Chinese leadership expresses solidarity with flood victims; announces relief assistance
Islamabad: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang have expressed their complete solidarity with the government and people of...
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‘2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan’ launched jointly by Pakistan, United Nations
Islamabad: The “2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP)” was jointly launched today by Government of Pakistan and the United Nations,...
China helping Pakistan to generate inexpensive electricity: Shehbaz Sharif
Mohmand: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that China was helping Pakistan to generate inexpensive electricity amid energy crises. During...
US provides $ 30 million in critical humanitarian assistance for flood response in Pakistan
Islamabad: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), on Tuesday announced an additional $30 million in...
Pakistan felicitates Turkiye on 100th Anniversary of Victory Day
Islamabad: On the special occasion of this Victory Day of the Republic of Turkiye (30 August Zafer Bayrami), the Government...
Prince Charles sad over Pakistan floods destruction
Islamabad: Prince Charles has extended his condolences over the flood devastations in Pakistan in his message to President of Pakistan...
PM appreciates EU’s support of 2.15 million Euros for flood affectees
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday received a telephone call from Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The...
Italy: Naples pizzeria adds gas charge to bill as Italy’s energy prices soar
Naples: An historic pizzeria in Naples has published a "provocative" receipt charging customers a nominal contribution towards its gas bills...
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...
President Xi Jinping’s leadership praised
Islamabad: Pakistan-China Institute Monday organized a special event on the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China...
Pakistan to launch 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan
Islamabad: The “2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP)” is being jointly launched by the Government of Pakistan and the United...
Xi Jinping sends condoles loss of lives in floods in Pakistan
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday expressed his condolences over loss of lives in the worst floods hitting Pakistan....
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...
Italy offers to pay people £12,700 to move to the island of Sardinia
Rome: The government of Sardinia is offering grants of up to €15,000 as an incentive for those considering a move...
China stands solidly behind Pakistan amid floods
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy is highly active these days to support Pakistan as the country faces destructive floods....
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...
15 more planeloads of relief goods from UAE to reach Pakistan in coming days: Marriyum
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said fifteen more planeloads of relief goods from the United...
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...
Iran’s President assures all-out support to PM for flood relief
Islamabad: President of Iran Syed Ebrahim Raisi Saturday during a telephone call with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, conveyed solidarity...
Italy to allocate EUR 2M for humanitarian demining in Ukraine
Rome: Italy will assist Ukraine with post-war reconstruction, namely humanitarian demining operations. The relevant statement was made by the press...
Italy’s DGCA to organise events at 79th Venice International film fest
Venice: The Italian Pavilion will host conferences, conventions, and business meetings aimed at identifying industry trends. During the 79th Venice...
Govt decide es to reach out to friendly countries, donors as floods hit 33m people: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said considering the urgency of the challenge, the government had decided to reach...
Pakistan offers China to set up industry in CPEC’s Dhabeji SEZ for manufacturer products, exports
Islamabad, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud has offered China to set up their industry in China-Pakistan...
IMF to release tranche on Monday after board meeting: Miftah
Islamabad: Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail Friday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would release the tranche (worth...
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to condemn extrajudicial killing of a Pakistani prisoner in IIOJK
Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday summoned the Indian Charge d’Affaires in Islamabad to foreign ministry to lodge a strong protest on...
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...
Italy: EU approves Rome’s Iplan to shift some state-guaranteed loans to
Milan: The European Commission gave a green light on Friday to Italy's plan to transfer certain state-guaranteed loans from banks...
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...
Pakistan, Qatar have clear future vision with new opportunities, awareness: PM
Doha: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan and Qatar had a clear vision of the future with...
Chinese Consul General in Lahore visits landmark CPEC project PTUT
Gwadar Pro Lahore: Chinese Consul General in Lahore, Zhao Shiren has visited Punjab Tianjin University of Technology (PTUT) which is...
China, Pak jointly train talents for CPEC cooperation
China Economic Net Beijing: China and Pakistan gear up for agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). To train...
Covid affected work pace on CPEC: Li Bijian
Karachi: Chinese Consul General in Karachi Li Bijian has said that work on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects was affected...
International institutions announce $500 mln for flood affectees on appeal of PM
Islamabad: The international organizations and financial institutions Thursday announced immediate assistance of more than 500 million dollars for the flood...
