UN votes overwhelmingly against U.S. embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted overwhelmingly an annual resolution urging the United States to end its long-standing economic and trade embargo against Cuba. The resolution garnered support from…
Governments Increasingly Using Financial Laws to Target Independent Media, Says Report
‘Financial crimes prove effective in silencing media and journalists as they do not require the need for a link to content produced and are not subject to the same international…
A survey shows 90% of foreign firms feel satisfied or better about China’s business environment
A recent survey of foreign businesses showed that the vast majority of those surveyed found China’s business environment satisfactory or better, with most of them holding favorable views toward accessing…
IMF lowers Pakistan’s inflation forecast to 9.5%
Finance minister says revised projection brings it closer to Pakistan’s own projections The International Monetary Fund has lowered its inflation forecast for Pakistan for the current year by 3.2% points…
Chinese Navy conducts dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time
The formations of Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carry out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.…
Foreign Office rejects advice for dialogue with TTP
FO Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch reiterates that Pakistan has no interest in engaging with terror groups The Foreign Office of Pakistan has firmly rejected any offers or advice regarding dialogue…