Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi this week took oath as the 36th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) replacing his predecessor Haji Ghulam Ali who was appointed on the said post back in 2022. The Bilawal Bhutto-led party had earlier nominated Kundi for the key constitutional post along with […]
Read MoreCui Fandi Beijing: China stands ready to strengthen high-level exchanges with France, give play to the leading role of head-of-state diplomacy, and add new connotations to the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, said China’s top diplomat Wang Yi this week, amid rising high-level contacts between China and France in the past few months. […]
Read MoreSam Jones and Ashifa Kassam Lisbon: The Portuguese government has dismissed suggestions from the country’s president that it should “pay the costs” for slavery and other colonial-era crimes, saying it has no plans for reparations and will instead focus on deepening international cooperation “based on the reconciliation of brotherly peoples”. Campaigners have long appealed to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: The Sindh High Court (SHC) this week once again dismissed the petition seeking to reject the nomination papers of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, for NA-207 Shaheed Benazirabad, deeming it inadmissible. In its judgment, the SHC stated that the disqualification of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) candidate […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the PPP has been delivering its promises in Sindh. “Another promise fulfilled by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, providing free solar systems to 500,000 households,” he said in a statement. He said that this initiative will alleviate financial burdens for […]
Read MoreCelina Ali On 24 April, EU and Member States representatives, and young people who were born in 2004, celebrated 20 years of EU enlargement. President von der Leyen highlighted the many benefits that EU membership brought to the then-new Member States, while also underlining the many advantages that the Union itself drew from this enlargement. […]
Read MoreShen Yi US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit to China on April 26. This visit represents a concrete step for both China and the US to implement the San Francisco consensus reached by leaders from both sides to maintain dialogue, manage differences, promote cooperation and strengthen coordination on global affairs. The year […]
Read MoreNewswire Live from the Fratelli d’Italia programmatic conference in Pescara, the Italian prime minister this week announced her candidacy in the European elections next June Giorgia Meloni is officially a candidate in the European elections next June. From the stage of the programmatic conference of her party, Brothers of Italy, in Pescara, the Prime Minister […]
Read MoreParis: French President Emmanuel Macron said he was willing to discuss using French nuclear warheads as part of a “credible European defense” against threats from Russia. “I am in favor of opening this debate, which has to include missile defense, long-range weapons firing, nuclear weapons for those who have it or who have American nuclear […]
Read MoreBeining: Beijing officials are decrying the deployment of U.S. medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the Cold War. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, at a regular press briefing this week, said China “expresses grave concern” and “strongly opposes the U.S. … strengthening forward deployment at China’s doorstep to seek […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week demanded the government to initiate tripartite dialogue with the neighbouring countries to curb the menace of re-surging terrorism. Speaking to journalists outside the Parliament House, Bilawal appreciated Sindh police for thwarting a terror attack in Landhi, Karachi. Bilawal said, “This is also […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed gratitude to China for its unwavering support to Pakistan in various fields. Addressing the Joint Session of the Parliament, the President reiterated the country’s steadfast commitment to collaborating with it to advance shared goals of fostering regional peace, promoting connectivity, and stability, including the completion of […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government’s decision to start Peoples Bus Service in Mirpurkhas. “Exciting news for the people of Mirpurkhas. Today, the Sindh Government, in line with PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s vision, has inaugurated the Peoples Bus Service. The service will greatly benefit […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Thursday, the US vetoed a draft resolution in the UN Security Council on admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN. At the same time, there are two other things worth noting. First, explosions occurred in Isfahan, a central province of Iran, on Friday. US officials later told the media that […]
Read MoreParis: Relations between Singapore and France, which go back a long way, are in excellent shape and on an upward trajectory, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said. Speaking to about 200 overseas Singaporeans at a reception at Hotel Le Marois on April 11, DPM Wong noted that France was one of the first countries to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China and the US need to move beyond their perennial squabbles and chest thumping to address existential global problems, drawing on their collective creativity, financial expertise and manufacturing prowess, experts warned this week at a Harvard University conference on US-China relations. Few expect the deep distrust between the two countries to abate any […]
Read MoreLisbon: Portugal’s parliament voted down two motions put forward by hard-left parties against the minority centre-right government’s inaugural legislative programme, clearing the first hurdle for the administration of Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. Despite the widely expected successful investiture, analysts say his government will be highly unstable as it will constantly require complex negotiations with the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week conveyed heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives resulting from multiple accidents amidst heavy rains across various regions of the nation, notably Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. He also voiced his concern regarding the incidents of lightning strikes exacerbated by the […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week predicted that Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani will boost the importance of the Upper House of the parliament with his able leadership. “Congratulations to Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on his election as Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan. Wishing him the […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s visit to China coincided with the visit of US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will come soon, and foreign media reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to visit China in succession this month and next, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: European Council chief Charles Michel used his trip to Rome this week to emphasise that migration management, repatriation, and third-country deals will remain a priority. Following a visit to Rome, where Michel met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss her priorities for the EU, the European Council president commented on the […]
