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China, Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in meteorological science & technology

China Economic Net Beijing: We look forward to promoting the construction of cloud-based early warning supporting system with Pakistan, noted Zhang Zuqiang, Deputy Administrator of China Meteorological Administration (CMA), while talking to China Economic Net. Meteorological officers and experts from China and Pakistan held talks on deepening cooperation in meteorological science and technology in Beijing […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

King Charles makes history

King Charles III made history this week during his first state visit since his accession last year. Princes William and Harry’s father became the first British monarch to address the German Bundestag, while the national parliament was in session. Speaking both German and English, His Majesty’s speech celebrated the “deep historical bonds and longstanding links” […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

UK agrees to join Pacific trade pact in post-Brexit deal

London: The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia — the biggest new trade deal Britain has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago. The British government said Friday that it had clinched an agreement after almost two years of negotiations to join the Comprehensive […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

Private sector must give timelines to reduce plastic production: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said this week that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model must be operationalized and private sector must present tangible plans and timelines to reduce plastic production and increase recycling in the country. She was speaking at a policy dialogue on “Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

Kaira stresses rule of law and stability for country’s development

Staff Writer Islamabad: Qamar Zaman Kaira, the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan saidc this week that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) always respected the Constitution of the country, as the rule of law maintains stability and helps to uplift the country’s matters. In a media interaction, Kaira also commented on […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

Talks with MQM-P, others restarted: Parvez Elahi

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Parvez Elahi claimed on Sunday that his party had restarted talks with its old allies, including the Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). In his statement, the former Punjab chief minister went on to claim the MQM-P was of the view there was no benefit to continuing to extend support […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

Ma’s mainland visit connects common emotions and historical memories of compatriots across Taiwan Straits

Hu Xijin Former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou paid a visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing on Tuesday morning, wrote “strive for peace, revitalize China” and showed it to reporters. Ma is the first former Taiwan regional leader to visit the mainland after leaving office. Without doubt, we should welcome him. We […]

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by Covert

Closer China-Russia ties, a step towards multipolar world

Xinhua Beijing: While Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Russia on a state visit, some Western politicians and media outlets are hyping up claims that China is standing with Russia regarding the Ukraine crisis. However, it is unnecessary for the West to be sceptical of closer China-Russia relations. China has made its stance very clear […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

Free, quality healthcare PPP goal: Aseefa Bhutto

Staff Writer Karachi: Providing free and quality public healthcare has been a cornerstone of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) manifesto, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this week. She pointed out that under the PPP-led Sindh government, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD) has been strengthened into one of the strongest cardiac networks spread across 22 […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

PTI deal with US lobbying firm exposes double standards: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that another alleged U-turn by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) highlights their double standards and hypocrisy. She said the PTI has signed a six-month agreement with a private consulting firm Praia Consultant, and to pay $50,000 for their services in lobbying American decision […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan can never be separated from its lifeline, Kashmir: Kaira

Staff Writer Mirpur: Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said this week that Pakistan was incomplete without the freedom of its jugular vein Kashmir. “The ever-lasting deep-rooted geographical and blood relations of Pakistan with Kashmir can never separate both from each other”, Kaira said while addressing a […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

Will Imran Khan accept if PML-N wins Punjab elections, asks Maryam Nawaz

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week asked whether Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would accept results if her party sweeps the upcoming general elections in Punjab — once a stronghold of the PML-N. Her statement came following PTI’s severe criticism against the incumbent government […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

Loss of Honduras embarrasses Taiwan authorities, shames US

Hu Xijin The Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan island and establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This is not only a heavy blow to the Taiwan authorities, but also a clear disregard to the threat made by the US to the island’s “diplomatic allies” that […]

April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto to attend BRI summit

CGTN Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that Pakistan is looking forward to participating in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) summit that is to take place in China this autumn. While speaking with the state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN), the foreign minister said that he will attend the upcoming summit, […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

Sherry calls for reset of global climate finance system

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman this week said that climate change was rapidly changing its scale and impact with every passing year that demanded a serious reset in the climate finance system to tackle the 21st century crisis of environmental degradation. In her keynote opening remarks at the launch […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

600,000 youth got overseas jobs: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Quetta: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that the agreement with 16 countries was in the final stages after which he hoped that thousands of youth would get employment opportunities in foreign states. He said that so far more than 0.6 million youths have […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

Maryam Nawaz files papers on four Punjab Assembly seats

Staff Writer Lahore: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who is against the upcoming elections in two provinces without ‘ensuring’ accountability of PTI chief Imran Khan, on Thursday chose four constituencies — three of Lahore and one of Gujranwala — to contest the April 30 polls in Punjab. The Pakistan People’s Party, […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

Umar Rehman Malik delighted over improvement in ties between Iran, Saudi Arabia

Staff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week expressed delight over the improvement in ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. “Pleased to see the developments and improving relations between Saudi and Iran. My father Senator Rehman Malik did a lot of work in his life to mend bridges between both these countries. […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

China can play peacemaker while US cannot

Ding Gang The two arch-rivals of the Middle East – Saudi Arabia and Iran – recently sat down for peace talks in Beijing and restored diplomatic relations, highlighting the effectiveness of China’s diplomatic efforts. Why can China act as the “peace broker?” On the one hand, China has never supported one side to fight another, […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

Westerners should focus on eliminating inequalities in their societies instead of concerning themselves with Tibetan matters

