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China’s 5.5% GDP target displays resilience and ability against headwinds

Tom Fowdy – China Daily Over the past weekend, China held its annual two sessions meetings and declared a GDP growth target for 2022 of around 5.5 percent. The term “two sessions” refers to the annual meetings of the nation’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, and the top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s […]

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Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo wishes women around the world more power

Newswire Rome: Senior Italian diplomat Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo this week wished the women around the world more power, especially those in the conflict zones. “On International #Women’s day thoughts and prayers for women of #Afghanistan, #Ukraine, #Syria, #Yemen and all areas in which they bear the brunt of crises and situations of which they are […]

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Balochistan CM withdraws Buledi’s portfolio

Staff Writer Quetta: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo this week withdrew the portfolio of Planning and Development Department from Senior Provincial Minister Mir Zahoor Buledi. The CM Bizenjo withdrew the portfolio under Rule 3 (5) of Government of Balochistan Rules 2012, after which the portfolio of Planning and Development Department was handed over […]

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Russia cannot but react to risks Ukraine may go nuclear: Lavrov

Newswire Moscow: Russia cannot but react to the real risk of Ukraine obtaining nuclear weapons, and it has been taking every measure to prevent this, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a video address to the Disarmament Conference. He stressed that the Ukrainian side’s “irresponsible statements” regarding plans for obtaining nuclear weapons were not […]

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Chinese video streaming platform BIGO Live gains massive popularity in Pakistan

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Chinese video steaming platform BIGO Live has become increasingly popular in Pakistan. Bio Technology, one of the fastest growing technology companies, recently hosted BIGO Live Awards Gala Pakistan 2022 to acknowledge the top Pakistani content creators and contributors on BIGO. The top management of BIGO Live, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong and top […]

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Pakistan needs innovations in agriculture sector like China: Pakistani Food Minister

Gwadar Pro Sargodha: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said this week that Pakistan needed innovations in the agriculture sector like China. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Agricultural Show 2022 at the University of Sargodha. Imam maintained that the development of agriculture sector was the top priority […]

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Sino-Pak cooperation in healthcare deepening brotherhood

China Economic Net Beijing: China and Pakistan’s cooperation in healthcare and medicines will deepen the traditional friendship between the iron brothers. Consulate General of China in Lahore, entrusted by China Charity Federation, donated 2,000 Kits of Love to children at the SOS Children’s Village in Lahore on December 25, 2021, which includes medical surgical masks, […]

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Madam Naoko WADA hosts “Celebration of Spring” at the Ambassador’s Residence

Newswire Islamabad: Madam Naoko WADA, spouse of Ambassador of Japan celebrated the changing of seasons with ladies of diplomatic missions on the occasion of “Hina Matsuri(dolls festival)” and “Hanami(cherry blossom viewing)” at the Ambassador’s residence. “Hina Matsuri” is celebrated on the 3rd of March. Japanese families with young girls celebrate this festival by displaying dolls, […]

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Professor Singh, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri discuss educational opportunities between Fiji, Pakistan

Newswire Suva: Educational opportunities between Fiji and Pakistan, particularly in business, science and climate change, were discussed between the University of the South Pacific head of the School of business and management and director of MBA program Professor Gurmeet Singh and Pakistan’s non-resident High Commissioner to Fiji Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week. Professor Singh received […]

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Shane Warne dies at the age of 52

newswire Australian cricketer Shane Warne, considered one of the greatest players in history of the sport, has died at the age of 52, his management company confirmed . “It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4th March,” said […]

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Italy-Pakistan ties mutually beneficial: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Newswire Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy-Pakistan ties are mutually beneficial. Ambassador Ferrarese said the business communities of Pakistan and Italy need to come closer together in an effort to enhance cooperation in bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The Italian envoy explained that there exist vast opportunities for investment […]

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Pakistan on fast track of modernization

Cheng Xizhong Recently, especially after Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited China to attend the opening ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and witnessed China’s high-tech demonstration, Pakistani leaders have frequently emphasized the new concepts of digital economy, innovation economy and green economy, etc. and are determined to quickly put Pakistan on the […]

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How droughts can change societies

Kerry Boyd Anderson Multiple droughts around the world today threaten significant political, social and economic impacts. Drought in Iran has forced internal migration and sparked protests. Parts of Brazil are experiencing the worst drought in decades, affecting its agricultural production and creating risks for the population, including in large cities. A historic drought in California […]

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Bilawal Bhutto offers PM’s slot to PML-N

Lahore: As Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman this week to discuss a strategy to topple Prime Minister Imran Khan government through a no-confidence motion in parliament, PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, offered the Sharifs the prime minister’s slot in case the opposition’s […]

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Ukraine prolonging military conflict: Russia

Newswire Moscow: The Kremlin over the weekend, accused Ukraine of prolonging the military conflict by refusing to negotiate as Russia pressed on with its invasion of the pro-Western country. “In connection with the expected negotiations, the Russian president yesterday afternoon ordered the suspension of the advance of the main forces of the Russian Federation,” Kremlin […]

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Chinese investors eagerly investing in IT sector: President Alvi

Gwadar Pro Karachi: President Dr. Arif Alvi said this week that Chinese investors were eagerly investing in Pakistan. Addressing the Presidential Initiative Artificial Intelligence and Computing (PIAIC) Grand Entrance Test 2022 organized by Saylani Welfare International Trust (SWIT) here at National Stadium, he mentioned that scores of Chinese investors had already invested in Pakistan. “The […]

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Two Pakistani students win Junior Cultural Ambassadors titles in China-sponsored activity

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The award ceremony for the 2022 China Soong Ching Ling Foundation “Junior Cultural Ambassadors” contest was recently held virtually, which was jointly sponsored by China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and China Cultural Centers abroad. Two students Sukhen Fatima and Ali Shaheryar from the Millennium Confucius Classroom and the Confucius Classroom at Cadet […]

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Stress on digital economy key to pursuing high-quality development

China Economic Net Beijing: China’s intensified efforts to facilitate the development of the digital economy demonstrate its resolve to pursue high-quality and innovation-driven growth, boost rural revitalization and achieve common prosperity, leading technology tycoons and industry experts said. They noted the digital economy has become a primary force driving the country’s economic growth, and will […]

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