President underlines efforts to create awareness about drug abuse, strengthen laws, engage communities
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed that eliminating the scourge of drug abuse required creation of awareness,...
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Gilani calls for united effort to improve economy
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Wednesday called for a united effort to improve the economy, stimulate business activities,...
China to work with financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt sustainability: Mao Ning
Beijing: China stands ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka in realizing debt...
Iran urges global cooperation in fight against narcotics
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Iranian Embassy in Pakistan on Wednesday said Iran, a nation perpetually grappling with drug production and...
PM invites opposition to hold dialogue for country’s betterment
Abdullah Jan Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday invited the opposition political parties to join heads for a dialogue...
Chairperson BISP emphasizes lifting beneficiaries out of poverty
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid on Wednesday emphasized the critical role of skill...
EU envoy calls on law minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Dr. Riina Kionka, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan on Wednesday called on the Federal...
Pakistan, Sweden agree to further strengthen bilateral cooperation for broad-based relationship
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Sweden while expressing satisfaction at the trajectory of their bilateral relations, on Wednesday agreed to...
Bulgaria is not ready for eurozone, say European Commission and ECB
Sofia: Bulgaria is not ready for entry to the eurozone in January 2025 as it does not meet the inflation...
The next UK government must bridge the Indo-Pacific and Europe
London: UK political debate about the Indo-Pacific has been closely linked with Europe policy since Brexit. The Conservative government pitched...
UK’s main parties ditch candidates over election betting probe
London: Britain's two main political parties on Tuesday each withdrew support for candidates who are being investigated over bets relating...
191 Afghan refugees arrive in Italy with humanitarian corridors
Rome: A total of 191 Afghan refugees arrived in Rome on June 21 from Pakistan thanks to humanitarian corridors, promoted...
Italy: PM promises to rectify EU ban on petrol and diesel cars
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday the government would work to correct the European Union ban on...
Azm-e-Istehkam to energize IBOs without any population displacement: PM tells cabinet
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ruling out any large-scale military operation said that Azm-e-Istehkam was a...
PPP decides to vote for budget 2024-25
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Tuesday decided to vote for budget 2024-25 in the National Assembly. The decision...
Gilani for enhancing inter-parliamentary cooperation between Pakistan, Australia
Celina Ali Islamabad: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday stressed for increased exchange of parliamentary delegation to enhance...
King, Queen and Prince William greet Japanese Emperor
London: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan have been greeted at Buckingham Palace by King Charles III, Queen Camilla...
Italy: Tajani urges EPP to ally with ECR, not the Greens
Rome: Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, whose Forza Italia party is part of the European People’s...
Kashmiris need friends and sympathizers at all levels, Ali Raza Syed
Mirpur: Chairman Kashmir Council of Europe Ali Raza Syed has said that beside internal university, the Kashmiris need more and...
Senate unanimously passes resolution “unequivocally condemning” Sargodha, Swat mob lynchings
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Senate on Monday unanimously approved the resolution unequivocally commending mob lynching incidents occured in Sargodha and...
Belt and Road International Skills Competition promotes talent training, exchanges
Beijing: A skills competition for talent from countries and regions participating in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) kicked...
UK general elections: Which are the main parties, what are their key plans?
London: The United Kingdom is heading to the polls on July 4 after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced snap elections...
UK election manifestos make promises on security and foreign policy – but tough choices await a new government
London: Domestic issues have dominated debate so far in the UK election. But the campaign has also seen both Conservatives...
Bulgaria: Borissov says GERB-UDF will ‘most likely’ propose a minority government
Sofia: Boiko Borissov said on June 24 that his GERB-UDF parliamentary group would most likely propose a minority government. Borissov...
EU to downgrade Georgia ties and mull finance freeze, says Borrell
Brussels: The European Union will downgrade political contacts with Georgia and consider freezing financial aid to the government after it...
Pakistan deserves better’: Aseefa Bhutto
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: First Lady of Pakistan and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari took exception to Budget 2024-25,...
Zardari to review Sindh law & order situation
Karachi: President Asif Ali Zardari will chair a meeting over law and order situation in Sindh on Monday (today). IG...
National Assembly passes resolution against mob lynchings in Pakistan, demands citizen safety
The development follows the killing of a local tourist in Swat on the accusation of desecrating the Holy Qur’anPakistani lawmakers...
PPP’s Shazia Marri demands relief for masses in budget
Islamabad:- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Shazia Marri demanded relief for the masses in the budget. “Don’t facilitate the PPP...
Xi sends congratulatory letter to China-U.S. youth festival
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" held...
