Japan

Man arrested for ‘making 24,000 complaint calls’

A pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they… Read More

FO dismisses Pakistan’s mention in Japan-India joint statement as ‘gratuitous’

'India’s animus towards Pakistan and its smear campaign in the context of alleged cross-border terrorism… Read More

Japan panel warns against fiscal complacency amid low rates

Fiscal reform is an urgent task for Japan’s heavily indebted government, saddled with the industrial… Read More

Pope slams nuclear deterrent, ‘unspeakable horror’ of Nagasaki

Pope Francis Sunday railed against atomic weapons, the nuclear deterrent and the growing arms trade,… Read More

Japan hails PTI govt’s ‘billion tree tsunami’ project

The Ambassador together with Malik Amin Aslam planted a Jasmine tree. Read More

I always had this dream of going to Japan: Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander performs in both English and Japanese in her new movie, thriller “Earthquake Bird”,… Read More

Japan welcomes opening of Kartarpur Corridor

Japan has expressed the hope that the opening of Kartarpur Corridor would promote people-to-people exchanges… Read More

Women barred from wearing glasses at work

The ban has sparked a social media outcry over women dress code at workplace in… Read More

Japan’s kabuki harnesses the Force for Star Wars performance

The performance is scheduled for November 28. Read More

Retailers to charge for plastic bags from 2020

Retailers including supermarkets and convenience stores will be required to charge for plastic bags from… Read More

Fire engulfs Japan’s World Heritage-listed Shuri Castle

A fire tore through Japan’s World Heritage-listed Shuri Castle on Thursday, reducing the main hall… Read More

New species found in whale shark mouth

Whale sharks are known as jinbe zame in Japanese, inspiring their newly discovered residents' name Read More

Poll finds over 80% in Japan back female emperor

The vast majority of Japanese voters back allowing women to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, a… Read More

Japanese investors invited to tap business opportunities in Pakistan

Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda called on Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar Read More

Ten killed as storms ravage eastern Japan

The death toll from torrential rains that caused flooding and mudslides in Japan climbed to… Read More

Was this winding road built within 24 hours after typhoon hit Japan?

A photo of a winding road has been shared repeatedly in multiple Facebook and Twitter… Read More

President Arif Alvi, Chinese Vice President discuss bilateral ties

Both leaders discussed bilateral matters and issues of mutual interest. Read More

Pakistan, Japan agree to boost bilateral parliamentary ties

The understanding was reached at a meeting between President Dr. Arif Alvi and Chairman Japan… Read More

President Arif Alvi attends enthronement ceremony of Japan’s emperor

The ceremony was attended by more than 100 Heads of State and Government. Read More

President embarks on Japan’s five-day visit today

Alvi is paying the visit on the invitation of the government of Japan to attend the ceremony… Read More