Pakistan and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in defense, politics, economy, trade, investment, and education. The agreement came during meetings at the fourth EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Brussels. The discussions were held between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and German Foreign Minister Joachim Waddell. Both leaders […]
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Internet freedom declines in US, Germany as global restrictions rise
WASHINGTON: Internet freedom has declined in the United States and Germany, reflecting a broader global trend of tightening online restrictions, according to Freedom House’s annual survey released Thursday. The report shows that global internet freedom fell for the 15th consecutive year, with both democracies and authoritarian states imposing new limitations on online expression. In the […]
Google commits $6.4 billion to boost AI and jobs in Germany
Google announced its largest-ever investment in Germany, pledging 5.5 billion euros ($6.4 billion) for major technology projects. The plan includes building a new data center and expanding an existing one in Hesse. These facilities will provide advanced computing power for artificial intelligence. The company also aims to expand its offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. […]
Germany offers cash to Afghans stranded in Pakistan
BERLIN – Germany has announced a cash incentive programme for Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan who agree to give up their attempts to enter Germany under a stalled resettlement scheme, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Wednesday. The initiative is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative government’s broader push to tighten migration policies, as immigration […]
Pakistan, Germany seal €114m development cooperation deal
ISLAMABAD: The Governments of Pakistan and Germany successfully concluded the 2025 Pakistan-Germany Bilateral Negotiations on Development Cooperation in Islamabad. The talks were co-chaired by Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Christine Toetzke, Director-General of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Ambassadors Ina Lepel and Saqlain Syeda also […]
18 arrested in global crackdown on €300 million online fraud
WIESBADEN – In a major international operation against online fraud and money laundering networks, German authorities announced the arrest of 18 suspects linked to a massive financial scam spanning multiple countries. According to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and prosecutors, between 2016 and 2021, the group allegedly used stolen credit card details of 4.3 […]
Jordan, Germany call for UN Mandate for Gaza stabilization force
Jordan and Germany have stressed that any international force in Gaza must operate under a United Nations mandate. They made the statement following U.S. plans to support Palestinian police under a Gaza stabilization initiative. Officials said the mandate is crucial for the force to function effectively and maintain legitimacy under international law. The proposed force, […]
Jordan, Germany stress UN mandate for proposed Gaza stabilisation force
MANAMA — Jordan and Germany on Saturday emphasized that any international force supporting a future Palestinian police in Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s post-war governance plan must operate under a United Nations mandate. The force, expected to include mainly Arab and Muslim nations, is intended to train and assist vetted Palestinian police in Gaza, […]
Maryam Nawaz, German lawmaker vow to strengthen Pakistan–Germany ties
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Germany share the values of peace, development, and human dignity, emphasizing the two nations’ longstanding partnership built on democracy and cooperation. She made these remarks during a meeting with Derya Türk-Nachbaur, a member of the German Parliament, in Lahore. The discussion covered […]
Zardari lauds Germany’s role in Afghan relocation programme
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday and discussed bilateral ties in diverse fields. President Zardari appreciated Germany’s longstanding partnership with Pakistan and its continued support in areas of climate action, women empowerment, social protection, and human development. He […]