Bulgaria to cease issuing visas from August 9 to 18 due to implementation of new visa information system
Sofia: The Bulgarian consular authorities abroad will cease issuing visas on August 9, and up until August 18, due to...
Month: August 2024
Elgin marbles return to Greece more likely under Labour as ‘mood music shifts’
Cahal Milmo Athens: Ever since the 7th Earl of Elgin was forced by debts to sell the Parthenon Sculptures to...
What does the EU Green Deal mean for packaging?
Brussels: The EU Green Deal is a hot topic, and rightly so. With 94% of consumers saying it’s a brand’s...
Delegations from Italy, UK embassy visit Traffic Headquarters
Islamabad: Delegations from Italy embassy and the British High Commission visited Traffic Headquarters. Following the special directives of Inspector General...
Discovering Calabria in Italy, where tourists are seen as a blessing, not a curse
It has sandy beaches, hilltop towns and emerald seas to make fans of Italy swoon, yet this southernmost region remains...
Flawless Italy defeat Poland as men’s quarterfinal matchups are set in Paris
Paris: Italy’s four-set victory over Poland on Saturday, in the second-to-last pool play match of the men’s volleyball tournament of...
“Escalation and Diplomacy: Navigating the Fallout from the Assassination of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh”
Prof. Hafeez Ullah Khan Political Analyst & Chairman GLOPRI op-ed@hafeezkhan.com On July 31, Ismail Haniyeh, a high-ranking Hamas leader residing...
BISP-NADRA to explore mutual avenues for enhanced collaboration
Celina Ali Islamabad: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) have joined hands to explore mutual...
Pakistan’s export to China witness increase of 33.67 percent in fiscal year 2023-24
Gwadar Pro Islamabad: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 33.67 percent during the twelve...
BISP pivotal role in crisis caused by climate change acknowledged
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Sherry Rehman Friday acknowledged the...
China interested in enhancing Pakistan’s agriculture potential through investment: Huang Pei
Islamabad: Commercial Head of LTEC, International Agriculture Development Company of China, Huang Pei said that China was interested in enhancing...
Bilawal Bhutto sad over loss of life in monsoon rains
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the...
China sees over 400 mln railway passenger trips in July travel rush
Beijing: China recorded 423 million railway passenger trips in July, the first half of the two-month summer travel rush, data...
Britain looking at options for air defence to defend UK
London: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently evaluating the effectiveness of the nation’s air defence systems, specifically their capacity...
Government shelves £1.3bn UK tech and AI plans
London: The new Labour government has shelved £1.3bn of funding promised by the Conservatives for tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
UK: JCVI advises on eligible groups for autumn COVID-19 vaccination
London: The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its advice to Government for the COVID-19 vaccine programme...
EasyJet to begin new Portugal to Cape Verde flights
Lisbon: The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) has approved easyJet's new routes from Portugal to Cape Verde. The airline will...
Sofia bourse indices mostly grow, Chimimport drives gains
Sofia: Most indices of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) finished the week in green territory, with the blue-chip SOFIX, the...
Greece brings in restrictions over disease which kills ’80 to 100 per cent’
Athens: Greece has announced new restrictions with UK tourists warned after a PLAGUE spread in the European Union holiday hotspot....
EU hails benefits of multi-billion-euro environmental action
Brussels: A cost-benefit analysis by the European Commission says nearly €3.5 billion of EU money pumped into real-world environmental schemes...
Italy blames financial woes in family benefits dispute with Brussels
Rome: Rome is facing legal action by the European Commission for allegedly discriminating against EU citizens who reside in the...
Italy: The Globally Connected Mediterranean Power?
Rome: The recent meeting linking Italy, the UK and Japan through the Global Combat Air Programme, alongside the participation of...
Italy: Turnover growth for packaging machinery industry
Rome: Italy’s automatic packaging and wrapping machinery market recorded total turnover of €9.23bn during 2023, marking an 8 per cent...
Secretary General Commonwealth Patricia Scotland calls on Prime Minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, leading a 5-member delegation, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the...
China-Pakistan JVs to boost expansion of Pakistan’s leather industry
Mia Shah - Gwadar Pro Beijing: Pakistan and China are forging joint ventures expected to propel Pakistan’s leather industry to...
Pakistani business officials draw inspiration from China-aided poverty alleviation projects
Mia Shah - Gwadar Pro Beijing: A group of 19 officials, business representatives, and experts in charge of economic development...
CPEC a transformative force for Pakistan’s economy: Ahsan Iqbal
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has...
Governor expresses condolence over demise of people due to rains
Peshawar: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property caused...
Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has huge potential to join G-20
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Wednesday that Pakistan has huge potential...
China to empower Balochistan youth under ‘She Power Initiative’ 20,000 health kits donated to schoolgirls
Islamabad: Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has announced to donate 20,000 health kits for the schoolgirls in Balochistan with an aim...
