Henan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has reiterated that China has been and will remain an ideal, secure and promising destination for foreign investors, as he recently replied to a letter from Simon Lichtenberg, founder of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China. Believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited Mirza Farrukh Beg village in Taluka Daur, Shaheed Benazirabad district this week, where she handed over home ownership certificates to women beneficiaries of the Sindh People’s Housing Project—hailed as the world’s largest free housing initiative. Accompanied by Sindh Health Minister […]
Read MoreNewswire Kyiv: The end of preferential trade with the European Union in June could deprive Ukraine of 3.5 billion euros ($3.92 billion) in annual revenue, a hole other markets will be unable to fill, a senior Ukrainian lawmaker said this week. The EU temporarily waived duties and quotas on Ukrainian agriculture after Russia’s full-scale invasion […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week criticised India for suppressing the truth. “My account’s been officially withheld in India due to a legal request. No abuse, no threats, just commentary that didn’t sit right. Seems some truths don’t travel well across borders,” he posted on X. He said […]
Read MoreDing Gang Among all the reports on the latest US-China talks in Geneva, one detail stands out: Both sides agree to establish an economic and trade consultation mechanism. While this may seem routine, it represents a sober acknowledgment of recent years marked by confrontation and estrangement. As a Chinese journalist who has been following China-US […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov The recent World War II Victory Day celebration in Moscow attracted 27 heads of state as well as numerous prominent politicians and opinion-makers from all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Nevertheless, Chinese President Xi Jinping was a very special guest at this event and his presence inevitably garnered […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week warned that rigid green policies could devastate Europe’s industrial base, and called for a more cautious approach to the ecological transition that protects economic and social stability. Speaking after meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Meloni said the European Union’s push towards electrification, particularly in the automotive […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar this week held a telephonic conversation with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot. The Deputy Prime Minister informed that Pakistan has shown restraint throughout the crisis and only exercised its right to self-defence, in line with the UN Charter and […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Russia and China are forging a broader and greener energy partnership that far transcends the traditional fossil energy trade, taking in hydrogen and renewables, according to a think tank official. This deepening partnership signals broadening cooperation between the two countries, encompassing many sectors, said Zhang Xiuling, director of the Overseas Investment Environment […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week termed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India a major diplomatic success, crediting the armed forces and the Pakistani nation for their united stance during a period of high tension. In an interview, Bilawal Bhutto said, “I salute the people, the army, […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: Rahim Hayat Qureshi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the European Union, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians during an official ceremony held today at the Royal Palace in Brussels. The ceremony was marked […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the role of the armed forces in protecting the country. “Pakistan Armed Forces have made us proud again as international observers conclude that the recent battle between Pakistani and Indian forces ended in an unambiguous victory for Pakistan. Pakistan Zindanad (long […]
Read MoreDing Gang In the spring of 1945, eighty years ago, Adolf Hitler’s “Third Reich” finally collapsed, and the world took a collective breath, turning a battered but hopeful page in history. After years of blood and fire, World War II ended not with a neat bow but with a planet desperate for genuine, lasting peace. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Friday local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations were invited to attend a ceremony in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. A day earlier, President Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a joint […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France and Poland this week signed a treaty committing both sides to mutual assistance in case of an attack by an aggressor, strengthening ties between the EU heavyweights in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The deal was signed in France’s eastern city of Nancy by French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping has engaged in extensive diplomatic efforts both at home and abroad this spring, cementing a closer bond with neighboring countries, advocating unity and cooperation, and injecting certainty and stability into a turbulent world. In a world grappling with growing uncertainty and instability fueled by protectionism and unilateralism, China has […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar this week held a telephone conversation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Ishaq Dar briefed the Foreign Minister of Denmark on the evolving regional situation and the measures taken by Pakistan’s National Security Committee in response to India’s baseless accusations and its unilateral and provocative actions. […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Imran Leghari this week lauded the recent Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting as a triumph for constitutional supremacy and political consensus, attributing the breakthrough to the leadership and efforts of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Leghari said the long-overdue CCI session was a response to the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at his residence this week to discuss the rapidly evolving regional situation, including the recent escalation in tensions between Pakistan and India. The two sides exchanged detailed views on regional peace, international developments, and the role […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The European Union foreign policy chief this week urged Pakistan and India to defuse the ongoing tension. Kaja Kalas stated on X that she spoke with the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Ishaq Dar, and that “I urge both sides to show restraint and pursue dialogue to ease […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made Giorgia Meloni an unlikely leader of the European Union in its dealings with the United States. Italy’s prime minister may hail from a far-right nationalist party, but she is siding squarely with the EU, arguing that it is “childish” to think that Italy must […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week criticised India for blocking Pakistan’s official content. “(Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi’s India is quick to block Pakistan’s official content in a desperate bid to control the narrative and spread propaganda to defame Pakistan. From Pahalgam to Kashmir, facts expose India’s failures,” […]
