Rishi Sunak vows to boost UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030
London: Rishi Sunak has promised billions more for defence to counter threats from "an axis of authoritarian states". The prime...
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UK manufacturers more optimistic despite dip in orders, CBI survey shows
London: Optimism among British manufacturers rose to its highest since July 2021 this month, despite a drop in orders, the...
Ambassador Manuel Frederico Pinheiro Da Silva meets NA Speaker, bilateral cooperation discussed
Celina Ali Islamabad: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said that Pakistan and Portugal enjoy a multifaceted...
Punjab to welcome Iran’s investment in livestock sector: Maryam; emphasises stronger industrial, agri cooperation
Lahore: Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the Punjab government would welcome Iranian investment in...
Pakistani envoy attends Pakistan Trade and Investment Symposium in Linyi
Islamabad: Pakistani Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi has attended the Pakistan Trade and Investment Symposium held in Linyi in Shandong,...
Abai’s poetry laid foundation for modern Kazakhstan: Ambassador Yerzhan Kistafin
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin on Tuesday said that national poet and intellectual of Kazakhstan...
Japanese envoy calls on law minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, WADA Mitsuhiro paid a courtesy call to Minister for Law and Justice...
Refugee who left UK for holiday in 2008 stranded in east Africa for 16 years
London: A refugee who left the UK on holiday as a teenager in 2008 has been stranded in east Africa...
Housing shortage becomes key election issue in the UK
London: A housing shortage in Britain has become a hot-button issue ahead of an expected general election in the second...
Italy: Meloni and allies keep control of Basilicata region
Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her right-wing allies have kept control of the small southern region of Basilicata,...
Italy: Trade Agency unveils The Italian Taste Lab at FHA-F&B
Singapore: At the opening of FHA-Food & Beverage 2024, Southeast Asia's largest trade show for F&B professionals, the Italian Trade...
Italy reduced steel production by 12.6% y/y in March
Rome: In March 2024, Italian steelmakers reduced steel production by 12.6% compared to the same month in 2023, to 1.91...
PM Shehbaz Sharif seeks UK’s support to promote higher education, improve quality
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed the government’s desire to work together with the United...
Pakistan, Iran sign eight accords to strengthen bilateral cooperation in multiple sectors
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran on Monday signed a total of eight accords on varying subjects to enhance cooperation...
Pakistan, Iran decide to enhance their trade volume to $10b
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have decided to promote their bilateral relations in diverse fields including political, economic, trade...
Pakistani and Chinese companies joint venture pays off in Bhakkar, losses controlled in canola crop
Gwadar Pro Bhakkar: Pakistani and Chinese companies joint venture has paid off in the Bhakkar district of Punjab as losses...
Book of Xi’s discourses on talent work published
Beijing: A compilation of excerpts from discourses on China’s talent work by Xi Jinping has been published by the Central...
Police ordered to boost security for Chinese engineers
Faisalabad: Divisional Commissioner Silwat Saeed has directed the police to beef up security for Chinese engineers, working on various development...
PM Shehbaz Sharif, President Raisi plant a sapling to mark Earth Day
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and visiting Iranian President Syed Ebrahim Raisi on Monday planted a sapling...
US Secretary of State to visit China from April 24
Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang...
Pakistan, Iran agree on joint efforts to eradicate terrorism, promote cooperation in diverse fields
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting held here...
UK PM Sunak says first migrant flight to Rwanda will leave in 10 to 12 weeks
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on April 22 the first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda would leave...
Norway’s US$1.6 trillion fund turns developer on trophy UK properties
London: Norway’s US$1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund kicked off a glitzy property-buying spree in London more than a decade ago....
Three Karachi Universities, UK Academic Team to launch a new training programme
Celina Ali Islamabad: UPSIGN Charity (www.upsign.org.uk) academic team UK/Pakistan universities, will deliver three training workshops in April in Karachi as...
EU aims to increase food exports to China despite trade tensions
Shanghai: On a visit to China this week, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said his focus will be on increasing...
Powerful grasp of languages common denominator for LRC Italy employee of the year selections
Vicenza: A powerful grasp of languages was the common denominator for Logistics Readiness Center Italy’s Employee of the Year selections...
Italy: Apennines are releasing co2
Rome: Tectonically active mountains play an important role in the natural CO2 regulation of the atmosphere. Competing processes take place...
Pakistan sends humanitarian assistance tranche for Gaza: FM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar on Sunday said that Pakistan dispatched 8th tranche of humanitarian assistance...
Iranian President to arrive Pakistan on Monday
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will arrive here on Monday on...
Ambassador Hashmi visits Shouguang Vegetable Science and Technology Expo
Beijing: As a part of his orientation tour to Shandong, Pakistan Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi paid a one-day visit...
