Gabriela Pomeroy Copenhagen: The Danish government this week announced it will abolish a 25% sales tax on books, in an effort to combat a “reading crisis”. The tax is one of the highest in the world. Culture Minister Jacob Engel-Schmidt says he hopes scrapping it will lead to more books flying off the shelves. The […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid this week visited flood-ravaged areas of District Buner and Swat to express solidarity with the affected families, monitor relief operations, and reaffirm the government’s commitment to stand by the victims in their time of need. During her three-day visit, the BISP chief toured […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan contributed the least to global carbon emissions, yet suffers among the most from climate disasters. In a statement, he said the recent floods have swept away entire communities, leaving behind destruction and despair. Melting glaciers, cloudbursts, and flash floods […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China will introduce a new visa category for young science and technology talent, following a decision by the State Council. Premier Li Qiang has signed a State Council decree to promulgate the decision to amend the country’s regulation on the administration of foreigners’ entries and exits. According to the decision, China will […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “represents a problem in himself,” stressing her intention to use Denmark’s current presidency of the European Union to intensify pressure on “Israel.” In an interview with the Danish daily Jyllands-Posten, Frederiksen stated, “Netanyahu has become a problem in himself,” adding that his […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week dismissed speculation on any potential legislation on a 27th Constitutional Amendment as “baseless”. Even as the 26th Constitutional Amendment remains marred in controversy, power corridors in Islamabad have been abuzz with rumours of a possible 27th Constitutional Amendment. Speculation suggests that the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari deserved recognition at the highest level as the party chairman received Nishan-e-Imtiaz. “Congratulations to Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on receiving the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz. Through principled diplomacy, he has eloquently championed Pakistan’s stance on the world […]
Read MoreDing Gang When news broke about the recent Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, my thoughts immediately turned to Rong Kluea Market. Covering over 66 acres along the border between Thailand’s Sa?Kaeo Province and Cambodia’s Poipet, this commercial hub features thousands of stalls forming a massive trading belt. Back in early 2011, during another border flare-up, my colleagues […]
Read MoreParis: France this week condemned Israel’s decision to build thousands of new homes in the West Bank and called on Israel to drop the controversial E1 project to link Jerusalem and the Maale Adumim settlement, calling it “a serious violation of international law”. France’s foreign ministry Saturday called on Israel to drop a plan to […]
Read MoreRudy Ruitenberg Paris: Denmark plans to wrap up its acquisition of ground-based air defense systems by the end of the year, with a total planned investment of as much as 25 billion Danish kroner (US$3.4 billion), according to the country’s Defence Ministry. For the long-range component, Denmark expects to choose between the U.S. Patriot and […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Human Right Cell’s President Farhatullah Babar this week expressed concern over the human rights situation in Balochistan and called upon the government to heed the recent report of the fact-finding mission of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on the subject. Mr Babar said that the voice […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the PPP-led Sindh government is committed to best health facilities’ across the country. In a post on X, he said: “A landmark act of compassion and vision as Sindh Cabinet approves a grant for SIUT Kidney Hospital in Sargodha, a Punjab […]
Read MoreGlobal Times During his recent visit to India, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr made highly provocative remarks regarding the Taiwan question. He claimed that if a confrontation occurred over the Taiwan question, “there is no way that the Philippines can stay out of it,” “if there is an all-out war, then we will be joined […]
Read MoreLeonardo Attuch The 50-percent tariff hike imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian products signals more than a trade dispute: It exposes the erosion of US hegemony and accelerates the consolidation of a multipolar world. By trying to isolate and punish strategic partners in the Global South, the US achieves the exact opposite effect – […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week distributed ownership documents of houses among flood-hit women under the Sindh People’s Housing Project at Latif Hall in Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences in Nawab Shah. She said at the ceremony that the initiative was not just about providing a house, but also […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on First Lady and Member of National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari at Bilawal House in Karachi this week, where they discussed a range of issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused on key areas including education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and youth development. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari appreciated the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP believes in providing shelter to every citizen. “With Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision, @SphfOfficial (Sindh People’s Housing Project) is implementing the world’s largest post disaster housing project of 2.1 million homes for families affected by the 2022 floods,” he […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit Zhengzhou Consensus was released in Zhengzhou this week. The consensus was released at the ongoing SCO Media and Think Tank Summit, which is taking place in the capital of central China’s Henan Province, beginning on Wednesday and ending on Sunday last. More […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari celebrated his 70th birthday this week and in this respect various cake cutting ceremonies were held in all parts of the country by the PPP workers and leaders to acknowledge the services of the veteran politician and co-chairman of the PPP. Felicitations poured in from across the PPP […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that President Asif Ali Zardari was a symbol of the federation and democracy. “Happy 70th Birthday to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, a symbol of reconciliation, resilience, and democratic strength. A leader who bore years of unjust imprisonment, personal […]
