Pakistan’s textile exports have risen by approximately 28% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The exports by the textile industry recorded an increase by 26% in September and by 28.67% in the July-August period.
The Islamic State recently attacked a mosque in Afghanistan, killing dozens. As a result, the UK & the US are warning their citizens to leave Kabul hotels as threats of attacks increase. Since the Taliban takeover, many foreigners left Afghanistan, but some remain in the capital.
PM Khan, addressing the Ashra-e-Rehmatullil-Aalamin (PBUH) conference, said the proposed body would comprise Islamic scholars of international repute who would help acquaint the children and elders about the teachings of the Holy Prophet.
Indian media claimed Chinese soldiers had been detained following an altercation with Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh last week. However, China Daily reported citing a Chinese military source debunked the reports and called them "fabricated."
FM Qureshi stated, “We stand side by side with the Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for their right to self-determination.” FM Qureshi also said that Pakistan would continue to raise voices against oppression by the Indian army in IIOJK at every forum.
Pak-UAE strengthen ties at Leaders Pavilion Dubai Expo 2020 through investment opportunities and key regional issues. After meeting the Emirati leadership, President Alvi formally inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai expo.
Pakistan cricket suffered due to these hasty decisions and came as set back to the efforts to relaunch the game in this cricket crazy country. Recently, the all-times legend from the West Indian Michael Holding slammed the ECB's decision to cancel Pakistan’s tour as ‘rubbish’.
Taiwan has come under increased military and political pressure from Beijing to accept its sovereignty but pledged to defend its freedom. As a result, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realize peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan.
Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that China has “already received a request to take part and is engaging in consultations with all sides, including Russia.” He added that Beijing would support any efforts to stabilize Afghanistan.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, President Isaac Herzog, and Foreign Minister Jair Lapid for talks in Jerusalem on Sunday. They will discuss the stalemate in the Middle East peace process.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said trust between Moscow and Brussels was undermined due to the latter's unilateral actions. He stressed that Russia wants cooperation with the EU but at the same time, he also slammed a new EU carbon tax on Russia.
Reiterating that the Turkish Parliament already ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, a Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Mustafa Sentop said countries that contribute more to pollution should bear more liability. He urged G20 countries to take further action.