Denmark to launch three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Lahore: Denmark is set to launch a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) program with Pakistan’s power sector, aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of key national energy institutions. The initiative, backed by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), will begin on January 1, 2026, and is designed to support Pakistan’s transition towards a more […]

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Italy’s Meloni: Recognizing Palestinian state before it is established may be ‘counterproductive’

Newswire MILAN: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that recognizing the State of Palestine before it is established could be counterproductive. “I am very much in favor of the State of Palestine but I am not in favor of recognizing it prior to establishing it,” Meloni told Italian daily La Repubblica. “If something […]

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China’s AI tech boosts global trade efficiency, facilitates supply chain

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: To provide a quick overview of what its digital technology can do for China’s many small and medium-sized exporters, a Nanjing-based software firm put up nine striking Q&A posters at an ongoing trade fair in Beijing. “Where is my product most in-demand overseas?” “How can I ensure my product passes customs compliance?” […]

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Pakistan, Denmark reaffirm strengthening cultural cooperation

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark this week hosted a farewell reception in honour of the Ambassador Jakob Linulf, marking the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in Pakistan. Pakistan, Denmark reaffirm strengthening cultural cooperation The event was graced by the Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, who attended as the […]

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PIA issues UK flight schedule, as ban lifted on Pakistani airlines

Celina Ali Islamabad: In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s aviation sector, the United Kingdom this week officially removed Pakistan from its air safety list, paving the way for Pakistani airlines to resume operations in British airspace after a five-year ban. The development has sparked a wave of relief and optimism among aviation authorities, passengers, and […]

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Italy: Leonardo unveils new tank gun and 30 km range ammunition

Newswire Rome: Italian defense company Leonardo has introduced the new 120mm L55 tank gun featuring a 55-caliber long barrel, along with the VULCANO precision ammunition designed specifically for it. According to RID, the extended 55-caliber barrel length delivers higher muzzle velocities and improved performance at elevated operating pressures. Leonardo credits this leap in capability to […]

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France’s National Day celebrated in Karachi

French Consul General Alexis Chahtahtinsky highlights bilateral ties Abdullah Jan Karachi: The Consul General of France in Karachi, Alexis Chahtahtinsky, this week hosted a grand reception to mark Bastille Day, France’s National Day, commemorating the historic revolution of 1789 and the values of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite. The event was attended by Governor Sindh Kamran […]

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China’s first concept verification center for time-honoured brands established in Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: This Week , The Zhengzhou Technology Exchange Market–Caoshanhu Health Concept Verification Center – Also Known As The Caoshanhu Health Innovation Center – Was Officially Inaugurated At Zhongyuan Science And Technology City In Zhengzhou, The Capital Of Central China’s Henan Province. As The First Concept Verification Center In China’s Health Sector Jointly Established […]

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Denmark leads global push to protect human identity from ai exploitation

Dr Taimoor Ul Hassan Copenhagen: In A Small Yet Significant Legislative Leap, Denmark Recently Etched Its Name Into The Digital Rights Frontier By Officially Recognising The Human Face, Body And Voice As Intellectual Property. This Groundbreaking Move Treats Personal Physical And Vocal Attributes Not Just As Biometric Data, But As Elements Of Identity Worthy Of […]

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Leonardo trails rivals with $1.9 billion euro bid for iveco’s defence business

Newswire Milan: Italian Defence Company Leonardo Has Made The Lowest Bid For The Defence Business That Automotive Group Iveco Has Put Up For Sale, Bloomberg News Reported, After The Rome Government Expressed A Preference For A Domestic Buyer. Iveco, Which Is Controlled By Italy’S Billionaire Agnelli Family, In May Said It Would Proceed With A […]

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Uk and France strike historic deal to return channel migrants and boost border control

London: Britain And France Have Reached A Landmark Agreement To Launch A Pilot Programme That Will Allow The UK To Send Back Some Migrants Who Arrive In Small Boats Across The English Channel. The Deal, Announced Thursday By Prime Minister Keir Starmer And President Emmanuel Macron In London, Aims To Curb Illegal Migration And Strengthen […]

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Over 15,000 China-Europe freight trains depart from Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: On June 28, a fully loaded freight train left the China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) assembly center, marking a significant milestone with over 15,000 China-Europe trains launched from Henan. This “Steel Silk Road”, stretching across Eurasia, now operates more than 12 trains daily, cutting the travel time from Central China to the world […]

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Karbala guiding light to stand firm for righteousness: Bilawal Bhutto

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Youm-e-Ashura reminds us of the eternal struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and tyranny. The supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family and companions at Karbala is a guiding light for all those who rise against oppression and […]

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Italy: Leonardo takes a stake in Finland’s SSH as European defence M&A inches forward

Helsinki: Italy’s Leonardo (LDOF.MI), opens new tab will buy a 24.55% stake in Finland’s SSH (SSH1V.HE), opens new tab to expand its cybersecurity business, the companies said on Tuesday, in a sign of some progress in European defence consolidation and cooperation. The deal will see the Italian aerospace and defence group become SSH’s biggest shareholder, […]

