Newswire Beijing: China will resume outbound group travel to a selected group of countries early next month, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry said in a notice on its website on Friday that a pilot program will take effect on February 6 to allow travel agencies to open outbound group travel […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Qatar Charity (QC) this week distributed prosthetic limbs to 260 people with disabilities in Pakistan, in cooperation with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, and Pakistan Institute of prosthetic and Orthotics (PIPOS). The artificial limbs were distributed in two phases. Some 200 people benefited from the first phase in the Swat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said this week that the bilateral trade relationship with China is expected to flourish further, thanks to win-win cooperation between the two countries in the fight against climate change and investments in renewable energy. “Over the last 71 years, successive generations of leaders have nurtured bilateral ties between Pakistan […]
Read MoreGlobal Times “The creative performances are amazing. Love our traditional culture!” “Each frame of the dances with awesome creativity and message is too beautiful to be true.” As of 12 am on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, this year’s chunwan, also known as the Spring Festival Gala hosted by China Media […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan was a good investment destination for Italian investors. The Ambassador further said that Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities for foreign companies. He mentioned that bilateral trade volume between Italy and Pakistan has exponentially grown in the recent years. The envoy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Ambassador Adam Tugio this week expressed delight that Bali was seen as the second most popular destination in world for 2023 by the TripAdvisor. The envoy said Bali was also very popular among the Pakistani tourists. “Bali is something every Pakistani knows,” he mentioned. Bali ranked second […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: China urges the United States and Japan to abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological bias, stop creating imaginary enemies and stop trying to sow the seeds of a new Cold War in the Asia-Pacific, and not to become disruptors of a stable Asia-Pacific, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said this week. Spokesperson Wang […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Qatar this week announced providing $25 million to help Pakistan tide over the flood crisis, the official Qatar News Agency reported. The dole was announced in a speech by Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi at the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, held in Geneva. Al-Muraikhi said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi this week appreciated International Labour Organisation (ILO) for its continuous support to the ministry and more recently for the partnership in initiating the rapid infrastructure rehabilitation projects in Sindh and Baluchistan. ILO Country Director Geir T. Tonstol called on Minister […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Government and people of Pakistan on Sunday offered their deepest condolences over the loss of precious lives in an air crash in Pokhra, Nepal. “We are saddened at this tragic accident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We stand with the people of Nepal in […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia top Pakistan Adam M. Tugio this week underlined that business communities of Indonesia and Pakistan need to explore sectors which can complement each other. The envoy paid a visit to the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) office and had a detailed discussion with Senior Vice […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of remaining committed to advancing reform and exploring new ground, and carrying forward the fighting spirit in a bid to modernize the work of judicial, procuratorial and public security organs. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: China is unleashing the consumption potential of rural areas, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Tang Renjian has said. In an interview with Xinhua, the minister pledged work to activate the rural market amid the country’s efforts to promote rural revitalization and build up strength in agriculture. Along with a rising income for […]
Read MoreNewswire Tokyo: Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Monday made his first public New Year´s greetings since 2020, resuming an annual tradition with caution as the nation and the royal family gradually return to normalcy. Naruhito, joined by Empress Masako, was scheduled to make six brief appearances throughout the day at a glass-covered balcony of the palace […]
Read MoreStaff writer Islamabad: Croatia is the latest countries to enter into the zone having 420 million people. Before the latest enroll, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein along with 22 European countries were part of the zone which offers single visa to roam around these countries. Croatia has also ditched its own currency in favour of […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: An Italian startup called Robotor has invented a machine that’s nearly as good at carving marble masterpieces out of Carrara marble as its Renaissance-era predecessors. As CBS News reports, Robotor founder Giacomo Massari is convinced his robot-machined marble statues are nearly as good as those made by humans. Almost. “I think, let’s say […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said this week that Pakistan had been a strong voice against terrorism. “Pakistan has contributed significantly to the fight against #terrorism. Our LEAs and people of ???? continue to make sacrifices. We will never allow the forces of darkness to succeed. Our Shuhda (martyrs) are our […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week expressed delight after Copenhagen became the World Capital of Architecture. “Proud to share that Copenhagen becomes the World Capital of Architecture under the tagline ‘Copenhagen in Common’, it will celebrate the prestigious recognition throughout 2023 with abundance of architectural events & sustainable showcases […]
Read MoreDr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan – Gwadar Pro Currently, Pakistan is in dire need to attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) to avoid so-called propagated default. The incumbent government headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is striving to maintain economic stability and achieve sustainability. However, the main economic indicators are pushing us into deep waters. […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China will be a country that performs miracles through hard work as it goes forward, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while delivering his 2023 New Year address, the 10th such speech he has given since 2014. He also hailed the determined effort every Chinese has made in overcoming unprecedent difficulties and challenges and […]
