Newswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing this week, expressing the readiness to work with the new Indonesian government to continue promoting self-improvement, solidarity and win-win cooperation among major developing countries. Prabowo is in China for a state visit at the invitation of Xi. Xi noted that […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said this week that the government was taking all-out measures including the necessary legislation to protect the rights and address the problems being faced by overseas Pakistanis. In a meeting with the Chairman of Overseas Foundation Syed Qamar Raza who called on him here at the […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: As President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald Trump on his election as United States president, observers said that Beijing is urging Washington to tackle China-US ties with a cool head and offer the rest of the world a sense of predictability. In the message, Xi pointed out that history […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed this week cited effective leadership, stable policies, adaptability, and a peaceful foreign policy as key factors in China’s ascent to global prominence. The lawmaker, in his introductory remarks while chairing the “China at 75: A Journey of Progress, Transformation and Global Leadership,” celebrating 75 years of the founding […]
Read MoreBrussels: The European Commission published this week its report on progress made by candidates to become members of the European Union on the road to fulfilling all the necessary criteria. UKRAINE: Ukraine applied for EU membership several days after it was invaded by Russia in February 2022, and was granted candidate status in June that […]
Read MoreDing Gang During my stay in Kenya, I spoke with several middle-aged Kenyans who shared their plans to send their children abroad for education, which they have been saving for. When I inquired about their preferred countries, the two most popular countries were the US and the UK, followed by China. They noted that students […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week felicitated US President-elect Donald Trump on winning the elections. “Heartfelt congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump on his historic victory in the presidential election. Entrusted with the mandate of the American people, he stands poised to shape a new chapter in world affairs,” he […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell On November 11, the Japanese Diet convened to elect a new prime minister. Incumbent Shigeru Ishiba of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) retained his position. The journey won’t be straightforward, however, as Ishiba’s LDP and its coalition partner Komeito lost their governing majority at the recently held parliamentary election. The LDP will be […]
Read MoreNewswire Budapest: The EU must focus on setting its own house in order, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week, citing tariffs, competitiveness and defence as the most pressing issues the bloc faces as it comes to terms with Donald Trump’s election win. Trump’s return to power poses a major challenge for the European […]
Read MoreParis: Europe must be willing to take charge of its own destiny, the French government spokeswoman said this week, as Donald Trump won the US presidential election. “We must not ask ourselves what the United States will do, but what Europe is capable of doing. In a number of key sectors – defense, industrial recovery, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that his party will continue to play its role for the sake of the media freedom. Expressing his thoughts in line with International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the former foreign minister said: “Free press is one of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that minorities had equal rights in Pakistan. “Wishing a joyful and blessed #Diwali to Hindus around the world, especially my fellow Pakistanis. May this festival of light inspire kindness, unity, and interfaith harmony, guiding us all toward peace and prosperity. Warmest […]
Read MoreNewswire Athens: “Eighty-four years later, our country is a pillar of stability in a prolonged troubled neighbourhood, a reliable factor for peace, supported by strong Armed Forces that ensure our deterrent power. A prerequisite for this responsible patriotism—healthy patriotism—is dynamic and sustainable economic growth. We need an economy that guarantees a prosperous, safer, and fairer […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Lahore: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan welcomed the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan, Ms. Riina Kionka, to the Punjab Assembly this week. Also present at the meeting were Secretary General Chaudhry Aamir Habib, EU Team Leader Sebastien Lorion, and Faisal Butter, Provincial Coordinator for the Sustainable Parliament Project. The meeting […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italy-Libya Business Forum, opened by the Prime Ministers Giorgia Meloni and Abdelhamid Dbeibah, was a great success. Also present were the Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, Aldolfo Urso, and the Minister of Economy of Libya’s National Unity Government, Mohammed HuejHuej. This was recalled on X by the Italian Embassy in […]
Read MoreRabat: Morocco this week agreed to buy high-speed trains from French company Alstom (ALSO.PA), opens new tab on Monday, one of a series of business deals signed during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the kingdom as the two countries turn the page on years of diplomatic tensions. Paris and Rabat have had a difficult […]
Read MoreBeijing: China urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said this week. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to a reporter’s query that the U.S. Defense Department on Oct. 26 announced that the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has once again sought Russia’s support for its bid to become a member of BRICS as the two countries reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties. The development came during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker of the Russian Federation Council […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that freedom was the birth right of the Kashmiris. “Expressing solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris who continue to struggle courageously for their right to self-determination, facing unimaginable brutalities daily. This right is enshrined as their fundamental right under United Nations resolutions,” […]
Read MoreTokyo: The average monthly pay increase at Japanese businesses this year rose 2,524 yen ($16) from 2023 to a record 11,961 yen, a government survey showed this week, exceeding the 10,000 yen mark for the first time amid rising prices. The figure, representing a 4.1 percent rise from last year, came as management and labor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan have built a long-term partnership over seven decades, rooted in shared interests across health, education, energy, economic growth, and security sectors. US investments in Pakistan have grown by 50% in the past year, underscoring the strong economic ties between the nations. This includes our investments in clean […]
