Washington: In early 2017, then-President Barack Obama privately told reporters that he believed the United States could survive one term of Donald Trump as commander in chief but that he feared two Trump terms “would be a problem.” “I think that four years is okay,” Obama said in a lengthy, off-the-record conversation just three days […]
Read MoreNew York: The Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently had a fan moment with one of his favorites, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Zardari has been in the US since 19 September and attended the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday where he met […]
Read MoreStaff Writer ISLAMABAD: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week underlined the importance of encouraging cultural connectivity to promote the two- way trade between Italy and Pakistan. Speaking to the business community in Islamabad, the envoy pointed out that vast opportunities were available to enhance mutual trade and investment between Pakistan and Italy. He […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said that Qatar planned to invest in various sectors of Pakistan especially in energy, trade and businesses to further strengthen the bilateral economic ties between both of the countries. Ambassador AL-Thani said that Qatar would provide jobs to 100,000 more […]
Read MoreUnited Nations: China underscored its commitment this week to its claim to Taiwan, telling world leaders that anyone who gets in the way of its determination to reunify with the self-governing island would be “crushed by the wheels of history.” The language was forceful but, for Chinese leadership, well within the realm of normal. “Only […]
Read MorePaul Kirby Rome: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy’s most right-wing government since World War Two. That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU’s third-biggest economy. However, speaking […]
Read MoreNew York: Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who is considered one of the most eligible bachelors in Pakistan, has revealed plans to marry, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). When asked if he plans to marry, Bilawal Bhutto replied, “Of course, I have plans to marry.” But added that he was […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his Italian government have played a positive role regarding flood relief work in Pakistan. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and the Italian diplomatic missions in Pakistan immediately took action with the Italian Government and, at the same time, made an appeal for prompt humanitarian help […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Asim Ahmad this week. During the meeting, Pakistan assured Qatar of extending tax incentives and cooperation to Qatari businessmen investing in the country. Matters of mutual concern pertaining to cooperation in […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week attended the 22nd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), during which he delivered a keynote speech. His words summarized the successful experience of SCO’s growth, emphasized upholding the Shanghai Spirit, strengthening solidarity and cooperation, and promoting the building of […]
Read MoreWindsor Castle: Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II this week at a historic state funeral attended by world leaders, before a ceremonial journey past hundreds of thousands of mourners to her final place of rest. Huge crowds gathered in London to watch as the queen’s flag-draped coffin, topped with the Imperial State Crown, her […]
Read MoreStaff Writer New York: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi here this week and discussed matters of mutual interest and bilateral ties. During the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the two sides had a comprehensive […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that an even stronger friendship between Italy and Pakistan was his mission. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the nations already have cordial relations. He said Italy was an active investor in Pakistan. He mentioned that Italy had been supporting Pakistan in […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Pakistan H.E. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attended a briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) this week. The briefing was hosted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for resident Diplomatic Missions of several countries from East and Central Asia and the Middle East. Pakistan’s foreign […]
Read MoreXu Wei – China Daily Beijing: On a stretch of land covering 25 hectares in the Sirdaryo region of Uzbekistan, thousands of workers from China, Uzbekistan and other Asian countries are braving scorching temperatures to build a thermal power plant. Expected to be completed by the end of next year, the project will provide about […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: A delegation led by Canada’s Minister of International Development Harjit Sajjan called on Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar here this week and expressed his deep sympathies for the flood victims and hoped for early rehabilitation and reconstruction. Appreciating their visit to Pakistan at a critical time, she thanked Sajjan and accompanying […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that his party will continue its struggle to provide free education to the people from primary to higher education across the country because without increasing the literacy rate to 100%, the dreams of the founders of the nation […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that through the green economy, Italy wanted to cooperate with Pakistan for environment protection, circular economy, resource saving and management, ecosystem protection and recovery, water conservation and natural disaster prevention. In a recent statement, the Ambassador said that Italy had established the Italy-Pakistan […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week expresses sympathy with Pakistan over the devastating floods. “Honored to be the newly appointed Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan. Shocked to see havoc by #FloodsinPakistan. My 1st action inPakistan, went to EDHI to donate essential items from Embassy! Denmark is 6th biggest donor […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Beijing this week accused the United States of launching “tens of thousands” of cyberattacks on China and pilfering troves of sensitive data, including from a public research university. Washington has accused Beijing of cyberattacks against US businesses and government agencies, one of the issues over which ties between the two powers have nosedived […]
