Italy: PM Meloni urges Italians to turn off lights in solidarity with Ukraine
Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called on Italians to switch off gas and electricity for an hour a day...
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Italy commits €6 million to improve access to health care in Afghanistan
Rome: The Government of Italy has allocated €6 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan to improve people’s...
Pakistan, Indonesia sign $1million grant agreement on humanitarian assistance for floods
Islamabad: On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) signed the grant agreement amounting to US$...
Prudent foreign policy rectifies Pakistan’s strained ties with world
Islamabad: Through a consistent high-level engagement with international community, the incumbent government pursued a prudent foreign policy to revive friendly...
Pakistan to work with U.S. on region’s peace: FM
Washington: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan would continue working with the United States to promote peace...
Pakistan, China scholars emphasize on forging close cultural, educational ties
Islamabad: The scholars from Pakistan and China Thursday emphasized forging close cultural and educational ties between the two brotherly countries....
Pakistan clinches 2nd position in ‘Huawei ICT Competition 2022’
Muscat: Pakistan has clinched second position in the Huawei Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Competition 2022 held in Muscat, Oman...
Sajid Hussain Turi lays foundation stone of multi-stories building for Overseas Pakistanis
Lahore: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development, Sajid Hussain Turi has laid down the Foundation Stone of...
Italy: How the new government can influence the EU’s approach to China
Rome’s ‘Italy First’ approach to China will not necessarily undermine EU strategy on the country, and it could even strengthen...
Italy was the first and only G7 country to join the BRI; it may be the first to leave
The League’s policy on China has had its ups and downs, and then ups again. It was a League government...
Italy: No energy worries for ‘harmonious walnut tribe’
Cupramontana: Fabrizio Cardinali, 72, does not crave the bright city lights. Indeed he has no use for electricity and for...
Bilawal Bhutto, Blinken discuss reconstruction of flood-hit areas, upcoming climate conference
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday discussed the flood-caused...
FM, USAID official discuss post-flood assistance
Washington: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a meeting with Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)...
China to continue supporting Pakistan: Consul General Zhao Shiren
Lahore: Consul General of China in Lahore Zhao Shiren has said that China will continue its support and cooperation with...
Pakistan urges Afghan authorities to revisit decision to suspend university and higher education for female students
Islamabad: Pakistan Wednesday urged Afghan authorities to revisit the decision to suspend university and higher education for female students in...
UNGA adopts Pakistan’s Flagship Resolution on “Universal Realization of the Right of the Peoples to Self-determination”
Islamabad: The United Nations General Assembly has adopted Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to...
Pak-US ties moving ahead positively with consistent engagement: Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that with consistent engagement, bilateral exchanges and high-level visits, the relations...
CPEC has set Balochistan province into right direction: Business leader
Quetta: Chairman of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Balochistan Chapter, Daroo Khan Achakzai has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)...
Travel for Indonesia to be eased: Ambassador Adam M. Tugio
Islamabad: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam M. Tugio has said that Indonesia is now open for international visitors and...
17-year-long support for compilation of China’s ancient artworks
Beijing: Visitors to the National Museum of China in Beijing have been thrilled by an exhibition of high-definition copies of...
Italy: Over 17 Million to travel between Christmas & New Year
Rome: More than 17 million Italian citizens will be traveling for the holdiays by the end of this year, according...
Italy: Tourists throw over €1 million into Trevi Fountain each year
Rebecca Ann Hughes Rome: Built between 1732 and 1762, the Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most iconic sights. It...
President for further cementing Pakistan-Italy ties
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday stressed bilateral relationship with Italy in the fields of defence, agriculture, animal husbandry...
Chinese hospitals expand ICUs, boost medical reserves to cope with Covid 19 surge
Global Times Beijing: Chinese cities and medical institutions are ramping up efforts to expand intensive care units (ICUs) and boost...
Naek lauds Bilawal Bhutto for taking up Kashmir issue, exposing India’s true face at UNSC
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has done remarkably well in not only bringing Kashmir issue in the global limelight...
Xi stresses writing new chapter in China’s Constitution practice in new era
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed writing a new chapter in the practice of China's Constitution in the new...
