Liaquat Ali Rome will host the 13th leg of the 2023 Longines Global Champions Roma Tour, part of the world’s most prestigious show jumping circuit, at the Circus Maximus from 15-17 September. Hailed as the “Formula 1” of equestrian sports, the elite event will see top show jumpers competing in front of crowds in the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome: The ruins of an Ancient Roman temple dating to the 1st century BCE have been discovered on the outskirts of Sarsina, an Italian rural town. Under Roman rule, the area was a strategic defensive outpost. It was also the birthplace of playwright Plautus. Workers first stumbled upon the ruins in December 2022 […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese, has said that the total volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Italy has increasing gradually and now it has crossed 2 billion Euro mark. He said that remittances from Pakistanis living in Italy have increased to 1 billion Euros. The Italian Ambassador said this while […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The tradition of Rome’s talking statues dates back to the 16th century when the city’s resident began to show their discontent against the oppressive power of the papacy with anonymous epigrams and satirical verses poking fun at religious and civil authorities. These irreverent notes, written as if spoken by the statue, were affixed […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has expressed optimism about Pakistan-Italy trade ties. In a media interaction, he said Pakistan and Italy have a potential of € 4 billion mutual trade and it was possible with joint efforts of two governments and private areas cooperation. The Ambassador for the first time […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome: If you can’t beat them, eat them. The Italian government has allocated 2.9 million euros ($3.1 million) to fight the invasion of devastating shellfish harvests! Italians are fighting an invasion of predatory blue crabs with an attitude borne of centuries of culinary making do: If you can’t beat them, eat them. Fishermen, […]
Read MorePakistan exported goods, services worth $1.15b to Italy in FY23 Arslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: Pakistan’s goods and services trade with Italy recorded a surplus of 97.11% during fiscal year 2022-23 as compared to the previous year. Trade surplus came in at $624.518 million in FY23 against $316.995 million a year ago, showing a growth of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Tesla and X boss Elon Musk said on Thursday that the proposed cage fight in Italy with fellow tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg would not take place as the Facebook founder had turned down the offer. Writing in Italian on X (formerly Twitter), Musk thanked Italy’s culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano “for his kindness and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese has extended his best wishes and congratulations to Pakistani government and people of Pakistan on upcomming occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan. He said next year marks the Golden Jubliee of the Italy, Pakistan friendship. It has been a wonderful journey of cooperation in all fields including […]
Read MoreChina Daily As a veteran on bilateral friendship and cooperation, I cannot help but feel a profound sense of melancholy upon learning of Italy’s reported consideration to no longer extend the cooperative agreement for the Belt and Road Initiative. This decision, if implemented, would undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the future of Italy-China relations. It […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Rome: The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach. August is officially holiday season in Italy. While tourists pile into the cities like Venice and Rome, Italians are making a beeline for the sea. The summer beach holiday is sacred and many businesses across the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: As the human-induced climate crisis continues, one European country is looking to make train travel not just the sustainable option – but the most fun one, too. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS), Italy’s state-owned railway operator, has announced a new program of tourist-focused trains, using vintage locomotives on popular vacation routes. Launching […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Gianluigi Buffon has taken a role with the Italian national football team, the goalkeeping great announced on Saturday three days after hanging up his gloves. The 45-year-old will assist head coach Roberto Mancini as Italy’s delegation chief, a post formerly occupied by the late Gianluca Vialli. “The blue jersey is part of my […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Rome: Land borders are often regarded as permanent fixed lines – but in mountainous regions like the Alps, where melting glaciers and permafrost are reshaping the landscape, sometimes local authorities are forced to redraw the map. “- Merci,” “- Merci.” At the arrival of the cable car at Testa Grigia (3,458 metres), people […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Pakistan Italy Alumni Network (PIAN) celebrates its 12th anniversary on 21st July 2023. PIAN constitutes of Italian Alumni of Pakistani origin who have undertaken various programs in educational, professional and cultural spheres at Italian institutes and returned to serve their country and communities. PIAN has established itself as a bridge between the universities, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman recently welcomed a delegation from Italy to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination. The delegation included representatives from the University of Milan and the Italian Association Ev-K2-CNR, with Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese leading the group. The minister expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support of the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome; Renewable power generation was responsible for covering 44.3% of the national electricity demand in Italy in June, with hydropower having the largest contribution, new statistics show. The country’s total power demand declined by 9.2% to 25.4 billion kWh and production slipped by 7.9% to 22.3 billion kWh, according to the latest data released […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Pakistan and Italy have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their interior ministries for implementing better strategies and measures to prevent cross-border crimes. The understanding was reached during a meeting of Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan in Islamabad. The Interior Minister stressed to discourage those who illegally […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have reached an agreement to extend the timeline of the Pakistan-Italian Debt Swap Agreement (PIDSA) through the Exchange of Letters (EoL). The EoL was signed by Andreas Ferrarese, the Italian Ambassador in Pakistan, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The extension prolongs the PIDSA until December […]
