Tag: France
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France interested in Pakistan’s energy sector
A French delegation, led by its Deputy Head of Mission Guillaume Dabouis, showed keeness in investing in Pakistan’s energy sector in a meeting with Pakistan’s Minister of Energy, Musadik Malik in Islamabad, ARY news has reported. The French officials showed interest in investing in a number of domains of Pakistan’s energy sector, including LNG cargo…
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European Countries That Allow Assisted Dying
France could become the next European country to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill under a proposal set out by President Emmanuel Macron. In an interview with two French newspapers he suggested that adults with full control of their judgement, suffering an incurable and life-threatening illness in the short-to-medium term and whose pain cannot…
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Pakistani passport once again least powerful
Henley & Partners‘ Passport Index has published a list portraying the world’s travel access hierarchy. Top on the list of countries that encourage travelling are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, whose citizens can visit an astounding 194 destinations without requiring arduous visa procedures. This group of countries offer passport-to-plane experience, setting the bar…
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US-led coalition to patrol Red Sea against Houthi attacks
The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the “multinational security initiative.” “Countries that seek to uphold the foundational principle of freedom of navigation must come together to tackle the challenge posed…
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France’s Macron calls for ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron has become the first Western leader to call on Israel to cease attacks on Gaza and killing civilians. In an interview with the BBC, Macron said, “These babies, these ladies, these old people are bombed and killed,” he said. “So there is no reason for that,” he added. “So we do…
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More than 2,000 children have been killed in Israeli air strikes since Oct 7: What do we know about day 18
704 Palestinians killed in last 24 hours The health ministry in the besieged enclave reports that Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours have killed 704 in Gaza. More than 19,000 displaced in Lebanon after border clashes The Israel-Palestine escalation has spread beyond borders. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the displacement of 19,646…
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A Pakistani component will soon be going to the moon
China’s new mission to the moon, Chang’e 6, will be launched in 2024, carrying a Pakistani satellite. As per a statement issued by the China National Space Administration (CNSA), Chang’e 6 mission will be launched to the moon in the first half of 2024. The mission is set to carry payloads to the moon from…
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iPhone 12 sales temporarily stopped in France
This week, Apple revealed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, however, only a few hours later, France announced a temporary stop on iPhone 12 sales in the country. France’s radiation watchdog (ANFR) released a public statement highlighting that iPhone 12 violates radiation levels, bringing this to Apple’s attention and calling for a halt on…
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‘Culpa Mia’ actor Gabriel Guevara arrested on sexual assault charges
Spanish actor Gabriel Guevara has been arrested at the Venice Film Festival on an international arrest warrant accusing him of sexual assault in France, as reported by Hollywood Reporter. The actor was set to receive the best young actor honor award given out by Filming Italy. After his arrest, the organisation released a statement saying…
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Ban on abayas in state-run schools in France
The French education minister has imposed a ban on students, prohibiting them from wearing abayas in state-run schools. The ban will be imposed from the next academic year starting September 4. France has always prohibited religious manifestations in state schools and government spaces as they “violate secular laws”. Ban on abayas has been implemented after…