Read MoreDoha: The government of Qatar has returned back to the policy of visa free entry after the FIFA World Cup ended, prompting travelers to make fresh plans. The fresh announcement says citizens from over 95 countries including Pakistan are eligible for visa-free entry into the State of Qatar with varying duration of stay depending on […]
Read MoreJosh Schonafinger Cricket can be a complicated sport at times, even for those well-versed in the game. And especially so given the laws and playing conditions are regularly updated and some rules may be in play for one format but not for others. One rule that often brings on heated debate involves players taking a […]
Read MoreNewswire Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli, who played 59 times for Italy, has died at the age 58. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 but said in April 2020 that he had been given the all-clear. Vialli was re-diagnosed in 2021 and in December 2022 left a role with Italy’s national […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: In 2022, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) continued to advance U.S. national security and economic prosperity and demonstrated American generosity while promoting a path to self-reliance and resilience in more than 100 countries around the world. Through strong partnerships, we helped communities rebuild after disasters, empowered women and girls to […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week interacted with Pakistani Diaspora. “Had an excellent interaction with the ???? Pakistani Diaspora at the monthly TownHall meeting of @PakinAustralia. Thanks for excellent feedback, inputs and cooperation,” he later tweeted. Earlier, he issued an advisory for Pakistani nationals travelling from Australia to Pakistan via […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador on Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week greeted everyone a Happy New Year. “Happy new year everyone! I want to thank you all for the incredible hospitality, uncovering addictive cuisine, vibrant culture & amazing experiences – may you all have a blissful & prosperous 2023! #PakistanZindabad,” he tweeted. In another […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese this week wished everyone, especially the people of Italy and Pakistan a Happy New Year, In a joint statement, they congratulated the Italian and Pakistani people on the New Year holiday. “Dear friends, we are happy to welcome the New Year with […]
Read MoreGuan Guoping The world in 2022 is not peaceful: War began on the European continent, the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, global food and energy problems have become prominent, and the world economic recovery is stumbling. What is presented to the world unprecedentedly is a profound change in the world, the times and history. The […]
Read MoreGlobal Times 2023 has started, and its mast tip has emerged from the sea level. This represents more of a hope for the world that has experienced various uncertainties, crises, and changes in 2022. For both China and the world, 2022 is destined to be marked in a unique position. As the time comes to […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan and Indonesia this week signed a $1 million grant agreement to provide relief to flood-hit people of the South Asian country. Over 1,700 people lost their lives in Pakistan floods that submerged large swathes of land for about three months, from June to August this year. Floods affected 33 million people, […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Beijing this week voiced strong opposition to the China-related content of a new United States defense act, and urged Washington to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological prejudices and translate the consensus reached between the two heads of state in Bali, Indonesia, last month into concrete actions. While asking the US not […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Reaffirming the fraternal relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud this week reiterated their mutual commitment to further enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest. The foreign minister, during a telephonic conversation with his […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Prominent financial expert Umar Rehman Malik this week greeted the Christian community across the world a Merry X-Mas. “Merry Christmas everyone. Christmas reflects love, peace, and brotherhood, which is also the message of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, whose birthday we are celebrating,” he tweeted. He said Christmas […]
Read MoreMichael Houston Rome: The Italian University Sports Centre (CUSI) has named 34 athletes to its team for the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games. CUSI will also bring a team of 15 staff members in its delegation. The largest portion of its team are competing in Alpine skiing, with […]
Read MoreMelbourne: Australia s men s Test Player of the Year award will be named in honour of Shane Warne. CA and ACA made the joint announcement at the Boxing Day Test between Australia and South Africa where both sides have honoured Warne in the first Test match to be played at his home ground of […]
Read MoreGlobal Times The DPP authorities have been like frightened birds in recent two days. The roar of the PLA fighter planes put them in a state of high tension. Although they’re pretending to be calm and trying to embolden themselves, it is still hard to hide the inner panic and fear. This is exactly what […]
Read MoreDing Gang In a speech in The Hague on Monday, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte formally “apologized” for his country’s historical role in the slave trade, which he called a crime against humanity that began more than 300 years ago. For 250 years, from the 16th to the 19th centuries, the Netherlands made a fortune […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Adam M Tugio this week emphasized on strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations with Pakistan. During a meeting with Finance Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the ambassador appreciated Pakistan government for supporting joint venture projects between the two countries. Both discussed measures to strengthen bilateral relations […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping this week called for building global consensus, pushing forward the global process of biodiversity protection and turning ambitions into action. Addressing the opening ceremony of the high-level segment of the second part of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan this week lauded the extraordinary efforts by the Qatar government to superlatively organize the Football World Cup President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Qatar had fulfilled its promise to organize the World Cup in a magnificent manner. In a message, President Alvi also felicitated Argentina for winning […]
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