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Zhengzhou hosts first archaeological exploration skills competition, showcasing diverse talents

Newswire Zhengzhou: This week, the first-ever Zhengzhou Archaeological Exploration Skills Competition commenced at the Gangcui Ruins, located at the southeastern corner of the Dashi Gu City site. Participants, ranging from seasoned veterans to young newcomers, competed in field exercises, performing tasks such as drilling holes, observing soil samples, and sketching findings. Eleven teams from various […]

China, Poland push ties to higher level

Yang Sheng Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week held talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda, who was on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two countries signed a series of bilateral cooperation documents in trade and agriculture, and the two leaders also exchanged views on […]

June 30, 2024July 1, 2024 by Covert

Aseefa Bhutto urges for unity amidst crisis

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prominent leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week urged for national unity amid economic crises. The daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (late) expressed concern that the budget falls short of providing the necessary relief to those struggling the most. “We […]

June 30, 2024July 1, 2024 by Covert

All Pakistani parties unanimously support CPEC

Newswire Islamabad: In a significant demonstration of solidarity this week, all major political parties in Pakistan united in their endorsement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This came during a crucial meeting chaired by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and a member of the Communist Party’s […]

June 30, 2024July 1, 2024 by Covert

Pakistan ready for next phase of CPEC: PM Shehbaz Sharif

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week reiterated that Pakistan was ready for the new phase of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with a focus on industrial sectors and business-to-business collaboration. The prime minister made these remarks while talking to a Chinese delegation headed by Minister of International Department of the Central Committee of the […]

June 30, 2024July 1, 2024 by Covert

Kazakh screenwriter contributes to China-Kazakhstan friendship through artworks

Qu Song and Zhang Xiaodong Beijing: “Friendship and mutual trust are particularly important in a world that is undergoing changes unseen in a century, which further highlights the significance of the movie The Composer,” said Sabit Kurmanbekov, an art director of the movie and a screenwriter from Kazakhstan, during a recent interview with People’s Daily. […]

June 30, 2024July 1, 2024 by Covert

China, France to cooperate on Notre-Dame restoration

Beijing: China and France will work together on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and the protection of China’s Terracotta Warriors. According to the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum in Shaanxi Province, the joint research endeavor with France’s Foundation for Cultural Heritage Sciences will predominantly focus on the protection of wooden remains and earthen […]

May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by Covert

Greece’s emergency response migrant program receives award

Newswire Athens: Greece’s National Emergency Response Mechanism (NERM) program, established two years ago in collaboration with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), has received an award of ‘best practice’ for its contribution to rescuing young migrants from organized crime. Greece has earned recognition for its National Emergency Response Mechanism (NERM) program, a collaborative effort with […]

Aseefa Bhutto set to enter parliament

Abida 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 […]

July 23, 2023July 27, 2023 by Covert

PDM-led Govt saves country from default: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abdullah 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 […]

July 23, 2023July 27, 2023 by Covert

Innovation Fund: EU invests €3.6 billion of emissions trading revenues in innovative clean tech projects

Celina Ali The Commission is awarding over €3.6 billion to 41 large-scale clean tech projects, to be financed through the EU Innovation Fund. With a focus on the REPowerEU Plan and phasing out Europe’s imports of Russian fossil fuels, these projects cover a wide range of industries, such as cement, steel, advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation […]

July 16, 2023July 19, 2023 by Covert

PPP clinches coveted Karachi Mayor slot

Liaquat Ali Karachi: In a significant achievement, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidates Murtaza Wahab and Salman Abdullah Murad have emerged victorious in the Mayorship and Deputy Mayorship elections of Karachi. The duo secured a total of 173 votes, marking a historic moment for the PPP as they attain these positions in Karachi for the first […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Revival, expansion of Pakistan’s film industry vital to project national narrative through screen tourism: Marriyum

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that the revival and expansion of Pakistan’s film industry were vital to project the national narrative through screen tourism. “Screen tourism presents an opportunity to spread the narrative of Pakistan, as seen in the successful examples of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Iran, […]

June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 by Covert

Indonesia’s economic growth far above global average: IMF

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Indonesia has recorded better economic growth, far above the global average, and has been able to maintain it amid global uncertainty, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has said. She made the statement during a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on the sidelines of the G7 […]

