Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Denmark will continue to help Pakistan with green transition. In an interview, the Ambassador shared insights into Denmark’s extensive efforts to aid Pakistan in climate change adaptation and green transition. Ambassador Linulf, with his vast experience in trade, business promotion, climate, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, this week announced a significant initiative aimed at educating out-of-school children in Pakistan through Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI). Education remains a distant dream for many children in rural Pakistan. Recognizing this, Ambassador Armellin has spearheaded an initiative to leverage radio broadcasts to highlight the benefits of […]
Read MoreLisbon: A new circular hiking trail is being opened in Portugal to combat over-tourism. Portugal’s renowned tourist hotspots, such as Lisbon and the Algarve, are often overwhelmed with visitors. In response, a new hiking trail, Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal), aims to restore balance by drawing tourists to lesser-known regions. This project will become the world’s […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) this week hosted a roundtable discussion titled, “Astana Summit 2024: Solidifying SCO’s Partnerships”. The event was moderated by Dr Talat Shabbir, Director CPSC. The speakers at the roundtable included Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, Director General ISSI; Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman BoG, […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: In a line of Italian cities outdoing each other to tackle their demographic problems, such as depopulation and lack of young families, the Lombard town of Mantua aims to stand out. The local government has announced that it will offer a contribution of 150 euros towards the monthly rent of newly-settle residents, as […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Albana Ferrarese, the wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, this week participated in the inauguration of an international food festival here at a local hotel. First Lady Begum Samina Alvi inaugurated the international food festival. Members of the diplomatic corps based in Islamabad, their families and people from different walks […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Two young Chinese diplomats in Pakistan sang and performed a popular Pakistani song “Dosti” to highlight the iron-clad friendship between the two countries. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan uploaded a video of the two diplomats singing the Urdu song on their newly-opened social media channel on YouTube. They not only sang the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week said that he was sad to hear the news of boat capsizing in seas off southern Italy. In a tweet, he said: “Sad to hear the news of boat capsizing in seas off southern Italy in which dozens of migrants, including 12 children & […]
Read MoreSydney: David Warner missed the ideal opportunity to end his career, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting said, adding that the opener should have retired in front of his home crowd after hitting a double-century in his 100th test. Apart from his defiant 200 against South Africa in December, the 36-year-old’s test form has been poor, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio said this week that Indonesia is working to enhance its economic relationship with Pakistan, noting its geo-economics strategy and geographic location. The Indonesian ambassador made these remarks during an interactive session organised by the Center of Pakistan & International Relations (COPAIR) on “Pakistan Indonesia Relations: […]
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 MoreGlobal Times The US public opinion appeared sour after three major Chinese airlines announced on Friday they will buy a total of 292 planes from Airbus. The order valued at more than $37 billion is said to be one of the largest ever for Airbus. According to Bloomberg, this is China “sending a sign, and […]
Read MoreWang Wen Recently, many international financial institutions have continued to downgrade China’s economic growth forecasts. Badmouthing China is not something new, and China’s economy is indeed facing a lot of downward pressure due to factors like the COVID-19 epidemic. But objectively speaking, these pessimistic opinions are based on either groundless accusations or exaggeration to deliberately […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the growing trade between Pakistan and Italy. Speaking to Covert, the envoy said the two countries have a great opportunity to take the trade ties to higher levels. Earlier, Pakistan`s Ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem said that Italy is set to become a […]
Read MoreWang Wen The world is facing the worst development dilemma in more than 70 years, a human crisis with five parallel disasters. Pandemic, climate change, food shortage, war and inflation – the five factors that could lead to human disasters – broke out in the same period. This is the direct reason why the world […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan this week told his aides that fertilizers from China will end shortage of urea in the country. Chairing a high-level meeting here to take stock of supply and demand of fertilizer, especially urea in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan maintained there was no immediate shortage of fertilizers […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held talks with Foreign Minister of Italy Luigi Di Maio this week. The talks covered the latest developments in Afghanistan and bilateral relations.Italy’ Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese was also present. Foreign Minister Qureshi shared Pakistan’s perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Stressing the importance of a […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: NATO head Jens Stoltenberg this week awarded Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo, the alliance’s Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan, with a medal for his contribution to the evacuation mission from the Central Asian country. “Secretary General @jensstoltenberg awarded the #NATO Meritorious Service Medal to our Senior Civilian Representative @pontecorvoste & his team for their service […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Top 100 Investigations – a book written by former Interior Minister, Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator Rehman Malik was launched this week by Sirajul Haq, Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. Due to the situation because of Coronavirus when social distancing and isolation are being observed to control this deadly pandemic, the book […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The British High Commission organised a virtual pre-departure event this week for Pakistani scholars who have been awarded the Chevening scholarship 2021-22.This year, 42 Pakistani scholars have been selected through a rigorous recruitment process and will soon proceed to the UK to study a one year master’s programme, funded by the UK Government’s […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The Ambassador Republic of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totuiaev said this week that his country can invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).In a meeting with the prominent businessperson and former president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce (ICCI) Zafar Bakhtawari and Ahsan Bakhtawari here at the […]
