Parliament to support country’s socio-economic revival; Chairman Senate
Abdullah Jan Rawalpindi: Chairman Senate, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterated the Parliament’s commitment to supporting the country’s socio-economic...
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UK finance firms seek ‘bold’ reforms to counter Wall St ascendancy
London: Britain's finance sector is counting on policymakers to deliver a rulebook revamp that prioritises growth and stops business slipping...
France raises wheat, maize crop estimates, cuts sugar beet
Paris: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday raised its estimate of the country’s 2024 soft wheat and maize output while lowering...
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it
Alexander Hurst Brussels: I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of anger and sorrow about Trump’s second victory....
Italy: President reaffirms sovereignty after Musk criticises judges on migrant ruling
Rome: Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella on Wednesday responded sharply to Elon Musk’s controversial comments on Italian judges, restating the country’s...
PM lauds MWL’s commitment to promoting Islamic unity
Baku: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated the unwavering commitment of the Muslim World League (MWL) to promoting Islamic...
Chinese premier stresses strengthening agricultural production, disaster prevention
Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed improving the capacities of comprehensive agricultural production, as well as disaster prevention and...
PM joins world leaders at inaugural plenary of COP29
Baku: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday joined the global leaders as they gathered here to participate in the...
Trump picks close ally Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador
United Nations: US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a longtime ally with little foreign policy experience, to...
Seminar on Xi’s remarks about city development held in Shanghai
Shanghai: A seminar on the study and implementation of the important remarks that Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist...
Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply
London: When some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many,...
UK Unemployment Rate rises to 4.3% in quarter to September vs. 4.1% expected
London: The United Kingdom’s (UK) ILO Unemployment Rate ticked up to 4.3% in the three months to September, following 4.0%...
No repeat of Jerusalem incident will be accepted, France says
Paris: A repeat of an incident in Jerusalem that saw armed Israeli security forces entering a property administered by France...
DHS Assistant Secretary Adam Hunter visits Bulgaria
Sofia: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Adam Hunter and U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Merten...
Italy: Judges again block detention of migrants in Albania
Rome: -A Rome court has asked EU judges to weigh in on the detention of sea migrants in Albania, again...
Finance Minister meets French Ambassador Nicholas Galey
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Mr. Nicholas Galey, Ambassador...
China to continue to support Pakistan in fighting terrorism: Lin Jian
Beijing: China will continue to support Pakistan in fighting terrorism and attempts to undermine mutual trust and cooperation between the...
Role of Parliament vital to tackle challenges: Gilani
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday highlighted the pressing challenges humanity faces, including climate change,...
Xi replies to friendly personages in Brazil
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to letters from friendly personages from all walks of life in Brazil recently, encouraging...
High-Level West African delegation visits BISP
Celina Ali Islamabad: Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), welcomed a high-level delegation from Burkina...
Fourth Pakistan-Denmark bilateral political consultations held to boos ties
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark on Monday held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan...
Pakistan bids farewell to outgoing Japanese ambassador
Celina Ali Islamabad: Additional Foreign Secretary Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui hosted a farewell luncheon Monday in honor of the outgoing...
17% of EU workers are part-timers
Brussels: In 2023, the share of part-time employees aged 20-64 in the EU was 17.1%, a slight increase from 16.9%...
Portugal latest European country to introduce random stops on goods and passenger vehicles
Lisbon: Determined to ensure road safety on Portuguese roads, the National Republican Guard (GNR), is carrying out road side stops...
Italy, China urged to deepen educational cooperation
Rome: Officials and experts from China and Italy called for advancement of educational cooperation between the two nations in Beijing...
Deputy PM Dar calls for accountability of Israel’s war crimes
Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has called on the international community to bring an end to Gaza...
Xi calls for stable, healthy Sino-US ties
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: As President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald Trump on his election as United States...
President Asif Zardari returns from Dubai
Karachi: President Asif Ali Zardari has returned to Pakistan from Dubai. Sources confirmed that the president arrived in Karachi via...
Bilawal Bhutto commends security forces for their successful operation in N. Waziristan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has commended the security forces for their successful operation...
UK’s Ukraine support ‘resolute’ after Trump win
London: Treasury minister Darren Jones has said the UK government's commitment to Ukraine is "resolute" amid fears incoming US President...