Hu Xijin Beginning last month, as a result of three “UN special rapporteurs” grossly misinterpreting the situation of boarding schools in China’s Xizang (Tibet), the Western media outlets have launched a new smear campaign, claiming that “one million Tibetan children have been forcibly separated from their families” and “forcibly assimilated” in Tibetan boarding schools, adding […]

March 26, 2023March 26, 2023 by Covert

Xi Jinping unanimously re-elected as Chinese President for third term

Newswire Beijing: Delegates of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, parliament) unanimously voted for re-election of Xi Jinping as president of the People’s Republic of China to an unprecedented third five-year term this week. Some 2,952 people participated in the voting. The re-election of Xi Jinping who will turn 70 in […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Qatar, Pakistan to enhance cooperation

New York: Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the conference “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World,” which concluded in New York this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Bilawal Bhutto urges ‘restraint’ over Lahore clashes

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for restraint on everyone’s part and to stay within democratic norms when international reporters at the UN asked for his comments on the clashes in Lahore that left one opposition party worker dead. “I think that it is important for everyone to restrain themselves […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Women backbone of family system: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the women were like the backbone of the Pakistani family system, society, country and economy in every sphere of life. In her special message on International Women’s Day, the federal minister paid her tribute to the women across the world […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Govt to resolve industrialists’ issues on priority basis: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Peshawar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistani and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi assured businessmen to resolve their issues on a fast-track basis, saying that the government is taking all possible steps for industrialisation and provision of all facilities to the business community. The federal minister strongly opposed the industries-hostile actions and initiatives […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Khurram Dastgir meets Iranian Energy Minister

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir this week met his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Mehrabian at Tehran. During the meeting, mutual areas of interest were discussed, said a press release. The Iranian Minister appreciated the authorities of Pakistan for the construction of transmission line to import electricity from Iran to Gwadar on fast […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

That trust was precious when Saudi Arabia and Iran talked in Beijing

Global Times Wang Yi (C), a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee Wang Yi (C), a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Pakistan, Indonesia vow to enhance economic ties

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia this week vowed to enhance economic ties. Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio called on Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan in Islamabad and exchanged views on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. They resolved to enhance bilateral economic cooperation between two countries with particular focus on trade and investment, […]

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 by Covert

Shehbaz Sharif, Qatari Emir discuss ways to boost bilateral ties

Staff Writer Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived in Doha on a two-day official visit this week, held talks with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues between the two countries. During the meeting, both the leaders exchanged views to further strengthen the […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Sherry Rehman for creating mass awareness about wildlife conservation, protection

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that on this World Wildlife Day, it was very important to create awareness among the public and all stakeholders about the importance of wildlife conservation and take steps to protect them. In her message on World Wildlife Day, the federal minister […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Pakistani workers demand increasing at int’l level: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that the demand of Pakistani workers was increasing at the global level. Addressing the ceremony, wherein a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Poly Technical Institute Gilgit-Baltistan and Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), the minister said […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Maryam mocks Imran, asks Nawaz to lend some ‘courage’ to PTI chief

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz this week took a jibe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and asked her father Nawaz Sharif to lend some of his courage to the PTI chief who had allegedly escaped from his residence Zaman Park fearing arrest. In a statement on Twitter, […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

Hopefully, South Korea won’t turn itself into a pawn of the US while it could be a geopolitical player

Hu Xijin South Korean government is “sleepwalking” again. In a speech yesterday on Japan-related issues, President Yoon Suk-yeol neither urged Japan to reflect on its history of aggression nor mentioned compensation for forced labor and “comfort women” during World War II. Instead, he claimed that “Japan has transformed itself from a militaristic aggressor of the […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

US gets anxious as Russia has survived war of attrition against entire NATO

Hu Xijin The US has recently repeatedly claimed that China is preparing to provide “lethal military aid” to Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which is to incite the Western public opinion to pile pressure on China. China has firmly denied the allegations made by the US. What is the US meant to do? I […]

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023 by Covert

People are country’s real power: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that Pakistan is a country of democratic people but attacks have been carried out on Pakistan’s constitution ever since its formation. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman said the Sindh Assembly was the first to adopt the Pakistan resolution […]

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Covert

Jail-filling drive limited to social media: Sherry

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman said on Saturday that the jail-filling drive led by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan was only visible on social media. Taking to Twitter, she said it was claimed that 200 persons would present themselves for arrest from every city, however, 200 persons had not been […]

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Covert

Sajid Turi visits Bacha Khan airport to address overseas Pakistanis’ problems

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Bacha Khan Airport Peshawar. Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi reviewed various counters including FIA, ASF, ANF, Customs, OPF, and Immigration, said a press release. Airport authorities briefed Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi on operations and facilities. Overseas Pakistanis are […]

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Covert

Nepal, Pakistan to expand relations for mutual benefit: Ambassador Tapas Adhikari

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said this week that Nepal and Pakistan had a huge prospect of further expanding and diversifying relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries and peoples. Addressing an event arranged to celebrate the 260th Raising Day of the Nepali Army, he said, “One important facet […]

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Covert

US urged to show sincerity to fix US-China relations

Chen Qingqing and Wan Hengyi Munich: At the request of the US side, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held an unofficial engagement with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, where the Chinese official urged the US side to rectify its wrong approach […]

Sherry Rehman for joint efforts to deal with multifaceted impacts of climate change

Staff Writer Karachi: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman this week stressed on collaborative efforts to deal with multifaceted impacts of climate change and urged investors to invest in climate resilient development projects. She was addressing inaugural session of 6th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ held here under the theme of ‘Prepare for Disruption’ […]

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