Read MoreWarwick Powell The term “China Shock” has gained renewed currency in US policy discourse, , with recent warnings in the New York Times of a “China Shock 2.0.” The first wave, it claims, came in the early 2000s, unleashing a flood of low-cost manufactured goods that allegedly devastated US manufacturing. The second, they argue, is […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques When the US administration seeks to redefine America’s relationship with the world, including Europe, the latter’s response has been one of damage limitation. It has desperately sought to persuade the US to continue supporting the war against Russia in Ukraine, while, in order to mollify Washington, the European members of NATO have unanimously […]
Read MoreNewswire MILAN: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that recognizing the State of Palestine before it is established could be counterproductive. “I am very much in favor of the State of Palestine but I am not in favor of recognizing it prior to establishing it,” Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. “If something […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark this week hosted a farewell reception in honour of the Ambassador Jakob Linulf, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in Pakistan. Pakistan, Denmark reaffirm strengthening cultural cooperation The event was graced by the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, who attended as the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week paid rich tribute to Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto, the son of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. “Remembering Shaheed Shahnawaz Bhutto, a life taken too soon, shaped by the weight of history and the price of conviction. The Bhutto family bore the burden of sacrifice: […]
Read MoreFrench Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky highlights bilateral ties Abdullah Jan Karachi: The Consul General of France in Karachi, Alexis Chahtahtinsky, this week hosted a grand reception to mark Bastille Day, France’s National Day, commemorating the historic revolution of 1789 and the values of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite. The event was attended by Governor Sindh Kamran […]
Read MoreDr Taimoor Ul Hassan Copenhagen: In A Small Yet Significant Legislative Leap, Denmark Recently Etched Its Name Into The Digital Rights Frontier By Officially Recognising The Human Face, Body And Voice As Intellectual Property. This Groundbreaking Move Treats Personal Physical And Vocal Attributes Not Just As Biometric Data, But As Elements Of Identity Worthy Of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: On The Occasion Of World Population Day 2025, The First Lady Of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Called For A Renewed National Commitment To The Health, Dignity, And Empowerment Of Every Individual; Especially Women, Children, And Youth Across The Country. “On This Day, We Are Reminded Not Only Of Numbers, But Of The […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’S Party (PPP) Leader Umar Rehman Malik This Week Acknowledged The Brilliance Of PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari During His Recent Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar. “A Powerful And Composed Conversation. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’S Interview With Senior Indian Journalist Karan Thapar Is A Must Watch. Calm, Clear, And […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Sensational Claim – Initiated By The German Government And Amplified By Some Western Media – That A Chinese Warship Used A Laser To Target A German Aircraft Has Turned Out To Be Entirely False News. In Response To A Global Times Inquiry On July 10, China’s Ministry Of National Defense Provided Two […]
Read MoreLondon: Britain And France Have Reached A Landmark Agreement To Launch A Pilot Programme That Will Allow The UK To Send Back Some Migrants Who Arrive In Small Boats Across The English Channel. The Deal, Announced Thursday By Prime Minister Keir Starmer And President Emmanuel Macron In London, Aims To Curb Illegal Migration And Strengthen […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and tyranny. The supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions at Karbala is a guiding light for all those who rise against oppression and […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto lives on in the hearts of the people. “July 5 is a Black Day in Pakistan’s history. On this day, democracy was overthrown, and dictatorship imposed. The overthrow of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Pakistan’s first democratically elected […]
Read MoreWashington: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk this week weighed in publicly for the first time since the passage of President Donald Trump’s signature piece of budget legislation, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill“. On Friday, Musk took to his social media platform X to once again float the possibility of a third party to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week took dig at former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry over Indus River history. Taking to X (formerly), the former foreign minister had lashed out at Chaudhry over the latter’s tweet. ” You idiot. Sindhu River is the Indus River. The Indus Valley civilization […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said this Swat tragedy and earlier catastrophic floods in Sindh were stark reminders that climate change is not a future threat but it’s here and accelerating. “Glacial melt, erratic monsoons, and unregulated development have turned vulnerable regions into disaster zones,” he said […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week called for a national education emergency, highlighting the critical need for greater investment in health, education, and human capital in light of escalating public hardships. Participating in the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, she underscored the importance of a pro-poor and pro-women budget, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the services of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for the country. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her birth anniversary, a guiding beacon of light and courage in politics. She dreamed of a peaceful, progressive, and prosperous Pakistan and sacrificed her life […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Ahead of the June 17 conference in the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Deborah Bergamini, Forza Italia’s deputy secretary and head of the foreign affairs department, underscored the significance of the port of Trieste, in northeastern Italy, the urgent need to secure maritime routes, and the geopolitical value of deepening relations with both India […]
Read MoreDing Gang Scale models of Chinese military aircraft are on display at the booth of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in preparation for the 55th Paris Air Show, which runs from June 16 to 22, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo: Screenshot from the official WeChat account of AVIC Scale models of Chinese […]
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