Rights organizations call on Bulgaria to not deport activist to Saudi Arabia
Sofia: A group of 20 human rights organizations said on Monday that Bulgarian authorities should suspend plans to deport Saudi...
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Italy pledges €3.5 million in aid for returnees in Afghanistan
Kabul: Italy has contributed €3.5 million through its Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to support humanitarian assistance for returnees...
Indus canal projects: Bilawal backs President’s call for consensus
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has voiced concerns over water distribution policies, emphasising that...
Cabinet briefed on monitoring of essential commodities’ prices during Ramazan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: A meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday was briefed...
Nurturing new talent key for nation’s growth
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: National political advisers have emphasized the importance of nurturing talent that can support China's social and economic...
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker calls on DPM Ishaq Dar
Celina Ali Islamabad: US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator...
FPCCI delegation calls on Bilawal
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: A delegation of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) led by its Chairman...
UK makes manslaughter arrest over North Sea ship crash
Grimsby: British police arrested a 59-year-old man on March 11 on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a ship crash...
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ over South China Sea
Beijing: China warned Britain on Tuesday against "provoking tensions" in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy...
Dutch parliament urges government not to join EU defence plan
Amsterdam: A narrow majority in the Dutch parliament on Tuesday urged the government not to join recently agreed EU plans...
Italy proposes EU guarantees to boost defence without raising debt
Rome: Italy has proposed to its EU partners a common guarantee scheme triggering defence and aerospace private investments in the...
Pakistan to continue to play a role of responsible, peace-loving nation: President
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday calling for enhanced cooperation with friendly regional countries in the areas...
PM for effective awareness drive to enhance outreach of Rs 20bln Ramazan Package
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant ministries, State Bank of Pakistan and private partners...
President’s address to Parliament historic: Shazia Marri
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary and Member of the National Assembly, Shazia Marri, on Monday termed...
President urges salaries, pensions raise in next budget, avoid downsizing
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday urged the federal government to increase salaries and pensions in the...
Turkish FM, UK counterpart discuss Europe’s security
London: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his British counterpart David Lammy on Monday. Diplomatic sources said...
Russia expels two UK diplomats as it negotiates to restore US ties
Moscow: Russia accused two British diplomats on Monday of spying and gave them two weeks to leave the country, reinforcing...
Europe’s push for Ukraine to keep fighting is ‘immoral,’ says Bulgarian president
Athens: "It is immoral for Europe to push Ukraine to continue fighting," Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said Monday. Speaking at...
Why Some in Europe Still Clamour for Russian Gas
Brussels: Three years ago, Europe suffered one of its biggest energy crises in modern history following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....
Kazakhstan and Italy to Strengthen Military Cooperation
Rome: Kazakhstan and Italy are set to take their bilateral relations to a new level by enhancing military cooperation through...
US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian counterpart in Saudi Arabia this week
Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a...
Bulgaria’s producer prices surge to second-highest in EU in early 2025
Sofia: Producer prices in Bulgaria saw significant growth at the beginning of 2025, positioning the country among the fastest-growing in...
Chinese military to achieve PLA centenary goals on schedule
Henan Daily The Chinese military will spare no effort to reach the goals set for the centenary of the People's...
Maryam Nawaz orders implementation of minimum wage across Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday ordered to ensure implementation of minimum wage across the province. She gave...
France to tap Russian assets for 195 million euros this year, says minister
Paris: France will use interest from Russian assets to fund another 195 million euros ($211 million) in arms for Ukraine,...
After 80 years of transatlantic ties, Europe forges a new alliance
Brussels: When he rose to his feet at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Keir Starmer delivered a stirring tribute to...
Italy approves draft law punishing feminicide with life imprisonment
Rome: The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a draft law introducing the crime of femicide and punishing it with...
Reports: Italy wants to increase its army
Rome: According to media reports, Italy wants to increase its professional army by up to 40,000 men and women. Accordingly,...
Romina calls for gender equality to achieve sustainable, green future on International Women’s Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: Coordinator to PM for Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam emphasized the crucial link between gender equality and...
Britain, Philippines committed to rules-based order, says UK’s Lammy
Manila: British foreign secretary David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a rules-based international...
