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Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday thanked the leadership and government of Saudi Arabia for extending the term of...

China, Pakistan to jointly advance CPEC with greater efficiency; Chinese DHM

Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Deputy Head of Mission, Chinese Embassy Pang Chunxue has said that China and Pakistan will jointly advance...

China-Arab summit, China-Gulf State summit to bring new regional development opportunities

Beijing: The first China-Arab Summit and China-Gulf States Summit scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia this month will bring...

Pak-Thai bilateral ties moving in upward direction: Shazia Marri

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri on Friday said bilateral relations between Pakistan and Thailand...

Japan fully committed to further improving ties in all areas of mutual interest

Islamabad: Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro on Friday said that Japan attached immense importance to its relationship with Pakistan and is fully...

Italy to impose 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits

Rome: Italy is planning to tighten regulations on digital currencies in 2023 by expanding its tax laws to include cryptocurrency...

Italy to evacuate more than 1,000 people amid weather warnings

Rome: Italian authorities will evacuate more than 1,000 people from areas at risk on the island of Ischia following last...

CPEC projects help Pakistan improve energy structure, reduce power generation cost: Zhao Lijian

Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Thursday said that the energy projects completed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...

Pakistan climate minister Sherry Rehman named among world’s 25 most influential women

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has been listed among 25 most influential women in the world days...

China fast country to improve air quality: Report

Islamabad: China has become the world's fastest country in improving air quality with a dramatic drop in the emissions intensity...

Hina Rabbani Khar updates PM on recent Afghanistan visit

Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday and...

BISP Board approves policy for Transgender as beneficiaries of ‘Benazir Kafalat Programme’

Islamabad: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in its 56th Board of Directors meeting, held here on Thursday, approved the policy...

US, partners with UN-FAO to support flood-affected Pakistani farmers

Islamabad: US Ambassador Donald Blome announced Thursday that the United States, in partnership with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization...

Chinese enterprises optimistic about Pakistan’s electric motorcycle industry

Beijing: Driven by market demand and favorable national policies, a growing number of Chinese electric vehicle companies have come to...

Ethiopia looking forward to sign agreement with Pakistan on climate action: Envoy

Islamabad: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula on Thursday said Ethiopia was keen to help the government of...

Sri Lanka has keen interest in CPEC: Envoy

Karachi: Sri Lankan High Commisioner to Pakistan Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama has said that Sri Lanka was seriously looking at...

Italy has invested in different sectors recently in Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese

Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy had invested in the sectors of...

Italy welcomes 178 Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Iran

Rome: Two groups of Afghan refugees have arrived in Italy through humanitarian corridors recently: 26 people landed in Rome from...

Italy plans to fund mobile app to counter Nutri-Score

Rome: Italy’s recently-appointed minister of business has said the government would earmark funds in its proposed budget to create a...

China launches Shenzhou-15 manned spaceship, realizing historic crew gathering in orbit

Liu Yiwei, Zhou Zhou and Quan Xiaoshu Jiuquan: The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-15 spaceship entered the country's space station...

Next mayor of Karachi from PPP: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that his party would be...

1st batch of Pakistani literatures to release in China, fostering cultural exchanges

Beijing: Two books from Pakistan were announced to be officially launched in China during the recently concluded Tianfu book fair...

China firmly supports Palestinian people in establishing independent state: Zhao Lijian

Beijing: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday that China firmly supported the Palestinian people in establishing an...

Finance Minister seeks Bank of China’s support for business expansion

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has sought the support of Bank of China and...

CPEC is essence of unbiased research of ground realities by economists, high-level meeting told

Lahore: A high-level meeting has been told that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was the essence of the unbiased research of...

Sixty years of Pakistan-Eu relations – photographic exhibition on Pakistan held in Brussels

Brussels: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and European Union, a photographic...

UNDP, Japan to work together for stabilization, economic recovery, local governance in Merged Districts

Islamabad: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan and the Government of Japan have signed an agreement to launch a...

US-Pakistan unite to elevate the higher education sector

Islamabad: United States Ambassador Donald Blome joined officials from the University of Utah and the Federal Minister for Planning Development...

Italy: Exhibition reveals the uses of photography as information technology

Rome: Fondazione MAST in Bologna, Italy, presents a unique exhibition entitled IMAGE CAPITAL (open until January 8, 2023), featuring a...

Italy pledges technological support to keep Ukraine’s electricity grid functioning

Rome: Italy has pledged technological support to keep Ukraine’s electricity grid functioning. Referring to Russian attacks on the Ukrainian electricity...

Chinese team concedes 14-day medical mission in Pakistan

Beijing: A Chinese medical team has returned to its homeland after the conclusion of its 14-day mission of post-flood medical...