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 by Covert

PML-N formally launches its elections campaign: Interior Minister

Staff Writer Faisalabad: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan said this week that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has formally launched its election campaign and it would eliminate its opponents with the power of people’s mandate. Addressing a public gathering while inaugurating his public secretariat in NA-106 (PP-17-108) near Chak No.65-JB on Sadhar-Narwala Bypass Road […]

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Covert

FPCCI vows to sign trade accords with Ethiopian counterpart

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry this week vowed to sign accords with its counterpart from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in May to boost the bilateral trade by strengthening trade and commerce ties between the two countries. FPCCI Senior Vice President Muhammad Suleman Chawla expressed the […]

May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Covert

Taiwan not a place suitable for modern defensive warfare, not capable of sustaining a war

Hu Xijin Monday marked the third day of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)’s drills in all directions around the island of Taiwan. No country in the world has strongly opposed the military exercises. This is because the provocation – the meeting between Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy – […]

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan has a good share of trade with Italy: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Pakistan has a share of 10 percent of trade with Italy in the whole contribution with EU countries and in future both sides would extend more cooperation in trade and economy. In an interview, the envoy proposes enhanced Pakistan Italy trade. He stressed to enhance […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Great economic momentum in China after COVID-19 victory

Newswire Beijing: After achieving a major and decisive victory in its COVID-19 prevention and control efforts since late 2022, China has put its economy back on the fast track, with the vigor of its development impacting the whole world. At a meeting last week, the Chinese leadership noted that China’s COVID-19 response has accomplished a […]

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Covert

China annoyed over US shooting down civilian airship

Chen Qingqing and Liu Xuanzun Beijing: China expressed strong dissatisfaction and protest this week against the US’ move to shoot down a non-threatening Chinese airship for civilian use, calling the US’ move an overreaction and vowing to reserve the right to take necessary actions. By turning an unintentional accident into an incident that has been […]

Italy-Pakistan bilateral trade and economic cooperation to be boosted: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy-Pakistan bilateral trade and economic cooperation will be boosted with focused efforts. In an interview, the envoy said there was huge trade potential in different sectors of economy which needed to be explored and in this regard both sides were engaged […]

Italy will continue to support Pakistan in olive production: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week that Italy will continue to support Pakistan in olive production. The Ambassador said Pakistan had a huge potential for olives and Italy will support Pakistanis efforts. He said the Olive Culture Holistic and Multi-Professional Mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Oil Value Chain Project, […]

Nepal and Pakistan historical friends: Ambassador Tapas Adhikari

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said this week that the relationship between Nepal and Pakistan had always been cordial and friendly. “The establishment of diplomatic relations in 1960 further enriched the bilateral engagements and understandings. Both the countries enjoy the excellent bilateral relations based on goodwill, mutual trust and cooperation,” he […]

US manufacturing causes economic, spiritual decline

Ding Gang NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Monday about “growing Chinese efforts to control” critical infrastructure, supply chains and key industrial sectors. Like some European politicians who have pushed the “China threat” theory, Stoltenberg is using his fertile imagination to create false reasons to hide the looming recession across Europe in both economy […]

Beijing bourse unveils rules for margin trading, securities lending

China Economic Net Beijing: The Beijing Stock Exchange has unveiled rules for margin trading and securities lending to prepare for the start of such businesses. The new businesses will help meet investors’ diversified trading demand, improve the pricing function of the market and boost market liquidity, according to the bourse. The rules are generally in […]

US-hosted summit countering China hardly trustworthy to Pacific island leaders

Global Times US President Joe Biden will host Pacific island leaders at the White House for a meeting in September, a senior US diplomat said on Saturday, according to a South China Morning Post report. This was confirmed by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who was visiting the region. Since coming to power, Biden […]

Women in Pakistan leading economic and political arena: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that women in Pakistan were leading the economic and political arena. In a recent event, the envoy stressed the need to increase such activities in the future so that women could move towards greater economic empowerment. He argued that women’s economic and social […]

US helping Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in health, education sectors: Ambassador Donald Blome

Peshawar: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said this week that the US, in collaboration with the federal government, was helping Khyber Pakhtunkhwa improve health and educational facilities, strengthen the rule of law, develop agriculture sector and ensure women’s empowerment and economic development. “Through a donation of $130 million from American people, the US government […]