Indonesia keen to strengthen economic, trade relations with Pakistan: Ambassador Adam M. Tugio
Islamabad: Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Adam M. Tugio here on Monday emphasized on strengthening bilateral economic and trade...
20m flood victims need urgent humanitarian assistance: Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: “Disaster amnesia is not uncommon in a world driven by competing goals and the human tragedy wrought by Pakistan’s...
UNHCR receives €1 million from L’Oréal Group to support flood affected communities in Pakistan
Islamabad: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today welcomed the announcement of €1,000,000 donation by the L’Oréal Group, the world’s leading...
Need urged to enhance trade with China, other countries to boost Pakistani economy
Islamabad: Pakistan must enhance trade with China and other countries to boost its economy, a senior government official said. Coordinator...
Italy demands equal weight in UK, Japan fighter partnership
Rome: Italy must have equal treatment in a partnership with Britain and Japan to develop a new jet fighter, Rome's...
Italy completes its first Mission Data File for F-35
Rome: Italy has completed the first Mission Data File (MDF) on its own, becoming the next F-35 Partner Support Complex...
Thailand warship capsizes leaving 31 sailors missing
The Thai navy says 31 sailors are missing after a warship carrying over 100 crew capsized and sank during a...
Bilawal asks UN to resolve issue of unsustainable debt of developing countries
New York: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Saturday called on the United Nations to seek solutions to resolve...
UN sets 10-year plan to save endangered languages
United Nations: The United Nations on Friday launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022-2032) aimed at helping peoples...
China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2023
Beijing: The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday as Chinese leaders decided priorities...
China keeping residents warm in winter with multiple measures
Beijing: Against cold waves and global energy price fluctuations, China is ratcheting up its energy supply to ensure ample electricity,...
Prominent journalist Shafqat Ali conferred ‘Friend in Pakistan 2022’ award
Islamabad: Prominent Pakistani journalist Shafqat Ali has been conferred a special award “Friend in Pakistan 2022” by the Chinese Consulate...
Italy: Around 103,000 migrants hosted in reception system in 2022
Rome: The Migrantes Foundation of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) has published its new report on migration in Italy. It...
China to support Punjab province for rapid industrialization
Gwadar Pro Lahore: China will support Pakistani Punjab province for rapid industrialization, a senior Chinese diplomat said. Zhao Shiren, the...
Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations critical to region’s stability: CENTCOM chief
Islamabad: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael E. Kurilla has said that Pakistan’s counter-terror operations remain critical to maintaining...
Masterminds of Gujarat massacre evade justice, holding key positions in India: FO
Islamabad: The Foreign Office on Saturday - rejecting a statement of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) - said...
Bilawal Bhutto exposed ‘Butcher of Gujarat’ Modi before the world, says Bilawal House spokesman
Karachi: Bilawal House spokesperson Surendar Valasai on Saturday has condemned the baseless propaganda campaign by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against...
Italy: LVMH to build new workshop making Louis Vuitton bags
Rome: LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods group, plans a new factory in Italy producing Louis Vuitton bags and other...
Italy: Venice city calendars now available
Venice: The 2023 city calendar, with images taken by area photographers, a directory of frequently used phone numbers, month-by-month listings...
Pakistan not to tolerate cross-border terrorism; reserves right for direct action: Bilawal Bhutto
United Nations: Pakistan on Friday said that it would not tolerate cross-border terrorism by terrorist groups and that the country...
UNHCR welcomes Swiss aid
Islamabad: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Friday welcomed a contribution of US $5.6 million from the Government of Switzerland. This...
Pakistan willing to create trade opportunities with Tajikistan under CPEC, Tajik President told
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan was willing to create trade opportunities with Tajikistan under the...
FO summons Afghan Chargé d’Affaires over Chaman firing incidents
Islamabad: The Chargé d’Affaires of Afghanistan based in Islamabad was called in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to register...
Italy slams ECB for hiking borrowing costs as recession looms
Rome: Three ministers from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s new right-wing government have publicly criticised the European Central Bank (ECB)...