Read MoreNewswire A day after Tokyo finally turned off the lights on an Olympic Games that had caused anxiety before it began but was met with gratitude and relief at its end, the ICC made an announcement. Cricket would make a formal push to be a part of the LA 2028 Olympic programme with ICC chair […]
Read MoreNewswire Kabul: NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has appreciated the role that Afghan leaders and the Afghan security forces had played in reaching close to peace in Afghanistan.“This is a historic moment for Afghanistan as Afghans prepare to determine the future of their country through intra-Afghan negotiations. The Afghan people and […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japan marked the 76th anniversary of the world’s first atomic bombing of Nagasaki this week, just three days after that of Hiroshima.In the annual ceremony, scaled-down this year due to Covid-19, citizens observed a minute of silence at 8:15 am local time – the exact time the first bomb hit Hiroshima 76 years ago. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan has formally conveyed to Afghanistan that it had thoroughly investigated the matter of alleged abduction of the daughter of the Afghan ambassador from Islamabad on July 16 and found that the complainant had not fully reported the incident. A delegation from Afghanistan visited Islamabad in connection with the reported complaint of the […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japan’s Mai Murakami claimed the bronze medal in the women’s floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, making history as the first female gymnast from the country to finish on the podium in an individual event. American Jade Carey took gold with 14.366, 0.166 point ahead of Italy’s silver medalist Vanessa Ferrari. Murakami […]
Read MoreMorgan Halberg Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter has been finally added to the royal line of succession.It’s been nearly two months since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their daughter, Lilibet Diana, into the world. Meghan gave birth to Lili on June 4 in California; the Sussexes’ baby girl is the first of Queen […]
Read MoreChen Weihua During her meeting with senior Chinese officials in Tianjin early this week, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the United States welcomes stiff competition between the two countries but does not seek conflict with China.On his first stop in Singapore during his Southeast Asian tour on Tuesday, US Secretary of Defense […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: The feasibility study of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) and Railways Freight Corridor projects will be completed by the middle of August, a high-level meeting was told.Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired the meeting to review the status of preparation and processing of KCR […]
Read MoreRussia’s Main Naval Parade took place in St. Petersburg and Kronshtadt on Navy Day on July 25, 2021. The event is annually celebrated in Russia on the last Sunday of July. This year, the Russian Navy is celebrating its 325th anniversary.Russia’s Main Naval Parade involved over 50 combat ships (including ships of foreign states), vessels, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Delta variant is predominant in the coronavirus cases reported across Pakistan during the fourth wave, Special Assistant to the PM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said.In an interview, he said that the exact percentage of the variant can’t be determined because that will require “sequencing”. Dr Sultan called the rising infection rate […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Muslims across the globe celebrated Eidul Azha this week observing Covid SOPS as the pandemic continued to haunt.There are two key Eid’s (Celebration Festivals) in Islam: Eidul Fitr, which signifies the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan; and Eidul Azha, which follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, at the time of […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar said China is a role model for Pakistan in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking to Gwadar Pro, he said China had defeated COVID-19 with determination and discipline.“They (Chinese) are a role model for […]
Read MoreTokyo: Eleven people were arrested off the coast of Hokkaido in northern Japan this week during a massive sea cucumber heist — a daring nighttime attempt to make off with 1,500 pounds of contraband, per Hokkaido news channel HTB News.The Japanese coast guard team stationed in the port city of Rumoi, Hokkaido, received a tip-off […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that he and the embassy staff enthusiastically celebrated Italy’s victory in the Uefa European Championship (Euro 2020).The envoy told Covert that the whole of Italy and the football lovers took Italy as the favourites but the game is always won on the ground. “The […]
Read MoreNewswire Kabul: NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has welcomed the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decision to include the western city of Herat among world cultural heritage sites. “Excellent news and long overdue recognition of a beautiful city and an exceptional heritage site,” he said in a tweet.Earlier, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that and Pakistani community in Italy has been an important part of services sector and they had been contributing to the economy of the country. In an interview, the envoy said Italy had some 150,000 Pakistanis living in the country. “Most of them moved […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Chongqing: Desertification is not an unfamiliar word to all of us, but have you heard of desert soilization? After more than ten years of research, changing sand into soil has been achieved by a research team of Chongqing Jiaotong University. Since started their first field experiment in the Ulan Buh Desert in […]
Read MoreAlex K T Martin Tokyo: The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for Japan’s tourism industry.The nation was anticipating an influx of big-spending foreign travelers to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The quadrennial sporting extravaganza was postponed for a year, however, and is now slated to be held in July without […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Friends hugged, pints pulled and swathes of the British economy reopened this week, giving 65 million people a measure of freedom after the gloom of a four-month COVID-19 lockdown.Most of the British were free once again to hug, albeit cautiously, drink in their pub, sit down to an indoor meal or visit the […]
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