China ‘highly appreciates’ Pakistan pursuing peaceful diplomatic policies

Expressing warm congratulations on 82nd Pakistan Day, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that China supported Pakistan in pursuing peaceful diplomatic policies and...

Iran eyes rapprochement with China against Western bloc

A recent comprehensive cooperation agreement signed between Iran and China aims to mitigate the negative effects of US sanctions on both countries, according to...

Pakistan offers support to Saudi Green Initiative

Pakistan on Monday offered its support to Saudi Arabia for its massive tree-planting project. In a letter addressed to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,...

India denies passport to former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

A court in Indian-administered Kashmir on Monday dismissed a plea in which a former chief minister, Mehbooba Mufti, had contended that Indian passport authorities...

PM Khan, President Alvi wish happy Holi to Hindu community

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday wished a happy ‘Holi’ to Pakistan’s Hindu community. In a tweet, President said,...

HRW slams Qatar guardianship rules for women

Human Rights Watch on Monday accused Qatar of restricting the lives of its female population through unclear "guardianship" rules requiring adult women to obtain...

US not yet ready to lift tariffs on China: trade rep Tai

President Joe Biden's new trade negotiator has said the United States is not yet ready to lift tariffs on Chinese imports but could be...

Banks receive Rs 40 bn worth of applications under PTI Housing Program

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Reza Baqir on Sunday said that under the Naya Pakistan Housing Program, the banks have so far received...

BOI emphasizes to expedite relocation of Chinese Industry in SEZs

Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment (BOI) Atif Bokhari on Sunday emphasized that Pakistan and China need to focus and work towards...

India tragically moving towards authoritarianism: Freedom House report

The latest Freedom House democracy report had degraded India from “Free” to “Partly Free”. The report noted that the government and its state-level allies continued...

Pakistan praises Saudi steps to resolve GCC differences, issues in Yemen

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday appreciated the steps by Saudi leadership in resolving differences among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and the recent...

Before me, Jindal knew Sharif’s decision to attend Modi inauguration: Basit

Even before country’s high commissioner, Indian business tycoon Sajjan Jindal knew that time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's decision to attend Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony...