Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo joins ‘The European House’ as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week joined The European House as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs. “Delighted and honoured to join The European House @Ambrosetti_as Principal Expert for geopolitical affairs. Thank you to @ValerioDeMolli Managing Partner and CEO of @Ambrosetti,” he said in a tweet. ?The European House – Ambrosetti is […]

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FAFEN outlines critical challenges to early elections

Islamabad: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has identified multiple constitutional, legal and operational challenges to the conduct of an early election. FAFEN, in a statement, said the Supreme Court would hopefully take a prompt decision about the constitutionality of the measures leading to the dissolution of the National Assembly as delay would accrue […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo urges Afghanistan to promote education

Newswire Islamabad: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week urged Afghanistan to promote education, especially for women. He retweeted a post by History of Afghanistan, which read: “1,000 years ago, the region of Afghanistan was a bastion of learning & pioneering educational institutions. Europe’s first college was modelled after the Islamic College (madrasa), which […]

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UN Environment Program praises Pakistan’s efforts to restore ecosystems

Islamabad: Pakistan’s efforts to restore ecosystems were praised this week by the United Nations Environment Program. Large-scale restoration initiatives, such as The Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Project, are central to Pakistan’s efforts to support the UN Decade and promote ecosystem restoration, SAID UNEP’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Dechen Tsering in a statement. […]

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China to build partnerships with Islamic world: FM Wang Yi

Newswire Islamabad: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said this week that China was ready to build partnerships with the Islamic world for the promotion of multilateralism and democracy in international relations as well as for unity and cooperation. “China is ready to build four partnerships with Islamic countries. We should be partners […]

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Imran Khan can’t become Bhutto: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said Prime Minister Imran Khan cannot become Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Speaking to journalists here along with former prime minister and opposition leader in the Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, Senator Sherry Rehman, Faisal Karim Kundi and Shazia Marri, Bilawal Bhutto said that […]

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Russia warns US that diplomatic relations on verge of breaking down

Moscow: Moscow has warned that relations with the US are ‘on the verge of a breakdown,’ and has summoned the US ambassador to officially protest President Joe Biden’s description of Vladimir Putin as a ‘murderous dictator.’ A Russian Foreign Ministry statement this week referred to Biden’s “recent unacceptable statements” about Putin, referring to Biden’s criticism […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo appreciates Afghanistan beauty

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week appreciated the beauty of Afghanistan. He tweeted a post of ‘History of Afghanistan’ which carried beautiful pictures from the war-torn country. “If you think Afghanistan is just a dusty desert, prepare to be surprised by these images. Afghanistan’s breathtaking natural geography is one of the […]

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China encourages Europe to build ‘indivisible security’ mechanism with Russia

Yang Sheng Beijing: China recently encouraged European countries to establish an indivisible, sustainable, effective and balanced security mechanism on different diplomatic occasions, with analysts saying that since the Ukraine crisis has brought serious damage to the security of Europe, the relevant parties need to realize that it is the US, an external superpower, that manipulates […]

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Russia and Iran support early resumption of nuclear deal: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Moscow and Tehran stand for the early resumption of full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said this week following talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. “We discussed in detail the current situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action […]

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The Pantheon, the most beautiful monument in Rome: Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said this week that The Pantheon was the most beautiful monument in Rome. “The most beautiful monument in Rome. By far my favorite,” he tweeted replying to Agnes Crawford, who posted on Twitter: “Buona domenica from the Pantheon. 2c at 9, but glorious in the sun.” The […]

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‘Misinformation’ must be countered through unified response: COAS

Staff Writer Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa this week emphasized that misinformation and propaganda by inimical forces threaten national cohesion, which must be identified and countered collectively through a unified response. The Army Chief was addressing the induction ceremony of SH-15 Artillery Guns in Corps of Artillery during his visit […]

