Gazprom cuts off supplies of Russian gas to Italy
Rome: Russia’s state-controlled Gazprom PJSC suspended natural gas deliveries to Italy, escalating the energy crisis in Europe. Gazprom supplies Italy...
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Measures being taken for development of agriculture sector in Pakistan under CPEC phase-II: PARB chief
Faisalabad: Chairman Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) Dr Abid Mahmood has said that various measures were being taken for the...
Italy: Rome’s Befana Christmas market to return to Piazza Navona
Rome: Rome's popular Befana market will return to Piazza Navona this Christmas and is scheduled from 1 December until 6...
POL to set up state-of-the-art gas plant in CPEC’s Rashakai SEZ
Peshawar: Pakistan Oxygen Limited (POL) has planned to set up a state-of-the-art gas plant in Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ)...
International seminar on ‘Regional Connectivity: Central Asian Perspective’ held
Peshawar: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP) Department of Political Science, in collaboration with Area Study Centre, University of...
US appreciates Pakistan’s digitalization efforts
Islamabad: Deputy Secretary of Communication of United States Mcclain Delaney on Monday appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for digitalization and connectivity projects...
Gwadar Port fastest and most natural regional trade route: Mushahid Hussain Sayed
Islamabad: Chairman Pakistani Senate’s Defence Committee Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Sunday evening called the Gwadar Port the fastest and...
TikTok launches ‘dislike’ button in Pakistan
Islamabad: Chinese short-video sharing App TikTok has launched a ‘dislike’ function in Pakistan. The goal of the feature is to...
Chinese, Pak universities to build research centre on food security and plant biotech
China Economic Net Linyi: A Chinese research university and a Pakistani university are to jointly build a research centre on...
China’s industrial clusters see rapid development
Beijing: The development of China's industrial clusters accelerated recently, with the output value of 25 advanced manufacturing clusters growing steadily...
Zong announces social contract in response to catastrophic floods
Islamabad: In response to one of the worst humanitarian disasters the country ever suffered, Zong 4G has announced a new...
Pakistan Railways to save Rs 13.5 billion with Chinese help
Lahore: Pakistan Railways (PR) will save Pakistani Rs 13.5 billion as they are producing updated locomotive engines with the help...
Chinese Haval Jolion receives flawless five-star safety rating
Islamabad: Chinese Haval Jolion has received a flawless five-star safety rating in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash...
TikTok, YouTube enter new competition
Islamabad: Popular Chinese short-videos-sharing platform TikTok and American online video sharing company YouTube have entered a new competition. TikTok has...
Govt in contact with Qatar for investment in Pak, says Pasha
Islamabad: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha on Wednesday told senate body that flood has added to...
Pakistan Railways expanding CPEC scope to explore ‘Gateway of Prosperity
Islamabad: Pakistan Railways (PR) is expanding the scope of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to explore the ‘Gateway of Prosperity’...
Sajid Hussain Turi, Sahil Babayev agree to increase Pakistani workforce in Azerbaijan
Islamabad: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of Pakistan Sajid Hussain Turi and Minister of Labor and Social...
Japan and Pakistan agreed on debt deferral of $160 million
Islamabad: The Governments of Japan and Pakistan agreed on debt deferral amounting to approx. US$160 million, as the last phase...
Putin tells Europe: if you want gas then open Nord Stream 2
Samarkand: President Vladimir Putin has denied Russia had anything to do with Europe’s energy crisis, saying that if the European...
“Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million to be executed in 26 months: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that the “Olive Culture” project worth €1.5 million...
Chinese envoy meets Pakistani minister to discuss matters of mutual interest
Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik in Islamabad. According...
Italy and Pakistan have great potential to enhance trade ties: Dr Roberto Neccia
Islamabad: Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Italy Dr Roberto Neccia has said that Italy and Pakistan...
Pakistan offers excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has said that Pakistan offered excellent investment opportunities for Italian companies....
27 projects worth of $19 billion completed under CPEC
Islamabad: Some 27 projects worth of $19 billion have so far been completed under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...
