Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed the successful hosting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Government meeting as a major achievement for Pakistan on diplomatic front. “Pakistan’s diplomatic profile further strengthened internationally after successfully hosting this summit,” the prime minister said while addressing a banquet organized in honor of senators of […]
Read MoreIn a village in central Denmark, archeologists made a landmark discovery that could hold important clues to the Viking era: a burial ground, containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons. “This is such an exciting find because we found these skeletons that are so very, very well preserved,” said archeologist Michael Borre Lundø, who led the […]
Read MoreHyderabad- Pakistan Peoples party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday a constitutional court based on equality would be established soon. He said the PPP would lead the efforts to win over all the political parties on its draft. In case of its failure in this regard, the PPP would spearhead the efforts to make […]
Read MorePakistan and China on Monday signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various sectors during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Islamabad, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The two leaders also virtually inaugurated the Gwadar International Airport, a key component of the multi-billion-dollar CPEC project. “The completion of Gwadar Airport is […]
Read MoreLahore: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the upgrade of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project, agreeing to prioritise the construction of the Karachi-Hyderabad section as part of phase one, in line with the phased approach for the project’s implementation. In a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both […]
Read MoreChinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday that China is willing to work with Pakistan to accelerate the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era. In his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Li said that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, always understanding, […]
Read MoreFormer Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vouched for bilateral talks with India, even as India ruled out such a possibility during the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad.In an interview the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman urged both nations to engage in dialogue on the sidelines of the SCO meeting. “Why […]
Read MoreIslamabad: As Islamabad hosted the 23rd Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit this week, a dedicated team of workers and labourers transformed the city into a vibrant spectacle. Their efforts in decorating, illuminating, and maintaining the city’s landscape created a striking backdrop for the prestigious event, capturing the […]
Read MoreThe aircraft carrier’s arrival focuses on fostering discussions on defence and security collaborations. An Italian aircraft carrier has arrived at Karachi port, marking a significant moment for industrial collaboration between Italy and Pakistan. The vessel, known as al Pino, is equipped with advanced frigate technology and will be docked from 14 to 16 October. Today, […]
Read MoreLow taxes are just one factor influencing where young people decide to set up Last week, Portugal decided to take matters into its own hands. The minority government of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro unveiled an imaginative budget proposal to turn the country into a low-tax haven for young adults, offering a decade of tax breaks […]
Read MoreGrowth in the UK’s economy has slowed in recent months, despite a pick-up in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The strength of the economy affects things like pay increases for workers and the amount of tax the government can raise to pay for services. What is GDP and how is it […]
Read MoreThe Cooperation Council between the European Union (EU) and Kazakhstan held its twenty-first meeting on Monday, 14 October in Luxemburg. During the meeting, both parties confirmed their commitment to deepening and widening their cooperation and to exploring the full potential of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA). As Kazakhstan’s first trade partner and foreign […]
Read MoreHome to beautiful islands, a history that stretches back thousands of years, a varied and rich culinary tradition, stunning hikes, ancient monasteries, and a rambunctious party scene, Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the world. However, most people don’t think of it as a cheap one. Mention Greece and most picture the […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam on Thursday extended his congratulations to the government and people of Pakistan for the successful hosting of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad. In a statement issued on the occasion of Pakistan’s Foreign Service […]
Read MoreHigh Commissioner of Pakistan, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Congratulates Dr. Majid Nadeem Gondal on being appointed to the inaugural National IMG (International Medical Graduates) Committee of Australia, representing the State of Victoria. A significant achievement for the Pakistani community! Australia was amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1948. Pakistan-Australia relations […]
Read MoreAmbassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad visited Asia NOW a leading Paris art fair. Captivating art work of 14 Pakistani artists was showcased under the umbrella of ‘O Art Space’ art gallery from Lahore. Titled “Chronicles Bound” it celebrates the artists who are integral to Pakistan contemporary art scene. Ambassador met Omar Nabi, K.M. Naeem & Waseem […]
Read MoreTravelers spent 5.86 trillion yen ($39.27 billion) through September, preliminary figures from the Japan National Tourism Organization showed. That eclipsed the 5.3 trillion yen spent in all of 2023, a record for any 12-month period. Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan’s second-biggest export sector after autos and […]
Read MorePakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, met with the leadership of U.S. state of Taxes, business community, and Pakistani diaspora in Dallas and Houston in his efforts to further strengthen Islamabad-Washington relationship, according to a Pakistani embassy press release. “There are immense opportunities to forge a strong partnership between Pakistan and Texas […]
Read MoreChinese Premier Li Qiang attended the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO in Islamabad and paid an official visit to Pakistan from Monday to Thursday. The SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad presented the opportunity to reflect on the significance of the SCO as a […]
Read MoreThe world is in the midst of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and may soon enter the “Fifth Industrial Revolution”. At the same time, the rapid development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence has been impacting education at all levels, from primary and secondary to higher education. Countries around the world are trying to find […]
