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 […]
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Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire
BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]
Theatre lights up Lahore at Punjab Maas International Festival 2025
Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council buzzed with creativity and emotion on the third day of the Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival 2025, celebrating theatre as a bridge of culture, thought, and humanity. The day began with a captivating workshop, “Crossing the Boundaries of Languages – Telling Stories with the Art of Pantomime,” led by German artist […]
Northern Ireland Revive World Cup Hopes with 2–0 Win Over Slovakia
BELFAST – Northern Ireland breathed new life into their World Cup qualification campaign with a well-earned 2–0 victory over Slovakia at Windsor Park on Friday night, moving into second place in Group A. Slovakia came into the game brimming with confidence after a stunning 2–0 win over Germany and a 1–0 victory in Luxembourg, but […]
Pakistan, Germany to boost energy sector digitisation
Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to modernize its power sector, highlighting digitization, green energy transition, and research-led reforms as key to achieving sustainable development goals. He was speaking, during a meeting, with a delegation of the German Development Agency (GIZ), led by Deputy Head of Mission […]
Germany crowned EuroBasket champions after win over Turkiye
Germany pulled off a stunning 88-83 victory over Turkiye on Sunday to win the EuroBasket title for the first time since 1993, with point guard Dennis Schroeder draining a late jump shot and then adding a pair of high-pressure free throws in a thrilling climax. The reigning World Cup champions put in a gritty defensive […]
Germany supports UN peace plan, delays Palestinian recognition
Germany announced it will support a United Nations resolution endorsing a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, a government spokesman said Germany does not believe the time is right to officially recognize a Palestinian state. The resolution reflects the current status under international law, and Germany continues to advocate for peaceful coexistence between Israel […]
Germany Leads Baltic Military Exercise Amid NATO-Russia Tensions
Germany leads a major military drill in the Baltic region as tensions rise between NATO and Russia. The exercise, called Quadriga, involves moving troops and equipment to Lithuania. On Thursday, officials watched a ferry carrying military vehicles depart from Rostock to Klaipeda. The ferry was escorted by a helicopter, a corvette, a minesweeper, and police […]
Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran will meet with Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union in Geneva on Tuesday for a new round of nuclear talks, state media reported. The talks will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers and mark the second meeting since Iran’s 12-day war with Israel in mid-June. The previous round took place […]
Germany freezes arms sales to Israel over Gaza takeover plan
Germany has condemned Israel’s plan for a full military takeover of Gaza and refused to export weapons that could be used there. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it is unclear how Israel’s military action will achieve its goals. He announced that Berlin will suspend the export of military equipment intended for use in Gaza until […]