Italy’s SECO sees double-digit revenue growth next year -CEO
Milan: Italian high-tech company SECO (IOT.MI) expects revenue to grow in "double digits" next year as it is also benefitting...
Pakistani traders to participate 19th China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, China
Beijing: Pakistan, like previous years, will participate in the 19th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit to be...
Chinese Haval H6 SUV launched in Pakistan
Rawalpindi: Chinese Haval H6 Sports Use Vehicle (SUV) was launched here on Saturday evening with prospects of a massive success....
Pakistan-China Friendship Centre hosts Property, Housing and Construction Expo 22
Islamabad: Pakistan-China Friendship Centre is hosting a 3-day ‘ICCI Pakistan Property, Housing and Construction Expo 22’ here. A large number...
Italy will win the food wars
Kenneth Rosen Venice: Twice each week, a caravan of macellai, pescivendoli, and fruttivendolo comes to town. They swell the streets...
Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese explores investment opportunities in Pakistan
Covert Islamabad: hardworking Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese has been exploring investment opportunities in Pakistan. In a recent...
Pak-China trade volume expected to double in 3-5 years: Ambassador Haque
China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque said, “Last year Pak-China trade volume hit a record...
Qatar Investment Authority keen to invest in Pakistan’s multiple sectors
Islamabad: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Qatar Investment Authority, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al-Thani has shown keen interest to invest in...
Pakistan Oxygen Limited allotted nine acres plot at CPEC’s RSEZ
Peshawar: Pakistan Oxygen Limited has been allotted a nine acres plot at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Rashakai Special Economic...
China can help boost Pakistan’s diary industry through low priced technologies: PCJCCI chief
Lahore: China can help boost Pakistan’s diary industry through the low priced technologies, a top business leader said. Pakistan China...
Pak-China enhancing agricultural coop under CPEC: Commercial Counsellor
Beijing: Pakistan and China are enhancing agricultural cooperation under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) while Pakistan is ready to become...
CPEC: Roads reopened in Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail Khan: The district administration has reopened major roads, linked with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which were affected...
30% of Pakistan’s foreign debt is owed to China, claims IMF Report
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report has claimed that 30% of Pakistan’s foreign debt is owed...
China establishes JWG with Pakistan on follow up cooperation in emergency disaster relief: Wang Wenbin
Beijing: China will continue to offer assistance to Pakistan and the China’s International Department Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) has established a...
PCJCCI chief urged to transform Pakistan economy to digital economy as per Chinese model
Lahore: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Wang Zihai has urged the transformation of industrial economy...
Ambassador Haque stresses to impart e-commerce skills to promote Pakistan’s exports to China
Beijing: Pakistan Ambassador to China Moin ul Haque stressed the need to train talent in e-commerce to promote Pakistan’s exports...
Chinese Consul General visits Faisalabad, briefed on facilities to Chinese investors
Faisalabad: Consul General of People’s Republic of China Zaho Shiren has visited Faisalabad and took a briefing on the facilities...
President Arif Alvi invites German investment in CPEC SEZs
China Economic Net Islamabad: President Arif Alvi has invited Germany to invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) being built...
Pakistan all set to participate in CIFTIS exhibition in China
Islamabad: Pakistan is all set to participate in the supply chain and business services exhibition of the China International Fair...
IMF approves release of $1.1 billion for Pakistan
Islamabad: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on Monday the combined seventh and eighth reviews of...
Pakistan Railways to start receiving first shipment of 320 new passenger coaches from China on December 22
Lahore: Pakistan Railways (PR) will start receiving first shipment of 320 new passenger coaches from China on December 22. A...
CPEC has transformed Pakistan’s socio economic landscape: Chinese Envoy
Islamabad: Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong on Monday said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had transformed Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape by...
Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached all-time high this year: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Pakistan’s exports to Italy reached an all-time...
Cutting-edge tech exemplifies China’s innovation drive
Beijing: Mobile robots roving the ground and steering clear of obstacles in their way, mechanical arms moving back and forth...
Italy to enhance cooperation in technology transfer with Pakistan: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy will enhance cooperation in technology transfer...
