Newswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed his government’s resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-UK bilateral relations in diverse fields especially in the areas of trade and investment. Speaking as chief guest at the 75th Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth here at British High Commission, he referred to his recent telephonic conversation with British […]
Read MoreTokyo: In an attempt to deal with cyberbullying, a bill that introduced tough penalties for online insults was passed at an upper house plenary session in Japan, South China Morning Post reported. The move came after a 22-year-old professional wrestler and cast member on the famous Netflix show “Terrace House”, Hana Kimura, died by suicide […]
Read MoreNewswire Tokyo: Japan this week eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other antivirus measures as the country cautiously tries to balance business and infection worries. Friday is the first day to start procedures needed for the […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: The Italian Parliament has decided to apply new Schengen visa validity rules for yacht crew who are not citizens of the EU. The Parliament agreed to allow yacht crew who are nationals of third countries to apply for a 365-day visa. This means that in line with the new rules, yacht crew will […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistan High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said that Sadequain was one of the greatest artists of Pakistan. “Sadequain (RIP) was undoubtedly one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced,” he tweeted.. Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi – 30 June 1930 – 10 February 1987 – often referred […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The Embassy of Denmark in Islamabad together with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) this week launched a project aiming to support Pakistan to implement sustainable, rights based border management practices in the area of document security and control of national borders. The project ‘Rights Based Border Management in the Silk […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari – who is also the PPP chairman – had devotedly highlighted the Kashmir issue. Speaking to Covert from Dubai, Malik appreciated the wisdom and intellect shown by the young PPP chairman. He said Foreign Minister […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will support Olive Culture in Pakistan. The envoy and his wife Albana Ferrarese hosted an event at their residence to highlight Italy’s contribution to the promotion of Olive and Olive Oil and its Value Chain in Pakistan, through the technical support […]
Read MoreLos Angeles: Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has signed with Los Angeles FC after a 17-year career at Juventus. The Major League Soccer club announced its deal Monday for the 37-year-old Chiellini, who is committed through the 2023 season. Chiellini confirmed his long-reported move with two posts on Twitter. He will be formally introduced in Los […]
Read MoreEngland allrounder Moeen Ali has said he’s “officially unretired” from Test cricket, given the team’s upcoming tour of Pakistan, following a chat with the country’s new red-ball coach Brendon McCullum. Moeen’s U-turn comes comes less than a year since he called time on his Test career last September with 2914 runs and five centuries as […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman this week strongly condemned state barbarism against Muslim protesters in India. The Minister said, “OIC, UN and all Human Rights (HR) organizations must rein in Modi’s fascist government.” In her condemnation message, the minister said Indian Muslims were being jailed for protesting against blasphemy […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz has said that all power plants that were closed in previous government are now running and by July 5,000 additional megawatts will be added to the grid. “We are not sitting and lamenting, we have given plan to the people and will deliver it,” she said while talking […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira reiterated that Federal Government would provide all possible resources for the development and prosperity of the Gilgit-Baltistan. In a meeting with the members of Gilgit-Baltistan Council here this week, he said that the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan would […]
Read MoreWu Shicun The Shangri-La Dialogue resumed from June 10 to 12 in Singapore following a two-year hiatus. Judging from the deliveries of US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the security forum, as well as some related information, the maritime environment surrounding China is set to experience new characteristics […]
Read MoreDing Gang A big challenge facing China and the EU is that bilateral economic and trade relations have come to the brink of an ideological confrontation trap. Unless the two sides make joint efforts, meet each other halfway, show enough courage and carry out concrete actions to stabilize bilateral economic and trade ties, especially in […]
Read MoreWilliam A. Haseltine Once again, COVID-19 is rampaging unchecked through the US population because there are no longer any public health measures in place to adequately protect against infection. I myself have taken extraordinary precautions to avoid infection for the last two-and-a-half years because I met three of the qualifications for severe COVID-19: I am […]
Read MoreSara Al-Mulla One of the most poignant tales in children’s literature is “The Little Match Girl” by Danish author and poet Hans Christian Andersen. It is New Year’s Eve and a young girl is forced to venture out into the wintry night to sell matchsticks, otherwise she will face a beating from her father. She […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has boosted Pakistan-Italy ties since assuming responsibilities ion Islamabad. According to senior a businessman, the envoy is a key driving force behind the further cementing trade relations between Pakistan and Italy. Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Mian Kashif Ashfaq said that Ambassador of […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) President Chaudry Shujaat Hussain reiterated their resolve this week to support the incumbent government and stand with each other. Zardari, the President of PPP Parliamentarians, visited the residence of Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain and held talks with the […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: China ranks 12th in the 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report released by the World Intellectual Property Right Organization (WIPO), moving up 22 spots from 2012, said Wang Gang, the head of China’s Science and Technology Ministry this week. It marks China has entered the rankings of innovative countries in […]
