Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri concerned over devastation by floods in Pakistan

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week expressed concern over the devastation by floods in Pakistan. “As flood waters start to recede, we are seeing more & more images of devastation caused by climate change induced floods in Pakistan. Pics of destroyed apple orchards in Hannah Lake,” he tweeted with pictures […]

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New Zealand should set an example to stand up against the so-called China threat narrative: NZ scholar

Global Times “New Zealand should set an example to other Western countries to maintain a non-aligned foreign policy,” said Dave Bromwich (Bromwich), former president of the New Zealand China Friendship Society (NZCFS). Bromwich has been long working to promote a sincere New Zealand-China relationship and promote mutual understanding and friendship between peoples of the two […]

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Delegates of many countries waiting for Chinese delegation shows general aspiration

Global Times As the general debate of the 77th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly kick-started this week, relevant diplomatic activities have also been intensively conducted in New York. The General Assembly convenes annually but it has appeared to be particularly special this year. At such a historic juncture when geopolitical competition is […]

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SCO en-route to promising future with Shanghai Spirit as guide

Xinhua 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 […]

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Bilawal Bhutto, Wang Yi share views on bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation

Staff 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 […]

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63 projects with $ 35.2 billion investment scheduled to be completed by 2030 under CPEC: Report

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: At least 63 projects with an investment of US$ 35.2 billion are scheduled to be completed by 2030 under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said a report released by the China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. (CSAIL). The report mentioned that 27 projects worth US$ 19 billion has already been […]

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Government, people of Japan stand by Pakistan in this hour of difficulty: Ambassador

Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week apprised the Japanese Ambassador Mitsuhiro Wada of the current relief efforts, the devastation wreaked by the floods throughout the country and the situation of assistance required for recovery, reconstruction for the flood-affected areas and population. The ambassador who had called on her […]

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Australia announces additional flood relief assistance to Pakistan amid untiring efforts of Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri

Newswire Canberra: With the untiring efforts of Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, the Government of Australia this week announced a further $ 3 million in flood relief assistance to Pakistan in response to the devastating flooding that has impacted over 33 million people and deluged more than a third of the country. […]

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Ambassador Jakob Linulf sympathizes with the Pakistani nation over flood losses

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador-designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week sympathized with the Pakistani nation over the losses due to heavy floods. “Met Chairman Lt Gen Akhtar @NDMApk to extend sincere condolences to victims of #FloodsinPakistan. Discussed status of rescue & relief operations. Advanced team from @BRSdk has currently set up in Sindh […]

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President Xi’s trip to Central Asia has global significance: Global Times editorial

Global Times Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the need to follow the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit as we forge ahead. President Xi pointed out that under new conditions, the SCO, as an important constructive force in international and […]

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Ambassador Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends briefing on CPEC at MOFA

Newswire 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 […]

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Denmark to provide 120,000 liters of clean water per day in flood-affected areas of Sindh

Newswire Islamabad: Ambassador-Designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Denmark would provide a major drinking water facility in flood-affected areas of Sindh, which could provide up to 120,000 liters of clean water a day. The Ambassador told the media on Wednesday, “we are happy to welcome the Danish Emergency Management Agency […]

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US delegation meets Sherry Rehman, vows help to flood-hit people

Staff Writer Islamabad: A five-member US delegation led by Congress Representative Sheila Jackson Lee this week met Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman and vowed to help flood-affected people of Pakistan. Sherry Rehman apprised them of the current relief efforts and the assistance required for rehabilitation of the flood affected areas and population. The delegation expressed […]

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Marriyum hopes Guterres visit to help in further mobilising international support for flood victims

Staff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb this week expressed the hope that the visit of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will help in further mobilising international support for Pakistani flood victims. In a tweet, she said that UN Secretary General during his Pakistan visit will be briefed on the havoc wreaked […]

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Sajid Turi takes up issue of ‘visa refusals’ with Iraq

Staff Writer Islamabad: Amid delays in the issuance of visas to pilgrims who have planned to visit Iraq for Arbaeen (chehlum), the Pakistani government has approached Iraq’s administration for urgent issuance of visas to Pakistani visitors so they could attend the religious rituals. “We have asked the Iraqi government to allow Pakistani pilgrims to cross […]

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‘Samarkand spirit’ can lift Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Shavkat Mirziyoyev Uzbekistan’s chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has fallen during a dynamic period that is fraught with various events and trends. The modern system of international cooperation, based on universal principles and norms, has begun to falter. One of the main reasons for this is a deep crisis of trust at the global […]

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Ambassador Jakob Linulf expresses sympathy with Pakistan over devastating floods

Staff 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 […]

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China accuses US of ‘tens of thousands’ of cyberattacks

Newswire 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 […]

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Japan provides aid to Pakistan flood victims

Staff Writer Islamabad: Japan has provided emergency relief goods (Tents and Plastic Sheets) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Pakistan in response to the damages caused by the flood disaster. The emergency relief goods, delivered in two times, arrived at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. In addition, H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to […]

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Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri congratulates Zafar Hussain Shah on winning life achievement award

Canberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week congratulated Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Zafar Hussain Shah on winning the life achievement award. “Congratulations @Syedsadawatan for another life time achievement award – Zafar Hussain Shah, Editor in Chief Sada-e-Watan, has been serving the Pakistani community for over 3 decades through dedicated coverage of community news,” […]

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Pakistan signs Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark

Staff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week signed the Green Framework Engagement Agreement with Denmark in Copenhagen to strengthen collaboration in areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation. The agreement was signed by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Denmark, Ahmad Farooq and by Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Lis Rosenholm. The Green Framework Engagement is underpinned by the […]

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Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Staff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Pakistan offered excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies. In a recent statement, he said bilateral trade volume between Italy and Pakistan has exponentially grown from € 1.42 billion in 2019 to €1.52 billion in 2021. According to the Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese, although […]

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