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October 3, 2024

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Shigeru Ishiba vows to strengthen the military as he takes Japan’s top job

Shigeru Ishiba, the new head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), speaks during a news conference at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo on September 30, 2024. — AFP Japan’s former defense minister, Shigeru Ishiba, was officially elected by the country’s parliament on Tuesday to serve as prime minister, days after beating hard-line nationalist Sanae Takaichi in a runoff. Ishiba, whose conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a majority, is known for his in-depth knowledge of security policy. Ishiba’s push to bolster the military and call for an Asian NATO could unsettle Beijing, but he is careful with his words

August 28, 2024

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Pakistan and Turkey pledge to strengthen bilateral trade relations

Listen to the article Islamabad: Pakistan and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to expand bilateral trade, aiming to reach the target of $5 billion, after signing the 2022 Trade in Goods Agreement. Both nations emphasized the importance of boosting trade and investment through more Government-to-Government (G2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) arrangements, according to a press release from Pakistan’s finance ministry. The statement was made during a farewell video conference by the Ambassador of Turkey, Mehmet Paçaci, to the Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting highlighted the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Turkey, based on

August 28, 2024

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The government will strengthen the IT ecosystem for economic growth

KARACHI: Information and Telecommunications Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja reiterated the government’s commitment to rapidly build a strong digital ecosystem to promote socio-economic progress, expand the knowledge economy and stimulate economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration of the 25th ITCN Asia 2024 at the Karachi Expo Center on Tuesday, he highlighted the importance of adopting information and communication technology (ICT) as a key component of Pakistan’s socio-economic progress. The three-day exhibition, organized by Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan Pvt Ltd, attracted more than 300 speakers, 70,000 industry participants and 350 foreign delegates from 17 countries, reflecting global interest in Pakistan’s IT sector. “We

August 14, 2024

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‘Dad jokes’ strengthen parent-child relationships, study reveals

Sun Yan’s husband plays with their two children on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, June 3, 2021. — Reuters A recent study from Penn State University shows that humor in parenting is more than just eye candy — it can significantly strengthen parent-child relationships. Daily Mail was mentioned. The study, led by Professor Benjamin Levi, reveals that humor can enhance cognitive flexibility, relieve stress and encourage creative problem solving and resilience. Despite extensive research on humor in various settings, such as workplaces and social dates, the effect of humor on parenting has not been thoroughly examined until now. Lucy Emery,

July 23, 2024

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Blinken aims to strengthen US ties in Asia amid domestic political uncertainty

WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will travel to Asia this week to reassure allies and partners of U.S. support, the State Department’s top Asia official said Monday, as November’s presidential election casts uncertainty over Washington’s foreign policy. US tensions with China will form the backdrop of the trip. Blinken is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of regional meetings in Laos, according to Assistant Secretary of State Dan Krittenbrink, who briefed reporters on the trip. Blinken will hold security talks with US allies Japan and the Philippines before visiting Singapore and Mongolia, Krittenbrink

July 20, 2024

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Israeli settlers strengthen ties with US Republican religious right

Ruth Lieberman, a Jewish settler in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, is determined to fend off international pressure for a sovereign Palestinian state. And her friendships with prominent US Republicans on the party’s religious right help, she says. Weeks after the Oct. 7 attack by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, Lieberman hosted pro-Israel conservative Sen. Mike Lee, a Mormon, for a Shabbat meal at her family’s home, according to Senate records. The conversation turned to Palestinian statehood, and Lieberman told Lee that the attack had hardened Israeli opposition to the idea, she said in an interview from her home near Bethlehem

June 11, 2024

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SBP will strengthen payment mechanism for small and medium enterprises

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed commercial banks to adopt digital supply chain finance (DSCF) solutions to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The central bank has instructed commercial banks to develop and implement these DSCF solutions within six months. DSCF is a solution that helps businesses maximize their cash flow by extending the payment terms they give their suppliers, while giving their suppliers the ability to get paid sooner. As a result, both the buyer and the provider benefit. This initiative aims to improve SMEs’ access to finance. In addition, it will enable effective use of

June 7, 2024

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Pakistan, China sign 23 MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties in many fields

Pakistan and China have signed 23 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing cooperation in various fields. The MoU signed on Friday in Islamabad covered transport infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, healthcare, water management, socio-economic development and other areas of mutual interest. After delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch briefed the media, emphasizing the strong Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership based on mutual trust, common principles and strategic governance. Both nations reiterated their firm support to each other’s core concerns and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the

May 5, 2024

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Xi says China is ready to strengthen trust and deepen cooperation with France

PARIS: China is ready to consolidate traditional friendship, strengthen political mutual trust, build strategic consensus and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields with France through a visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a written speech on Sunday at his arrival in Paris on a state visit. “It gives me great pleasure to begin my third state visit to the French Republic at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. In 2014 and 2019, I made two visits to France, both in the spring, to celebrate the 50th and 55th anniversaries of our diplomatic relations together with the French people,”

April 14, 2024

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China and North Korea agree to strengthen ‘traditional’ ties

ANCHOR: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China’s top lawmaker Zhao Leji met in Pyongyang on Saturday and vowed to deepen bilateral ties amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, according to China’s state news agency. Xinhua mentionted. Kim said Pyongyang is willing to “deepen traditional friendship and write a new chapter” in ties. He observed that bilateral ties are “continually developing to a new and higher stage in accordance with the requirements of the new era,” adding that it is North Korea’s “unwavering policy” to further deepen its ties. Zhao, China’s third-highest official to lead the national legislature,

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