry after the FIFA World Cup ended, prompting travelers to make fresh plans. The fresh announcement says citizens from over 95 countries including Pakistan are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar with varying duration of stay depending on […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week the coalition government was making efforts to broaden Pakistan’s ties with the friendly countries, besides forging beneficial relations with other countries for the benefits of the people of Pakistan. In a video message on the advent of new year, the foreign minister said that […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan this week organised a well-attended annual event to award the outstanding Pakistani staff of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Projects 2022 in recognition of their services. During the ceremony, the representatives of the Pakistani staff from three projects – Mr. Mir Arslan Ali, from Matiari to Lahore […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that no amount of propaganda could shake the two countries’ unbreakable friendship. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told journalists at a Year-End Review briefing that China is Pakistan’s close friend and that ties with Beijing are a permanent feature of foreign policy. “Pakistan and China are close […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: In a New Year letter circulated to Huawei 195,000 employees, Huawei Rotating Chairman Eric Xu said that the company expect to round off the year with a total revenue of 636.9 billion yuan, which is in line with forecast, a slight rise in last year total revenues which totaled 636.8 billion yuan. […]
Read MoreMick O’Reilly London: Yes, it was two years ago on New Year’s Day that the United Kingdom formally ended its 46 years of membership of the European Union and divorced itself from all things European. Except their footballers who can make it to the English Premier League, of course. In the same week as very […]
Read MoreLondon: Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion said this week it was halting its disruptive protests in the United Kingdom to try to win over more public support for its campaign against climate change. The grassroots group has staged acts of civil disobedience by closing key roads, train lines and bridges in central London, blockading oil […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik’s sons Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to former premier Benazir Bhutto for her unmatched services to the nation. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto for her unmatched service to Pakistan and its people, her patience, bravery, fearlessness, and struggle against extremist forces. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Japan International Cooperation Agency’s (JICA) Pakistan Office this week provided 9,000 mosquito nets, 80,000 ORS and 400,000 water purification tablets to support the people affected by recent floods in districts of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. On the request of governments of Punjab and KP, the Japanese government and JICA Pakistan Office decided […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japan is offering families 1 million yen (approximately $7,627) per child to move out of Tokyo in hopes of reducing overcrowding. An additional 700,000 yen (approximately $5,339) was added to what was originally 300,000 yen (approximately $2,288) due to the heightened concentration of people in the country’s capital. With a population of 125.7 million, […]
Read MoreRome: After banning predominantly green away and third kits starting this season, Italy’s Serie A has introduced a raft of new rules pertaining to uniforms. According to Calcio e Finanza and Football-Italia.net, the new uniform regulations will technically be on the books for the 2023-24 season, but will only become mandatory for the 2024-25 season. […]
Read MoreJosh Schonafinger Cricket can be a complicated sport at times, even for those well-versed in the game. And especially so given the laws and playing conditions are regularly updated and some rules may be in play for one format but not for others. One rule that often brings on heated debate involves players taking a […]
Read MoreNewswire Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, who played 59 times for Italy, has died at the age 58. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but said in April 2020 that he had been given the all-clear. Vialli was re-diagnosed in 2021 and in December 2022 left a role with Italy’s national […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week expressed the hope that in 2023 the country would completely come out of the crises caused by the previous government. In a statement issued here, the federal minister wished Happy New Year to everyone. Sherry said the year 2022 was a very […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that former premier Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her sad martyrdom anniversary, who laid down her life for Pakistan & its people. She fought throughout her life to save Pakistan from […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Peshawar: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said this week that the provincial government during last four years had established nine new Economic Zones (EZs) and revived 167 sick industrial units. In a statement issued from the Chief Minister’s Secretariat here Sunday, the chief minister said that the new economic zones include Jalozai Economic Zone, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: In 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) continued to advance U.S. national security and economic prosperity and demonstrated American generosity while promoting a path to self-reliance and resilience in more than 100 countries around the world. Through strong partnerships, we helped communities rebuild after disasters, empowered women and girls to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Consul General of Iran Hassan Nourian said this week that the trade volume between Iran and Pakistan was not satisfactory at around $1.5 billion per annum, and both governments were targeting $5 billion, which can be achieved easily. Speaking of the signing of two memorandums of understanding, Nourian said the first MoU […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari this week called on Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs (SAPM), Syed Tariq Fatemi and discussed mutual cooperation between the two countries and the evolution of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as a vibrant organization promoting better understanding among the […]
Read MoreNewswire Shanghai: An exhibition featuring masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy has opened to the public in Shanghai. The exhibition — “A World of Beauty: Masterpieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples” — debuted in the eastern Chinese metropolis on Wednesday, as part of the events celebrating the 2022 China-Italy […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week interacted with Pakistani Diaspora. “Had an excellent interaction with the ???? Pakistani Diaspora at the monthly TownHall meeting of @PakinAustralia. Thanks for excellent feedback, inputs and cooperation,” he later tweeted. Earlier, he issued an advisory for Pakistani nationals travelling from Australia to Pakistan via […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador on Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week greeted everyone a Happy New Year. “Happy new year everyone! I want to thank you all for the incredible hospitality, uncovering addictive cuisine, vibrant culture & amazing experiences – may you all have a blissful & prosperous 2023! #PakistanZindabad,” he tweeted. In another […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week wished everyone, especially the people of Italy and Pakistan a Happy New Year, In a joint statement, they congratulated the Italian and Pakistani people on the New Year holiday. “Dear friends, we are happy to welcome the New Year with […]
Read MoreGuan Guoping The world in 2022 is not peaceful: War began on the European continent, the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, global food and energy problems have become prominent, and the world economic recovery is stumbling. What is presented to the world unprecedentedly is a profound change in the world, the times and history. The […]
Read MoreGlobal Times 2023 has started, and its mast tip has emerged from the sea level. This represents more of a hope for the world that has experienced various uncertainties, crises, and changes in 2022. For both China and the world, 2022 is destined to be marked in a unique position. As the time comes to […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy’s machinery is of the highest quality. “When people think of Italy, they think of fashion. But our main voice in exports is robotics and machinery — all the textiles in China are made with our looms,” said the ambassador in an […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia this week signed a $1 million grant agreement to provide relief to flood-hit people of the South Asian country. Over 1,700 people lost their lives in Pakistan floods that submerged large swathes of land for about three months, from June to August this year. Floods affected 33 million people, […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Beijing this week voiced strong opposition to the China-related content of a new United States defense act, and urged Washington to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological prejudices and translate the consensus reached between the two heads of state in Bali, Indonesia, last month into concrete actions. While asking the US not […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week telephoned Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and invited him to participate in the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, co-hosted with the United Nations, in Geneva on January 9, 2023. The PM also thanked the Emir for the generous humanitarian assistance provided by […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Reaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud this week reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The foreign minister, during a telephonic conversation with his […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistani and Chinese scholars this week acknowledged that China had played a key role in creating regional awareness to underscore the significance of cultural and educational exchanges via its ventures like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The scholars from Pakistan and China emphasized forging close […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong this week renewed the commitment of China to help eliminate Pakistan’s energy crises. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) award ceremony organised by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) here, the envoy highlighted the power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: The China-supported indigenous submarine development project in Pakistan this week achieved another mega milestone, when the Keel Laying Ceremony of first HANGOR Class Submarine and Steel Cutting of second Submarine was held at Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) here. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi graced the occasion […]
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