UK government considering short-term visa scheme for EU workers

Liaquat Ali London: The UK government is considering establishing a short-term visa programme that would help bring foreign workers into the country without affecting population rates and tackling labour shortages in the hospitality sector. According to reports by The Times, the Home Office has initiated negotiations with some EU countries for more youth mobility schemes […]

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Caretaker govt to ensure transparent, impartial election process: PM Kakar

Liaquat Ali Karachi: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that the interim government would ensure holding of the upcoming general elections in the most transparent and impartial manner, accepted to all. Talking to media after visiting Mazar-e-Quaid to pay tribute and offer Fateha, the prime minister said that the caretaker government would […]

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British HC Jane Marriott meets Maryam

Abida Shaheen Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Friday met British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Raiwind. Maryam congratulated Jean Marriott on her diplomatic responsibilities in Pakistan and discussed matters of mutual interest during the meeting held in Lahore. Maryam said Marriott’s appointment would strengthen the relations between both […]

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Pakistan-China friendship unbreakable: Beijing

Staff writer Beijing: China this week reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to its strong friendship with Pakistan and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), declaring that any attempt to disrupt these bonds would be unsuccessful. The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, delivered this resolute message during a routine media briefing. “No attempt to sabotage the friendship […]

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Don’t let politics dominate scientific research

China Daily Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. [Photo/Agencies] China and the United States are arguably each other’s No 1 partners in scientific research, with collaborative research between people of both countries being among the most-cited papers across fields. This is what Ohio State University Professor Caroline […]

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China in Frames: A Photographic Tribute by Ambassador Moin ul Haque

Gwadar Pro Beijing: Diving into a visual journey across China’s diverse landscape with “China in Frames: A Photographic Tribute,” an exhibition presented by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque. Held at the Yindi Art Museum in Beijing, the photo collection captures the Ambassador’s three-year tenure, illuminating his deep admiration for China’s distinctive allure. The […]

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PPP wants polls on time: Faisal Karim Kundi

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Faisal Karim Kundi said on Thursday that the PPP wants general elections under the constitution. “There is no constitutional requirement. Elections in 90 days are constitutionally necessary,” he said. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Thursday the general elections in the country could not […]

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Pakistan’s Sherry Rehman, Ayesha Malik featured in Forbes ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list

Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman and Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik were featured this week in a list compiled by Forbes magazine that includes 50 women over the age of 50 who made headlines in 2022. Forbes released the ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list on January 11 to […]

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Maryam for ending sense of deprivation in Balochistan

Arslan Ali Arsal Pakistan Muslim League-N Vice President and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for comprehensive and substantial measures to address the prevailing sense of deprivation in the province of Balochistan. Maryam Nawaz highlighted that Pakistan’s overall development, especially in Balochistan, resonated with the sentiments of Nawaz Sharif. In a recent statement, Maryam […]

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Islamabad Nature Conservation Act to enhance MHNP protection: Sherry Rehman

Abdullah Jan Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023 passed by the Parliament has become a law that would enhance protection for the Margallah National wildlife park which was under constant stress from unchecked development. The federal minister took […]

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Only PPP can end hatred, division in politics: Bilawal Bhutto

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that only his party can end politics of hatred and division in the country, and bring social justice to all backward sections, including the minorities. “The protection of rights of minorities is also observance of the Constitution and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah […]

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Xi’s inspection trips show key points of China’s high-quality development

Xinhua Beijing: China has set attaining high-quality development as its primary task in building a modern socialist country in all respects. President Xi Jinping once defined high-quality development as “a shift from pursuing growth to pursuing better growth,” illustrating the evolution of the country’s economic development from rapid expansion to a focus on quality. In […]

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PPP demands election within 90 days, Senator Nisar Khuhro

Liaquat Ali “If the digital census can be completed within a month, why can’t fresh delimitation be held within 60 days,” asked PPP Sindh president Senator Nisar Khuhro.Speaking at a press conference at Peoples Secretariat along with the party’s provincial secretary general Senator Waqar Mehdi, he said: “There’s no reason to delay the polls and […]

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Lays Foundation of FPCCI Tower

