China visit highly successful, high-powered Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan soon: Shehbaz Sharif

Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said this week that his recent five-day visit to China was highly successful, with a high-powered Chinese delegation expected to visit Pakistan soon. Chairing the federal cabinet meeting here, the Prime Minister emphasized that the collective efforts of his team, including federal ministers and secretaries, were instrumental in making […]

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Sindh government performing amazingly in health sector: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the Sindh government led by the PPP was performing amazingly in the health sector. “The Sindh government under the vision of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has made significant strides in combating fatal diseases, earning commendation both nationally and internationally,” he said […]

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The triple significance of the successful holding of Straits Forum

Global Times The 16th Straits Forum opened in the coastal city of Xiamen, East China’s Fujian Province on Friday. This forum received enthusiastic responses from a large number of Taiwan compatriots, with representatives from political parties, organizers, industry representatives, community leaders, as well as guests from various sectors such as youth, education, culture, health, agriculture, […]

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Macron: France facing ‘very serious’ moment as far-right and far-left lead polls

Borgo Egnazia: France is facing a “very serious” moment as parliamentary elections loom, said President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, with financial markets rattled by the country’s far-right and far-left political blocs currently leading polls. Political uncertainty has already triggered a brutal sell-off of French bonds and stocks after Macron unexpectedly called the election, following a […]

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China, Pakistan to further advance CPEC

Celina Ali Islamabad: China and Pakistan agreed to further deepen economic cooperation and advance the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project during talks between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing this week. The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents after their talks in such fields as transport, […]

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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan in talks to boost Kazakh oil transit

Astana: Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are in discussions to increase the transit of Kazakh oil through Azerbaijan, potentially raising the volume to between five and seven million tonnes per annum (mtpa). Zaur Gakhramanov, an adviser to the president of SOCAR, Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil business, confirmed the development. Kazakhstan is actively seeking to diversify its energy export […]

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Empowering local business community key to resolving Pakistan’s economic crisis: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week called for the creation of a conducive business environment to address Pakistan’s prevailing economic crisis. Speaking in a debate on Pakistan’s economy, which featured leading economists, Umar Rehman Malik emphasized the empowerment of local businessmen and the need for robust support for […]

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Ambassador Fredrico Silva hosts grand reception to celebrate Portugal National Day

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Portugal to Pakistan Fredrico Silva this week celebrated Portugal National Day and hosted a grand reception. The Portuguese Embassy in Pakistan led by Ambassador Fredrico Silva honoured the country’s rich history and cultural heritage. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Mian […]

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Italy, Iran, senior diplomats confer on Syria situation

Tehran: Italian Foreign Ministry Special Envoy for Syria Stefano Ravagnan met the Iranian foreign minister’s senior adviser for special political affairs Ali Asghar Khaji this week and discussed the latest developments in Syria on national and foreign fields. Expressing concern regarding the difficult economic situation of the Syrian people and the reduction of humanitarian aid, […]

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Pakistan, Kazakhstan decide to strengthen bilateral relations

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan, Yerzhan Kistafan this week met Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain and discussed issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations. During the meeting, it was agreed to further promote bilateral relations and share Pakistani students data with Kazakhstan so that there should not be any […]

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Faisal Karim Kundi questions logic of making May 9-tainted people ministers

Lahore: In an apparent reference to the PTI leaders, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi this week said that when those involved in incidents of violence of May 9 would become ministers, people would raise eyebrows. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, he reiterated the demand that perpetrators of these crimes be brought to […]

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Umar Rehman Malik pays tribute to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for making defence invincible

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto for making the country’s defence invincible. “Today, we commemorate Pakistan’s achievement of becoming a peaceful nuclear power. This milestone reflects the visionary leadership of Shaheed #ZulfiqarAliBhutto. We honor all who contributed to this national […]

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Ambassador Marilina Armellin hosts reception on Italian National Day

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy Marilina Armellin this week hosted a grant reception to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Italy. Federal Minister for Housing Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Senator Sherry Rehman, cut a cake on the occasion. This event was attended by a diverse assembly of guests, including government officials, diplomats, business […]

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Fourth round of Pakistan-Greece Bilateral Political Consultations held

Celina Ali Islamabad: Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan led the Pakistan delegation at the 4th Round of Pakistan-Greece Bilateral Political Consultations in Athens, Greece this week. Director General for Political Affairs, Ambassador Roussos Koundouros led the Greek side. The two sides reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discussed regional and […]

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UAE a great friend of Pakistan: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a great friend of Pakistan. “The UAE is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners, reflecting strong bilateral relations anchored in shared cultural and economic interests. President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan’s commitment to investing […]

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Pakistan-Bulgaria historic friends

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Bulgaria have always enjoyed amicable ties defined by mutual respect and a convergence of views on global and regional developments. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 15th June 1965. Bulgaria opened its Embassy in Islamabad in 1968. Sofia was concurrently accredited to our mission based in Belgrade […]

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Winds of change: The EU’s green agenda after the European Parliament election

Newswire Brussels: The next European Commission and Parliament are likely to place security and competitiveness at the centre of their quest for a more geopolitical Europe. With concerns about the costs of the green transition, growing trade tensions between the US and China, and uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US presidential election and Russia’s […]

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RIC trilateral cooperation needs enhancement

Andrey Kortunov Obviously, the future of Eurasia largely depends on China and India. These two nations demonstrate remarkable resilience in their economic, technological, political, cultural and spiritual growth and maturation. Undoubtedly, their regional, continental and global roles will continue to evolve. Beijing-New Delhi relations have had, and will continue to have, a profound impact on […]

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Xi, Putin highlight need to safeguard fairness, justice

Cao Desheng Beijing: President Xi Jinping this week reiterated that the fundamental solution to the Ukraine crisis lies in promoting a new type of balanced, effective and sustainable security architecture, highlighting China’s readiness to play a positive role in advancing a political settlement of the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict. Xi made the remarks while meeting with […]

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Umar Rehman Malik lauds Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s speech in National Assembly

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week lauded PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s speech in the National Assembly. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari delivered a compelling speech in the National Assembly, eloquently addressing the nation’s challenges,” he said in a statement. Umar Rehman Malik added: “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged the opposition […]

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Rich connotation of China-Russia cooperation will continue to be enriched

Global Times Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a two-day state visit to China. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs described President Putin’s visit as “importantly timed and fruitful.” The two heads of state signed and issued a joint statement on deepening China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era on the occasion of […]

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Kazakhstan denies reports of Pakistani students fleeing to Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan

Newswire Astana: The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan has denied reports about Pakistani students crossing of the border from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan following unrest in Bishkek. The National Security Committee in a statement categorically denied the alleged movement of Pakistani students across the border from Kyrgyzstan into Kazakhstan. “The media reports about groups of Pakistan […]

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Meloni: “We European Conservatives are the engine and protagonists of the Renaissance”

Rome: “Today may be a different moment, we are ahead of decisive European elections because for the first time the result of such elections could put an end to unnatural and counterproductive majorities. It’s time to up the ante. We European Conservatives are the engine and protagonists of the Renaissance of our continent.” This was […]

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Senate Chairman Gilani appreciates Christian Community’s role in country’s uplift

Liaquat Ali Multan: Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said this week that Christian community was performing important role in country’s uplift. He said this during lunch in his honour given by Christian Community, led by MNA Naveed Amir Jeeva, at a local hotel. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani observed that he himself got education from […]

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