PM reiterates resolve for polio-free Pakistan; lauds downward trend in cases
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterating his government’s resolve to purge the country of polio virus,...
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China opens “two sessions” with commitment to high-quality development amid challenges
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: The annual "two sessions," a highly anticipated event on China's political calendar, began on Tuesday with the...
FM Dar holds phone call with US National Security Adviser Waltz
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with US National Security Adviser...
Eco Wave Power commences infrastructure enhancements for Portugal wave energy project
Lisbon: Eco Wave Power Global, a leader in onshore wave energy technology, has initiated critical infrastructure enhancements at its wave...
European defense not alternative to NATO, says Italy’s foreign minister
Rome: The EU plan to rearm the continent is not an alternative to NATO, Italy’s foreign minister said Wednesday. “We...
NPC spokesperson bullish about China’s economic prospects
Beijing: China’s economy is projected to remain positive in the long term, with numerous advantages, strong resilience, and great potential,...
Cadet college to benefit south Punjab youths: Gilani
Multan: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani said on Tuesday there would be no compromise on uplift of underdeveloped areas...
At UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad proposes key themes for 2026 UN Water Conference
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan has proposed transboundary water cooperation and the water-climate-environment nexus as key themes for inclusion in the...
Diplomacy in focus amid global challenges
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: With the two sessions, China's biggest annual political event, set to start on Tuesday, global attention will...
Chairperson BISP, MD PBM discuss mutual cooperation for welfare projects
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid in a meeting with the Managing Director Pakistan...
DPM to participate in extraordinary session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi...
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch explores agriculture, animal health collaboration at Paris Expo
Paris: Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mumtaz Zahra Baloch represented Pakistan at the 61st edition of Salon International de l’Agriculture...
UK MPs condemn ‘deeply disrespectful’ JD Vance comments
London: The shadow defence secretary and other MPs have reacted with fury after JD Vance appeared to describe a proposed...
France opposes seizing frozen Russian assets: Minister
Paris: France voiced opposition Tuesday to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund a European military spending boost for Ukraine, arguing...
EU chief unveils €800bn plan to ‘rearm’ Europe
Brussels: A five-part plan to bolster Europe’s defence industry and increase its military capability could raise nearly €800bn (£660bn) and...
Italy set to bring back nuclear energy
Rome: The Italian government has announced plans to do a U-turn on a decision reached through a referendum nearly 40...
Hybrid threats from Russia and China: Italy under siege
Rome: Escalating risks. This past witnessed an unprecedented escalation in hybrid threats in Italy—marked by increased violence and visibility, said...
China’s Two Sessions set to boost Pak-China ties & economic growth
Islamabad: China’s Two Sessions, the annual gatherings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference...
Pakistan, KSA express resolve to strengthen bilateral ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on...
What Western media get wrong about China’s economy
Zhengzhou: Some Western media's relentless fixation on peddling narratives of China's economic doom demonstrates their entrenched bias and agenda-driven reporting....
Govt to continue efforts to raise biodiversity awareness: PM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Monday that the government, in collaboration with local communities, conservationists and international...
UK, France propose partial one-month Ukraine truce, Paris says
Paris: France and Britain are proposing a partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine that would cover air, sea and...
Egypt and EU agree 90 million euro deal to boost food security
Brussels: Egypt and the European Commission have signed a 90 million euro ($93.9 million) soft funding agreement to enhance food...
What Western media get wrong about China’s economy
Henan Daily Zhangzhou: Some Western media's relentless fixation on peddling narratives of China's economic doom demonstrates their entrenched bias and...
Former & sitting MPs call on PM
Lahore: Former member of the National Assembly Muhammad Irfan Daha, along with MNA Muhammad Khan Daha, called on Prime Minister...
Trump aide Waltz says US needs Ukrainian leader who wants peace
Washington: A top adviser to President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States needs a Ukrainian leader who...
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
London: Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, British...
UK’s Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rallied his European counterparts Sunday to shore up their borders and throw their full...
Covid rules should have been same across UK: Hart
London: Rules to try to limit the spread of Covid during the pandemic should have been the same across the...
France’s Macron urges calm after Trump and Zelensky clash
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump on March 1 and...
