Newswire Hyderabad: While a proposed anti-Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) alliance is at its formative stage, PPP appears to have given an unpleasant surprise to the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl that had announced to come up with a strong anti-PPP force in the upcoming general elections. The PPP is said to have wooed […]
Read MoreLahore: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz held a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif here this week. On the occasion, the PML-N top brass discussed the matters in line with the country’s political situation at Jati Umra residence. The meeting between Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaz […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey has said France, like its European partners and dozens of countries around the world, many of which represented here firmly opposed to the death penalty in all places and all circumstances. He said this on the occasion of the 21st World Day against the Death […]
Read MoreGlobal Times California Governor Gavin Newsom begins his week-long trip to China Monday. He will lead a delegation to visit Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and Jiangsu Province. Even though the visit is not short, the schedule is very full, demonstrating Newsom’s keen desire to make the most of this trip by visiting as […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: Some perceive the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as China’s attempt to crush someone under itself, but it’s not the truth, the BRI is a desire to cooperate on the global arena, said Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). According to the interview video released by […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine can be an opportunity for Italy to position itself as Europe’s energy supply hub, Premier Giorgia Meloni said this week. “Today the energy issue is strategic, and it will certainly become increasingly so,” said Meloni in a video message for the 70th anniversary of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that Pakistan, with its vast landscape and rich history, was the epicentre of climate crisis and the evidence was clear and could not be ignored. He was speaking at a seminar on ‘The Urgency of Action: Climate Change and its Implications […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head for Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) had empowered women. “The PPP introduced BISP to empower women to sustain families in tough times. It also empowered farmers and small businesses,” he posted on X. He further posted: […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week called upon the caretaker government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take measures to facilitate the registration of women in the electoral rolls. Malaika Raza, General Secretary of the PPP Human Rights Cell, expressed concern about the absence of women from the electoral […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Vice President of PPP, Senator Sherry Rehman, held a meeting with Ambassador Ahmed Jawad A.A Rabai of Palestine this week to convey a strong message of solidarity with the Palestinian people during these challenging times. Senator Rehman expressed her condolences for the tragic loss of more than 1500 innocent Palestinians, including 500 […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Senior Vice President and chief organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressing solidarity with the war-hit Palestinians, said the international community was required to play its important role in stopping the large-scale massacre of the innocent Palestinians. She said the barbaric bombing on the besieged people of Palestine was a […]
Read MoreParis: French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that he was in favour of revising the constitution to widen the number of issues which can be put to a referendum, at a time the right-wing opposition is clamouring for a vote on immigration. In a speech celebrating the 65th anniversary of the constitution which war […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that his party welcomed Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plan to return. “It has been PPP’s long-standing demand that Nawaz should return. PPP is very happy that he is coming back. It is incumbent upon everyone to work for Pakistan’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka this week clarified that the EU MEPs’ decision to roll over the rules on Pakistan’s GSP Plus status has been proposed to avoid a “cliff edge” at the end of the year, is unrelated to Pakistan’s performance, and that monitoring will continue. Ambassador Kionka […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Just hours before the expiry of deadline set for filing objections to the proposed changes to the Election Rules 2017, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) apprised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of its reservations over a new condition pertaining to election expenses. The ECP had published a set of proposed amendments […]
Read MoreNewswire Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi said this week that some people feared elections. He emphasized the PPP’s demand for elections to be conducted in accordance with the constitution. Kundi remarked that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari envisions the expansion of institutions like the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) across […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz expressed optimism this week about the return of her father, Nawaz Sharif, to Pakistan on October 21, aiming to bring an end to what she referred to as a “seven-year period of prolonged sorrow”. Addressing a public gathering in Lahore, Maryam remarked that Nawaz Sharif […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong said this week that Beijing was ready to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Pakistan and build an “upgraded version” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which is growth-oriented, innovative, livelihood-enhancing, green and inclusive. Addressing the National Day Reception, Zaidong said that they are ready to […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) this week formed a legal team to challenge the new delimitations. The legal team headed by the president of People’s Lawyers Forum (PLF) will challenge the new delimitations. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) earlier issued a preliminary list of new delimitations ahead of general polls. The Chief […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said this week that Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries can benefit from each other’s experiences and advanced technologies. Addressing Shanghai Cooperation Organization TV Festival in Nanjing, China, the Minister invited the media organizations of SCO countries to partner with Pakistan in joint […]