Italy: Six migrant smuggling suspects arrested near Swiss border
Rome: Six migrant smuggling suspects have been arrested in northern Italy. One man is accused of running a smuggling ring...
Bilawal Bhutto seeks int’l support on Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction plan
New York: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a meeting with UN Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed in New...
Baloch youth enthralled to learn first-hand knowledge of how CPEC has positively impacted Balochistan
Islamabad: Pakistan-China Institute is hosting 12 students from University of Gwadar in Islamabad as a part of youth engagement program...
South Asian peace has become hostage to India’s hegemonic designs: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said peace in South Asia had become hostage to India’s hegemonic designs that included terrorist activities...
7th forum on China-Pakistan technological, economic cooperation held
China Economic Net Beijing: The 7th forum on China-Pakistan scientific, technological and economic cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative...
HEC, Microsoft launch largest Free Skills Initiative for students across Pakistan
Islamabad: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Microsoft have renewed the Education Transformation Agreement (ETA) in Pakistan with a magnanimous...
Italy announces new $10.6 million aid for Ukrainian population
Rome: Italy will allocate 10 million Euros ($10.6 million) in aid for the Ukrainian civilian population, Italian Deputy Prime Minister...
Pakistan wants establishment of energy, rail, road connectivity with CARs: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan wanted the establishment of energy, rail and road connectivity with...
Pakistan Research Center receives excellence award in Beijing
Beijing: Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future was given the excellence award in Beijing, China, as an...
Bilawal Bhutto says US religious freedom violator listing ‘biased & politicised’
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has rejected the United States’ listing of his country as a state of “particular...
Incontrovertible proof of Indian s involvement in terrorism-related activities in Pakistan: Hina Rabbani Khar
Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar said on Wednesday there was an incontrovertible proof of the...
Italy: Castle, palace and village on sale for $2 million
Rome: Ever dreamed of owning your own secret citadel in a beautiful region of Italy, wandering along its fortified walls...
Vialli takes break from Italy duties in cancer battle
Milan: Gianluca Vialli said Wednesday that he was taking a break from his role within the Italy national team set-up...
Twitter pours tribute to late Senator A. Rehman Malik
Islamabad: Social media users across the globe particularly Pakistanis paid rich tributes to late Senator A Rehman Malik on his...
Beijing ‘shocked’ by attack on Afghan hotel hosting Chinese visitors
Kabul: Beijing said Tuesday it was "shocked" by a deadly attack on a Kabul hotel popular with Chinese business visitors,...
Bilawal Bhutto desires enhanced Pak, Indonesia cooperation in diverse fields
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday stressed upon enhanced bilateral economic cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia in diverse...
CPEC envisions short and easy access to sea for land-locked Central Asian states through Karachi and Gwadar ports, Kazakhstan told
Islamabad: Pakistan has underscored that short and easy access to the sea, to land-locked Central Asian states through Karachi and...
Pakistan-China Cultural Exchange Programme proposed to pave way for Pakistan-China Cultural Corridor
Lahore: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) President Moazzam Ghurki has proposed setting up of Pakistan China...
Pakistan, Kazakhstan to improve trade, investment: Alvi
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said boosting trade with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian Republics (CARs) through Karachi...
Pakistan has incredible potential to grow: Ambassador Jakob Linulf
Covert Islamabad: Denmark’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said this week that Pakistan has incredible potential to grow, and there...
Italy a destination for Pakistani visitors and students: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that Italy is a destination for Pakistani visitors...
World Insights: Xi’s trip to Middle East significant to promoting peace, cooperation
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to China on Saturday after attending the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf...
Nepal and Pakistan historical friends: Ambassador Tapas Adhikari
Islamabad: Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari said Monday that the relationship between Nepal and Pakistan had always been...
PM lauds OIC’s principled stance on Kashmir dispute
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday lauded the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its principled position and consistent...
Literacy in China brought the real change: FPCCI leader
Islamabad: Chairman United Business Group (UGB) in Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Shahzad Ali Malik has...
CPEC will take bilateral trade and cooperation to the optimal level: SCCI chief
Peshawar: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Muhammad Ishaq has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will...
