Newswire Kabul: NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo said this week that NATO will stay in Afghanistan as long as possible to assist in the difficult time. “We will stay here as long as possible to assist Afghanistan in this difficult time. The role played by the NATO it carries out to […]
Read MoreXinhua Beijing: There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic, was created in a lab, and none of the lab leak claims “hold up to scientific scrutiny,” a virologist with the University of Glasgow has said.The lab leak theory “offers no evidence other than the circumstantial location of the Wuhan […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator Rehman Malik Thursday set on fire the Indian presidential order of revoking Article 370 and 35A in held Kashmir.He said the illegal order was burned to convey a message to the world that the people of Kashmir don’t accept Indian any […]
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 MoreKarolos Grohmann Tokyo: Italy’s COVID-19 gamble that allowed a small group of elite athletes to train through the pandemic when much of the world was in lockdown has paid off handsomely at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with the country setting a new medals record.Going into the final day of competitions Italian athletes have won 39 […]
Read MoreThe International Cricket Council (ICC) says it is preparing a bid for the game’s inclusion to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Cricket was last featured in the Olympics in 1900 in Paris when only two teams competed at the event – the Great Britain and hosts France. “A Working Group has also been formed […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Australian High Commission has launched an initiative with the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help double COVID-19 testing capacity across Islamabad and the four provincial capitals of Pakistan. The Australian grant will be administered by the Asian Development Bank through the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF).Australia’s assistance aims to enhance […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Austrian ambassador to Pakistan Nicolaus Keller is a huge supporter of closer Pakistan-Austria ties.He has been meeting Pakistan officials to achieve the goal of further cementing the friendship. Nicolaus Keller, born 1970 in Austria. Sinde 2018 to date, he said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to the Islamic Republic […]
Read MoreOsama Al-Sharif For decades scientists have warned governments about the catastrophic effects of global warming — caused by greenhouse gas emissions — on climate change and called for drastic measures to reduce man-made CO2 emissions as the only way to prevent worldwide environmental disaster. But since the signing of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, only […]
Read MoreSara Al-Mulla Infectious diseases have garnered much attention lately as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). While the pandemic lingers on, another sinister set of noncommunicable diseases is rampant in epidemic proportions, making populations more susceptible to complications and death from the virus. Research reveals that people living with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, chronic […]
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 MoreLiu Xuanzun Beijing: Chinese and Russian troops have been eagerly preparing for the upcoming Zapad/Interaction-2021 exercise in China, with the participating Russian servicemen provided with modern weapons and equipment of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for the first time in a move Chinese experts said displays high level of mutual trust and will enhance […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: To mark the centennial of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Association of Sri Lanka-China Social and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC) held a well-attended webinar this week which attracted friendly personages and non-governmental organizations from South Asian countries. Pakistan as one of the major participants, Farwa Zafar, General Secretary […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator A. Rehman Malik has suggested formation of bloc of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to bring stabilization in Afghanistan, boost the economy via trilateral trade, and ensure regional peace.He said that this idea might not be liked by the West but these […]
Read MoreIkenna Emewu In 2020, while documenting the Abuja integrated transport project, which includes the metro, intercity railway and the Abuja airport, and is handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corp, I read in detail how China developed its high-speed railways.Cooperation between countries is important for improving infrastructure and boosting economic development, and it is cooperation […]
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 MoreEngland’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes has announced that he is taking an indefinite break from all cricket.According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the decision comes into effect immediately.Stokes has decided to take a break for the sake of his “mental well-being,” the ICC said, citing the England and Wales Cricket Board. Stokes will miss […]
Read MoreThe Ambassador of Switzerland to Pakistan, Bénédict de Cerjat, recently hosted a high-level panel discussion entitled “Role and Influence of Non-Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council” on July 6 at the Swiss Residence in Islamabad. The panel discussion not only highlighted the positive aspects associated with a non-permanent seat on the Council but […]
Read MoreNepal with rich ancient cultures set against the most dramatic scenery in the world is a land of discovery and unique experience. For broad minded individuals who value an experience that is authentic and mesmerizing, Nepal is the ideal destination. Come and revel in the untouched and the undiscovered and uncover yourself. It is unsurpassed […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Federal Minister for National Food and Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam met Ambassador of Argentina in Pakistan Leopold Francisco Sahores this week. They said Pakistan would import low cost grain storage technology from Argentina and enhance its technological outreach gradually.Fakhar Imam discussed agricultural trade between the two countries and said that Pakistan had […]