Read MoreNewswire Brussels: The president of the European Parliament said Sunday she has conveyed the legislative body’s support for the appointment of a United Nations envoy to evaluate the chances of resuming stalemated talks to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus. Roberta Metsola said she personally communicated the position of the European Union’s legislature to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio […]
Read MoreZheng Yongnian While hostile sentiment against China grows in the US, there is also growing antipathy toward the US among the Chinese general public. This is true, especially on social media, where nationalist sentiment is somewhat elevated among some Chinese people. However, generally speaking, such sentiment is not strong among Chinese people. If we discuss […]
Read MoreNewswire Multan: Former prime minister and Senator, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, said this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was ready for general elections. Talking to journalists here, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani welcomed the election announcement by the Election Commission saying that there was no ambiguity that the elections would be held in the […]
Read MoreCovert Report Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell this week strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killings of at least four individuals by during an operation in Sarkand, Sindh. “The loss of life is deeply regrettable and must be thoroughly investigated by an independent body to ensure justice is served. While we acknowledge the […]
Read MoreCovert Report Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said this week that former premier Nawaz Sharif’s role will be vital to taking the country out of the turmoil. Maryam Nawaz chaired a meeting, during which the presidents of the Punjab division and districts were present. On this occasion, consultations were held regarding […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Digital Media head in Islamabad Umar Rehman Malik this week strongly condemned the suicide bombing in the Turkey capital Ankara. “Our prayers and thoughts are with the government and brave people of Turkey. Terrorists are enemies of humanity, and we stand united against these evil forces,” he said […]
Read MoreLiu Xuanzun Beijing: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly conducted a ground exercise on the mainland side of the Taiwan Straits this week, as the defense authority on the island of Taiwan became aware of the participation of long-range rockets, conventional missiles and amphibious troops in the PLA drills around the island in addition […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that only his party represents the masses in its real context. Speaking to the media in Tandlianwala, Bilawal urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to announce the date for the general elections. He took a swipe at the opponents, saying, […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Ali Rehman Malik this week stressed collective efforts for peace regardless of race, sect, gender or any prejudice. In his message on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, he said, “My thoughts and prayers are with those around the world who are deprived […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The European Union (EU) is currently deliberating the extension of Pakistan’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) status for an additional four years, until 2027. The decision to extend these trade privileges, which grant Pakistan preferential access to EU markets, follows the endorsement of recommendations by the European Council and is currently under […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice-President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, this week called for a collective effort to address the issue of uncontrolled population growth, stressing that it acts as a multiplier of various threats. She called on political parties and all stakeholders to unite in championing effective population management. In a keynote […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Senator Mushahid Hussain this week advised party supremo Nawaz Sharif to exhibit “generosity” and pursue a “forward-looking approach” of “forgive, forget and move on” regarding accountability of former army generals. After four years in London, Nawaz is set to return to Pakistan on October 21. With a month […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Malaika Raza this week said that India’s face of terror has been exposed. In a statement, Malaika Raza, the central secretary-general of the PPP for Human Rights, highlighted the recent expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Canada as evidence of India’s alleged involvement in terrorism. “Chairman Bilawal […]
Read MoreCovert Report Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistan People’s Party Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi this week expressed concern that despite their willingness to respect allied parties’ wishes to conduct elections within 90 days, the constitutional requirement for timely elections was not being met. “The Election Commission has not provided a schedule or a date for […]
Read MoreGlobal Times China’s National Day, which falls on October 1, is just around the corner. For the Chinese people, September 30 marks the start of a seven-day holiday following the Mid-Autumn Festival. In the upcoming days, they will enjoy the happiness and joy of the “long holiday,” which they have earned through their hard work. […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The 10th China-European Union High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held on Monday in Beijing. As the highest-level dialogue mechanism in the field of trade and economic cooperation between China and the EU and one of the “three pillars” of China-EU relations, the Dialogue has always been the main channel for the […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi this week appealed to the UN General Assembly on Saturday to uphold the principle of sovereignty, as she pledged continued support for Palestinian statehood. Addressing the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Marsudi referred to its theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity” […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China has decided to impose sanctions on two US companies due to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said this week. In disregard of China’s firm opposition, the U.S. government deliberately supplies weapons to China’s Taiwan region. This seriously violates the one-China principle and the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week doubled down on the demand for the immediate announcement of a date and schedule for the general elections, stressing that only polls could take the country out of economic and political crises. Concerns on the poll timing have arisen from the Election […]
Read MoreNewswire United Nations: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said this week that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, […]
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