Italy: How one region is making gas free for its residents
Rome: The Basilicata region in southern Italy is to make gas free for all residents thanks to an agreement between...
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...
BRI has phenomenal importance for trade and connectivity: Official
Islamabad: Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis has said that the Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI) has phenomenal...
Pakistan strongly condemns sacrilegious remarks against the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by BJP official
Islamabad; Pakistan Wednesday strongly condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the highly provocative and sacrilegious remarks made against the Holy...
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...
‘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 offers to pay people £12,700 to move to the beautiful island of Sardinia
Rome: The government of Sardinia is offering grants of up to €15,000 (£12,700) as an incentive for those considering a...
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...
Chinese Embassy announces resumption of student visas for Pakistanis, entry for business card holders
Islamabad: China has announced resumption of visas for long-term Pakistani (international) students receiving academic education in China and also allowed...
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,...
European Union provides €350,000 to assist floods victims in Pakistan
Islamabad: The European Union is providing €350,000 (nearly PKR 76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance to families affected by...
3rd Century Head of Bodhisattva, illegally traded by discredited Indian Art Collector returned to Pakistan
Canberra: In a momentous ceremony at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra, a Gandharan Head of Bodhisattva, dating back to...
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...
Italy offers two free bus routes for Ukrainians from Italy to Ukraine
Rome: Ukrainian citizens in Italy will now be able to use two free bus lines to Ukraine. The news was...
17th meeting of Security Council Secretaries of SCO held
Beijing: As part of the preparations for the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Council, the...
Sajid Hussain Turi meets Iranian and Iraqi ambassadors, discusses matters of mutual interests
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Tuesday met with the Iranian Ambassador...
Pakistan participates in international vocational education conference in Tianjin, China
Beijing: Education Attache, Pakistan Embassy in China, Afifa Shajia Awais represented Pakistan at the international vocational education conference in north...
Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack on hotel in Mogadishu
Islamabad: Pakistan Monday strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist arrack in Mogadishu, Somalia which has resulted in loss of innocent lives...
Iran, Pakistan aim to promote economic ties
Islamabad: The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as two friendly and neighboring countries, have made...
Norwegian Ambassador expresses interest in CPEC’s SEZs for investment
Lahore: Ambassador of Norway to Pakistan Per Albert Ilsaas has expressed interest in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)’s Special Economic...
President Xi Jinping announced to invest billions of dollars when no one was ready to spare a single dollar in Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal
Lahore: Pakistani Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that when no one was ready...
Pakistan strongly rejects spate of India’s false terrorism-related claims
Islamabad: Pakistan Sunday firmly rejected the recent spate of false terrorism-related assertions made by India in which some detached alleged...
FM Bilawal Bhutto’s official visits to Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway postponed
Islamabad: In view of calamities across Pakistan caused by the ongoing heavy monsoon rains and flooding, as well as heavy...
Taiwan an issue of China’s sovereignty instead of a mere policy: Roundtable Discussion
Islamabad: A Roundtable Discussion here with globally well-known speakers termed Taiwan an issue of China’s sovereignty instead of a mere...
Bilawal Bhutto to visit Europe from August 22
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake official visits to Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from 22-26 August 2022,...
US DCM Schofer Andrew Highlights 75th Anniversary at Alumni Reunion
Islamabad: Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer celebrated the importance of the United States and Pakistan’s 75 years of bilateral...
Kashmiris reject “sinister” Indian design of imposing Delhi’s fascist rule in IIOJK
Islamabad: Kashmiris across the political lines have categorically rejected “sinister” Indian design of giving unlawful voting rights to 2.5 million...
Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
Islamabad: Pakistan Saturday condoled the loss of life in a tragic accident in Turkiye. In a statement, the Foreign Office...
Italy: Venice is for roommates
Ralph Gardner Jr Venice: When Italian friends invited us to spend a week at their apartment overlooking the Grand Canal...
Pakistan urges unfreezing of Afghan assets
Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar has underlined the need to unfreeze the Afghan assets to be used for the...
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...
China continues work with Pakistan to bring CPEC benefits to local people: Spokesperson
Beijing: A Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Thursday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was an important pilot program under...
Commerce Minister reaffirms Pakistan’s strong commitment to ‘One China’ policy
Islamabad: Pakistani Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar has reaffirmed Pakistan's strong commitment to the ‘One-China’ Policy and strong...
