President, PM vow joint efforts for Pakistan’s prosperity
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their commitment to work together...
Month: July 2025
CPEC: Pakistan to finalize sectoral action plan based on Chinese experts’ report
Islamabad: In a serious bid to operationalize technical recommendations from China, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan...
Kazakh Film wins award at International Festival in Italy
Astana: Kazakhstan’s film “Bauyryna salu” (Adoption) directed by Askhat Kuchincherekov won the Best Feature Film award at the 23rd edition...
World’s narrowest car unveiled in Italy
Rome: It looks like something from a cartoon or a Harry Potter movie, where the dimensions of a normal car...
EU warns Italy over meddling in UniCredit’s Banco BPM takeover
Rome: Italy has been hit by a preliminary European Union warning over its use of so-called Golden Powers to restrict...
EU warns that its trade with the US could be effectively wiped out if Trump follows through on his threat
Brussels: The European Union has warned that its trade with the United States could be effectively wiped out if Washington...
It’s paradise lost as climate change remakes Europe’s summers
Jason Horowitz Barcelona: Not so long ago, families coming to the shore in Montgat, Spain, just outside Barcelona, built sand...
Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top honour
Paris: Gisele Pelicot, who became a feminist icon by publicly testifying over the mass rapes she endured, and rapper-turned-fashion designer...
Portugal to privatise up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal by 2026
Lisbon: Portugal has officially relaunched the privatisation of its national airline, TAP Air Portugal, and aims to sell a 49.9%...
UK launches £500M package to support diverse, underrepresented investors and founders
London: The British Business Bank, owned by the UK government, is creating a £500 million (around $674 million) economic package...
‘Profound concern’ as scientists say extreme heat ‘now the norm’ in UK
London: Record-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, scientists have said, showing that the country is firmly...
UK and Pakistan agree new Business Advisory Council at inaugural Trade Dialogue
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ministers from the UK and Pakistan Monday announced new measures to boost trade between the two countries,...
Japan-Funded FAO Project Helps Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood-Hit Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has concluded a critical emergency project that...
PIA privatization to be finalized in 60-90 days, NA committee informed
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The National Assembly’s Privatization Committee was briefed on the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Monday. The...
China’s railway investment up 5.5 pct in H1
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's railway construction saw stable progress in the first half (H1) of 2025, with fixed-asset investment expanding...
China’s NEV boom drives shortage of over 1m professionals, sparks industry-academia partnership
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China's booming new-energy vehicle (NEV) sector is creating massive talent demand across the industry chain, with projections...
SCO foreign ministers’ council meeting aims to make political preparations for Tianjin Summit: Lin Jian
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the meeting of the Council of the Ministers Foreign...
President issues ordinance to transform Frontier Constabulary to nationwide federal force
Celina Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated the Frontier Constabulary (Reorganization) Ordinance, 2025, transforming the Frontier Constabulary (FC)...
Freedom Flotilla’s Gaza-bound ‘Handala’ sets sail from Italy
Rome: Freedom Flotilla Coalition set sail on Sunday toward Gaza with its new vessel “Handala” from Siracusa, Italy. “Just weeks...
Dutch woman dies after boat collision on Italy’s lake Como
Rome: A Dutch woman died Saturday after falling from a boat during a collision on Lake Como in Italy. Authorities...
Italy: Sinner beats defending champion Alcaraz to win Wimbledon men’s title
Rome: Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy...
EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US
Brussels: The EU's retaliatory tariffs on US exports have been delayed again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has...
6 sixes in an over! Bulgaria cricketer recreates Yuvraj Singh’s iconic feat vs Gibraltar
Sofia: In a remarkable achievement, Bulgarian cricketer Manan Bashir became only the sixth batter to smash six consecutive sixes in...
France plans to double the number of missile regiments by 2030
Paris: The French army plans to create a second missile artillery regiment to provide fire support for the new combat...
“Disney Palace” up for sale in Portugal
Lisbon: After decades of neglect and abandonment, the Disney-inspired mansion is back on the market for €24 million. Set in...
UK sizzles for final day of heatwave ahead of heavy rain
London: The UK experienced the final day of the latest heatwave to reach the British Isles, with a high of...
Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds
London: A decade after MPs voted to hold the referendum that led to Britain leaving the European Union, a poll...
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan embarks on key UK trade visit
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has commenced a pivotal official visit to the United Kingdom,...
Saudi travel & hospitality consortium establishes $50m fund to support and strengthen Pakistan’s Umrah & Hajj travel sector
Makkah Al-Mukarramah: A leading Saudi Arabian Travel & Hospitality consortium — including Funadiq.com, Emaar Al Diyafa Group, Skyline Travel Company,...
DPM to participate in SCO Council of FMs meeting
Celina Ali Islamabad: At the invitation of Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister...
