PPP-led Sindh govt setting new standards in health sector: Umer Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the PPP-led Sindh government was setting new standards in the health sector. “The report released by PALISI (Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigators) highlighting the reduction in child mortality at Sindh’s public hospitals is a testament to the continuous […]

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Survey offers fascinating window into international perceptions of China

Evandro Menezes de Carvalho Rapid and dynamic changes have shaped the contemporary global landscape, many of which revolve around China’s increasingly prominent role. As the world’s second-largest economy and a leader in technological innovation, China attracts attention and sparks debates about its image and influence on the international stage. A recently published survey by the […]

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Viewing the world beyond an ‘either/or’ lens to seek harmony, peace

Warwick Powell The concept of “Hehe” in Chinese culture, with the first “He” embodying harmony, peace and balance and the second representing convergence, unity and cooperation, is central to both the individual and collective mind-set in China. Rooted in thousands of years of philosophy, the idea of “Hehe” serves as a guiding principle for living […]

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Aseefa Bhutto for resolution of Khyber Pakhtunkhaw issues

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week urged for development in Khyber Pakhtunkhaw . In a meeting with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari discussed pressing issues faced by the province, including the deteriorating law and order situation and the alarming rise in polio cases. During the meeting, concerns […]

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Henan’s tourism revenue exceeds 1 trillion yuan in 2024

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On January 6, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Henan Province held a press conference. Huang Dongsheng, director-general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province, highlighted at the conference that the year 2024 witnessed significant growth in the province’s cultural and tourism sectors. For the first time, […]

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What to expect for golden visa program of Portugal in 2025: Predictions & key developments

Newswire Lisbon: In 2025, an increasing demand is expected for Portugal’s Golden Visa Program from North America as well as the United Kingdom. The demand from the Asian market is expected to remain consistent throughout 2025. In 2025, authorities in Portugal are aiming to streamline the processing of applications to meet the surge in demand […]

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PM Meloni hails ‘excellent’ Italy-Greece relations, announces February conference

Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week hailed Italy’s “excellent” relations with Greece, emphasizing their shared geostrategic identity and close cooperation on key issues such as security, migration and climate challenges. “Our two countries share a common geostrategic identity,” Meloni said during her annual press conference, highlighting her strong working relationship with Greek […]

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Umar Rehman Malik highlights Bhutto Expressway

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week highlighted the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Expressway by the PPP-led Sindh government. “Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Expressway, another landmark development project under the Private Public Partnership mode. The PPP government under the pragmatic leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been at […]

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China confident of continuous economic recovery in 2025

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: When setting economic growth targets for 2025, China will consider both needs and possibilities and ensure coherence with medium and long-term planning, an official with the country’s top economic planner said this week. A senior National Development and Reform Commission official, Yuan Da, told a press conference that China’s economy will face […]

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Anchoring on ‘future’, China-Japan-SK cooperation this year worth expecting

Global Times The Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) recently announced the results of the “CJK Spirit Word of the Year 2025” selection, with the Chinese word for “future” winning the highest number of votes. This has sparked sustained attention across public opinion in the three countries involved – China, Japan and South Korea. TCS secretary-general Lee […]

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US policymakers should carry on Carter’s understanding of China

Ding Gang On December 29, 2024, former US president Jimmy Carter passed away, at the age of 100. Carter’s contributions to US-China relations were significant. As the driving force behind establishing diplomatic ties between the two nations, he played a pivotal role in fostering cooperation and mutual understanding over the decades. Among all US presidents […]

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Palestine must be recognised: Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan this week demanded that Palestine must be recognized as a full member of the United Nations, a moral imperative that will ensure the irreversibility of the two-state solution. Delivering a statement in the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian Question, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, Alternate PR […]

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Ali Rehman Malik calls for urgent action to address the ongoing crisis in Parachinar

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, Chairman of the Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) and the Rehman Malik Foundation, this week visited Zainabya Academy in Islamabad, where he met with representatives from Parachinar and expressed profound grief over the tragic killing of more than 100 men, women, and children in a brutal attack on […]

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Italy PM says she is ‘in tune on many issues’ with Keir Starmer

Angela Giuffrida Rome: Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is “in tune on many issues” with her British counterpart, Keir Starmer, especially “the fight against mass illegal immigration” and the need to explore “innovative solutions” when it comes to processing asylum claims, touting Italy’s controversial agreement with Albania. Meloni told the weekly magazine […]

