BERLIN – Germany has announced a cash incentive programme for Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan who agree to give up their attempts to enter Germany under a stalled resettlement scheme, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed on Wednesday. The initiative is part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative government’s broader push to tighten migration policies, as immigration […]
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Pakistan, Germany seal €114m development cooperation deal
ISLAMABAD: The Governments of Pakistan and Germany successfully concluded the 2025 Pakistan-Germany Bilateral Negotiations on Development Cooperation in Islamabad. The talks were co-chaired by Muhammad Humair Karim, Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and Christine Toetzke, Director-General of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Ambassadors Ina Lepel and Saqlain Syeda also […]
18 arrested in global crackdown on €300 million online fraud
WIESBADEN – In a major international operation against online fraud and money laundering networks, German authorities announced the arrest of 18 suspects linked to a massive financial scam spanning multiple countries. According to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and prosecutors, between 2016 and 2021, the group allegedly used stolen credit card details of 4.3 […]
Jordan, Germany call for UN Mandate for Gaza stabilization force
Jordan and Germany have stressed that any international force in Gaza must operate under a United Nations mandate. They made the statement following U.S. plans to support Palestinian police under a Gaza stabilization initiative. Officials said the mandate is crucial for the force to function effectively and maintain legitimacy under international law. The proposed force, […]
Jordan, Germany stress UN mandate for proposed Gaza stabilisation force
MANAMA — Jordan and Germany on Saturday emphasized that any international force supporting a future Palestinian police in Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s post-war governance plan must operate under a United Nations mandate. The force, expected to include mainly Arab and Muslim nations, is intended to train and assist vetted Palestinian police in Gaza, […]
Maryam Nawaz, German lawmaker vow to strengthen Pakistan–Germany ties
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan and Germany share the values of peace, development, and human dignity, emphasizing the two nations’ longstanding partnership built on democracy and cooperation. She made these remarks during a meeting with Derya Türk-Nachbaur, a member of the German Parliament, in Lahore. The discussion covered […]
Zardari lauds Germany’s role in Afghan relocation programme
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday and discussed bilateral ties in diverse fields. President Zardari appreciated Germany’s longstanding partnership with Pakistan and its continued support in areas of climate action, women empowerment, social protection, and human development. He […]
Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire
BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]
Theatre lights up Lahore at Punjab Maas International Festival 2025
Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council buzzed with creativity and emotion on the third day of the Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival 2025, celebrating theatre as a bridge of culture, thought, and humanity. The day began with a captivating workshop, “Crossing the Boundaries of Languages – Telling Stories with the Art of Pantomime,” led by German artist […]
Northern Ireland Revive World Cup Hopes with 2–0 Win Over Slovakia
BELFAST – Northern Ireland breathed new life into their World Cup qualification campaign with a well-earned 2–0 victory over Slovakia at Windsor Park on Friday night, moving into second place in Group A. Slovakia came into the game brimming with confidence after a stunning 2–0 win over Germany and a 1–0 victory in Luxembourg, but […]