Sajid Hussain Turi applauds Qatar for ‘incredible’ World Cup hosting
Islamabad: Sajid Hussain Turi, minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development, appreciated Qatar for hosting the World Cup, soccer’s...
Italy: EU Commission approves first ‘energy corridor’ with Africa
Federica Pascale Rome: A project to construct a new submarine power line that will transport clean energy from Tunisia to...
Italy: Digital packaging info develops
Melita Kiely Rome: Consumers in Italy will be able to access digital information about spirits packaging, nutrition and recycling via...
Pakistan participates in Beijing’s ‘International Forum for Energy Transition’
Beijing: Pakistan participated in the International Forum for Energy Transition 2022 which was held in the Chinese capital, with wide...
Bilawal Bhutto lauds META’s monetization feature in Pakistan
Islamabad: The Director of public policy for emerging countries in META, Rafael Frankel has expressed his gratitude to Chairman Pakistan...
SEZs significant for shaping Pakistan’s new industrial identity: Chairman SEZA
Beijing: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are significant for shaping Pakistan’s new industrial identity, under which Pakistan is supposed to stand...
OIC secretary-general lays wreath at J&K Monument
Muzaffarabad: The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha on Sunday laid a wreath at the Jammu...
Ethiopia, Pakistan discuss counter terrorism cooperation
Islamabad: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have discussed various ways to develop bilateral...
Ambassador Adhikari calls for Nepal-Pakistan economic collaboration
Islamabad: Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari has said it was now time to translate the goodwill subsisting between Nepal...
Italy: More than 500 migrants arrive as rescue ships dock
Rome: Italy, which has vowed a tough line on immigration, took in more than 500 migrants on Sunday as two...
Italy: Afghan academic rebuilds life, dreams of returning
Rome: Batool Haidari used to be a prominent professor of sexology at a Kabul university before the US withdrawal from...
Pakistan a leading voice on protection against racism, Islamophobia: Bilawal Bhutto
Islamabad: As the world observes International Human Rights Day on Saturday, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Pakistan was...
Pakistan calls for “urgent action” to improve governance of oceans
United Nations: As the world faces a global emergency of the oceans, Pakistan has called for urgent action to improve...
China-Pakistan Folk Music Concert highlights ironclad friendship
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: To promote China-Pakistan cultural exchanges and cooperation, the China Cultural Centre in Pakistan and Hebei Provincial Department...
OIC secretary-general in Islamabad on a three-day visit
Islamabad: Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha on Saturday arrived here on a three-day visit....
Howzat?! British High Commission cricket team plays Chevening Alumni Scholars to mark England Test cricket team’s return
Islamabad: The British High Commission (BHC) and Chevening Alumni Association cricket teams on Saturday played a friendly T-15 match to...
Italy-Pakistan trade witnesses over 104% surplus in four months
Islamabad: Pakistan’s goods and services trade with Italy witnessed a surplus of 104.10 percent during the first four months of...
Italy allows 2 migrant ships to disembark
Rome: Italy gave the authorization to disembark to two nongovernmental rescue ships that were waiting in the Mediterranean Sea with...
Italy: Defense-investment hikes appear to taper off
Tom Kington Rome: Italy’s new right-wing government is set to keep the country’s defense-procurement spending on an even keel in...
CPEC a strategic project with economic, logistics, connectivity value: President
Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said that the China Pakistan Economic Corridor was a strategic project having economic,...
Pakistan welcomes President Xi Jinping’s successful visit to KSA
Islamabad: Pakistan has said welcomes the successful visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Pakistan...
Bilawal Bhutto meets Singaporean President
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday met the Singaporean President Halimah Yacob during his official visit to Singapore...
Global efforts hold the line against malaria, despite COVID: WHO
United Nations: Despite the continued impact of COVID-19, malaria cases and deaths remained stable throughout last year, according to new...
Ambassador Adam M. Tugio lauds contribution of business community in promoting Pak-Indonesia trade ties
Lahore: The Ambassador of Indonesia Adam M. Tugio deeply appreciated the active support and cooperation of the business community of...