Sino-Pak tech centre launched in Beijing to cement bilateral cooperation

Beijing: In a milestone move to boost bilateral cooperation on science and technology (S&T), an S&T cooperation centre has been...

PPP struggle for constitution’s supremacy nearing success: Bilawal Bhutto

Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his Party's struggle for 55...

Covid has impacted millions: Faisal Karim Kundi

Islamabad: Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi has said that “the COVID-19...

Hina Rabbani Khar holds political consultations with Afghan leadership

Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday held political consultations with the leadership of the...

PM congratulates new COAS on assumption of office

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday telephoned Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir and congratulated him on...

British Council unveils global Alumni UK network at its Going Global Asia Pacific conference

Islamabad: The British Council Tuesday announced the official global launch of Alumni UK, a global network of international UK higher...

Zardari pays homage to the martyrs of PPP on Foundation Day

Islamabad” Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of the Foundation...

UN Women Pakistan and Embassy of Sweden celebrates the actions to end violence against women in an award ceremony

Islamabad: Women and the Embassy of Sweden organized an Award Ceremony titled, “2021 in Retrospective Celebrating Actions to End Violence...

CPEC energy projects offer low-cost electricity for Pakistan

China Economic Net Beijing: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects have improved the power industry in Pakistan and contributed...

Qatar agrees long-term gas supply deal with Germany: energy minister

Doha: Qatar has agreed to send Germany two million tons of liquefied natural gas a year for at least 15...

Italy parliament set to extend Ukraine arms supplies to 2023

Rome: Italy’s ruling rightist parties are preparing to vote on allowing the government to continue sending weapons to Ukraine throughout...

Italy plans to nationalize oil refinery of Russia’s Lukoil in Sicily

Rome: Italy is considering the nationalization of an oil refinery owned by Russian energy giant Lukoil and located in the...

ICCI delegation visits Italy to explore business collaborations

Islamabad: A delegation of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by Engineer Muhammad Azhar ul islam Zafar, Vice...

Indonesian envoy urges enhanced OIC cooperation for developing Traditional Herbal Medicines

Islamabad: The Ambassador of Indonesia Mr. Adam M. Tugio emphasized the need to accelerate collaborative efforts among the OIC countries...

China, Pakistan welcome third party participation in CPEC construction: Zhao Lijian

Beijing: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is an open and inclusive platform and both China and Pakistan would welcome all...

Zardari discusses political situation with MQM

Islamabad: Former president Asif Ali Zardari and MQM Pakistan Monday deliberated on a possible no-confidence motion in the Senate. MQM...

Pakistan Railways receives first 46 out of 230 new high-speed passenger coaches from China

Karachi: Pakistan Railways (PR) has received the first 46 out of 230 new high-speed passenger coaches from China. The new...

Hina Rabbani Khar to lead delegation for political dialogue with Afghan interim govt

Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affair Hina Rabbani Khar will lead a delegation to Kabul for a one-day visit...

PTI to dissolve assemblies instead of resignations

Lahore: The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leadership on Monday decided against tendering the resignations but decided to dissolve the assemblies....

Media’s role vital for empowering women, promote gender equality: Neil Hawkins

Islamabad: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, on Monday, said that Australia was committed to being at forefront of...

86 percent of Chinese people associated with SMEs: PBF Punjab chief

Lahore: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Punjab President Muhammad Naseer Malik has said that China had become the world's second largest...

Italy’s Enel signs deal with SACE on deferred payments

Rome: Italian energy group Enel said on Monday it had struck a deal with state-owned credit agency SACE to facilitate...

Italy contemplates fate of expiring geothermal concessions in Tuscany

Rome: Italy's Ministry of Environment is currently deliberating whether to extend or offer in a public tender the eight geothermal...

Pakistan expresses grave concern over confirmation of BJP leadership’s direct involvement in anti-Muslim violence

Islamabad: Pakistan expressed grave concern over confirmation of BJP leadership’s direct involvement in anti-Muslim violence during the horrific Gujarat riots...

Over 33 mln people affected due to rains, flash floods in Pakistan: Shazia Marri

Karachi: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and BISP Chairperson Shazia Atta Marri has said that over 33...

Turi visits Pak-Afghan border to settle matters of mutual concerns

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Pak-Afghan border at the Kharlachi and...

PBC keen to learn from China: DG Radio Pakistan

Islamabad: Director General of Radio Pakistan Muhammad Tahir Hassan has said that Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) was interested in further...

Shehbaz Sharif urges Turkiye to join CPEC

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkiye to join the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to enjoy its benefits...

Imran Khan has become ‘irrelevant’ in political system: Marriyum

Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan had become ‘irrelevant’....

