Liaquat Ali Thousands gather in Milan for state funeral of controversial politician and business mogul who dominated public life for decades. Milan, Italy – It is an official day of national mourning in Italy with flags flying half-mast to mark the death of Silvio Berlusconi, the country’s most divisive and charismatic public figure who dominated […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Paris-based Lebanese artist Simone Fattal’s latest work is currently on display in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice, Italy. Fattal’s powerful installation is titled “Sempre il mare, uomo libero, amerai!” which translates from Italian to “Always the sea, freeman, you will love!”?from the poem?“Man and the Sea”?by Charles Baudelaire, which describes the […]
Read MoreSilvio Berlusconi, (born September 29, 1936, Milan, Italy—died June 12, 2023, Milan), Italian media tycoon who served three times as prime minister of Italy (1994, 2001–06, and 2008–11). Early life and first term as prime ministerAfter graduating from the University of Milan with a degree in law, Berlusconi became a real-estate developer, amassing a considerable […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Silvio Berlusconi collected Napoleon figurines and dreamed of a bridge to Sicily. He invented modern populism, and died this week as his imitators covered themselves in shame. In March this year a committee of the government of Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to sign off on plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: The High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra organized a Webinar titled, “Opportunities in Australia’s IT Sector for Pakistani Citizens and Businesses” on 20 June 2023. The Webinars is a part of the High Commission’s “Opportunities Conference” initiative aimed at informing the Pakistani citizens and businesses about the opportunities available for them in various […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week congratulated Pakistan on election as a member of United Nations Economic and Social Council for a three-year term 2024-26. “Congratulations from Denmark to Pakistan with the election by the UN General Assembly as a member of ECOSOC for a new 3-year term (2024-2026) ,” […]
Read MoreRome: Ducati’s world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the sprint race at the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in rainy conditions this week to remain top of the championship standings. He headed an all-Ducati podium, with Marco Bezzecchi of the VR46 satellite team set up by Valentino Rossi coming second and Team Gresini’s Jorge Martin third. […]
Read MoreZheng Yongnian The concept of “Chinese modernization” has received strong reactions from other countries since its introduction. The definition and the five characteristics of Chinese modernization specified in the report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China are significant. That is, it is the modernization of a huge population, of common […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The rumor made up by the Wall Street Journal that China would spend billions of dollars to build an “electronic eavesdropping facility” in Cuba is still fermenting in the US. This has been enough to confirm the previous assumptions of many people, including us, that there is a direct and close relationship with […]
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 MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week greeted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election. “Congratulations to H.E @RTErdogan on his election as President. Best wishes happiness, peace and prosperity for the people of Republic of Türkiye. Bilateral brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to be strengthened under President […]
Read MoreLondon: Less than two weeks ahead of the first Ashes Test in Birmingham, England have been dealt a major blow with another player going down with an injury. England’s lead spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the Ashes series with a lower back (lumbar) stress fracture. The left-arm spinner developed symptoms during the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy valued the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to the international community. “Our cooperation encompasses, but is not limited to political, economic, cultural and social spheres. Italy values the vital support and continued cooperation that Pakistan extended to […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s traditional Republic Day celebrations were held this week in Rome, marking the 77th anniversary of the 1946 referendum in which Italians chose to abandon the monarchy and become a republic. The country’s leaders said the nation’s past challenges prepared it for future challenges. The day’s festivities included a traditional flyover of air […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Danilo Giurdanella this week vowed to follow the golden principles laid down by Italy’s founding fathers. In a message on Italy’s National Day, he said. “It gives me great pleasure to address the readers again on the National Day of the Italian Republic. In an increasingly […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italian Friends of The Citizen Foundation is an Italian charity that has been supporting TCF in implementing its projects regarding the education of the underprivileged in Pakistan. Based in Milan, formed in 2010 and registered in 2013, IFTCF was created by a group of women, professionals and entrepreneurs in various fields, determined […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Islamabad office undertakes several multi-sectoral activities in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Agency strives to align Italy with its European and global partners in the respective endeavors of development. AICS model complies with the need for more innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy Republic Day which is also known as Festa della Repubblica is a national holiday in Italy that witnesses a celebration every year on June 2. It honors the day in 1946 when Italians voted to abolish the monarchy system and establish a republic. Read below to learn more. The history of […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the Pakistani students were among the brightest. “Pakistani-Australian students are amongst the brightest. Glad to present Achievements Awards at the annual event of Pakistan Association of Australia (PAA) to our High Achievers in NSW with #ATAR scores between 90 and 99.7 in […]
