ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Khalil Hashmi represented Pakistan at the 9th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong under the theme “Building a Connected, Innovative, and Green Belt and Road”, says a message received here Friday, says a Press release.The summit gathered international leaders, business representatives, and industry experts to discuss the Belt and Road Initiative’s (BRI) … Read more
She might be the greatest dramatic actress of her generation, but Cate Blanchett hasn’t scared away every comedic director. After all, “Rumours” helmers Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson sent her the script for their audacious satire. “I think in a strange way, everything is funny,” Blanchett said during an interview at the Variety Toronto … Read more
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted more than two dozen African leaders at a banquet in Beijing on Wednesday, kicking off the city’s biggest summit in years with promises of cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. China, the world’s number two economy, is Africa’s largest trading partner and has sought to tap the continent’s vast … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told the Senate on Friday that the recent spate of terrorist attacks in Balochistan was “planned to ruin” the summit meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to be held in Pakistan in mid-October. Summing up the debate on the Balochistan situation in the upper house of parliament, he reiterated … Read more
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during the presentation ceremony at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Final between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India — Reuters Only UN-supervised plebiscite could grant rights to Kashmiris: FO. “Pakistan expects Afghan authorities’ action against terror groups.” FO reiterates commitment to protect … Read more
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — AFP/Reuters/File Asif says “yes, certainly there should be no doubt about it”. Defence minister says India invited Bilawal to moot in 2023. Asserts Pakistan should complete Iran gas pipeline project. As Pakistan gears up to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) moot in … Read more
KARACHI: The State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) hosted SLIC Summit 2024, a pivotal occasion marking the official launch of its cutting-edge digital services and communication framework, says a Press release.The event was inaugurated by the Honourable Federal Minister of Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and attended by Chairman of the Board State Life, Sulaiman … Read more
Variety & Rolling Stone’s Truth Seekers Summit, presented by Paramount+, is dedicated to honoring those who prioritize the discovery of truth. Curated by the editors of Variety and Rolling Stone, the collection of panelists at this year’s annual summit showcased a remarkable lineup of documentary filmmakers, political journalists and overall advocates for justice. The event … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The 6th InnoXera Summit took place at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, marking its second consecutive year in Pakistan. The summit, one of the biggest in the education and technology sectors, began with a keynote address by the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, underscoring the government’s dedication to advancing these critical fields, … Read more
An image of the Pakistani climber Muhammad Hassan Shigri. — APP/File Climbers recovered the body of a Pakistani porter from K2 mountain, a climbing federation confirmed Tuesday, a year after he died while other climbers made a record-breaking ascent. Muhammad Hassan Shigri slipped and fell from the most dangerous pass during a night climb and … Read more