Read MoreNewswire Milan: Italy’s luxury fashion groups, which for decades jealously guarded their independence, have started teaming up to protect their supply chains and the Italian roots of smaller companies, showing a new spirit of collaboration. Control of the supply chain has become increasingly important for luxury brands, ensuring products get to shops on time and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Pakistan and Italy have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. This was stated by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad. The Ambassador said that two sides agreed to establish a joint framework to deal with climate change and cooperation, water […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: In a line of Italian cities outdoing each other to tackle their demographic problems, such as depopulation and lack of young families, the Lombard town of Mantua aims to stand out. The local government has announced that it will offer a contribution of 150 euros towards the monthly rent of newly-settle residents, as […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Fifty-eight percent of Italian tourists in 2023 are choosing holiday destinations linked with food experiences, a 37 percent increase from 2016, a new report has found. The trend benefits olive millers and farmhouses, offering tourists olive oil-related experiences. This trend generates virtuous economies, which represents the best opportunity for the small farmers to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that there were ample opportunities for collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The Ambassador emphasised enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. In an interaction with Pakistani businesspersons the envoy said that […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The village of Ollolai, which is located in the heart of Sardinia, is offering an extremely low rent price for foreigners wishing to work remotely from there. In an attempt to increase the population of the village, the local council of Ollolai promises a rental fee of just €1 per month for ten […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: “Where locals go” is our new series featuring under-the-radar holiday destinations that are often overlooked by visitors but cherished by locals. In this edition, our Italy experts showcase their favorite holiday spots at home. Italians are well aware of their country’s charms and when in need of a holiday, they usually head to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan was an important country on the list of Italy and Rome wanted to multiply cooperation with Islamabad. In a media interaction, the envoy said during his two-three years in Islamabad, he had seen the cooperation between the two friendly countries grow. […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Thousands gather in Milan for state funeral of controversial politician and business mogul who dominated public life for decades. Milan, Italy – It is an official day of national mourning in Italy with flags flying half-mast to mark the death of Silvio Berlusconi, the country’s most divisive and charismatic public figure who dominated […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Paris-based Lebanese artist Simone Fattal’s latest work is currently on display in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice, Italy. Fattal’s powerful installation is titled “Sempre il mare, uomo libero, amerai!” which translates from Italian to “Always the sea, freeman, you will love!”?from the poem?“Man and the Sea”?by Charles Baudelaire, which describes the […]
Read MoreSilvio Berlusconi, (born September 29, 1936, Milan, Italy—died June 12, 2023, Milan), Italian media tycoon who served three times as prime minister of Italy (1994, 2001–06, and 2008–11). Early life and first term as prime ministerAfter graduating from the University of Milan with a degree in law, Berlusconi became a real-estate developer, amassing a considerable […]
Read MoreStaff writer A state funeral was held in Milan on Wednesday, a national day of mourning, for the divisive and domineering four-time premier, who died on Monday aged 86 in a hospital where he was being treated for chronic leukaemia. The ceremony was held in the city’s famous Duomo cathedral, with Hungarian President Viktor Orban […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Silvio Berlusconi collected Napoleon figurines and dreamed of a bridge to Sicily. He invented modern populism, and died this week as his imitators covered themselves in shame. In March this year a committee of the government of Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to sign off on plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan were getting closer diplomatically as well as in the business sector. In a media interaction here, he said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral […]
Read MoreCelina 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 MoreNewswire 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 MoreCelina 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 MoreCelina 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 MoreAbida 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 MoreCelina 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 MoreAbdullah 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 […]
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