Chengdu, China – President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday met with Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, to discuss strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and China across political, economic, and cultural spheres. During…
New York: The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution calling for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, in a move widely seen as a significant step in international diplomacy. The resolution, jointly presented by France and Saudi Arabia, was passed with the support of 142 member states. Only 10 countries, including…
Lahore, Pakistan — The National Women Journalists Forum held a ceremony in Lahore to honor Lahore Press Club President and Federal Union of Journalists General Secretary Arshad Ansari, who has been nominated for Pakistan’s civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in recognition of his services to journalism. The event, chaired by Forum President Farzana Chaudhry, brought together senior…
ISLAMABAD – Report by M.Saleem jutt The Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) has appointed renowned businessman and community leader Shehryar Memon as the Focal Person for Overseas Affairs and Business & Trade Linkages. The appointment aims to strengthen Pakistan’s engagement with its diaspora, promote global trade opportunities, and ensure that the country’s…
ISLAMABAD – The United Kingdom has announced emergency aid worth over one billion rupees to support flood-affected communities in Pakistan. According to private news channel Express News, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, where she expressed the UK’s full solidarity with Pakistan over the devastation caused…
KATHMANDU – Nepal’s former Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has been elected as the country’s interim Prime Minister, the Presidential Palace confirmed. Karki has also taken the oath of office. She is widely known for her strong stance against corruption.
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Canada this month. The airline stated that the decision was made to carry out mandatory maintenance of its special Boeing 777 long-range aircraft, which are capable of flying nonstop for up to 17 hours. Both aircraft will undergo a three-week technical inspection…
Islamabad (M.Saleem Jutt) The federal government has decided to introduce a new municipal tax to finance the construction of a medical complex in Islamabad and has formally sought approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to sources, the IMF has requested further details on the government’s proposal. The medical complex is estimated to cost…
Washington — The American magazine Foreign Affairs has described Washington’s strategy of relying on India instead of Pakistan as a failure, arguing that New Delhi has proven to be an unreliable partner for the United States. According to the publication, India has consistently failed to meet US expectations, whereas Pakistan offers a more dependable partnership….
Washington — Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will meet US President Donald Trump today to discuss the recent Israeli strike on Doha, as well as the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages, according to international news agencies. The Qatari premier is also scheduled to meet Vice President JD Vance,…
