Staff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi has said that the government would send one million Pakistanis abroad for employment opportunities this year. Turi made this announcement in an exclusive interview with a private television channel this week. “Saudi authorities will be visiting Pakistan soon to issue work permit visas and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki said this week that the Saudi government had deployed an extensive air surveillance system to ensure the safety and security of all the faithful preparing to embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Kingdom. In an exclusive interview, he said that the system […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week joined the member of the Pakistani community for an Iftar-dinner. “Iftar is one of the many joys of Ramadan. Sharing this joy with the wonderful Pakistani Community and members of the ACT Legislative Assembly was a true privilege,” he tweeted after the event. Australia […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Denmark’s use of pit thermal energy storage provides a cost-effective solution for storing energy. “Denmark’s use of pit thermal energy storage provides a cost-effective solution for storing energy. @Ramboll’s work on the largest PTES in Vojens supplies 45% annual district heat consumption, […]
Read MoreRome: Matteo Berrettini is not affected by the criticism he’s receiving due to his poor results which many believe is the fault of his new relationship. Berrettini recently started dating Italian Melissa Satta who has been by his side ever since then. They have been spotted in various outings in Miami recently showing the Italian […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Enaam Ahmed, a British-Pakistani Formula racer, set the third-fastest time during the morning session on the 2.4-mile road course at the prestigious Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week. The road course comprises 14 corners and is renowned for hosting some of the world’s most talented racing drivers. Only the elite racers are hired by brands […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that his country keeps Pakistan in a high priority and desired to translate the friendship in to a partnership. In a media interaction, the envoy said the present trade figures were below the potential as the two countries have always been friends. […]
Read MoreHu Xijin China’s military exercises in the Taiwan Straits are not a “blast fishing” exercise but a blast to the heart and guts of Taiwan secessionists aiming to correct the US and Taiwan’s expectations for the situation in the Straits. On Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced that it would […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Beijing’s diplomacy is busy. French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in China on Wednesday, and the Saudi foreign minister and his Iranian counterpart met in Beijing on Thursday to discuss issues such as steps toward reopening the embassies. The US can only watch and worry: Why […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy this week reached an agreement under which funds amounting to Rs 500 million would be spent to ensure better healthcare facilities for children and women under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). The agreement was signed by Co-Director PIDSA Pakistan Islam Zaib, Co-Director PIDSA (Pakistan Italy Debt Swap Agreement) Italy […]
Read MorePadang: With the advent of the holy month of Ramzan, Muslim nations all around the world are showcasing unity, brotherhood, and hospitality. The holy month is especially popular among the Muslim community for the food served at Suhoor (early breakfast) and Iftar (dinner at sunset) with a number of cuisines at the table. Most recently, […]
Read MoreZhou Lanxu Beijing: The Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, this week surpassed the euro to become Brazil’s second-largest international reserve currency, according to a report of the Banco Central do Brasil, the Brazilian central bank. The proportion of the renminbi in Brazil’s international exchange reserves had reached 5.37 percent by the end of 2022, […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: We look forward to promoting the construction of cloud-based early warning supporting system with Pakistan, noted Zhang Zuqiang, Deputy Administrator of China Meteorological Administration (CMA), while talking to China Economic Net. Meteorological officers and experts from China and Pakistan held talks on deepening cooperation in meteorological science and technology in Beijing […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Beijing: Since last year, the US has resorted to unprecedented massive interest rate hikes, making the debt problems of certain countries even worse. The US needs to take concrete steps to help developing countries, rather than point fingers at others, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press conference this […]
Read MoreKing Charles III made history this week during his first state visit since his accession last year. Princes William and Harry’s father became the first British monarch to address the German Bundestag, while the national parliament was in session. Speaking both German and English, His Majesty’s speech celebrated the “deep historical bonds and longstanding links” […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner in Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that the educational standard of Pakistani students studying in Australia was above average. In an interview, he spoke about the steps that have been taken to improve the consular affairs of Pakistanis living in Australia in recent times. The Pakistani High Commissioner also […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this week provided a quantity of 100 ton dates to Pakistan on the recommendation of the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the ceremony held in Royal embassy of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan’s exclusion from the EU’s list of “high-risk third countries” is likely to boost exports to the bloc and reduce the legal and financial costs of business with the EU. The European Union has approved the removal of Pakistan from its list of “high-risk third countries” that pose a significant threat to […]
