UK basic wage growth hits record, adding to Bank of England’s worries
London: Basic wages in Britain hit a new record growth rate, figures showed on Tuesday, adding to worries for the...
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UK wages grow at a record pace, nearing the inflation rate
London: Wages in the United Kingdom grew 7.8% in the three months to June, the fastest annual rate since records...
Smoking in Europe: Which countries are the most and least addicted to tobacco and vaping?
Brussels: The UK has announced further plans to deter smokers with new packaging. But how do European countries compare in...
Italy determined to combat mass tourism by introducing fees for unruly visitors
Rome: The popular country for tourism is expected to welcome a record number of tourists in 2023, and the authorities...
76th Independence Day celebrated with national spirit
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The nation celebrated the 76th Independence Day on August 14 (Monday) with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. A...
Chinese delegation visit ‘China Yadgar’ at KKH to pay tribute to Chinese heroes
Gilgit: A 41-member Chinese delegation here visited China Yadgar to commemorate the dedication and valor of those who lost their...
Indonesia disaster agency warns of drought in Java, Bali amid El Niño
Jakarta: Indonesia is expecting a longer dry season, lasting until October, due to the El Niño weather pattern, threatening clean...
UK: New building requirements for separate male and female toilets
London: The government announced Monday it is acting to bring forward changes to regulations that will mean all new non-domestic...
UK government rejects claims it was slow to evacuate asylum-seekers after bacteria detected on barge
London: Britain’s government Monday rejected claims that it was slow to evacuate asylum-seekers from a barge moored off the south...
EU image suffers in Malaysia, Indonesia over Holy Quran desecration
Brussels: Attempts by the European Union to bolster free speech in parts of Asia have taken another setback following protests...
‘We gained freedom after great struggle, know how to defend it’: COAS
Abdullah Jan Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Monday while addressing, the Azadi, Parade at...
U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome felicitates people of Pakistan on ‘Independence Day’
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Sunday congratulated the people of Pakistan on its 76th Independence...
Embassy of Indonesia promotes prestigious dual degree program from ITB
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Embassy of Indonesia in Islamabad organized an informative session for the promotion of a prestigious dual...
Global Young Leaders Dialogue very timely initiative: Ambassador Haque
Beijing: Global Young Leaders Dialogue (GYLD) is a very timely initiative at a time and in a world that is...
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott greets Pakistanis on Independence Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott yesterday greeted Pakistanis on the Independence Day. "Today we celebrate...
UK urged to speed up eligible Afghans’ relocation with thousands still stuck overseas
London: Thousands of Afghans eligible to live in the UK are still waiting for relocation two years after their country...
UK provides £250,000 for communities affected by flooding in eastern Bangladesh
London: UK has providesd £250,000 for communities affected by flooding in eastern Bangladesh This will deliver vital assistance to over...
Italy: Roberto Mancini quits as national team manager
Rome: It is the end of an era in Italy, with Roberto Mancini leaving his post as national team manager....
Chinese companies want to import meat, chili, other products from Pakistan: Ghulam Qadir
Beijing: Many Chinese enterprises want to import meat, chili and other products from Pakistan and are ready to set up...
China’s Huawei announce 2023 H1 business results
Beijing: China’s telecommunication giant Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2023 in Shenzhen, China on Friday....
UK Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs
London: Rishi Sunak has used RAF jets and helicopters for domestic flights more frequently than the UK's previous three prime...
UK spends least out of 13 nations on repairing roads ‘blighted’ by potholes
London: Funds earmarked to fix pothole-plagued roads in the UK have been slashed to lower than 13 other major nations,...
UK higher education pacing toward a strong fall enrolment
London: In its latest data release (13 July 2023), the UK’s central applications service, UCAS, is reporting another year of...
EU Marks Record High Irregular Border Crossing Attempts in First 7 Months of 2023
Brussels: A total of 176,100 people attempted to reach the European Union countries by crossing the bloc’s external borders in...
United States, Pakistan honor 75 years with commemorative stamp
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The U.S. Mission to Pakistan culminated its year-long campaign marking 75 years of relations with Pakistan with...
UK set to do more with Malaysia on trade: New UK envoy
London: British High Commissioner-designate to Malaysia Ailsa Terry arrives excited about the ever-growing UK-Malaysia relationship. In particular, she hopes to...
EU can fight Big Oil’s lawfare by ending the money train
Brussels: By suing governments due to climate action, fossil fuel firms are biting the hand that feeds them. There’s a...
China offers deep condolences over train accident in Pakistan
Beijing: China has offered deep condolences for those who died in the train accident in Pakistan and offered condolences to...
UK retailer Wilko collapses, putting 12,000 jobs at risk
London: British household goods discount retailer Wilko said it had fallen into administration on Thursday, putting its 400 stores and...
UK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infection
London: A 48-year-old UK man bitten by a stray cat developed “painful” hand swelling and “extensive” infection caused by a...