Read MoreDing Gang In June last year, a cargo train departed from Pu’er City in Yunnan Province via Xinjiang land port and headed for Europe. The train carried 12 containers of 307 tons of raw coffee beans, making it the first train of coffee beans sent from Pu’er to Europe via land. Pu’er City has a […]
Read MoreGlobal Times On Sunday, the last day of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu delivered a speech on “China’s New Security Initiative.” In his speech, Li emphasized “a new path to security featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance and win-win over zero-sum.” He put forward a four-point proposal: Mutual […]
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 MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized a seminar on Friday afternoon on China’s “Global Development Initiative.” The initiative aims to promote development cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals. The chief guest at the seminar was Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson Senate Defense Committee. Former […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Huawei Middle East and Central Asia this week joined a high-level media roundtable on day two of the GSMA M360 EURASIA 2023 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss the latest telecom cybersecurity trends, innovations, and contribute methods to tackle the associated threats among industry actors together. The open discussion aimed at aligning […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Prince William and Kate Middleton are seemingly the only working members of the royal family who are not in their old age, hence giving them a big responsibility to connect to younger people. PR and reputation management expert Eric Schiffer highlighted the Prince and Princess of Wales are young enough to be relatable […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Venetians woke up this week to an unusual sight, as a patch of water in the city’s central waterway appeared to have turned fluorescent green. Local authorities have collected water samples and opened an urgent investigation. Speculation is rife as to what might have caused the water around the famous Rialto Bridge to […]
Read MoreNewswire Hiroshima: At first look, Hiroshima, the Japanese city hosting this year’s Group of Seven summit, is not the most obvious choice for a high-stakes gathering of world leaders. Compared with the frantic bustle of Tokyo, the centre of Japan’s political, economic and cultural life, this southwestern coastal city is practically sleepy. But what Hiroshima […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins hosted a reception to celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Pakistan, at his residence. While speaking on the occasion the high commissioner said ‘we wanted to celebrate this event with you people in order to recognize your role in bringing the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Saudia Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, in a meeting with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar this week, said that the kingdom desires to further strengthen its economic and commercial ties with Islamabad. Ishaq Dar appreciated the long-standing historical, religious and cultural ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He noted that […]
Read MoreNewswire BC Lions wide receiver Jevoni Robinson, right, is shown at BC Lions CFL training camp in this May 16, 2023 handout photo. It was an assistant basketball coach who first spotted Jevoni Robinson and started his unlikely path to the CFL. The six-foot-seven Robinson has suited up as a wide receiver for the Lions […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistani mountain climber Asad Ali Memon, who was stranded at Mount Everest while descending after scaling the world’s highest peak in Nepal, has been evacuated and provided medical care. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirmed the development, stating that the Sindh-based climber is physically safe and is currently at a hotel […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Ancient books and manuscripts, some dating back to the 16th century, that have been affected by devastating floods in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna are being stored in freezers in an effort to salvage them. Volunteers have been transporting the books and other precious documents, which became submerged in water and mud […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week presented Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah. “Honoured to present Lifetime Achievement Award to Syed Zafar Hussain Shah at Pakistan Association of Australia’s annual event. Mr Shah has served the Pakistani Australian Community with distinction for over three decades,” the envoy tweeted. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week said that Pakistan has one of the most beautiful landscapes. “Being in nature increases quality of life. Denmark everyone has equal access to forests, beaches, paths, shelters & etc. Solutions that makes nature accessible & inclusive are binding Danes together. Hope this gives inspiration […]
Read MoreDing Gang I sat in front of the window of a rural inn in Yuanyang, Yunnan Province, sipping local cloud tea while chatting with two girls at the front desk. Outside the window was a fantastic view of terraced rice fields. Under the setting sun, the fields were like irregularly cracked mirrors, reflecting their glorious […]
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