Read MoreHu Xijin Former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou paid a visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing on Tuesday morning, wrote “strive for peace, revitalize China” and showed it to reporters. Ma is the first former Taiwan regional leader to visit the mainland after leaving office. Without doubt, we should welcome him. We […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy was ready to support Pakistan to bring Olive revolution. Earlier, a panel of experts from the Embassy of Italy and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) agreed that the Pakistani society was committed to promoting Olive culture in the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio has urged the Pakistani business community to look at Indonesia as a trade hub for expanding its export to the huge market of more than 640 million people in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Participation of a frigate vessel of Indonesian Navy to AMAN Naval Exercise […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: While Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Russia on a state visit, some Western politicians and media outlets are hyping up claims that China is standing with Russia regarding the Ukraine crisis. However, it is unnecessary for the West to be sceptical of closer China-Russia relations. China has made its stance very clear […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: On the occasion of Pakistan Day, several buildings in Qatari Capital Doha were lit up with Pakistani flag this week. This symbolic gesture was a testament to the strong ties and enduring friendship between Pakistan and the State of Qatar. Elsewhere in Doha, the Pakistani flag was projected on two iconic buildings […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Federal Minister for Power Division Khurram Dastgir Khan said this week that the country was banking on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to overcome to power shortage and eliminate the load-shedding. “We are taking pragmatic steps to overpower load-shedding by focusing on generation, transmission and energy conservation to provide maximum relief to […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Karachi: A ceremony was held to celebrate the Commercial Operation Date (COD) of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project this week. On the occasion, Pang Chunxue, Charge d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, extended her congratulations to the successful COD of the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project. “It […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, reviewing the historic relations between two brotherly countries, said this week that the Kingdom had always stood by Pakistan through thick and thin since its independence in 1947. Addressing an event, organized by the embassy’s media bureau, the other day, to confer awards to winners who […]
Read MoreParis: The Embassy of Pakistan in Paris organized a flag hoisting ceremony to commemorate the Pakistan Day this week. The event was attended by officials of the Embassy as well as members of the Pakistani community residing in France. Messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out. In his remarks, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Off the coast of Tunisia, the coast guard this week intercepted yet another boatload of illegal migrants, thwarting their attempt to reach Europe. The spokesman for the Tunisian National Guard said that the coastguard had intercepted 2,034 migrants since Wednesday, among them nine Tunisians, and recovered the bodies of seven others. A rights […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Mirpur: Advisor to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said this week that Pakistan was incomplete without the freedom of its jugular vein Kashmir. “The ever-lasting deep-rooted geographical and blood relations of Pakistan with Kashmir can never separate both from each other”, Kaira said while addressing a […]
Read MoreHu Xijin The Honduran Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to break “diplomatic ties” with Taiwan island and establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. This is not only a heavy blow to the Taiwan authorities, but also a clear disregard to the threat made by the US to the island’s “diplomatic allies” that […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Indonesia’s Ambassador to Pakistan Adam M Tugio this week shared tips for family planning. Speaking at the 8th meeting of the Parliamentary Forum on Population organised by the Population Council with the support of the UN, the envoy said the family planning has long been a top priority of the Indonesian government’s […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan this week obtained $500 million as the second payment from the $1.3 billion facility provided by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). Senator Ishaq Dar, the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, shared the news on Twitter, stating that the State Bank of Pakistan has received the payment in its account, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: China’s MCC Resource Development Company has expressed keen interest to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. President of MCC Resource Development Company, Zhang Zhijun, called on Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, at the Parliament House. Comprehensive discussion was held on a range of topics including bilateral relations, business, and investment […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that Pakistan and Australia enjoy friendly ties. In an interview, the envoy said that the two countries were working to enhance cooperation in various sectors. “It was a pleasure to be live at SBS. Had a good discussion on Pakistan-Australia relations, Pakistani Diaspora […]
Read MoreLahore: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week appreciated the role of Pakistan and its institutions on climate change and initiatives and pledged all possible cooperation and He was addressing a two-day international conference on climate change challenges and responses, held at the University of Central Punjab (UCB). Lahore High Court Judge Justice […]
Read MoreDing Gang The two arch-rivals of the Middle East – Saudi Arabia and Iran – recently sat down for peace talks in Beijing and restored diplomatic relations, highlighting the effectiveness of China’s diplomatic efforts. Why can China act as the “peace broker?” On the one hand, China has never supported one side to fight another, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy wanted to see an economically strong and prosperous Pakistan. The envoy said the two nations have cordial relations. “Italy has always supported Pakistan both economically and diplomatically,” he said. Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese said there were over 150,000-200, 000 Pakistanis living […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Tugio this week bid farewell to cyclists who continue their journey to Saudi Arabia. The envoy said his embassy and colleagues were trying their best to ensure better facilitation of those who intend to visit Indonesia. Ambassador Tugio said cyclists Asid Kusuma Atmaja and Yunus who […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Delegates of the first session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, parliament) unanimously voted for re-election of Xi Jinping as president of the People’s Republic of China to an unprecedented third five-year term this week. Some 2,952 people participated in the voting. The re-election of Xi Jinping who will turn 70 in […]
Read MoreNew York: Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the sidelines of the conference “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World,” which concluded in New York this week. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between […]
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