Pakistan’s cotton yarn exports to China surged by 46.7% in 2023
China Economic Net Beijing: In 2023, China’s import of cotton yarn from Pakistan reached a record high of $ 695,622,837,...
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Horrible incident of Kanan-Pushpura is unforgettable: Ali Raza Syed
Brussels: Chairman Kashmir Council EU (KC-EU) Mr Ali Raza Syed has said that the horrible and forgettable incident of Kanan-Pushpura...
New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces
London: A new strategy backed by at least £4.5 billion of investment over the next decade will accelerate access to...
UK to quit ‘outdated’ fossil fuel friendly treaty
London: The U.K. will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil...
UK and Frontex agree work to crack down on illegal migration
London: The arrangement is the latest step in the UK’s plan to tackle illegal migration and criminal gangs. This plan...
EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years of its war of aggression against Ukraine
Brussels: The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 13th package of sanctions against Russia. Two years since Russia brutally...
Italy is looking for new industrial partners for Acciaierie d’Italia
Time: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has explained her attitude to the nationalization of Acciaierie d’Italia (ADI, formerly Ilva), a...
What’s behind Italy’s ageing problem?
Rome: Italy’s ageing problem is starting to take a toll on the country’s world-famous ‘dolce vita’. The country’s growing number...
Italy Rethinking Its Plant-Based Meat Labelling Ban to Avoid ‘Conflict with Italian Companies’
Rome: Despite its hard-line stance on alternative protein in the last few months, Italy is reconsidering its ban on using...
Outgoing Punjab CM meets Chinese CG, vows to boost ties
Gwadar Pro Lahore: Outgoing Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday afternoon held a meeting with the Consul General...
Pakistan, Japan sign Technical Intern Training Programme
Tokyo: Pakistan and Japan on Thursday signed a Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) aimed at helping Pakistani workers learn Japanese...
ISSI organizes students’ art competition on “Expressing Solidarity with the Children of Gaza”
Celina Ali Islamabad: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organized...
Pakistan exports to South China increases by 16% in 2023
Beijing: Pakistan’s exports to South China have witnessed a significant surge of 16% during the year 2023. This remarkable achievement...
UK to consider suspending arms exports to Israel if Rafah offensive goes ahead
London: The UK government will consider suspending arms export licences to Israel if Benjamin Netanyahu goes ahead with a potentially...
Sarkese: Britain’s archaic Norman language
London: There are only three native speakers of Sarkese alive – but a Czech linguist is working to document, codify...
Greece introduces fast-track visa for Turkish tourists to 10 Greek islands
Athens: Greek business owners are optimistic that a surge in Turkish visitors will fill the void left by the decrease...
GTL Italy Taught Me about Finding a Shared Humanity
Rome: When people ask me how GTL Italy went, I give them the standard “It was a great time”: I...
Italy sets out future MPA capability requirements and timeframes
Rome: Italy’s MPA capability is generated jointly by the Italian Air Force (ITAF) and Italian Navy (ITN). Discussing how to...
Japanese Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro hosts reception to celebrate 64th birthday of Emperor Naruhito
Celina Ali Islamabad: To celebrate the 64th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito, the Ambassador of Japan WADA Mitsuhiro...
UNSC must take action to push for a ceasefire in Gaza: China
Beijing: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that protracted Palestinian-Israeli conflict has resulted in a devastating humanitarian situation...
Xi stresses boosting guarantee ability of land element for high-quality development of regions with competitive strengths
Beijing: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the...
Pakistan keen to boost chromium ore exports to China
China Economic Net Beijing: Pakistani government is keen to boost chromium ore exports to China in wake of a huge...
Greece sees surge in asylum applications
Athens: Greece has seen a surge in asylum applications, an estimated 10,285, amid an EU-wide increase which saw the country...
British Council announces International Collaboration Grants for artistic & cultural projects in Pakistan
Celina Ali Islamabad: The British Council on Wednesday announced the opening of applications for its International Collaboration Grants, – a...
UK officials recommend extending post-Brexit steel quotas
London: Whitehall officials have recommended extending post-Brexit steel quotas – a development that will come as a relief to the...
UK posts record budget surplus in January
London: The U.K. logged a record £16.7 billion ($21.1 billion) net budget surplus in January, according to official figures released...
Italy will host next European mushroom growers’ meeting
Rome: Mushroom producers from all over Europe will meet in Treviso (Italy) from 23 to 25 May to discuss the...
Italy adds 5.23GW of solar capacity in 2023, pushes total installed capacity above 30GW
Rome: Italy added 5.23GW of new solar PV capacity in 2023, according to trade association Italia Solare, significantly higher than...
Italy hopes to start world’s longest suspension bridge this year
Rome: The board of directors of Stretto di Messina, the company formed to develop a suspension bridge between Sicily and...
President draws inspiration from China on poverty alleviation
Islamabad: President Arif Alvi drew inspiration from China's success in lifting millions out of poverty through investments in education and...
