Govt takes practical steps for protection of journalists rights: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM’s) government had taken practical steps for the protection of the rights of the journalist community. In her congratulatory message to the newly elected office bearers of Peshawar Press Club, she said that the incumbent government fully believed […]

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Efforts on to broaden ties with friendly countries: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week the coalition government was making efforts to broaden Pakistan’s ties with the friendly countries, besides forging beneficial relations with other countries for the benefits of the people of Pakistan. In a video message on the advent of new year, the foreign minister said that […]

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No amount of propaganda can impact iron-clad friendship between Pakistan and China, says FO at Year-End Review briefing

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan said this week that no amount of propaganda could shake the two countries’ unbreakable friendship. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told journalists at a Year-End Review briefing that China is Pakistan’s close friend and that ties with Beijing are a permanent feature of foreign policy. “Pakistan and China are close […]

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Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik remember Benazir Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik’s sons Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to former premier Benazir Bhutto for her unmatched services to the nation. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto for her unmatched service to Pakistan and its people, her patience, bravery, fearlessness, and struggle against extremist forces. […]

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Sajid Hussain Turi says Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that former premier Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her sad martyrdom anniversary, who laid down her life for Pakistan & its people. She fought throughout her life to save Pakistan from […]

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The righteous path of mankind lies in Great Unity – China’s attitude to maintaining global security and human welfare

Guan Guoping The world in 2022 is not peaceful: War began on the European continent, the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, global food and energy problems have become prominent, and the world economic recovery is stumbling. What is presented to the world unprecedentedly is a profound change in the world, the times and history. The […]

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BB’s struggle for people, constitutional supremacy unrivaled: Sherry

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the life and political struggle of martyred Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the sake of people, constitution, parliament and the country was matchless like her name. In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid homage on the 15th martyrdom anniversary […]

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Sajid Turi assures to resolve issues of Overseas Pakistanis on priority basis

Staff Writer Lahore: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week assured to resolve issues being faced by Overseas Pakistanis on priority basis. Addressing a ceremony in Lahore, he said special courts will be established for the facilitation of those overseas Pakistanis whose properties including land have been occupied by […]

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Government taking all possible steps for welfare of media persons: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb this week said that the present government was taking all possible measures for the welfare of journalists. Congratulating the newly elected office bearers of Lahore Press Club, she said the PML-N government fully believed in freedom of speech and independence of the press. In a […]

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Bilawal Bhutto asks UN to resolve issue of unsustainable debt of developing countries

New York: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called on the United Nations to seek solutions to resolve the issue of unsustainable debt and push for allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) to developing countries. Speaking at the concluding session of G77 ministerial meeting at the United Nations here, he said during the last […]

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Skilled labour to be exported, says Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Taxila: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi said this week the present government was working on a comprehensive plan to export one million people to several countries, including Malta, Poland, Hungary, South Korea and Japan, during the next year. He was talking to journalists after inaugurating residential flats […]

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Imran Khan has set horrendous record of corruption: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan set a horrendous record of corruption during his government’s three and half years tenure, but ironically failed to prove a single allegation levelled against his political opponents. “Imran Khan will come to his sense once […]

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Imran Khan allies against dissolution of assemblies: Sherry Rehman

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) central leader Sherry Rehman this week claimed that the allies of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan are not favouring dissolution of assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sherry Rehman said in a statement that Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi gave […]

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Sajid Hussain Turi applauds Qatar for ‘incredible’ World Cup hosting

Staff Writer Islamabad: Sajid Hussain Turi, minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development, appreciated Qatar for hosting the World Cup, soccer’s biggest event, and thanked the oil- and gas-rich Gulf nation for providing employment opportunities to workers from Pakistan. “Profound gratitude and appreciation for Qatar for hosting #FIFAWorldCup and making incredible security and other […]

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Imran Khan destroyed country’s economy, upcoming generations: Kh Asif

Staff Writer Sialkot: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif said this week that former premier Imran Khan, during around four year tenure in government, not only destroyed the national economy but also the upcoming generations by feeding them with negative narratives. Addressing the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers convention here, he said that the […]

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Coalition govt inherited a divided country: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the coalition government inherited from its predecessor “a divided country and a collapsed economy.” Bilawal, the incumbent Foreign Minister, did not see the need to hold early elections in the country as was being demanded by Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran […]

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Sherry for more projects, resources of development sector, partners on climate change

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week urged the development sector and partners to enhance projects and resources on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Addressing the In Summit on Higher Education and Workforce Development in the 21st Century organised by USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity, the Minister said […]

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1 million workers being sent to foreign countries: Sajid Hussain Turi

Staff Writer Parachinar: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources, Sajid Hussain Turi said this week that one million Pakistani workers were being sent for employment in foreign countries. Talking to the journalists in Parachinar, he said that besides skilled persons, youth were also being sent to Japan, Korea, Romania, Greece, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, […]

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PML-N puts brave face on Imran Khan’s threats: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: As PTI chief Imran Khan threatens to imperil the ruling coalition by scuttling provincial assemblies and triggering early polls, the PML-N seems ‘nonchalant’ about the consequences. The government has repeatedly rejected PTI’s demand of holding snap polls or, at least, announce a date for it, as it believes accepting talks tied to […]

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Chinese socialism’s success creates an enduring alternative to globalism

Global Times China has had an epic decade since 2012. Particularly in the last five years, which have been momentous and extraordinary, the country has successfully dealt with major challenges including turbulent developments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the COVID-19 epidemic. The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) […]

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ASEAN summit signals Europe’s focus on Asia-Pacific

Andrew Hammond Many headlines have been made this year by the intensified US focus on the Asia-Pacific region, including at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Thailand. Meanwhile, the increasing attention that the EU is devoting to the world’s fastest-growing economic region is often overlooked. A new signal of intent from Brussels toward the […]

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Xi ready to strengthen China-Russia energy cooperation

China Economic Net Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping said this week that China is ready to work with Russia to forge closer partnership in energy cooperation. Energy cooperation is an important cornerstone of practical cooperation between China and Russia, and also a positive force for maintaining global energy security, Xi said in a congratulatory letter […]

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Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani meets Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar in Islamabad Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani this week called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari here and conveyed an invitation from the Qatari foreign minister to watch FIFA World Cup match in Qatar. The foreign minister congratulated the Qatari ambassador on his country hosting the biggest football event. […]

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Sajid Hussain Turi visits Pak-Afghan border to settle matters of mutual concerns

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Pak-Afghan border at the Kharlachi and Borki area of Kurram district this week, where the border authorities briefed him on the border situation. In a bilateral negotiation, the reopening of Pak-Afghan border was decided for trade and movement. Along […]

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Youth Development Program by PML-N previous govt provided zero tax incentives: Marriyum

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that Youth Development Program had been started during the previous regime of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz which provided zero tax incentives to the young generation. Delivering her speech at the launching ceremony of “Economic Affairs” magazine here, the minister said that in its previous […]

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