Indian govt orders Manipur state chief to ‘work harder’ By: Agencies on June 27, 2023India’s federal government on Sunday ordered the chief minister of Manipur state to “work harder” to restore peace as violence between ethnic groups has not subsided for over 50 days despite a heavy security presence. “I have been advised by the home minister to work harder towards restoring lasting peace in Manipur,” said N Biren […]
NATO-led peacekeepers guard medieval monastery in Kosovo By: AFP on June 27, 2023The 14th-century domed building, a World Heritage site that still boasts its original frescoes, is under 24-hour guard by NATO-led peacekeepers. They are stationed at the approach to the monastery, their armoured vehicle topped with a big gun and sandbagged sentry post anomalous in the bucolic valley. Inside the monastery compound, the soldiers’ camouflage uniforms […]
Modi’s visit to Egypt: First by an Indian PM in 26 years By: Agencies on June 27, 2023Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the United States and landed in Egypt for a two-day visit, carrying significant importance as it marks the first visit to Egypt by an Indian Prime Minister in 26 years. PM Modi’s Egypt visit holds a special place as it was a “State visit” extended following […]
Pope ‘breaks taboo’ with prayer for missing Vatican teen By: AFP on June 27, 2023Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of a Vatican employee, was last seen leaving a music class in Rome on June 22, 1983. Decades of speculation followed over what happened to her, with suggestions that mobsters, the secret services or a Vatican conspiracy were to blame — theories that sparked a hit Netflix series. After his […]
NLC launches cargo service for Shanghai, Kashgar By: Agencies on June 27, 2023ISLAMABAD: National Logistics Cell (NLC) has launched road cargo service for Shanghai and Kashgar from Karachi and Islamabad. In this connection, a convoy of NLC trucks carrying export goods left the Sost Dry Port in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for China. Pakistan Customs, GB facilitated Pakistan-origin trucks from Silk Route Dry Port, Sost to China by road […]
China’s diplomatic overture: strengthening European bonds By: Agencies on June 27, 2023ISLAMABAD: The just-concluded six-day visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Germany and France holds great significance for the intricate fabric of political and economic relations between China and Europe. By intentionally selecting these two countries, which are perhaps the most vocal for European neutrality and independence, as his first-ever diplomatic destinations after assuming office, […]
CBCGDF fund assists Pakistani delegation in connecting with Hunan firms By: Agencies on June 27, 2023ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistani business representatives visited Hunan, China for exchanges and connections with government institutions, business associations and relevant enterprises. The visit was organized and coordinated by the International Environmental Special Fund of China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), According to the China Economic Net (CEN), the delegation, consisting of eight […]
NA passes bill trimming lawmakers’ disqualification to five years By: Agencies on June 26, 2023The National Assembly Sunday amended a law limiting the disqualification of a parliamentarian to a maximum of five years, paving the way for those barred for life from running for a public office. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) chief Jahangir Khan Tareen will be among those who benefit from […]
Govt to cut Rs85 billion in spending: NA passes FY24 budget eyeing IMF financing By: Agencies on June 26, 2023The National Assembly on Sunday passed the Finance Bill 2023 with certain amendments in the proposed budgetary measures and the total outlay of Rs14.48 trillion to achieve macroeconomic stability and the set target of a 3.5% gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate. For the fiscal year starting next month, the government will raise a further […]
Three million pilgrims start Hajj rituals today By: APP on June 26, 2023Nearly three million pilgrims from over 160 countries are preparing their baggage for the sacred journey from Makkah to Mina as the revered Hajj 1444H (2023 AD) rituals commence today (Monday). As night falls, three million pilgrims set forth towards Mina, their resounding voices united in the chant “Labaik Allahumma Labbaik.” Their collective devotion and […]