Read MoreThe Italian government blocked all new arms deals with Israel within weeks after it launched a war on Gaza, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has told the Senate, according to the ANSA news agency. Speaking to the Senate Tuesday, Meloni defended the arms agreements Italy has with Israel, saying the conditions were stricter than those of […]
Read MoreFrench envoy highlights increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges Islamamabad:French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, stated on Friday that the partnership between Pakistan and France in higher education is gaining momentum, marked by increasing academic cooperation and student exchanges. This relationship, strengthened by the “Choose France” initiative, is paving the way for further collaboration between […]
Read MoreGideon Rachman London: American and Chinese foreign policy sometimes feel like mirror images. The Americans are obsessed by containing Chinese power. The Chinese are obsessed by containing American power. But the mirroring stops when it comes to how these policies are executed. Washington and Beijing bring different strengths to their battle for power and influence. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh signed an agreement with Denmark’s Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Minister Morten Bodskov this week which would allow the South Asian country to restructure its maritime sector and provide technical trainings to its ports. With access to the Arabian Sea, Pakistan’s sea ports in the […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad President Asif Ali Zardari this week expressed deep concerns over the growing Israeli adventurism in the region and called for the international community’s role to take swift action to restore peace and prevent conflict from spilling over. The president, in his remarks at the All Parties Conference, convened by the government to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) has officially received approval from Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Communications to restart its cross-border bus service between Gilgit and Kashgar, China, after a 14-year suspension, officials said this week. This service, which had been discontinued in 2010 due to a natural disaster, was halted when a massive […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Gilgit: The Pakistan Horticultural Development & Export Company (PHDEC) under the Ministry of Commerce held a one-day seminar titled “Export of GB Cherries to China: Lessons Learned, Future Strategies & PHDEC Project on Development of High-Demand Cherry Varieties” this week. The seminar brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including farmers, exporters, processors, […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has officially begun, marked by the signing of a series of significant new agreements between Pakistan and China. This phase is primarily centered around bolstering the agricultural and industrial sectors in Pakistan, with a focus on improving both productivity and quality in these vital […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s call for constitutional court was part of the PPP manifesto. “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s call for constitutional courts aligns with the PPP’s long-standing promises, as outlined in the party’s manifesto and the Charter of Democracy (CoD). The […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: This week Italian puppeteer Nina delivered a captivating performance at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi during the World Cultural Festival. Her show, titled “I Put My Heart Into It,” was unique in that it featured no spoken words, relying entirely on the expressive gestures of her puppets and an evocative […]
Read MoreNewswire Lisbon: Portugal’s Institute of Registries and Notaries will launch a new platform to accelerate the process of granting citizenship. The platform aims to increase the capacity of the services to process citizenship applications by 50 per cent. The platform consists of new functionalities, automation and artificial intelligence. In a bid to accelerate the process […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week vowed to enhance bilateral ties. At a meeting here, Faisal Karim Kundi, and Jane Marriott discussed strengthening bilateral relations, increasing cooperation in various sectors, and promoting cultural and sports activities. Ahmed Karim Kundi, a PPP lawmaker, was also present […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Former President of the Oxford University Union and leader of the UK’s Labour Party Alex Just this week met Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Alex Just was accompanied by Nargis Khan, the Resident Program Director of the International Republican Institute. During the meeting, Bilawal, Alex Just, and Nargis Khan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) this week completed its ‘Enhanced Food and Nutrition Security for Vulnerable People in Flood-affected Areas of Pakistan’ project, funded by the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI). For eighteen months, WFP supported the most vulnerable households in Pakistan’s worst flood-hit districts to facilitate […]
Read MoreSofia: In a position to BTA, Blue Bulgaria Coalition’s top-of-the-list candidate in Haskovo (Southeastern Bulgaria) Tsveta Kirilova said that there is governance and communication chaos when it comes to the green transition. By now, Bulgaria should have thought about and found a solution for its national energy security and independence, she argued. “If not for […]
Read MoreSaskia O’Donoghue I have never been a party girl. When I was at university, you’d never find me out at student bars; instead, I’d be holed up in my accommodation, watching news analysis shows. I like to think I’ve become rather more fun in the intervening decade but, still, I was a little nervous ahead […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week launched a book on Pakistan. “Gaynor Shaw’s book “Reverie of the Highlands-A visual journey through Pakistan’s spectacular North”launched at a ceremony organised @PakinAustralia to display Pakistan’s beauty and diversity,” the envoy posted on X. Gaynor Shaw, the wife of former Australian High Commissioner to […]
Read MoreParis: A solo painting exhibition by Barkaat titled “Silent Horizons – a journey through brush and soul” was held at Pakistan House, Paris displaying the convergence of disability and artistry as a rarity of remarkable beauty. The event was attended by a number of ambassadors, art lovers and people from all walks of life. Ambassador […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, had a meeting with Nawabzada Yousaf Khan Hoti, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PMLQ) party, representing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported. The sides discussed the current state and future prospects […]
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