Read MoreVictor Jack Brussels: Put your money where your mouth is. Such grumbling is percolating across Europe as new data reveals France quietly ramping up gas payments to Russia just as President Emmanuel Macron loudly positions himself as one of Ukraine’s staunchest defenders. In the first three months of this year, Russian liquefied natural gas deliveries […]
Read MoreWang Cong and Chi Jingyi Beining: Chinese Premier Li Qiang this week met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Beijing, where he urged the US to work with China to adhere to the basic norms of the market economy of fair competition and open cooperation, and refrain from politicizing or overstretching the concept of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Karachi: In response to fresh criticism against the “poor” law and order in Karachi by MQM-P leaders, Sindh Minister for Department of Energy, Planning and Development Nasir Hussain Shah this week that restoration of peace is the top priority of the provincial government. Earlier today, MQM-P leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan and Senator Faisal […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded the Sindh government for empowering the most deserving in the society. “The PPP through Sindh government has always commissioned projects that are sustainable and empowering for the most deserving in society. This will provide the much needed basic security that families […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The European Union’s antitrust regulators have announced the termination of a two-year-long investigation into a group of fashion designers, citing “priority reasons,” the European Commission revealed this week. The competition watchdog had initiated the investigation in May 2022, conducting raids on several fashion companies amid concerns of potential participation in a cartel to […]
Read MoreDing Gang “China could use its electric cars to attack the West” was the title of a commentary I recently read on The Telegraph’s website. The article has even more eye-catching content: “Data espionage has become the signature weapon of the Chinese party state.” Several other major British media outlets ran front-page headlines on Monday […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) organized a joint naval and air strategic patrol in the South China Sea on April 7. In a statement, it also stated that “all military activities disrupting the South China Sea situation and creating buzzes are under control.” According to some foreign […]
Read MoreNewswire Astana: With significant influence on local and international levels, spiritual leaders could assist in addressing climate change, inequality, and extremism, helping to end conflicts and wars through unity, Maulen Ashimbayev, chairman of the Senate, an upper house of the Kazakh Parliament, said at an April 4 roundtable discussion during his working visit to the […]
Read MoreCao Desheng Beijing: The Chinese economy is healthy and sustainable, and China will consistently improve its business environment to provide broader development space for enterprises from various countries, including the United States, President Xi Jinping said this week. He made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with representatives from American business, strategic and academic […]
Read MorePaulo Lopes Lisbon: Normally I don’t dare to write about politics, but as I look to the future of my country it is up to me to give myself some impetus, to show what I think should be one of the main goals and challenges of the new rulers. Because as we look to Portugal’s […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari yhjis week resumed here parliamentary career after an unopposed win in Shaheed Benazirabad by-election. Aseefa was declared as a Member of the National Assembly after all the rival candidates withdrew from the contest. This marked Aseefa’s ascension to the National Assembly, a seat for which […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week welcomed Aseefa Bhutto Zardari into the parliamentary politics. “Congratulations! @AseefaBZ entry in to Parliament will be a catalyst in helping improve the lives of the people and raising the voice of the voiceless. Her achievements so far are a testament to her […]
Read MoreBrussels: Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members on March 31: the Schengen rules will now apply in both Member States including on issuing Schengen visas and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted. The European Commission strongly welcomed this achievement, which follows the historic Council decision of December 2023. The Schengen […]
Read MoreRome: Italy’s inflation rate rose to 1.3% in March compared to a year ago, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. There’s perhaps no better example of a ‘soft landing’ than the current state of the Italian economy. While Italy’s economic activity has significantly decelerated from the elevated post-pandemic growth rates observed in 2021 and […]
Read MoreGlobal Times As long as both sides see each other as partners and show mutual respect, coexist in peace and cooperate for win-win results, China-US relations will get better. On March 27, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping once again made significant remarks on actively […]
Read MoreGlobal Times After the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren’ai Jiao was responded by China Coast Guard’s legitimate act to defend its rights, the Philippines has been continuing to make and even escalate unfounded countercharges. The Philippines will implement countermeasures against “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks” by China […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Japan this week expressed their desire to further enhance the bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Japan and pledged to work together towards achieving common goals for the benefit of both nations. The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada, called on Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Minister for Finance and Revenue, […]
Read MoreNewswire Beirut: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati this week mistook an aide to Giorgia Meloni for the Italian Prime Minister herself when a delegation from Rome arrived in Beirut. Mr Mikati was waiting on the tarmac at Beirut airport for the Italian leader to descend the stairs from her plane. As one of Ms Meloni’s […]
Read MoreRudy Ruitenberg ParisL: The French government this week threatened local defense firms with measures including requisitioning and order prioritization to accelerate the production of missiles and artillery shells. Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he may force firms to put defense orders before civilian ones in coming weeks if manufacturing doesn’t speed up, especially for […]
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