It is no secret that Sino-U.S. relations have quickly deteriorated in recent months. The rhetoric and actions have reminded the world, worryingly, of a new Cold War. In a time of uncertainty, does the world really need a new Cold War between the two largest economies? And could the Sino-U.S. relationship take another shape? Chapter 1: A vaccine race for …
ISLAMABAD – Business leaders and Information Technology experts from Pakistan and across the region have called for unleashing the potential of 5G networks to boost economies and societies in a post COVID-19 environment. The experts gathered at SAMENA Telecommunication Council Leaders’ Summit, a dedicated Huawei 5G Ecosystem Conference held for the third consecutive year under the theme “Unleash 5G potential, …
BEIJING – China’s position on border related issues with India was clear and consistent and it was committed to safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and security as well as safeguarding peace and stability in the China-India border areas, a Chinese foreign ministry’s spokesperson said on Wednesday. “China’s position on the border related issues is clear and consistent. We are committed to …
Alice Wells left red faced again as facts smash ‘debt trap’ myth ISLAMABAD – At the verge of the end of her 30-year diplomatic career, the outgoing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ms Alice Wells, once again made a vicious attack against China, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, again the US diplomat was …
Upper House passes unanimous resolution to show solidarity with China ISLAMABAD – The Senate of Pakistan has rejected the baseless propaganda against China from certain quarters, which stems from geopolitical rivalry and more an attempt to divert world attention from their own internal failings. As the Upper House resumed its proceedings on COVID-19 in Islamabad on Thursday, it passed a …
Equates New Domicile Laws introduced in Kashmir to Nuremberg Race Laws of Nazi Germany
BEIJING – China’s People’s Liberation Army dispatched its aircraft to transport a 10-member medical expert team and epidemic prevention materials to Pakistan to join the country’s efforts to battle the Covid-19 epidemic. The shipment arrived in Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Saturday where an exceptional and warm welcome was accorded to the Chinese military delegation. “2nd sortie of medical emergency relief …
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday appealed to donor agencies, United Nations Secretary General and financial institutions to launch a ‘Global Initiative on Debt Relief’ amid fears of a global economic recession due to Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Meanwhile, global leaders have also joined Imran Khan’s call for debt relief to the developing nations. On Sunday, Pope Francis also called …
By Saima Rashid In my dreams, I am always home. But in reality, I am far from it, in a free land, called Turkey, for my studies. But then, I keep on fighting the feeling of homelessness, despite enjoying all the comforts in the foreign land. A cozy bed, two beautiful roommates, a big enough room and two calorifiers that …
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft, carrying medical relief goods donated by China, reached Islamabad on Saturday. Speaking at the Islamabad International Airport, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal said this relief equipment is a donation from the Pakistani community in China. The NDMA chief said Pakistan currently has the ability to conduct about 40,000 …