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Conscripts, reservists don’t and won’t take part in Ukraine operation: Putin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin said conscripts and reservists aren’t taking part in Russia’s military operation in Ukraine and won’t do so. “I would like to emphasize that conscripts aren’t and won’t be taking part in hostilities, and there will be no additional call-up of reservists from the reserve,” he said in a video address […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo wishes women around the world more power

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week wished the women around the world more power, especially those in the conflict zones. “On International #Women’s day thoughts and prayers for women of #Afghanistan, #Ukraine, #Syria, #Yemen and all areas in which they bear the brunt of crises and situations of which they are […]

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Balochistan CM withdraws Buledi’s portfolio

Staff Writer Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo this week withdrew the portfolio of Planning and Development Department from Senior Provincial Minister Mir Zahoor Buledi. The CM Bizenjo withdrew the portfolio under Rule 3 (5) of Government of Balochistan Rules 2012, after which the portfolio of Planning and Development Department was handed over […]

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Russia cannot but react to risks Ukraine may go nuclear: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Russia cannot but react to the real risk of Ukraine obtaining nuclear weapons, and it has been taking every measure to prevent this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a video address to the Disarmament Conference. He stressed that the Ukrainian side’s “irresponsible statements” regarding plans for obtaining nuclear weapons were not […]

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Bilawal Bhutto offers PM’s slot to PML-N

Lahore: As Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman this week to discuss a strategy to topple Prime Minister Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion in parliament, PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offered the Sharifs the prime minister’s slot in case the opposition’s […]

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Ukraine prolonging military conflict: Russia

Newswire Moscow: The Kremlin over the weekend, accused Ukraine of prolonging the military conflict by refusing to negotiate as Russia pressed on with its invasion of the pro-Western country. “In connection with the expected negotiations, the Russian president yesterday afternoon ordered the suspension of the advance of the main forces of the Russian Federation,” Kremlin […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo celebrates birthday

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo celebrated his birthday this week. “Happy Birthday hubby @pontecorvoste… handsome and young, ready for new horizons together,” his wife Lidia Pontecorvo tweeted. Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo is the former Italian Ambassador to Pakistan where he served until the 9th of February 2020. In this capacity he has followed […]

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Russia desires to assist Pakistan in energy sector: Ambassador Danila Ganich

Staff Writer Islamabad: Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich said this week that Russia was interested to assist Pakistan in energy sector besides expanding trade relations. It was a good opportunity for Prime Minister of Pakistan to discuss everything, he said while talking to State News Channel. High level interaction between the two countries would help understand […]

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Sindh govt has ‘revolutionized’ healthcare system: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the PPP’s Sindh Government has revolutionised the healthcare system in the province. He said the PPP has as per it’s commitment improved the JPMC, the largest tertiary care and postgraduate health facility by setting up a 500-beded surgical complex with […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo appreciates physiotherapist Alberto Cairo

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week appreciated physiotherapist Alberto Cairo for dedicating his life for the Afghans in need. “Truly a great man,” he tweeted replying to a post in which Alberto Cairo is seen at work with Afghan victims of conflict. Though Cairo himself has been the subject of many […]

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Beijing Olympics: China wins applause for heaven-like experience

Newswire Beijing: China is winning applause and praise from visiting Olympians for its top-notch venue services, as the world’s first “dual Olympic city” pays attention to the details in every aspect to support the safe and smooth operation of the Games while overcoming the difficulties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. When the Winter Olympics meet […]

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Imran Khan to visit Moscow this month

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said this week that Prime Minister Imran would visit Moscow this month on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. FM Qureshi said that Pakistan’s relations with Russia were on a “positive trajectory”. Last month, Prime Minister Imran had held a telephonic conversation with Putin, during which, the premier […]

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Opposition united to dislodge govt: Bilawal Bhutto

Staff Writer Lahore: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the opposition was united and will do everything constitutionally and legally possible to dislodge Imran Khan as the Prime Minister. Speaking to journalists after attending a lunch hosted by the opposition leader in the National Assembly, Shahbaz Sharif in honour […]

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