‘An Extraordinary Decade of China in the New Era’ VR photo exhibition goes online in Pakistan

Islamabad: Hosted by the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China, the Cultural Office of the Chinese...

Fresh polio drive to reach 13.5m children

Islamabad: The third Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs) campaign of the current year 2022 will launch on Monday to vaccinate 13.5...

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza assumes charge as CJCSC

Rawalpindi: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on Sunday assumed the charge of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee in an impressive...

Italy: How to have a cheap holiday in Venice

Rebecca Ann Hughes Venice: The northern Italian city of Venice is a notoriously expensive place for a vacation. But according...

Italy: A portrait of an artist in Venice-winning doc

Lindsey Bahr Venice: Nan Goldin, the subject of Laura Poitras’ Venice Film Festival-winning documentary “ All the Beauty and the...

Chinese patent filings top world in 2021 amid innovation drive

Beijing: A recent report showed that China had secured top spot in terms of global patent filings in 2021, way...

PM woos Turkish investors with lucrative, incentive driven opportunities

Istanbul: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday stressed upon the Turkish companies to invest in Pakistan, as the infinite potential...

China helps Pakistan to shift to clean energy production

Islamabad: China is helping Pakistan to shift to clean energy production and make coal resource as a thing of the...

Hina Rabbani Khar likely to visit Qatar for FIFA World Cup

Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, is expected to visit Doha in the first week of...

PM highlighted govt’s efforts to remove obstacles hampering Turkish investment: Marriyum

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday underlined Pakistan government’s diligent efforts to ameliorate key obstacles hampering Turkish investment in...

Bilateral trade to get major boost with Pak business delegation visit to Ethiopia: Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula

Islamabad: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdula on Saturday urged Islamabad business fraternity to join in the...

Qatar made history by maintaining Islamic values, ethics in FIFA World Cup: Ashrafi

Islamabad: Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Saturday said Qatar...

Italy: President says violence against women violation of human rights-Mattarella

Rome: Violence against women is a flagrant violation of human rights, President Sergio Mattarella said on the International Day for...

Italy: Govt set to help cinema industry says culture min

Rome:n The government is set to help an Italian cinema industry that has been hard hit by the COVID pandemic...

PM urges Pak-Turkish collaboration in alternative energy to cut emissions, enhance investment cooperation

Istanbul: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday while citing huge potential in the field of alternate energy in both countries,...

Sherry asks IK to stop thinking himself as PM

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Friday reprimanded Imran Khan for meddling in state affairs and...

Dar, Chinese Ambassador discuss enhancing of Pak-China relations

Islamabad: The Finance Minister and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Nong Rong here on Friday discussed enhancing bilateral...

Continuity of policies key to CPEC success: Ahsan Iqbal

Quetta: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that continuity of policies was key to success...

Flood victims should be compensated timely, without prejudice: Khawaja Asif

Islamabad: Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Friday said flood victims should be compensated timely and without any prejudice....

Nearly 50,000 migrants died in search of ‘better life’ since 2014: UN agency

United Nations: At least 50,000 migrants died while undertaking risking journeys in search of a “better life” across the world...

JICA’s Ito Teruyuki calls on Ayaz Sadiq

Islamabad: Director General of South Asia Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ito Teruyuki held a meeting with Federal Minister...

USAID-ERDA to distribute wheat seeds, fertilizer among farmers in Dera Ismail Khan

Islamabad: USAID-ERDA will provide 613 tons of certified wheat seed and 1,226 tons of Sigle Super Phosphate (SSP) fertilizer to...

Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese backs Pakistani cricket team after final loss

Covert Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week backed Pakistani cricket team after they lost in the T20...

Pakistan arrests man accused of killing daughter in Italy

Lahore: A Pakistani man suspected of killing his 18-year-old daughter in Italy after she reportedly refused an arranged marriage has...

Italy govt to oppose Piombino city appeal against new LNG terminal

Rome: Italy's government will fight a judicial appeal by the city of Piombino against the plan to install a new...

President appoints Gen Sahir Shamshad as CJCSC; Gen Syed Asim Munir as COAS

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday appointed General Sahid Shamshad Mirza as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and...

China to work with Pakistan to maintain regional peace, stability: Wu Qian

Beijing: China is willing to work with the Pakistani side to deepen cooperation in military training, joint exercises and military...

Chinese investments helping Pakistan diversify its energy mix: President

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said the Chinese investment and contributions to Pakistan’s energy infrastructure were increasing the...

Development of Balochistan top priority of govt: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal emphasized the need for investing in higher education to...

CRI keen to cooperate with Radio Pakistan’s new English channel