Read MoreDing Gang China and India have reached resolutions on issues concerning the border area. It’s a big step toward cooling off the four-year border tensions. But to understand why this is such a big deal, we need to zoom out and examine how the global and Asia-Pacific geopolitical landscape has been shifting over the past […]
Read MoreEmma Bubola Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, had scored a coup. She pushed through a tough anti-migration plan that would force some asylum seekers headed for Italy instead into a detention center in Albania while their claims are heard. At a time when anti-immigration sentiments are rising in Europe, the program caught the eyes […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: France’s government said this week that state workers behind a massive rise in absenteeism will be targeted as it desperately seeks billions of euros in budget savings. Facing European Union pressure to slash spending, but similar heat from domestic parties over the planned penny-pinching, the minority conservative government set out another €5 billion […]
Read MoreBetty Wang, Taylah Bland, Dialogue Earth Beijing: Over the past three decades, the United States and China have brokered several breakthrough climate agreements and policy innovations. From the establishment of the US-China Forum on Environment and Development in 1997 to the Sunnylands Statement in 2023, this bilateral environmental relationship has continually adapted to political shifts. […]
Read MorePPP chief warns against attempts to create controversies Liaquat Ali Karachi: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the 26th Constitutional Amendment would not have been possible if Qazi Faez Isa was not the chief justice, and warned that certain lobbies were creating controversies by linking the issue of ‘black snake’ with the military courts. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP was the architect of the constitution. “PPP reaffirms its role as the architect of our nation’s constitution. Congratulations to the entire nation on the 26th Constitutional Amendment Day. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s steadfast leadership in realizing Shaheed Mohtarma […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Bulgaria is the 21st safest country out of 38 countries in Europe, ranking between Poland and Spain. This country gets 1.643 points measured by the Global Peace Index (GPI) in the ranking of the NGO World Population Review. The Global Peace Index measures a country’s level of Negative Peace using three domains of […]
Read MoreParis: Pakistani Ambassador to France Asim Iftikhar Ahmad this week urged Pakistanis to explore the flavors of Pakistan at the now concluded Sial Paris 2024. “Get ready to explore the flavors of Pakistan at #SIALParis! From 19-23 October, visit the Pakistan Pavilion in Hall 3 & 4 to discover premium quality food products, traditional delicacies, […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov Why does anyone join a club? Membership in a prestigious club offers undeniable benefits: It is a place where you can make useful acquaintances, exchange views on matters of common interest and have fun interacting with fellow club members. This is probably one of the main reasons why many nations of the Global […]
Read MoreParis: France has various schemes in place to lessen plastic usage, but the proposed bill would go further still. A French politician has called for a ban on small plastic water bottles, calling them “completely absurd” and “environmental nonsense”. Pierre Cazeneuve, who belongs to President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party, submitted a proposed law this week […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government meeting as a major achievement for Pakistan on diplomatic front. “Pakistan’s diplomatic profile further strengthened internationally after successfully hosting this summit,” the prime minister said while addressing a banquet organized in honor of senators of […]
Read MoreHyderabad- Pakistan Peoples party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday a constitutional court based on equality would be established soon. He said the PPP would lead the efforts to win over all the political parties on its draft. In case of its failure in this regard, the PPP would spearhead the efforts to make […]
Read MorePakistan and China on Monday signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Islamabad, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders also virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, a key component of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC project. “The completion of Gwadar Airport is […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the upgrade of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, agreeing to prioritise the construction of the Karachi-Hyderabad section as part of phase one, in line with the phased approach for the project’s implementation. In a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both […]
Read MoreChinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is willing to work with Pakistan to accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. In his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Li said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, always understanding, […]
Read MoreFormer Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vouched for bilateral talks with India, even as India ruled out such a possibility during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.In an interview the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “Why […]
Read MoreIslamabad: As Islamabad hosted the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit this week, a dedicated team of workers and labourers transformed the city into a vibrant spectacle. Their efforts in decorating, illuminating, and maintaining the city’s landscape created a striking backdrop for the prestigious event, capturing the […]
Read MoreThe aircraft carrier’s arrival focuses on fostering discussions on defence and security collaborations. An Italian aircraft carrier has arrived at Karachi port, marking a significant moment for industrial collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The vessel, known as al Pino, is equipped with advanced frigate technology and will be docked from 14 to 16 October. Today, […]
Read MoreLow taxes are just one factor influencing where young people decide to set up Last week, Portugal decided to take matters into its own hands. The minority government of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro unveiled an imaginative budget proposal to turn the country into a low-tax haven for young adults, offering a decade of tax breaks […]
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