UK retailer Wilko collapses, putting 12,000 jobs at risk
London: British household goods discount retailer Wilko said it had fallen into administration on Thursday, putting its 400 stores and...
Month: August 2023
UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection
London: A 48-year-old UK man bitten by a stray cat developed “painful” hand swelling and “extensive” infection caused by a...
EU to analyse US tech curbs in China, says issue also key to Europe
Brussels: The European Commission will analyse the U.S. ban on new U.S. investment in China in sensitive technologies as the...
Moldova increases cherry supplies to the EU by 12.5 times in 2023
Brussels: The supply of Moldovan cherries to the EU in 2023 increased 12.5 times compared to the previous year. This...
Italy: Rome asks for EU support to address migration following Niger coup
Rome: The recent coup d'état in Niger further complicates the situation in the Sahel which was already explosive. Massive migration...
Tourist in Italy hit with shock restaurant fee — for cutting his sandwich in half
Rome: A traveler in Italy took to the internet to vent after noticing he’d been slapped with a surprise 2...
Italy battles against mass tourism
Venice: As Italy prepares to welcome a record number of tourists in 2023, cities and regions such as Venice and...
PM lauds coalition partners for showing maturity & sincerity for bringing economic stability
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday lauded and appreciated the coalition partners for demonstrating maturity, sincerity,...
No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s stance over its relations with India was...
Pak-China welding school helps receive training, jobs
China Economic Net Beijing: A Karachi-based “Welding School” under the Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme, also known as K-IV has...
Senate passes resolution stressing constitutional mandate for timely elections
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Senate on Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution, presented by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed of Jamaat-e-Islami stressing the...
Pakistani, Chinese universities sign LoI to collaborate on academic and research
Faisalabad: Henan Agricultural University (HAU) China and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Tuesday afternoon inked Letter of Intent (LoI)...
Pakistani mangoes to go on display in China
Islamabad: Pakistan pavilion will exhibit mangoes at Eurasia Festival scheduled to be held from August 17-21 in Urumqi, capital city...
US fellowships help Pakistani youth ace unique skills, enhance leadership qualities: PUAN members
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN) members on Wednesday said the United States (US) funded fellowships and training...
UK announces deal with Turkey to tackle irregular migration
London: The United Kingdom has announced a deal with Turkey to enhance cooperation in tackling irregular migration, which includes a...
Spending power to surge in London but plunge in other regions
London: The spending power of workers in some parts of the UK will still be below the level it was...
UK power flows set to swing to exports until start of winter
London: The UK is forecast to become a net exporter of electricity over coming months, reflecting cheaper carbon costs for...
EU mulls talks on visa liberalization for Türkiye in autumn
Brussels: A senior European Union official said that the bloc would discuss the issue of visa liberalization for Türkiye in...
EU supports Slovenia in the aftermath of devastating floods
Brussels: In a remarkable display of solidarity and cooperation, EU countries have swiftly stepped in to provide critical assistance to...
The European Union helps access to justice for indigenous people across the Philippines
Butuan: “Our mothers and their mothers gave birth to us here in the mountains. Far away from the cities,” said...
Italy halts Golden Visas for rich Russians & Belarusians
Moscow: Italian authorities have now stopped the Investor Visa Program for nationals from Russia and Belarus, the Ministry of Enterprises...
Italy to spend €2.9m to tackle invasion of aggressive blue crabs
Rome: Italy has said it will spend €2.9m (£2.5m) to tackle an invasion of aggressive crabs that is threatening the...
Italy’s Meloni defends bank windfall tax raid
Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday defended the decision to impose a surprise windfall tax on profits at Italy's...
Pakistan desires strong, successful Southeast Asia: FM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan desired a strong and successful Southeast Asia,...
PM invites Saudi govt, firms to avail investment opportunities in Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday invited Saudi government and companies to avail the investment opportunities in...
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to Pakistan a key diplomatic event: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan has said that visit of Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to Pakistan last week was a key diplomatic...
Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates 200 bed children’s hospital in Sukkur
Sukkur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated a 200-bed children’s hospital under the Sindh Institute of Child...
MoS Khar, Saudi minister discuss regional, global issues
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Saudi Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Eng....
Shazia Marri calls for establishing complaint redressal system to address beneficiaries concerns
Abida Shaheen Islamabad: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson, Benazir Income Support Programme, Shazia Marri Tuesday...
CPEC: Shehbaz Sharif awards Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has awarded the Chinese companies for promoting investment in Pakistan. The Prime Minister recognized and...
