Liaquat Ali Mianwali: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday broke ground on the 1200 MW Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 (C-5) here which is likely to be completed in seven to eight years at a cost of around US$3.48 billion. On June 30, 2023 the prime minister witnessed the signing of Memorandum of […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday sounded hopeful to win the majority in the next general elections on the basis of “amazing performance” of his Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh that would lead it to form governments both in the province and the Centre despite its “character assassination” and a “campaign […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Pakistan and Italy have agreed to broaden and diversify bilateral relations, particularly in the field of economic cooperation. This was stated by Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad. The Ambassador said that two sides agreed to establish a joint framework to deal with climate change and cooperation, water […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Indonesia is committed to reducing emissions in the energy sector by 358m tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said. Efforts to reduce the carbon emissions in the energy sector are made through the application of energy efficiency, increased use of renewable energy, application […]
Read MoreXu Keyue Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron again made a public call for building an autonomous Europe in a persistent attempt to shake off Europe’s shackles and prove that it is not the vassal of any superpower. His remarks were widely viewed as being constructive for pushing forward a more multipolar world and bringing more […]
Read MoreNewswire Doha: Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai inaugurated on Sunday six postal stamps marking the 10th anniversary of the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s accession to the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week stressed the need for the country to stay away from the politics of world powers and instead focus on resolving its own economic problems to achieve its international goals. Addressing the National Assembly, Bilawal said that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman himself pushed his party into […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that there were ample opportunities for collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The Ambassador emphasised enormous investment opportunities for mutual trade between Pakistan and Italy that can prove to be beneficial for both countries. In an interaction with Pakistani businesspersons the envoy said that […]
Read MoreNewswire Jakarta: Indonesia is encouraging collaboration, partnerships, sustainable and inclusive financing, and access to appropriate technologies for accelerating the energy transition, especially in the Southeast Asian region. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif conveyed the statement while opening the 41st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (41st ASEAN SOME) at the ASEAN Secretariat in […]
Read MoreDubai: Qatar intends to invest $5 billion in a number of sectors in Iraq over the coming years, the state news agency quoted Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as saying this week. The emir arrived in Baghdad on an official visit that led to signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to expand cooperation on […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: The United States needs to work with China to bring bilateral relations gradually to the track of stable growth, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said this week. Wang made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a briefing by US officials on the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Swat: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday said that his party strongly believed in democracy and was ready for general election. He also directed the party workers to start campaign for general election. Addressing a public gathering at Khwazakhela, Swat, he said that any political party that […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan was an important country on the list of Italy and Rome wanted to multiply cooperation with Islamabad. In a media interaction, the envoy said during his two-three years in Islamabad, he had seen the cooperation between the two friendly countries grow. […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: The diversification of products and robust market research to identify new business sectors would be the key for the Pakistani business community to gain maximum benefits from the bilateral trade relationship between Indonesia and Pakistan. This was stated by Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio while interacting with top CEOs at a […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
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