US deployment of ballistic missiles in Philippines threatens regional security: China
China issued a warning on Friday regarding the US deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines, citing a significant regional...
Politics
New PM Starmer names ministerial team after landslide UK election win
Rachel Reeves becomes the UK’s first female finance minister while David Lammy is appointed as foreign secretary. The United Kingdom’s...
Britain swings to the center-left in a historic U.K. election landslide
With far-right parties ascendant in France and elsewhere in Europe, the United Kingdom has swung in the opposite direction. Official...
EU calls for implementation of orders of ICJ to halt Israeli offensive in Gaza
The European Union has called for implementation of orders of International Court of Justice regarding Gaza war in which Israel...
Starmer in. What to expect from UK-Italy ties
Bilateral relations will remain strong despite the ideological differences between the new British PM and his counterpart, Meloni. The 2023...
Pakistan to pursue anti-terrorism, dispute resolution, multilateralism goals during UNSC term: PM
Liaquat Ali Islamabad : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday calling effective multilateralism a key to addressing regional and global...
Pakistan to host SCO Heads of Governments summit in October: FO
Celina AliIslamabad: Pakistan will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of Governments meeting in October this year, Foreign Office...
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stresses on establishment of joint football academies of Pakistan-Tajikistan
Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi Thursday said that promotion of sports was his top priority in the province....
July 5 a black day: Bilawal Bhutto
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has termed July 5th as a Black Day in...
Ambassador Hashmi lauds socioeconomic achievements by Xizang, China
Linzhi: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi Thursday said that Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region of China has made impressive socioeconomic...
BISP-ADB to connect beneficiaries with global job markets and skill programmes
Islamabad: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined hands to strengthen technical collaboration for empowering...
Panel of Presiding officers announced for 340th Senate session
Islamabad:Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Thursday announced the panel of Presiding officers to act in absence of both...
IPRI honours its founder, Mushahid, on 25th Anniversary
Abdullah Jan Islamabad, 4 July: Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), the Federal Capital’s preeminent think tank,...
European markets higher as UK heads to polls; Hellofresh up 10%
London: European stocks were higher for a second straight session Thursday, regaining some momentum as the U.K.’s general election draws...
31%: The surge in food prices irking voters in the UK election
London: As voters in the United Kingdom go to the polls to choose their next government, the rising cost of...
Greece starts six-day working week for some industries
Athens: Greece has introduced a six-day working week for certain industries in a bid to boost economic growth. New legislation,...
Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
London: Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not rejoin either the EU, the single market or the customs union...
Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon hosts reception in honour of the Chairman Senate
Celina Ali Islamabad: Canadian High Commissioner MS. Leslie Scanlon hosted a reception in honour of the Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf...
Mohsin Naqvi meets Italian Ambassador Marilina Armellin
Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi, met with the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin here Thursday....
PPP to mark Black Day on July 5
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will observe Black Day on July 5. The PPP will organize various events...
Pakistan, Tajikistan reaffirm commitment to promote economic ties, explore new avenues for cooperation
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Tajikistan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the longstanding fraternal ties and increase bilateral economic...
Xi Jinping and Tajikistan: “Good brothers walk hand in hand”
Beijing: "I am filled with joy and expectations to visit the home of a good neighbor and good brother during...
Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani Criticizes Exemption of Cigarette Taxes and Calls for Collective Action Against Smoking.
Islamabad: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has expressed regret over the decision to increase taxes on essential commodities while...
President expresses deep grief over loss of lives in Bajaur bomb blast
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of Hidayatullah,...
US Independence Day Reception Celebrates Continued Partnership with Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted a festive reception to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the independence...
Abdul Aleem Khan condemns Bajaur bomb blast
Islamabad: Minister for Communication, Board of Investment and Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan on Wednesday condemned the remote-controled bomb blast in...
Labour landslide may boost investment and confidence in UK, say City analysts
London: A landslide victory for Keir Starmer in the general election on Thursday could hand Britain a stability premium in...
The big bet on the UK election is not who will be prime minister
London: In one of the store-front betting shops that are ubiquitous in London, a bookie howls with laughter when asked...
US investors still focused on Portugal
Lisbon: Portugal continues to be the focus of international investors, especially Americans, who see the country as a safe and...
Italy: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tells her party there is no room for fascism in its ranks
Rome: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told her Brothers of Italy party that it should expunge from its ranks anyone who...
