Planning minister chairs meeting on Pakistan-UK Education Gateway Phase-2
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday chaired a meeting on the “Framework...
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Partnership connects Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany
Lisbon: Madoqua, together with the Admnistração do Porto de Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport – Duisburger Hafen AG, signed...
John Malkovich premiere sparks protests in Bulgaria
Sofia: The premiere of a 19th century play directed by John Malkovich was performed in an almost empty Sofia National...
France demonstrates operational resilience during agile combat employment
Ramstein: In early November, the French Air and Space Force launched an Agile Combat Employment (ACE), deploying Rafale fighter jets...
Erdoğan urges EU to fully include Türkiye in defense efforts
Brussels: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called for Türkiye's "essential" inclusion in European Union defense initiatives, citing the need for...
Italy to change web tax in bid to overcome US objections, minister says
Rome: Italy has extended its domestic tax on digital services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to try to overcome...
Italy PM urges EU to focus on itself after Trump’s victory
Rome: The EU must focus on setting its own house in order, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday,...
Asylum requests surged in Italy in 2023 – OECD
Rome: Permanent migration to OECD countries hit a new record in 2023, with Italy seeing a boom in asylum requests,...
CIIE: Foreign Firms Confident in China’s Open Business Environment and Industry Chain Advantages
China Economic Net Shanghai: As one of the largest upstream oil and gas exploration and production companies, ConocoPhillips, an American...
PM lays foundation stone of Ramday University
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Ramday University to be constructed...
Acting President for further strengthening bilateral ties with Qatar
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that Pakistan greatly valued its relations with Qatar...
Tarar, Kundi call for joint efforts to improve law and order situation in KP
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, and Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal...
Nepal’s outgoing ambassador calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif
Celina Ali Islamabad: The outgoing Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Tapas Adhikari Thursday paid a farewell call on Prime Minister...
UK: Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
London: UK interest rates could take longer to fall further after the Bank of England forecast that inflation will creep...
Bulgaria unaware of possible Russian deal for the largest refinery in Balkans
Sofia: The Bulgarian government has no information on the deal reportedly being prepared by Russian oil company Lukoil for the...
Italy announces plan to shield research from foreign influence
Rome: Italy is preparing a plan to shield its universities and research from foreign influence, a government undersecretary said on...
Donald Trump wins presidential election and will return to the White House
West Palm Beach: Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House, according to a race call. Trump won...
SIE 2024: Private sector drives green change for sustainable Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: As the second edition of the Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE 2024) is underway here at Pak-China Friendship...
Planning Minister orders release of funds to enhance Gwadar connectivity
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a progress review meeting on the development of...
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to safety of Chinese nationals
Islamabad: Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions in the country....
How the UK’s ‘big brother’ role in Africa is changing
London: UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim...
Prince Harry receives heartbreaking news from UK amid William’s celebration
London: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have seemingly softened their tones against the royal family, have received bad news...
Pakistani are generally optimistic: Ipsos survey
French Ambassador Nicolas Galey hosts launch Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani are generally optimistic and possess a unique combination of traditional...
Bulgaria approves humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, and more
Sofia: Bulgaria has approved humanitarian aid amounting to 929,019 leva to support Ukraine, Syria, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Armenia. This...
Revised EU law heralds new chapter for official statistics
Brussels: The landscape of European statistics is entering a new chapter with the Council of the European Union’s adoption of...
Italy: New EIB-CDP agreement to provide €1 billion in support for public sector
Rome: A €500 million EIB guarantee will enable Cassa Depositi e Prestiti to provide new loans totalling €1 billion to...
More migrants to be taken to Albania under Italy deal despite sentences
Rome: Another group of migrants boarded the Italian Navy ship Libra on November 4 to be transferred to Albania, even...
Pakistan desires to strengthen Iran ties through high-level exchanges, multiple cooperation: PM
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed that Pakistan desired to further strengthen its brotherly relationship with...
Pakistan, Iran FMs stress stronger ties through increased trade, energy cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Minister of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad...
Acting President Gilani calls for providing equitable public healthcare services
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday emphasized the importance of collective efforts to ensure everyone...