Read MoreParis: France this week recognised additional sites at which Harkis – Muslims who fought alongside the French during the Algerian War – faced harsh living conditions following Algeria’s independence. While the move will allow up to 6,000 more Harkis and their descendants to claim compensation, groups representing the victims say it doesn’t go far enough […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, this week urged efforts to promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence (AI) in a beneficial, safe and fair direction. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Greenland and Denmark agreed this week to strengthen their ties in response to US President Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the strategically located Arctic island, their leaders said after talks in Copenhagen. Greenland’s new Prime Minister, Mr Jens-Frederik Nielsen, landed in the Danish capital on April 26 for a three-day visit, in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve ongoing disputes, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise. In an interview, Bilawal criticised India’s rejection of Pakistan’s offer for talks following the deadly April 22 attack on tourists in Indian […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Chairman of the Institute of Research and Reforms International (IRR International) Ali Rehman Malik accompanied by Riaz Ali Turi this week visited Lady Fatima Church in Islamabad to offer heartfelt condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. During the visit, a floral wreath was […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s top diplomat to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, urged the international community to reaffirm it commitment to multilateralism and collective action during a Security Council meeting convened by China this week. ?An informal session, the meeting provided a platform to the member states to discuss the challenges posed by […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The embassy of Pakistan to France this week hosted the Pakistan Day Reception in Paris, which was attended by a large number of French government officials, elected officials, military personnel, academics, businesspersons and the media. Senior officials of international organizations based in Paris, including UNESCO and OECD and the diplomatic community based […]
Read MoreDing Gang For centuries, the Himalayan Mountain range had stood like a towering backbone, separating China from South Asia and impeding the flow of civilizations and information. However, as the world evolves, these mountains no longer serve as barriers to development. During my recent travels through Bhutan and Nepal, I witnessed firsthand how China’s growth […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: Paris this week raised its voice against any revision of the current EU rules on export control for defence gear within the bloc, sources with knowledge of the plans told Euractiv. To reduce administrative burdens and speed up weapons production, the Commission proposed facilitating the movement of defence components across EU countries, regulated […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: NATO member Denmark has announced it will send soldiers to Ukraine. Despite the nonviolent nature of their deployment, Russia has indicated that they will still be “legitimate targets.” They won’t be armed and they won’t take part in any fighting, but instead are being deployed as observers to study real-world tactics, notably in drone […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week strongly criticised the Pakistan government over the controversial canal project and threatened to withdraw support from the ruling coalition if the initiative is not scrapped, The Express Tribune reported. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari demanded that the Pakistan government withdraw the proposed canal initiatives […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was realising the dreams of the poor. “People’s Housing Initiative is a game changer; transforming climate tragedy into opportunity, dignity, and empowerment. Under Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership, PPP is bringing the vision of ‘Roti, Kapra […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Lately the not-so-fresh idea of a “European strategic autonomy” has got back in circulation in many EU capitals. This should come as no surprise, given the condescending and even arrogant attitude displayed by the Donald Trump administration toward US’ European allies. Politicians and state officials across the European continent can no longer take […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell Despite the US’ hyperbolic threats of 100 percent and 150 percent tariffs on BRICS, the group’s enlargement in Asia highlights its resilience and the growing desire among countries to collaborate in building a prosperous and secure future. In recent years, the BRICS countries have emerged as a significant force in the global economic […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron this week invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as US President Donald Trump’s new administration has started slashing funding for universities and research bodies. Macron did not mention the US, where hundreds of scientists have been dismissed in cutbacks to research […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The trade volume between China and the member states, observer states and dialogue partners of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reached a record high of $890 billion in 2024. The figure, representing 14.4 percent of the country’s total exports, was disclosed during a conference on industrial cooperation for sustainable development among SCO members […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week announced a significant partnership worth $2 billion to modernize the country’s maritime infrastructure. This collaboration aims to improve port operations and enhance global trade competitiveness. The announcement came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Danish Ambassador Jakob Linulf. They agreed […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was re-elected as Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week for another four-year term following the party’s intra-party elections held at the Central Secretariat in Islamabad The elections, conducted in accordance with the PPP’s constitution, finalised key leadership positions for the next four years. Alongside Bilawal Bhutto […]
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