Read MoreNewswire Kabul: NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has received first shot of the Covid vaccine amid the new wave of the pandemic. “I got my first #Covid vaccination shot today. I feel a lot more secure now…. Thank you to @ResoluteSupport for keeping me safe! And always wear a mask Face […]
Read MoreAlone customer at a city-centre bar in Parma jumped with fright on Sunday afternoon, as the lone barista erupted behind the counter. On a slight delay around the piazza, other proprietors and customers cheered as they learned that Lamont Marcell Jacobs had made history for Italy by winning the country’s first-ever Olympic 100-metre gold in […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Washington: China’s new ambassador to the US Qin Gang has vowed to bring bilateral relations back on the right track, and make a China-US relationship of mutual respect, equal treatment, win-win cooperation and peaceful coexistence a reality.Qin arrived in the US a little over a month after former Chinese ambassador Cui Tiankai left […]
Read MoreSimon Evans Tokyo: Two defining women swimmers of recent years, Italy’s Federica Pellegrini and Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu, bowed out of their specialist events with no medals but with their world records intact and a place in the history books assured.Pellegrini, 32, had made it clear that this was her last Olympic dance and, while Hosszu […]
Read MoreAndrew McGlashan West Indies captain Kieron Pollard took a fierce swipe at the pitches produced for the one-day series against Australia in Barbados, calling them “absolutely ridiculous.” While acknowledging that his team did not bat well in making 152 all out in the decider – which followed their 123 all out in the first match […]
Read MoreMartin Jacques It is four and a half years since previous US President Donald Trump assumed office, marking the beginning of the US assault on China. The first six months of Biden’s presidency have seen a continuation of America’s anti-China stance. The fundamental line of continuity between Trump and Biden is their position on China. […]
Read MoreLaying the foundation for the protection of refugees: 70 years of the Geneva Refugee ConventionThe Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees was adopted in 1951. It had been drawn up amid the aftermath of two devastating world wars. Today, it forms the centrepiece of international refugee protection. It remains highly relevant – because […]
Read MoreThe island Republic of Mauritius is a former French and British colony consisting of 9 districts. The most important districts are Plaines Wilhems, Flacq and Pamplemousses. It is situated in Southern Africa in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The country has a surface area of 2,040 square kilometers. Its terrain is defined by a […]
Read MoreNewswire Kabul: NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has urged peace in Afghanistan.He said peace in Afghanistan will be beneficial not only for the country for the region. The envoy cited the US, EU, NATO joint statement, released this week, urging halt in fighting in AfghanistanThe countries in their discussion on Afghanistan […]
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 MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China urges the United States to immediately stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs, which are China’s internal affairs, and the Chinese side will take all measures necessary in accordance with law to defend its sovereignty, security and development interests, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said this week.The spokesperson made the remarks after […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Central Information Secretary Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP) Shazia Atta Marri has said that scrapping Pak-Iran gas pipeline project was like enmity with the country’s people.She said former President Asif Ali Zardari introduced great development projects like economic corridor project of Gwadar and Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline during his government. She said the decisions regarding […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China is willing to work with all countries across the globe and UNESCO to jointly safeguard the cultural and natural treasures of humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in a congratulatory letter to the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. The world’s cultural and natural heritage is […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan and China pledged to continue close cooperation as Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong visited the injured Chinese nationals at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH).Simultaneously, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said that work on Dasu hydropower project would resume soon as both […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro ISLAMABAD, July 19: China and Pakistan have agreed that their narrative should be the same on the bus blast in the Kohistan area that left 12 people, including nine Chinese, dead, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.Speaking at a news conference here, the minister said the two allies recognise the mutual ties between […]
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 MoreShabana Syed – Gwadar Pro Just before American forces withdrew from Afghanistan there were clear indications that a Syrian style hybrid war will be staged in the country through CIA operatives, Al Qaeda linked jihadists and Uyghurs from China’s Xinjiang province, who the CIA has been training since 2000 according to Sibel Edmonds, a former […]
Read MoreNewswire Kabul: NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo has said that peace in Afghanistan was beneficial for the whole world.The envoy said that all the Afghan groups must seize the opportunity and live peacefully together.Ambassador Pontecorvo said NATO will stand with the Afghan people and would be happy to see them coming […]
Read MoreMimi Lau and Catherine Wong Beijing: China is sending a special team to Pakistan to work with local authorities in the ongoing rescue operation and investigation into Wednesday’s deadly shuttle bus blast that killed at least 13 people, after Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a probe into whether it was the result of a […]
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