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Next round of Consultations will be held in Islamabad in 2026 Recognizing connectivity as a priority, Pakistan and Bangladesh have...

Pakistan Launches Feasibility Study for an Int’l Airport in Azad Kashmir

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the establishment of an international airport in Mirpur.The project would improve access for over a...

Portugal receives more from EU than it pays in

The European Union (EU) sends more money to Portugal than the country has to transfer to Brussels, in the form...

US, Italy call IMEC ‘top economic, connectivity project of this century’

The US and Italy will work together to develop the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), one of the greatest economic...

Bulgaria, Shell signs Black Sea energy agreement

Shell has signed a contract with the Bulgarian government granting it rights to explore oil and gas in the Black...

Govt to launch new bidding process for sale of PIA’s 51-100% stake next week

Islamabad: The government will seek expressions of interest next week for the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Ministry...

China Mobile explores strategic partnership opportunities at NUST

Celina Ali Islamabad: A high-level delegation from China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC), led by Executive Director and Chairman Mr. Yang...

One year, 200 trains: China-Laos Railway links Zhengzhou with Laos

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: At 6:50 a.m. on April 14, a China-Laos Railway international freight train (No. 80031), loaded with 37...

Ishaq Dar vows to strong Pakistan-UK partnership

Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to a strong, broad-based, multifaceted Pakistan-UK partnership....

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.59%

Lisbon: Portugal stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Utilities, Consumer Services and Basic Materials...

Italy and India deepen defence ties with new industry pact

Rome: The Italian Federation of Aerospace, Defence, and Security Companies (AIAD) and the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) signed...

Chinese delegation meets Junaid, eyes desalination plant investment at Port Qasim

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: A six-member delegation of a Chinese construction company, headed by Wang Yaodong, met with Federal Minister for...

How Xi champions stronger China-Malaysia bond

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: As China and Malaysia celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties last year, Tan Lak Hon, along...

UK Urgently Needs 200,000 Foreign Workers

London: The United Kingdom is grappling with a severe shortage of green-skilled professionals, and global attention is turning toward this...

‘Good chance’ of US-UK trade deal, says Vance

London: US Vice-President JD Vance said there was a "good chance" a trade deal could be reached with the UK,...

Italy: Commerce grew 6% in 2024

Rome: Online sales reached a total of 85.4 billion euros in Italy last year. Compared to a year earlier, this...

China remains a magnet for foreign investment

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: As the global economy wades through uncertainty and sluggish recovery, China is projecting a rare image: stability....

Believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow

Henan Daily Zhengzhou: During a recent meeting with representatives of the international business community, Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's...

Interior Minister meets British MP Afzal Khan to discuss strengthening Pakistan-UK ties

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with British Member of Parliament Afzal Khan to discuss the enhancement...

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.95%

Lisbon: Portugal stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Financials, Industrials and Consumer Services sectors...

Greece agrees to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Athens: Greece has signed a deal to buy 16 anti-ship missiles from France, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on...

Scientists have a plan to save Italy’s historic mussel farming sea – using plants

Rome: Decades of industrialisation have polluted the waters of Italy's Mar Piccolo and brought mussel farming to its knees. Can...

Communication Minister, Saad Rafique discuss economic stability, investments

Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan met with PML-N senior leader and ex-Federal Minister Khawaja Saad...

China’s Donkey Industry set to establish farms in Pakistan

Islamabad: China’s Donkey Industry is set to establish donkey farms in Pakistan citing the country’s favourable environment for donkey breeding....

Pakistan to benefit from agricultural expertise of Belarus: PM

London: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan would benefit from the expertise of Belarus in the agriculture sector by...

PIA announces direct flights From Lahore to Baku

Lahore: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced direct flights from Lahore to Baku, Azerbaijan. As per details, PIA will operate...

British Steel considers offers of help to keep Scunthorpe furnaces running

London: British Steel is considering emergency measures to secure raw materials to keep blast furnaces running at Scunthorpe, after the...

France’s new high-speed train design has Americans asking: Why can’t we have that?