CCoP approves fast-tracked plan for PIA privatization
Celina Ali Islamabad: Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) on Tuesday approved a fast-tracked plan for the privatisation of Pakistan International...
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Expo to bridge China-Europe cooperation
Henan Daily The second China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) Expo will be held in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province, from June...
CM Murad Ali Shah announces 30,000 scholarships
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said the provincial government has decided to award scholarships to 30,000 students...
China ready to work with Portugal on bilateral, EU level
Beijing is ready to work with Lisbon to build a more stable, fruitful and dynamic bilateral relationship and to promote...
France, Pakistan and UK distant skies await PIA’s return as the national carrier rises from a four-year standstill
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is making a significant comeback in European airspace, with plans to resume direct...
UK could cover half of its energy needs with local oil and gas
London: The UK could produce about half of the energy it consumes locally, in the North Sea, the energy industry...
Italy increased steel production by 5.9% m/m in February
Rome: Italian steelmakers increased steel production by 5.9% in February 2025 compared to the previous month, to 1.8 million tons....
Investors’ optimism is growing around the UK economy as U.S.-EU trade disputes mount
London: Some investors are expressing a growing optimism about the U.K.’s economic outlook despite the country’s long-standing structural weaknesses, as...
Heathrow airport had ‘enough power’ to stay open: UK grid boss
London: The head of the UK's national grid has said there was "enough power" to keep Heathrow Airport running on...
France hits hydrogen jackpot: World’s largest reserve valued $92 billion found
Paris: Scientists in France have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform clean energy production. Beneath the soil of Folschviller,...
EU trade commissioner to meet US Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday
Brussels: The European Commissioner for trade, Maros Sefcovic, is heading to Washington to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on...
Pakistan, Italy to boost energy sector collaboration
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Italy have expressed optimism over the potential for joint ventures in the energy sector, particularly...
Italy eyes US as strategic launchpad for global growth
Rome: Top business destination. A series of roadshows tied to the SelectUSA initiative have been held in Treviso (March 18),...
AstraZeneca announces investment of $2.5 B to establish sixth global strategic R&D centre in China
British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has announced an investment of $2.5 billion in Beijing to establish its sixth global strategic R&D...
Trump’s ‘retrograde’ policies towards Chinese solar mostly harm US, report finds
US President Donald Trump’s “retrograde policy changes” towards China’s solar industry risk harming America’s own clean energy sector by driving...
China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other US companies
China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country's business potential when Vice Premier He Lifeng met with the...
Bond blossoms between EU, domestic carmakers
Chinese and European carmakers are confident in their business prospects in each other's home turf, reflecting the resilience and potential...
Italy and the United States: A growing trade partnership built on trust and opportunity
What’s even more remarkable is the long-term growth. Since 2013, Italy’s exports to the U.S. have almost doubled, from $48.3...
Production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials grows steadily
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials has maintained stable growth in recent years, an agricultural official...
Digital cat promotes eco-friendly items
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: A digital cat in a village in Chongzhou, Sichuan province, has become a local star promoter since...
Sindh CM approves blockchain-based system for transparency in property management
Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that in a significant move to modernise Sindh’s land...
PIA ban on flying to Britain ‘likely’ to be lifted soon
Celina Ali Islamabad: The ban on the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on flying to Britain is likely to be lifted...
Facebook to stop targeting ads at UK woman after legal fight
London: Facebook has agreed to stop targeting adverts at an individual user using personal data after she filed a lawsuit...
Portugal expands €4,000 EV cash rebate program
Lisbon: To incentivize EV adoption, the Portuguese government has been offering a €4,000 rebate to buyers of electric cars worth...
France said to float using most powerful EU trade tool on US
Paris: France wants the European Union (EU) to consider deploying its most powerful retaliatory measure against the US for the...
Bulgarian News Agency Joins Earth Hour Campaign
Sofia: The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) joined the Earth Hour initiative on Saturday. The lights of the national news agency...
Italy: Talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink stalled
Rome: Negotiations on a potential contract between Elon Musk’s satellite internet operator Starlink and the Italian government have stalled, reflecting...
Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker, Finance Minister discuss economic cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Ms. Natalie Baker, Charge...
Iran set to increase daily gas extraction by 500 million cubic feet
Tehran: The capacity of gas extraction in Iran will increase 50% more to its current daily production capacity, according to...
British mayors seek business collaboration opportunities in SW China’s Chongqing
Chongqing: A delegation of mayors from various regions in the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday wrapped up a visit to...
