Faisal Karim Kundi vows to address all major issues of people

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary and Candidate for NA-44, DI Khan-I constituency, Faisal Karim Kundi vowed to address all the major issues being faced by the people of his constituency. He stated this while addressing a public meeting organized here at the residence of renowned businessman Haji Ghulam Subhani in […]

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Biden promises to ‘shut down’ the border if given the authority in a bipartisan bill

Megan Lebowitz Washington: President Joe Biden this week vowed to halt crossings at the border when it’s “overwhelmed” if Congress passes bipartisan immigration legislation giving him that authority. In a strongly worded statement, Biden threw his support behind an emerging immigration deal in the Senate, one that former President Donald Trump is seeking to torpedo […]

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Aseefa Bhutto vows to carry forward mother’s vision

Laiquat Ali Islamabad Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, daughter of the late Benazir Bhutto, delivered a poignant speech during her visit to Maripur, echoing the legacy of her mother and the Bhutto family. Embracing her lineage, she reminded the crowd of her connection to Benazir Bhutto, emphasizing her commitment to continue her mother’s mission. “Benazir Bhutto was […]

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Indonesia supports Palestine’s full UN membership in the NAM Summit

Newswire Jakarta: Indonesia expressed support for the full membership of Palestine in the United Nations during the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, this week. Deputy Foreign Minister Pahala Nugraha Mansury voiced Indonesia’s support for Palestine’s full UN membership at the NAM Summit by underlining the importance of […]

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Bilawal Bhutto asks PTI supporters to vote for PPP

Liaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to rally behind his party in the upcoming general elections, pledging to put an end to the politics of revenge and division. “I’ve experienced the oppression of PML-N myself, and I wouldn’t want any political party worker […]

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British High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets Yusuf Raza Gilani

Multan: Senator Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Former Prime Minister and Parliamentary Leader PPP in the Senate, hosted Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner and Clara Strandhoj, Head of British consulate Lahore at Gilani house Multan this week. During the meeting they discussed strengthening the enduring relationship between Pakistan & United Kingdom and expressed a desire […]

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Sherry Rehman stresses timely electoral process, level playing field amid symbol allocation concerns

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice-President of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), this week, reiterated her party’s commitment to a timely electoral process for a seamless democratic transition and stressed that a level playing field in the polls can only be guaranteed once all PPP candidates receive their electoral symbols on time. Senator Rehman’s […]

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PTI NA-119 candidate withdraws in Maryam’s favour

Newswire Lahore: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Mehr Muhammad Waseem on Sunday declared his withdrawal in favour of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz in Lahore’s NA-119. Waseem along with numerous PTI members also defected to PML-N, pledging their allegiance to Maryam Nawaz. The development came following a meeting between Waseem and his […]

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China’s diplomacy will stabilize 2024, while US diplomacy worries world

Global Times 2023 witnessed a series of highlights and achievements in China’s diplomacy. China’s major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics is expected to inject more stability into 2024, while in contrast, US diplomacy’s uncertainty is increasingly worrying the world. On Tuesday, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi […]

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Taiwan election: China says US ‘gravely wrong’ to congratulate new leader

Beijing: China this week accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent “Taiwanese president-elect William Lai” a message of congratulations following the result. Beijing called the message a violation of Washington’s commitment to maintain only unofficial ties […]

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86.6% in Japan back tougher political funds control laws amid scandal

Tokyo: A survey released this week shows that 86.6 percent of respondents back tougher political funds control laws in Japan amid a fundraising scandal embroiling the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. A total of 61.6 percent were also dissatisfied with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in […]

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US does not support Taiwan independence, says President Joe Biden

Newswire Washington: US President Joe Biden said this week that the United States does not support the independence of Taiwan, after Taiwanese voters rebuffed China and gave the ruling party a third presidential term. Earlier in the day, the Taiwanese ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te came to power, strongly rejecting […]

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Sri Lanka’s reported denial of Chinese research vessel only proves India’s domineering diplomacy toward neighbors

Global Times The Indian Ocean belongs to India alone, and regional countries’ cooperation with extraterritorial states is subject to New Delhi’s discretion – this is the latest message sent by India. Hindustan Times reported on December 31 that Sri Lanka has informed India that it will not allow any Chinese research vessel to dock at […]

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Italy’s Meloni attempts to soften Hungary’s stance on EU aid to Ukraine

Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is presently in the thick of a diplomatic initiative aimed at swaying Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s stance against the European Union’s assistance for Ukraine. Meloni’s endeavor is not solely for diplomatic relations; it also carries political implications within the EU. A successful persuasion could lead to Hungary’s […]

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China calls for stabilizing ties with US

Xu Wei Beijing: China reaffirmed its commitment to building a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship with the United States this week, with its top diplomat calling on both sides to assume the vision and role befitting major countries to give the world “rock-solid certainty and positive energy”. Addressing a reception commemorating the 45th anniversary of […]

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Indonesia targets exports to China at over US$65 billion in 2024

Jakarta: The Indonesian Government targets this year’s exports to China at around US$65 – 70 billion, said Director General of National Export Development at the country’s Ministry of Trade Didi Sumedi. He said that total exports to China during January-November 2023 stood at US$56.57 billion, and the whole year’s value is projected to reach some […]

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Umar Rehman Malik celebrates Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s birthday

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week celebrated the birthday of PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a former Prime Minister. “Happy birthday to the great charismatic Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – a brilliant diplomat, defence strategist, architect of the country’s nuclear program, and leader of world leaders,” […]

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PPP has nominated Bilawal Bhuto as its candidate for PM slot: Sherry Rehman

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Sherry Rehman said this week that her party had nominated former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari as its candidate for the prime minister slot. Addressing the press conference in Karachi, the former climate minister reacted to the Senate’s resolution seeking a delay in the general elections. She […]

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PPP human rights cell recognises Salman Taseer’s stance against discrimination, extremism

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Human Rights Cell of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) yesterday observed the death anniversary of the Salman Taseer, former Governor of Punjab. On this occasion, the party honored his “unwavering commitment to defending the rights of religious minorities and standing up against discrimination, hatred, and extremism.” Secretary General PPP Human Rights […]

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More advanced collaboration expected in 2024 China-Russia ties

Andrey Kortunov In his New Year greeting message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in the face of changes unseen in a century and volatile international and regional situations, China-Russia relations have always maintained healthy and stable development, and moved steadily in the right direction in 2023. Putin sent heartfelt […]

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Xi for continuously consolidating, developing China-Russia ties

Newswire Beijing: The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to […]

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PPP’s association with Lahore historic: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that PPP’s association with Lahore was historic. “The association between Lahore & #PPP is historic that began on 30 November 1967 when ZA Bhutto Shaheed launched the PPP in Lahore. Giving international importance to Lahore, Shaheed #ZulfiqarAliBhutto organized the second Islamic […]

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Forging synergies: A tale of alliance and partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: In 2023, the United States and Pakistan strengthened their partnership for mutual benefit. USAID played a pivotal role in this success, consistently supporting the pursuit of a prosperous, healthier, safer, and more robust Pakistan. Through various collaborations, projects, and programs, USAID contributed significantly to Pakistan’s development goals. The United States through USAID […]

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