Newswire Hohhot: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defense and control to forge a “great wall of steel” along the country’s borders. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the […]
Read MoreDoha: A delegation from Qatar Charity (QC), including Hassan al-Nuaimi, general supervisor of the charity’s office in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Mohamed Washan, the director of the office, this week visited the office of the chief scholar in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Mufti Sheikh Dr Hussein Kavazovic. The delegation was received by the deputy […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Tehran: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week spoke about strengthening Islamabad’s relations with Tehran and Moscow. The FM made the remarks in an interview with Al-Jazeera during his recent visit to Iraq, where he reiterated that Islamabad was committed to enhancing engagement with Moscow. He maintained that they wanted to maintain neutrality […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan were getting closer diplomatically as well as in the business sector. In a media interaction here, he said the bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan was growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TIPPU SULTAN visited Port Makassar, Indonesia for participation in Multinational Exercise KOMODO-23. The visit of PN Ship is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing interoperability and exploring new vistas of cooperation between Pakistan and the Indonesian Navy. Upon arrival at Makassar, the ship was warmly welcomed by […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called for shouldering new cultural missions and building a modern Chinese civilization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a meeting on cultural inheritance and development on Friday. The cultural […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari held a meeting with Qatar’s Ambassador, Sheikh Saud Abdul Rehman Al Thani here this week. Sheikh Saud Abdul Rahman Al Thani warmly welcomed Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari to the Qatar Embassy. Both the dignitaries engaged in discussions covering a range of topics, including […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Faisal Karim Kundi this week advocated the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) stance of supporting extension in the FATA/PATA tax exemption period considering the prevailing economic situation. “PPP has a very clear stance with the government, federal cabinet and Finance Minister […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The bond of friendship between Italy and Pakistan is growing stronger and both countries have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a reception marking the ‘National Day of the Italian Republic’ here […]
Read MoreJakarta: Tourists in Indonesia are discovering the benefits of mangroves as the archipelago pushes to replant or conserve carbon-rich coastal areas that have been decimated by human activity. Connie Sihombing, a 50-year-old resident of Jakarta, does not mind that she can hear traffic or planes flying above as she paddles her kayak through murky waters […]
Read MoreLiu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan Beijing: After wrapping up a joint military exercise with Laos, China is planning to conduct a multinational drill with Southeast Asian countries. Intensive foreign interactions of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) serve to boost cooperation, deepen trust and safeguard regional peace and stability, marking a stark contrast to US-led […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik this week invited Qatari investors to make more investment in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector of Pakistan. The minister was talking to Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who called on him in Islamabad. Speaking on this occasion, […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit held in the Indian city of Goa proved productive and positive for Pakistan. “As far as the Kashmir issue, bilateral issues between Pakistan and India and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that he had great confidence in the enormous potentialities between Italy and Pakistan. The Ambassador said when he was asked by his government where he wanted to go, “Pakistan was my choice.” He added: “I decided to come here because I have […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week said that travelling to Indonesia will be made easier. He said Indonesia was now open for international visitors and the normal visa issuing process for different purposes was functioning normally. Ambassador Tugio said the visa process would now take three working days upon […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson this week made remarks on G7 Hiroshima Summit’s hyping up of China-related issues, urging the countries to stop ganging up to form exclusive blocs. According to reports, the G7 Hiroshima Leaders’ Communique and other documents adopted at the G7 Hiroshima Summit contain comments on the situation in the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Qatar this week vowed to further promote their bilateral trade and tourism. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Ambassadors of Qatar Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani with Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah in Islamabad. The two personalities also discussed issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Muzaffarabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto this week lambasted the international community for “turning a blind eye” to India’s atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying it was “not wise to sacrifice timeless principles for short-term interests”. “I asked those who champion the rules-based international order and place a premium on […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is working hard to boost the trade ties between Italy and Pakistan. The envoy, who works every day of the week and is easily accessible to the businesspersons, is ready to facilitate the businesspersons in a bod to enhance business relations. The envoy believes that […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Indonesia has recorded better economic growth, far above the global average, and has been able to maintain it amid global uncertainty, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has said. She made the statement during a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on the sidelines of the G7 […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Oslo: The adherence to an inclusive worldview, commitment to a progressive view of history, and upholding the perspective of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation should be principles to maintain the stable development of China-Europe relations