Read MoreMoscow: The State Duma this week approved a package of bills on non-compliance with the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the second and third reading during its Tuesday session. According to the approved amendments, those ECHR decisions made after March 15, 2022 (the date Russia announced it was withdrawing from […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari this week said that Pakistan always advocated for holding of dialogue and use of diplomacy as tools for pursuit of peace in the world. Addressing a joint presser along with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, the foreign minister referred to the Russian-Ukraine conflict and said Pakistan had […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Islamabad: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood this week said that Pakistan will encourage women to play a positive role in society like China. He announced that the government would provide relief to the industrial sector, especially women entrepreneurs in the federal budget. Talking to a delegation led by […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: In order to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning, and tighten people-to-people bonds between different countries, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation this week launched the 2022″Junior Cultural Ambassadors” Event in Islamabad. The event is expected to build a platform for young people all over the world to make the acquaintance of each […]
Read MoreGwadar Pro Islamabad: Energy experts this week stressed the need for exploring potential of renewable energy through green financing guidelines of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The China’s potential in renewable energy generation can potentially drive a massive shift in Pakistan’s energy sector. It could also serve as a viable solution for Pakistan’s energy crisis […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The UK and Pakistan have come together to light a beacon to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of her reign. The event was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad this week, to coincide with beacon lighting ceremonies in every capital city across the Commonwealth. […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week said his government was focusing on reinvigorating ties with Japan in the field of trade and investment. In a meeting with a delegation of Japanese companies, the prime minister said hurdles would be removed in the way of smooth functioning of the investment infrastructure. The prime minister, […]
Read MoreTokyo: Japan has become the latest country to open an online preprint repository, in a bid to boost international exposure to the country’s research. But so far, researchers haven’t rushed to post on Jxiv — fewer than 40 papers have been uploaded since it launched in March — and some researchers say the platform isn’t […]
Read MoreMatt Babcock Sr. NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock shares his experience of moving to Bologna, Italy, where he became an assistant coach for a professional basketball team before becoming a sports agent. Check out part 1 about how he got his start and part 2 about helping players prepare for the 2006 NBA Draft. It […]
Read MoreFormer Australia captain Mark Taylor believes Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable record of most Test runs is in danger of being broken and has declared who he thinks has the best chance of surpassing the India great. Tendulkar is one of 14 players to have scored more than 10,000 Test runs, with the India right-hander leading an […]
Read MoreNewswire Venice: Venice this week postponed plans to charge visitors a “tourist tax” in its fight against overtourism, according to reports. Earlier this year, Venetian authorities announced that tourists heading to The Floating City would, starting next month, have to buy tickets for between $3.14 and $10.56 (£2.50–£8.40) per day. However, the city now appears […]
Read MoreNewswire Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week said the Indus Waters are not controlled by India. “Absolutely wrong to say that Indus Waters are controlled by India. The Indus Waters are governed by the Indus Waters Treaty – an international Treaty arranged, negotiated & guaranteed by the World Bank,” he […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan Lis Rosenholm this week celebrated the Constitution Day of Denmark. The envoy hosted a reception to mark the important day in the Denmark calendar. Constitution Day is observed in Denmark on June 5. The day honors the Constitution of Denmark, as both the first constitution of 1849 and the […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Ninety percent of the imported waste ends up in oceans and other water bodies which then breaks down into microplastics which are ingested by aquatic creatures. This was stated by Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman, who spoke as the Chief Guest at the World Environment Day-2022 webinar hosted by National Institute […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said this week that there was a nexus among Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and her friend Farah Gogi, who had made billions of rupees through misuse of authority and corruption during the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) regime. “Only the troika of Imran, Bushra Bibi […]
Read MoreRawalpindi: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar said this week that Pakistan is deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She expressed these views during a ceremony held in connection with handing over humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine at Noor Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi. The Minister, while expressing deep […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Emerging young politician Umer Rehman Malik said this week that Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had further cemented Pakistan-China ties with his successful recent visit. The Pakistan People’s Party leader said Bilawal Bhutto, who is also the PPP chief, had chosen China for his first bilateral visit keeping in view the long […]
Read MoreWang Wen US Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered his much awaited policy speech toward China on May 26. The address has brought heated debates in China’s academic circles. Some scholars said the speech had positive aspects. For example, Blinken said the US is not “looking for conflict or a new Cold War” with China […]
Read MoreAndrey Kortunov The US hosted the Summit of the Americas only once – it was the very first meeting of the forum conveyed in Miami in December of 1994. These were the heydays of the post-Cold War US international hegemony and the US global triumphalism. Not surprisingly, the Clinton administration fully dominated in setting both […]
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