The Diplomatic Insight

3 weeks ago | thediplomaticinsight.com | Deepshikha Singh

In the challenging terrain of Southern Africa, where natural disasters and conflict converge, the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has emerged as an indispensable lifeline. More than a mere transportation service, UNHAS represents a critical artery for delivering aid and hope to vulnerable communities, bypassing the obstacles that impede traditional ground-based assistance.

Jan 15, 2025 | thediplomaticinsight.com | Irshad Hussain

Islamabad (TDI): Germany has announced to launch a new system for registration from next week for Pakistani students that will not only expedite the application process but will help increasing the number of study visa. German Ambassador to Pakistan Alfred Grannas posted on X that the Embassy has constantly increased the number of study visa over the past years. “To increase the number further, we are introducing a new registration system,” the German ambassador said.

Jan 15, 2025 | thediplomaticinsight.com | Irshad Hussain

BEIJING (TDI): President of China, Xi Jinping,  on Wednesday held key talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing on Wednesday, Spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. According to reports, during the meeting China and Sri Lanka  agreed on enhancing economic cooperation and expanding investment.

Jan 15, 2025 | thediplomaticinsight.com | Irshad Hussain

Islamabad (TDI):  The government will not purchase electricity after March this year as authorization has been given for the creation of an Independent Electricity Market, National Assembly was informed on Wednesday. During the question hour, Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Leghari told the House that the government measures will allow Independent Electricity Market in Pakistan to enable the consumers to purchase electricity from multiple suppliers.

Jan 15, 2025 | thediplomaticinsight.com | Irshad Hussain

Islamabad (TDI): Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is eager to tap the Yuan bond market for better economy and to broaden its ties with China. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, the finance minister of Pakistan said that an initial issuance of a Panda bond by the end of this year is expected to be worth around 200 million to 250 million dollars.