Italy: Letta goes viral with carbonara tweet
Rome: Enrico Letta, leader of Italy's centre-left Partito Democratico and former Italian premier, has posted an ironic image on Twitter...
Iranian delegation interested in JVs, investment in Pakistan
Islamabad: A business delegation of Iran led by Shokouhian visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and showed interest to...
Planning Minister lauds Chinese investment at CPEC Report launch
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal today (Friday afternoon) launched a report titled "Private Investment and Benefiting from CPEC...
Chinese Solar firms committed to end Energy Crisis in Pakistan
Islamabad: Leading Chinese Renewable Energy Companies Showcased their Solar devices, Panels, On-grid and Hybrid Inverters for visitors to experience the...
Energy Minister visits Shanghai Group executed Thar Coal Block 1 and 2, reviews power generation
Mithi: Federal Minister of Energy (Power Division) Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan has visited the Thar Coal Block 1 and 2...
Italy: Natural storage is 80% full as prices hit record
Milan: Italy’s push to rapidly reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas has made the country less vulnerable to an...
Saudi Arabia to invest $1 billion in Pakistan, Bilawal Bhutto contacts counterpart
Islamabad: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has issued a directive to invest...
Shehbaz Sharif urges Qatar Investment Authority to invest in CPEC SEZs
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met with a delegation of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) in Doha and urged...
Pakistan, Iran can enhance trade ties: Ambassador Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have great potential to enhance the trade in various fields such as energy, gas, electricity, agriculture,...
Pakistani pine nuts exports to China hit $41.48 million in first seven months of 2022
China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistani pine nuts’ exports to China in the first seven months of this year crossed US...
Consumers received hiked bills of July due to addition of fuel surcharge; Khurram Dastagir
Karachi: Federal Minister for Energy Engineer Khurram Dastagir Khan on Wednesday said the power consumers across the country had received...
‘Pakistan-Iran Trade Exhibition’ to bring the business community closer: Speakers
Islamabad: The Speakers in the exhibition on Wednesday said that the ‘Pakistan-Iran Trade Exhibition’ will help in bringing the business...
Italy aims to pick preferred bidder for ITA Airways this month
Milan: Italy's outgoing government is pressing ahead with plans to sell a majority stake in ITA Airways and hopes to...
Pakistan’s exports to China increase nearly 12 percent in Jan-July
China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistan’s export to China crossed US $2.190 billion in the first seven months this year, up...
PM seeks Qatar’s investment in energy, aviation sectors
Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited investors from Qatar to invest in Pakistan’s energy, aviation, agriculture, livestock, maritime,...
In-app browser not used to scrape sensitive information from users: TikTok
Islamabad: TikTok, a globally-known platform for short videos, said on Monday afternoon that its in-app browser was not used to...
Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights in trade: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Italy and Pakistan will touch new heights...
Last stator hoisted successfully at CPEC Sukiyaki Kinari hydropower project
China Economic Net Beijing: The last stator frame at the Suki Kinari hydropower project has been hoisted successfully and lowered...
PIA offers discount for students travelling between Pakistan, China
Beijing: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered discount of 10 percent for Pakistani students on flights between Pakistan and China....
PM suspends fixed sales tax collection through electricity bills
Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday immediately suspended fixed sales tax collection through the electricity bills and directed for...
Pakistan, Iran agree to use CPEC for mutual benefit
Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to use the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for mutual benefit. Pakistan and Iran held...
Chinese model of economic development a “miracle of modern times”: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has called the Chinese model of economic development a...
Italy: Rome Fiumicino airport trains to stop from 19-21 August
Rome: Train services from Rome to Fiumicino airport were suspended from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August, due to maintenance...
Chinese enterprises focus on power sector at Pakistan-Wuxi Investment seminar
Beijing: Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai Hussain Haider invited the Chinese enterprises from Wuxi City to join China-Pakistan Economic...
Kurram and CPEC future co-linked: Sajid Hussain Turi
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi has said that the future of the...
New UK trade scheme paves the way for an increase in Pakistani exports
Islamabad: The UK’s International Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has launched the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), providing tariff reductions and...