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Denmark to boost Greenland’s defence after Trump repeats controversial remarks seeking US ownership

Celina Ali Islamabad: Denmark moves to boost Greenland’s defence capabilities after US President-elect Donald Trump doubles down on controversial remarks of US dire to control the arctic nation. The Danish government this week announced a major plan to bolster Greenland’s defence capacity just hours after US President-elect Donald Trump publicly repeated his desire to purchase […]

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Surprised why fish only cut Pakistani internet cables: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week criticised the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)-led government over “slow internet speed” in the country, wondering why fish only cut Pakistan’s undersea fibre optics cable. “PML-N’s politics is based on motorways … infrastructure for our generation is digitalisation, internet and its speed,” Bilawal, […]

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Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik celebrate Christmas with Christian brethren, reaffirm commitment to minority rights

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, Chairman of IRR International and the Rehman Malik Foundation, along with Umar Rehman Malik, celebrated Christmas with the Christian community at a church in Islamabad this week. They distributed presents, joined prayers for peace, and expressed their commitment to fostering unity and equality in Pakistan. Felicitating the Christian community, […]

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Has US considered why it can’t stop China from developing in Latin America?

Ding Gang Wang Xuguang, then a project manager at China Harbour Engineering Company, witnessed the same scene every day: cargo ships loaded with containers slowly passing through the Panama Canal, heading toward the Atlantic Ocean in the distance. When I interviewed in Panama a decade ago, his company was building a terminal for the Taiwan […]

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France, Pakistan have excellent diplomatic, political relations: Ambassador Nicolas Galley

Celina Ali Islamabad: French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galley said this week that Pakistan and France currently have excellent diplomatic and political relations. Economic, trade and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and France will be further promoted, he said. He expressed these views during a meeting with Sardar Zahoor Iqbal, Chairman of France-Pakistan Business Forum FPBF […]

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Aseefa Bhutto launches anti-polio campaign in Nawabshah

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week launched an anti-polio campaign in Nawabshah on Monday. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and PPP Women’s Wing Central President Faryal Talpur chaired a meeting to inaugurate the anti-polio campaign in Nawabshah and distributed certificates among the members of anti-polio team. Aseefa Bhutto also administered […]

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IRR chief Ali Rehman Malik to establish Senator Rehman Malik Memorial Library at AIMS

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik, Chairman of IRR International and the Rehman Malik Foundation, this week announced the establishment of the Senator Rehman Malik Memorial Library at the Al Fajar Institute of Modern Sciences (AIMS) in Islamabad. This initiative, dedicated to honouring the legacy of his late father, Senator A. Rehman Malik, was made […]

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Don’t take orders from anyone: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

Newswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week defended her friendship with tech billionaire Elon Musk, affirming that her relationship with anyone does not interfere with her leadership role or Italy’s policy. PM Meloni made the remarks while speaking in a parliamentary session ahead of the European Union summit in Brussels. During her address, […]

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Maryam Nawaz urges Huawei to invest in Pakistan, especially in Punjab

Celina Ali Islamabad: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif this week visited Huawei Technologies’s Bantian headquarters in Shenzhen Longgang district and vowed to enhance cooperation. According to a statement released here by Huawei, she met Huawei’s Government Affairs Director Wang Chengdong to discuss various initiatives to make Lahore a modern digital city. She also discussed […]

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Denmark pledges support for Malaysia’s green transition initiatives

Newswire Kuala Lumpur: Denmark is deeply committed to supporting Malaysia’s green transition through knowledge, strong public-private partnerships, and investments, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said this week. He said Danish companies are eager to contribute Danish solutions to Malaysia through the newly established Green Transition Alliance, which will be a part of Denmark’s future […]

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Bilawal Bhutto calls for united efforts to safeguard human rights

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week called for united efforts to safeguard and promote human rights as the cornerstone of a just, inclusive, and peaceful society. In his message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day being observed globally on December 10, he said that human […]

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Italy: PM Giorgia Meloni named ‘most powerful person in Europe’

Newswire Rome: Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has been named as the “most powerful person in Europe” by Politico. The media outlet released its annual ranking list of 28 most influential people in the continent. “The list captures another continental trend: the ascent of right-wing populists and ultranationalist figures. These leaders, who have undermined civil-rights […]

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