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Pakistan, France sign €12 million grant to improve water, sanitation in Punjab

Celina Ali Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) this week signed a grant agreement worth €12 million in the Ministry of Economic Affairs for a project aimed at strengthening water and sanitation service delivery across selected urban areas in Punjab. The agreement was signed by Mr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of […]

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China Post launches its first intercontinental air route in Henan

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China Post this week officially launched its Zhengzhou-Luxembourg international postal cargo route. This is the company’s second intercontinental air route after the Nanjing-Luxembourg service, and its first such route in Henan. The newly launched Zhengzhou-Luxembourg postal route brings Henan closer to the world, reuniting old friends and embracing new ones. Zhengzhou and […]

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Denmark takes major step to crack down on AI deepfakes: Gives citizens copyrights

Copenhagen: The Danish government this week decided to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes by giving citizens copyrights of their personal features and voice. According to CNN, the new proposed legislation will allow public figures and artists as well as common people to protect their digital identity. Danish Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt explained that if someone […]

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‘You idiot’: Bilawal Bhutto takes dig at Fawad over Indus River history

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week took dig at former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry over Indus River history. Taking to X (formerly), the former foreign minister had lashed out at Chaudhry over the latter’s tweet. ” You idiot. Sindhu River is the Indus River. The Indus Valley civilization […]

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Italy obtained “flexible” conditions for increasing defense spending: PM Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said this week that the country will achieve new NATO targets for defense spending through a flexible approach and without redirecting funds from other budget priorities. Italy, which currently spends 1.5% of GDP on defense, plans to gradually increase this figure. The PM also insisted that no euro would be […]

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Aseefa Bhutto urges urgent investment in education, human development

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week called for a national education emergency, highlighting the critical need for greater investment in health, education, and human capital in light of escalating public hardships. Participating in the ongoing budget debate in the National Assembly, she underscored the importance of a pro-poor and pro-women budget, […]

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Italy: Leonardo, Baykar’s super smart drone project begins

Newswire Rome: The joint venture “LBA Systems,” announced this week at the 55th Paris Air Show between Türkiye’s leading unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, Baykar, and Italian Leonardo, one of Europe’s largest defense companies, was covered in the Italian press. The country’s high-circulation newspaper, Corriere della Sera, reported under the headline “Leonardo’s drone agreement with […]

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A shadow that glows

Newswire Lahore: La Galerie, Alliance Française de Lahore, this week presented ‘A Shadow That Glow’s, a group exhibition curated by Amra Khan and Anne Sophie Francais, featuring the works of six emerging artists: Aleena Usman, Hamna Malik, Joyce Gill, Noor Fatima, Shiza Ali Noor, and Zainab Lashari. A Shadow That Glows gathered six artists whose […]

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Xi urges hard work to build strong China as CPC marks 120th birth anniversary of veteran leader Chen Yun

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: President Xi Jinping this week called for learning from veteran leader Chen Yun and carrying forward his legacy with an enterprising spirit and hard work to build China into a strong country. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, […]

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France says supports Harvard, welcomes foreign students

Newswire Paris: France’s Foreign Minister said this week his country supported students and staff at Harvard, after President Donald Trump tried to ban foreign students from the prestigious US university. “We stand with universities facing the threat of government control, restriction to their funding, constraints on their curricula or research projects,” Jean-Noel Barrot said during […]

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Italy modernises military pilot training with introduction of Leonardo M-345

Rome: Italy this week marked a significant milestone in military aviation with the official induction of Leonardo’s M-345 trainer aircraft into service with the Italian Air Force. The new jet, designated T-345A by the Armed Forces, is now operational with the 61st Wing at Galatina Air Base, replacing the long-serving MB-339. Developed and produced by […]

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Denmark picks French, German and Norwegian air defence suppliers

Newswire Copenhagen: Denmark will acquire short-range air defence systems from MBDA France, Germany’s Diehl Defence and Kongsberg Gruppen of Norway, the Nordic country’s defence ministry said in a statement this week. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in February ordered the military to go on a buying spree to beef up the country’s defences in preparation […]

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“Don’t let them silence you,” urges Aseefa after Sana Yousaf’s murder

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week strongly condemned the murder of teenage influencer Sana Yousaf, calling it a tragic reminder of violence against women in Pakistan. Sana, who was shot dead at her Islamabad home just before her 17th birthday, had rejected repeated advances from the alleged killer, Omar Hayat. The […]

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Italy: Referendum on easing citizenship rules thwarted by low turnout

Newswire Rome: An Italian referendum on easing citizenship rules and strengthening labour protections this week failed after hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni encouraged voters to boycott the vote. As polls closed on Monday, it emerged that many citizens had heeded Meloni’s call as only 30 percent of the electorate cast their ballots over two days […]

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France keen to strengthen educational ties with Pakistan

Abdullah Jan Lahore: France and Pakistan are poised to deepen cooperation in higher education following a high-level meeting at the French Embassy in Islamabad between renowned career counsellor Syed Abidi and the embassy’s cultural and education team. Under the stewardship of French Ambassador Nicolas Galey, bilateral relations have entered a new phase of vitality, with […]

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