Hamza Khalid appointed as Chairman Construction Committee of Pakistan-China JCCI
Lahore: Prominent business leader Hamza Khalid, Director Ittefaq Group, has been appointed as Chairman Construction Committee of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber...
Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese welcomes rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy
Covert Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week welcomed the rapid increase in Pakistani exports to Italy. Speaking...
Rabbia Nasir highlights Pakistan-China coop in agriculture, food security
Gwadar Pro Sanya: Factors of production in agriculture of Pakistan and China can be complementary to each other, noted Rabbia...
Chinese automobile giant Chery expected to invest massively in Pakistan
Lahore: Automobile giants of China, Chery is expected to soon massively invest in Pakistan under the Right Hand Drive (RHD)...
Pakistan and China vow to boost ties for JVs, B2B talks
Karachi: Pakistan and China have vowed to enhance the business and economic ties for Joint Ventures (JVs) and Business to...
New items not included in the scope of China-Pakistan FTA: FBR
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Federation Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that no new item has been included in the scope of...
Sino, Pak agree to enhance business, economic relations
Islamabad: China and Pakistan on Friday agreed to enhance the business and economic relations for joint ventures, business to business...
No with India: Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs was held at Parliament House, Islamabad on Friday. While...
Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4 billion bilateral trade: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese, on Friday, said that Italy and Pakistan have a potential of €4...
Italy’s High-speed Frecciarossa trains to launch in Spain
Rome: Italy's Trenitalia is set to launch a new high-speed Frecciarossa service between Madrid and Barcelona later this year, with...
PM welcomes Japanese investment of $ one billion in Pakistan
Islamabad: A delegation of Japanese investors called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday and discussed matters related to...
Pakistan’s exports to Italy could reach $5bn annually
Islamabad: Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq has said that Pakistan’s exports to Italy could reach...
PM welcomes UAE’s upcoming US$ 1 billion investment in Pakistan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday welcomed the recent announcement by the United Arab Emirates to invest US$ 1...
PR officials to visit China in groups to inspect passenger coaches
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan Railways (PR) will send officials to China in phases as small groups to inspect 230 passenger...
Pakistan and Italy have potential to enhance cooperation in many fields: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week said that Pakistan and Italy had the potential to enhance...
CPEC’s Gwadar Port can provide hassle free shorter sea access to landlocked Central Asia States: CFTO
Islamabad: Coordinator Federal Tax Ombudsman (CFTO) Meher Kashif Younis has said that the Central Asia States were landlocked and Pakistan...
Pakistani IT parks provide best opportunities for investment in Artificial Intelligence Business
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Honorary Ambassador-at-Large on Investment Zeeshaan Shah visited Silicon Valley of the United States of America (USA) and showcased...
TikTok trying new feature to let users know on gaining new followers
Islamabad: Chinese short-video-sharing giant TikTok is trying out a new feature that lets users know when their profile page has...
UAE to invest $ 1 billion in CPEC, non-CPEC projects in Pakistan
Islamabad: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning to invest one billion US dollars in Pakistan’s economic and investment sectors...
TikTok launches Creator Portal in Pakistan
Islamabad: Chinese short-video sharing giant TikTok has launched its Creator Portal in Pakistan, a one-stop shop for educational resources on...
Italy: New offering rules allow the use of an English language prospectus
Rome: White & Case LLPThe Italian Securities Commission (Consob) has enacted rules that allow the use of an English language...
Iron Brother China key supporter to drag Pakistan out of economic crises
Islamabad: Pakistan has been given a green signal by China and other friendly countries for investment and funding amid economic...
Pakistan exports to Italy increase 40.14%to $1085m
Islamabad: Pakistani export to Italy witnessed an increase of 40.14 percent during the twelve months of fiscal year (2021-22) as...
Pakistan needs to attract Chinese manufacturing companies for investment: Senior govt official
Islamabad: Pakistan must try to attract Chinese manufacturing companies to invest in Pakistan, a senior government t official said at...
Italy approves new aid measures for families, firms
Rome: Italy’s caretaker government headed by Mario Draghi approved a new aid package worth €14.3 billion ($14.5 billion) to help...