amid a changing and volatile international situation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang said this week […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Qatar has showed keen interest in exploring new investment prospects in Pakistan in various sectors under its national rejuvenation project, Vision 2030. The interest was shown by Qatar’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sheikh Saoud Abdul Rahman Al-Thani during a meeting with Special Assistant to Prime Minister Jawad Sohrab Malik in Islamabad. He said […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the PPP was committed to the Charter of Democracy signed on May 14, seven years ago. “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and Mian Nawaz Sharif signed historic Charter of Democracy on May 14,” Bilawal Bhutto – the incumbent and Foreign Minister 0 said […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and Special Ambassador, Bid Committee EXPO-2030 Italy Romeo Orlandi, this week urged Pakistan to support Rome’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Speaking at an event regarding the 2030 World Expo here at the residence of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, Romeo Orlandi said Pakistan […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Faisalabad: The International seminar focused on ‘Sustainable Production of Healthy Vegetable Oils: Policies & Practices to Achieving SDGs’ was inaugurated in Faisalabad by Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Pakistan along with Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). The International seminar […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang said this week that his country was cognisant of Pakistan’s economic difficulties, adding that it was the priority of his country to help Islamabad. He made the remarks during a meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their […]
Read MoreNewswire Port Sudan: Qatar flew a relief flight into Sudan carrying some 40 tons of food and left with 150 evacuees this week as fighting continued between two generals vying for power in the African nation. The Qatari Emiri Air Force C-17 Globemaster touched down in Port Sudan, some 670 kilometers (415 miles) northeast of […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari said this week that chief Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has crossed all the limits to defame the national institutions which will not be tolerated anymore. In a statement issued here by the party secretariat, he said “This is the country where we […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy and Pakistan can mutually benefit from enhanced cooperation. In a media interaction, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said Italy and Pakistan were historic friends and have been cooperating. This cooperation, he said, needed to be enhanced for mutual benefit. The envoy said the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia has facilitated a business visit by Modena—an Indonesian premium brand for home and kitchen appliances—to Lahore. During their maiden visit to Pakistan, Vice President of Modena Michael Jizhar held meetings with several potential partners and introduced the line of productions of Modena and offered his keen interest to […]
Read MoreNewswire Hefei: China mulls carrying out its first near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) defense demonstration test to approach an asteroid and observe it closely before hitting it to alter its orbit around 2030, according to a key expert in the country’s space industry. Chen Qi, head of the Institute of System Research of China’s Deep Space Exploration […]
Read MoreDoha: Months after hundreds of thousands of football fans packed into its hotels and stadiums for the World Cup, Qatar is planning to host more international events. Along with the departed football crowds, thousands of foreign workers left the Gulf state after Lionel Messi lifted the coveted trophy on December 18. Qatar’s economy remains healthy. […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week commended Saudi Arabia for helping the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan. The Foreign Minister held a telephonic call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. “The Foreign Minister expressed confidence […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese is committed to multiply business ties between Italy and Pakistan. In a recent interaction with Pakistani businesspersons, Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said that the two countries had a lot of potential to enhance business ties. He said Italy and Pakistan must further strengthen economic ties and reinforce […]
Read MoreNewswire Yogyakarta: Recently, Indonesia announced several tourism recovery strategies on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which took place in Yogyakarta. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Agency of Tourism and Creative Economy presented a number of efforts and policies taken to accelerate the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism and creative economy […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: Construction is in progress on 24 nuclear power units in China, with a total installed capacity of about 26.81 million kilowatts (kW), ranking the first in the world, an industry report showed. Since 2022, China has approved 10 new nuclear power units, put three new commercial units into operation and started construction […]
Read MoreNewswire Doha: The Ministry of Transport has targeted to switch 35 percent of the total vehicles of its fleet and 100 percent of its public transport buses to electric by 2030. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani has said that the Qatar National Vision […]
Read MoreSukkur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has expressed a desire to see his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as the prime minister of Pakistan in his lifetime. Talking to journalists in Nawabshah, the former president said, “PPP is only a coalition partner of the incumbent government. However, we will provide employment to the […]
Read MoreJakarta: Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin said the government had taken various strategic steps to promote economic and financial growth in line with Islamic law in order to realise the target of halal value chain growth of 4.5 – 5.3% in 2023 according to the target. Addressing a programme hosted by Metro TV on April […]
Read MoreWang Xiaoyu Beijing: While the end of the COVID-19 pandemic seems in sight, experts and officials said this week that vaccinating vulnerable groups against the disease, monitoring immunity levels across its population and stepping up preparedness for developing novel and variant-specific vaccines will remain essential tasks. Qi Xiaopeng, a researcher at the Chinese Center for […]
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