Women in pakistan leading economic and political arena: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Covert Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that women in Pakistan were leading the economic and...
Italy: Election could reshape Rome’s defense-spending momentum
Rome: A right-wing coalition tipped to take power in Italy next month has committed to raising defense spending but may...
Bilawal Bhutto holds video call with Canadian Foreign Minister
Islamabad: Foreign Minister of Canada, Ms. Mélanie Joly, had a video call with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Wednesday. Ms....
Bilawal Bhutto underlines need to fully utilize existing Pakistan-Iran potential in energy, air links, connectivity
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has underlined the need to fully utilize existing potential between Pakistan and Iran in...
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...
Gao Fei visits National Counter Terrorism Authority’s headquarters
Islamabad: Deputy Director General, Ministry of Public Security (MPS) of Peoples’ Republic of China, Gao Fei along with a delegation...
Foreign Secretary receives Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
Islamabad: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood welcomed Artykbaev Aibek Muhtarovich, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, today. Deputy Foreign Minister...
Italy: Venice mayor slams ‘idiots’ water skiing on Grand Canal
Venice: Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro has offered dinner to whoever can identify the two "idiots" filmed water skiing down the...
PM for holistic efforts to cope with climate change issues
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that climate change, water security and food security were three interconnected challenges...
Chinese companies share Pakistanis’ joys on Independence Day
Quetta: Several Chinese companies operating in the port city of Gwadar, Balochistan province, distributed gifts, cakes, sweets and flowers amongst...
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...
Pakistan expressed grief over Nafis Sadik’s death
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan on Tuesday expresses deep sorrow on the passing away of Dr. Nafis Sadik, Special Adviser...
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...
Italy marks 50 years since discovery of Riace Bronzes
Rome: Italy marks 50 years since the discovery of the Riace Bronzes, two ancient Greek warrior statues found by chance...
PM, Saudi crown prince express resolve to strengthen bilateral ties
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman...
China supports Pakistan in geomatics technology upgrading
Beijing: An advanced seminar entitled ‘Geomatics Technology for Pakistan’ sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of China is ongoing online...
CPEC has made Balochistan province safer due to massive investments: PBF Balochistan chief
Quetta: Chairman Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Balochistan Chapter Engineer Daroo Khan Achakzai has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had...
Italy: The town that celebrates fish and chips
Giancarlo Rinaldi Barga: Close your eyes and inhale deeply and the smells could transport you to almost any Scottish town...
Italy: Population drops below 50,000 for first time in Venice
Jon King Venice: Stickers and banners bearing the number 49,999 have appeared on bridges and buildings in recent weeks in...
PM underlines need for national dialogue, consensus on charter of economy
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday stressed for holding of a national dialogue and developing a consensus on...
Quaid-e-Azam wanted Pakistan to be a role model: Bilawal Bhutto
Karachi: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulated the nation on the 75th Independence Day and said that the vision of...
75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrated across globe
Islamabad: Embassies and foreign missions of Pakistan on Sunday celebrated the 75th anniversary of Pakistan Independence Day across the world...
FM Bilawal Bhutto wants even stronger ties with Italy – Meets Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stressed the need to enhance cooperation with Italy. He expressed these views during...
US hopes ties with Pakistan would grow, in message on 75th Independence Day
Washington: The United States Sunday greeted Pakistan on its 75th Independence Day, hoping that the relationship between the two countries...
MoFA pays musical tribute to the homeland
Islamabad: On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs came together...
China felicitates Pakistan on diamond jubilee celebrations of Independence Day
Beijing: China on Sunday congratulated Pakistan on its diamond jubilee, 75th anniversary of Independence Day and wished Pakistan for every...
Italy: How we transformed a tiny rural village into first digital nomad community
Tursi: When we stumbled on the rural village of Tursi in January 2022, we knew we’d hit the jackpot. With...
Italy: How to visit volcanoes responsibly
Julia Buckley Naples: Their fiery reputation might precede them, but Italy’s volcanoes aren’t necessarily difficult to visit. If you want...
Bilawal Bhutto congratulates the on 75th Independence Day
Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People's Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, congratulated the nation on the 75th Independence Day and...
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...
7000 people registered for Pakistan Food and Cultural Festival organized at Langfang, China
Islamabad: Pakistan Embassy, Beijing organized a Food and Cultural Festival at the state-of-the-art Silk Road Art and Cultural Centre in...