Abida Shaheen Karachi: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, achieved a significant milestone on Saturday by laying the foundation of the FPCCI Tower, a monumental project that promises to elevate Pakistan’s economic landscape. The ceremony took place during his visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), the country’s […]

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$30bn Chinese investment transformed Pak economic landscape: PM

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China had so far invested a valuable $30 billion under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which had really transformed the economic landscape in Pakistan. Addressing an award ceremony in Islamabad, the prime minister assured Chinese companies and investors that the “difficult time for them is […]

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The vote of the youth across the country will decide the future of Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Abida Shaheen Lahore: Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the vote of youth across the country will decide the future of Pakistan and determine its direction in the upcoming general elections. will succeed the forces of construction, development and prosperity and defeat the forces of […]

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EU suspends support and security cooperation with Niger after coup

Newswire Brussels; The European Union has suspended financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect after the military coup there this week. Announcing the sanctions, the EU’s foreign policy head, Josep Borrell, said: “In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended […]

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Pakistan and China celebrate CPEC’s 10th anniversary

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China this week celebrated the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Islamabad. A special event was meticulously organized to commemorate the completion of the first decade of this vital initiative. Distinguished leaders from both countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative, Vice […]

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Bilawal Bhutto discusses post-flood recovery with UNSG

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardsari held a telephonic call with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and discussed post-flood recovery in Pakistan, food security for developing countries and Black Sea Grain Initiative. On his Twitter handle, the foreign minister said that he thanked the UNSG for his leadership and support for Pakistan […]

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EU lawmaker points to mental health risks for online services’ addictive design

Abida Shaheen A European Parliament draft report about online services’ addictive design paints a damning picture of the mental health consequences of excessive screen time and calls for new EU rules to address the problem. Addictive design, which refers to capturing users’ attention so they spend as much time on platforms as possible, has been […]

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EU approves Chips Act aiming to double semiconductor market share by 2030

Abida Shaheen The Council of the European Union approved a regulation to strengthen Europe’s presence in the world of semiconductors, better known as “Chips Act”. The legislation aims to create better conditions for European countries to get into semiconductor manufacturing, attract investments, promote research and innovation and prepare the continent for any future supply chain […]

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FM Bilawal speaks to EU High Representative on BSGI

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephone conversation with European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mr Josep Borrell Monday. Expressing Pakistan’s concerns over the expiry of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI), the Foreign Minister said that the resulting food inflation and food security-related challenges would adversely […]

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Sherry Rehman felicitates PPP Co-Chair Asif Ali Zardari on birthday

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday felicitated former President and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari on his birthday. In a statement issued here, the Minister extended her heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Asif Ali Zardari calling him the man of freedom and king of […]

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Punish bribe-givers severely to bring an end to corruption

China Daily The draft amendment to the Criminal Law deliberated by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, has made further improvements to the provisions on curbing crimes related to bribe-giving. “Investigating both bribe-takers and bribe-givers” is the principle repeatedly emphasized by the top authorities in the fight against corruption. In […]

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‘China is not a risk; it’s an opportunity’: Vice Chairman of the 48 Group Club

Global Times This year marks the 70th anniversary of the “Icebreaking Mission” of China-UK trade, which broke the ice in the West’s trade with China in the 1950s. As some Western countries seek “de-risking” with China, their major trading partner, it becomes even clearer how precious the pioneering spirit of openness and cooperation is. In […]

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Xi meets with Kissinger, says China ready to bring ties with US steadily forward

Xinhua Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday. Kissinger has just celebrated his 100th birthday and has visited China more than 100 times, making his visit to China this time one of special significance, Xi noted. Fifty-two years ago, […]

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Pakistan ready to support peace initiative for lasting stability in region: FM Bilawal Bhutto

Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday mphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts through dialogue and engagements, and that Pakistan is ready to support peace initiative for lasting stability in the region. Speaking at a joint news conference along with his Ukrainian Counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday, […]

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Green cooperation helps narrow differences

China Daily China and Europe have generally been on good terms with each other in recent decades. Their close economic interdependence and friendly overall relations have formed a virtuous circle that has made bilateral ties particularly resilient. In spite of all the geopolitical factors disrupting their constructive engagement, such historical resilience, coupled with the existential […]

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