Read MorePetropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: Russia’s duty is to help people living in Donbass, all attempts to peacefully resolve the situation ended in failure due to Kiev’s position, Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week at a meeting with participants of an environmental forum taking place in Kamchatka. “It is our duty to help these people (those living in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that former prime minister Imran Khan was an “unguided missile” for the country s economy, politics and social harmony. He said that the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman should refrain from questioning the patriotism of the establishment and its […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the “Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million shall be executed in 26 months in suitable areas by CIHEAM Bari in cooperation with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) through the Pakistan Oilseed Department. In a statement, he said […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Qatri Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said this week that Qatar has historic relations with Pakistan and this will be further strengthened. Speaking to journalists here, he said the ties between the two nations run very deep as there have been many mutual visits by the leadership of both […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Chinese President Xi Jinping was recognized this week as a visionary leader who transformed China into a power. Pakistan-China Institute organized a special event on the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China under its flagship ‘Friends of Silk Road’ initiative. The dialogue featured speeches by the Chief Guest, […]
Read MoreNewswire Moscow: The West is seeking to disregard objective historic processes, which may slow down the forming of a multipolar world but will never stop it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Zvezda television channel this week. “Regrettably, our Western partners, who have ceded the reins of power to the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari said this week that PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will never leave the flood affectees alone. Zardari said he himself would have been present with the victims in such a situation if his health had permitted. Zardari said Bilawl […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: hardworking Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has been exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. In a recent reception, he emphasised on the enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. The envoy – during whose ongoing term Pakistan and Italy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took to Twitter this week appealing her followers to voluntarily contribute by raising funds and donations in order to help Pakistan’s flood-affected population. Aseefa Bhutto mentioned that the magnitude of destruction brought by the floods was heartbreaking. She reminded the populace that they (the […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: From cutting-edge biomimetic robots to medical robots to agricultural robots which can pick fruits — more than 500 sets of robots have shown up at the World Robot Conference 2022 (WRC 2022) which have brought visitors closer to what life will be like in the future. The four-day event, with more than 130 […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa this week discussed military-to-military ties with Commander US Centcom General Michael Erik Kurilla, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. General Bajwa held a meeting with the commander US CENTCOM along with his delegation at General Head Quarters (GHQ). According to the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week highlighted fraternal ties between Pakistan and Iran, rooted in shared history and cultural and linguistic affinities. Bilawal Bhutto also reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was speaking after receiving Iranian Minister for Roads […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Adviser to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira this week accused former prime minister Imran Khan for using the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against his political opponents and for personal vested interest. Addressing a news conference here flanked by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Mian Manzoor […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Beijing: As the US continued its provocation to China by sending a delegation of five lawmakers to China’s Taiwan region, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized multi-unit joint combat readiness patrols and real-combat drills in the sea areas and airspace around the Taiwan island this week, serving as a […]
Read MoreNewswire Moscow: Washington should not interfere in investigations conducted in other countries the way it’s not interfering in an investigation into former US President Donald Trump, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Telegram this week. “Why then do they interfere in other investigations? Since the White House and the Department of State don’t […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: Former president and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said this week that an empowered parliament can decide the future of the country and the nation and all democratic political parties should unite to empower the parliament. In his message to the nation on Independence Day, he said that the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in bilateral trade in the coming years. The envoy said that Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade, saying it’s perfectly doable with collective efforts of both governments and private […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week stressed for holding of a national dialogue and developing a consensus on charter of economy by all the stakeholders to transform Pakistan into an economic power. Addressing a national flag-hoisting and unveiling of re-recording ceremony of the national anthem here at the Jinnah Convention center, the […]
Read MoreLiu Xuanzun Beijing: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) this week continued military exercises and training activities surrounding the island of Taiwan, marking an extension from the previously announced schedule. Drills like these will not stop and are expected to become routine until reunification, as the Chinese mainland shows its determination to push forward the […]
Read MoreNewswire Vienna: The European Union this week put forth a “final” text to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as four days of indirect negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials wrapped up in Vienna, a senior EU official said. The official said no further changes could be made to the text, which has been under […]
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