Bilawal Bhutto thanks Nigeria for Pakistani national’s safe recovery

Staff Writer Islamabad; Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week thanked the officials and people of Nigeria and Pakistan for their role in ensuring safe recovery of Pakistani national Dr Abuzar Muhammad Afzal from the captivity of a Nigerian terrorist group. “Highly relieved by the safe release of Pakistani national Abuzar M Afzal, kidnapped in Nigeria […]

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 by Covert

ANP warns govt of ‘bitter’ decisions

Staff Writer Islamabad: The Awami National Party (ANP), which is part of the ruling coalition, has warned the government of taking ‘bitter’ decisions if it failed to fulfill its responsibilities. In a statement, ANP central senior vice-president Ameer Haider Khan Hoti warned that if the government fails to fulfill its responsibilities, the party will have […]

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 by Covert

Meghan Markle asked mother Doria to take care of Archie amid royal family ordeal

Meghan Markle was reportedly unable to handle newborn Archie amid her mental health struggles. To ensure that her child is looked after, the Duchess of Sussex decided to move her mother Doria Ragland to Prince Harry’s home in the UK. Doria ended up staying a couple of months until she made sure her daughter and […]

May 29, 2022May 29, 2022 by Covert

Aseefa Bhutto to contest next elections: Zardari

Newswire Islamabad: Former President Asif Ali Zardari this week announced that his daughter Aseefa Bhutto would contest the next elections to enter into parliamentary politics. Speaking to the journalists here, Asif Ali Zardari said that he will bring Aseefa into parliamentary politics in the upcoming elections. Aseefa Bhutto had been along with Bilawal Bhutto Zardari […]

May 29, 2022May 29, 2022 by Covert

GLOFs, heat waves & droughts to get worse sans climate action: Sherry Rehman

Newswire Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week warned that Pakistan was in the grip of recurring heat waves as a result of global climate inaction and lack of commitments to pledges made to reduce greenhouse gasses. “Policies need to be prioritized and benchmarked transparently and equitably. We are clearly in […]

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 by Covert

Madam Naoko WADA hosts “Celebration of Spring” at the Ambassador’s Residence

Newswire Islamabad: Madam Naoko WADA, spouse of Ambassador of Japan celebrated the changing of seasons with ladies of diplomatic missions on the occasion of “Hina Matsuri(dolls festival)” and “Hanami(cherry blossom viewing)” at the Ambassador’s residence. “Hina Matsuri” is celebrated on the 3rd of March. Japanese families with young girls celebrate this festival by displaying dolls, […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

Ends of an era: Senator Rehman laid to rest

Islamabad: Prominent Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Rehman Malik was laid to rest this week as scores of politicians, social workers, journalists and citizens paid last respects at the funeral. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and federal minister Sarwar Khan attended the funeral among others. Dozens of PPP workers were also present. Senator Malik had […]

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 by Covert

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Empowering parliament is the key

Senator Rehman Malik Except at the time of formulating the constitution or the 18th amendment, which is also hanging at present as bone of contention between Federation and provinces, the parliament has never acted effectively in the larger interest of the public. It rather created space for the manipulation of elections, disfiguring its democratic face […]

Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo appreciates Pakistan’s first plastic road

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week appreciated Pakistan’s first plastic road. “What an excellent environment – friendly idea. I hope there will be a number of imitations,” he tweeted. In Islamabad, one kilometer stretch of Ataturk Avenue in Islamabad has been re-carpeted with tons of plastic bottles. A multinational soft drink […]

‘31 years of you and me’ – Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo celebrates wedding anniversary with Lidia Pontecorvo

Newsiwre Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary with Lidia Pontecorvo. “31 years of you and me. Still counting my blessings every day. Happy Anniversary to us,” he tweeted. The senior diplomat, who was until recently NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative, shared a picture of him and his wife. […]

Rehman Malik felicitates workers on PPP’S 54th foundation day, pays homage to martyrs

Newswire Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senior Leader and Former Interior Minister Senator A. Rehman Malik this week felicitated workers across the world on the occasion of the party’s 54th founding day anniversary. He said this is the day to pay rich tributes to former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and founding members of PPP […]

Biden’s real challenge not China but an antiwork generation

Ding Gang When Washington set Beijing as the US’ “most serious competitor,” think tankers in the White House failed to anticipate that a domestic problem, lurking under the surface of US society, finally started to erupt. Due to the epidemic, the challenge has come earlier and more fiercely. More and more young Americans do not […]

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