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INTERVIEW: ‘I wonder if politicians can ever be themselves in the age of television and social media’

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025admin0

The revelation that Keir Starmer has been taking presentational advice from the former Royal Shakespeare Company actress Leonie Messenger has brought into sharp focus the help that some politicians feel they need from professional performers. Tim Walker’s latest play When Maggie Met Larry raises some interesting questions about whether politicians can ever really be entirely […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony for ‘Women’s Centre of Excellence in Digital & Hi-Tech Skills’ Held in Peshawar, Pakistan

February 14, 2025admin0

In a major step towards bridging the gender gap in Pakistan’s digital economy, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Women’s Centre of Excellence for Digital & Hi-Tech Skills was held on Tuesday in Peshawar. The initiative, supported by #TeamEurope, aims to empower young women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan with cutting-edge technological skills, including Artificial […]

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari strengthens Pakistan-Türkiye Ties

February 13, 2025admin0

First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, played a pivotal role in welcoming Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan to Pakistan, reinforcing the historic and deep-rooted ties between the two nations. Her warm reception and diplomatic engagement underscored the significance of this high-profile visit aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation. Expressing her […]

The Years play is a must-see

February 12, 2025admin0

Eye opening, thought-provoking and flawlessly executed – Eline Arbo’s adaptation of Nobel Prize winning Annie Ernaux’s Les Années is a must-see at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s Leicester Square. The play, following the life-span of a French woman born during the second world war, illustrates the impact of societal, cultural and legal evolution on […]

Notable Pakistani companies shine at Qatar’s International Agricultural Exhibition

February 5, 2025admin0

Leading Pakistani companies are making a significant impact at AgriteQ 2025, showcasing the country’s finest agricultural and food products to the international market. The prestigious event, held in Doha, has provided an excellent platform for Pakistani businesses to highlight their expertise, innovation, and commitment to quality in the agribusiness sector. The Embassy of Pakistan in […]

New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Prioritising EU Trade

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025admin0

A recent YouGov poll commissioned by Best for Britain highlights a nationwide preference for prioritising trade with the European Union over the United States and other countries. The survey, conducted with nearly 15,000 respondents across England, Scotland, and Wales, found that 46% of participants believe the EU should be the UK government’s top trade focus, […]

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Inaugurates Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Expressway, Paving the Way for Karachi’s Prosperity

January 11, 2025admin0

Karachi, Pakistan – Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, inaugurated the first phase of the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Expressway in Karachi today. Constructed under the innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by the Sindh government, this project marks a significant milestone in the development of Karachi and underscores the PPP’s commitment […]

Switzerland highlights Innovation leadership at CES 2025

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025admin0

Switzerland took centre stage at CES 2025, the world’s leading tech exhibition, as Olivia Gachoud, Head of the Science Office at the Embassy of Switzerland in the USA, explained why the country is a global innovation leader. In a tweet, the Embassy of Switzerland in the USA summarised her insights: “At @CES, Olivia Gachoud, Head […]

Amaima Iftikhar Khan inspires aspiring Entrepreneurs at TMUC with visionary talk on global entrepreneurship

January 8, 2025admin0

Award-winning businesswoman, political activist, and women empowerment advocate Amaima Iftikhar Khan recently delivered an insightful session on “Pakistan in the Landscape of Global Entrepreneurship” at The Millennium Universal College (TMUC). As the founder of two successful initiatives, Upmark and Khudmukhtar Aurat, Amaima Iftikhar Khan shared her invaluable expertise on navigating Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the […]

Strengthening Ties on the Slopes: UK and Swiss Ambassadors Unite at Annual Parliamentary Ski Race

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025admin0

The picturesque alpine resort of Davos Klosters witnessed the 69th annual UK-Switzerland Parliamentary Ski Race. This event, celebrated as the longest-running inter-parliamentary sporting competition in the world, provided a unique backdrop for fostering bilateral relations. His Excellency Mr. Markus Leitner, the Ambassador of Switzerland to the UK, described his involvement in the event as one […]