China slams G7 summit’s hyping up of China-related issues

Newswire Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson this week made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lambasts world powers for ‘turning a blind eye’ to Kashmir

Liaquat Ali Muzaffarabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week lambasted the international community for “turning a blind eye” to India’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying it was “not wise to sacrifice timeless principles for short-term interests”. “I asked those who champion the rules-based international order and place a premium on […]

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Sherry Rehman accuses Imran Khan of foreign interference in plea to US Congress

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week criticised former Prime Minister Imran Khan for appealing to members of the US Congress for their support, calling him out for his “hypocrisy.” In a series of tweets, Senator Rehman responded to Khan’s request and accused him of conspiring against the country’s foreign […]

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FM Bilawal Bhutto truly advocated for rights of Kashmiri people: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has always fought for the cause of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and reflected the true sentiments of Kashmiri people. “Bilawal Bhutto carried forward the mission of […]

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PML-N, PML-Q agree on jointly contesting elections

Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) this week agreed on jointly contesting the next elections, citing sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. During the meeting, PM Shehbaz Sharif and Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain discussed the political and economic […]

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Death of two Russian military commanders reflects increasing brutality of the Ukraine war

Hu Xijin Two Russian military commanders, including a brigade commander, were killed in fierce combat near the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. Their deaths reflect the increasing brutality of the Ukraine war. The Ukrainian army has recently received a lot of new weapons from NATO countries, and the Russian army may face greater […]

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FM Qin Gang proposes three principles for China-Europe relations

Global Times Oslo: The adherence to an inclusive worldview, commitment to a progressive view of history, and upholding the perspective of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation should be principles to maintain the stable development of China-Europe relations amid a changing and volatile international situation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said this week […]

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Qatar shows interest to invest in Pakistan

Celina Ali Islamabad: Qatar has showed keen interest in exploring new investment prospects in Pakistan in various sectors under its national rejuvenation project, Vision 2030. The interest was shown by Qatar’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Saoud Abdul Rahman Al-Thani during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister Jawad Sohrab Malik in Islamabad. He said […]

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No one above Pakistan: Sherry Rehman

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Vice President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that Imran Khan’s message is that he is above all laws, the state and public interest. “Tehrik-e-Insaf’s message to the nation is that if I am not there, there is no Pakistan. Our […]

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PPP supports constitutional supremacy: Farhatullah Babar

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Secretary General Farhatullah Babar said this week that the PPP supported constitutional supremacy. Babar said no other constitutional democracy in the world was threatened by mili­tant non-state actors as in Pakistan. “If we lose the war it is the end of con­stitutional democracy. If while fighting we continue […]

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Imran Khan dragging institutions in politics to save his skin: Marriyum

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was trying to drag institutions in politics for saving his skin in corruption cases. “The complete record of Imran Khan’s corruption is with institutions and that is why he is calling them out and criticizing them […]

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Canada humiliates itself as China hits back with reciprocal countermeasures

Hu Xijin Reciprocal countermeasures have been taken immediately. Despite China’s opposition and clear warning, Canada announced on Monday that it would expel a Chinese diplomat from China’s Toronto consulate-general. A few hours later, China fulfilled its warning, and declared a diplomat from Canada’s consulate-general in Shanghai “persona non grata,” a Latin phrase for an “unwelcome […]

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PTI chief has crossed all limits to defame national institutions: Zardari

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari said this week that chief Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has crossed all the limits to defame the national institutions which will not be tolerated anymore. In a statement issued here by the party secretariat, he said “This is the country where we […]

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Pakistan-China friendship a historic reality, a conscious choice of two nations: Joint Statement

Celina Ali Islamabad: Iron brothers Pakistan and China this week underlined that Pakistan-China friendship was a historic reality and a conscious choice of the two nations. The two sides emphasized that as ‘All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners,’ Pakistan and China enjoy complete mutual trust, and their iron-clad friendship enjoys complete consensus in both countries. In a […]

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Pakistan-China relationship growing stronger: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gwadar Pro Peshawar: The Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary said this week that the decades-old mutual relationship between Pakistan and China was growing stronger and stronger with every passing day. Pakistan-China relationship growing stronger: Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa “The friendship between Pakistan and China is higher than the Himalayas, sweeter than honey and […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri recognizes Shaoquett Moselmane’s services

Newswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week recognized the services of Shaoquett Moselmane, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of NSW for his meritorious services to the Pakistani-Australian community. “We recognise Hon Shaoquett Moselmane (Former Member of the Legislative Assembly of NSW) for his meritorious services to the Pakistani Australian […]

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PTI chief working on anti-Pak-China relations agenda: Faisal Karim Kundi

Newswire Islamabad: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Central Information Secretary Pakistan People’s Party, Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan was working on an agenda to destroy the cordial bilateral relations between Pakistan and China. Addressing a joint press conference here along with Advisor to […]

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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 […]

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Albana Ferrarese enjoys international food festival

Celina Ali Islamabad: Albana Ferrarese, the wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, this week participated in the inauguration of an international food festival here at a local hotel. First Lady Begum Samina Alvi inaugurated the international food festival. Members of the diplomatic corps based in Islamabad, their families and people from different walks […]

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Bilawal Bhutto lauds KSA help to evacuate Pakistanis from Sudan

Abida Shaheen ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week commended Saudi Arabia for helping the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan. The Foreign Minister held a telephonic call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. “The Foreign Minister expressed confidence […]

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Pakistan among top 20 countries to face above-normal rainfall: Sherry Rehman

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman said this week Pakistan has been placed among the 20 countries where above-normal rainfall is predicted in the current year. According to the report of the Global Information and Early Warning System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Pakistan […]

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Bilawal Bhutto revived Pakistan’s diplomatic status globally: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had revived Pakistan’s diplomatic status around the world. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ended our near diplomatic isolation through tireless efforts and vision in office as Foreign Minister. Appreciate his one year of excellent service for the country in […]

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No rifts with US over Pakistan’s oil deal with Russia: Envoy

Newswire Washington: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Masood Khan said this week that there is “no misunderstanding” between Pakistan and the US regarding Islamabad’s purchase of discounted Russian oil. Speaking at a conference in Washington, Khan emphasized that the reset of the Islamabad-Washington relationship is “transcending the past.” He confirmed that Pakistan had placed […]

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China, Kazakhstan open new chapter of partnership

Shakhrat Nuryshev Kazakhstan will continue following a balanced, constructive foreign policy aimed at protecting its national interests. It will prioritize issues of mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic partnership with neighboring states — China, Russia and the countries of Central Asia — and partners in regional associations. Last year, Kazakhstan and China marked the 30th anniversary […]

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Sherry Rehman calls for vigilance as Pakistan braces for heavy rains

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week advised the provinces to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant as Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting heavy rainfall from April 26th to May 7th. The minister urged all the provinces to take necessary precautions to ensure public […]

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Mixing political, judicial decisions may be harmful: Kaira

Lalamusa: If political decisions are made within judicial chambers, it may cause harm as courts are fundamentally bound by the law in principle, while in political processes, avenues for alternative and positive solutions are created. Consensus cannot be easily reached on judicial decisions, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman […]

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Marriyum rejects Imran Khan’s ‘helplessness narrative’

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb this week rejected Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s narrative of “helplessness” while being in the government for more than three years. She also lashed out at him for blaming the former army chief for every blunder he made during his government tenure which was […]

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