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Yasin Malik’s wife appeals to Rahul Gandhi over inhumane prison conditions, calls for Parliament discussion

ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik has penned an impassioned appeal to Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him...

Democratization and Politicization of Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is a democratic country which is constantly disseminating the spirits of equality, fair-play, social justice, rule of the law and...

Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic

Credit to Reuters At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military launched a secret campaign to counter what it perceived as China’s growing...

Pakistani forces destroy terrorist network targeting CPEC and Chinese nationals

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces have successfully dismantled a terrorist network aiming to sabotage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and attack Chinese nationals in the...

Goodbye to Freedom of Speech and Expression

Yesterday (22.06.2024), the Prime Minister read a statement during a high-level apex meeting held to seek his approval for the new and updated National...

Miraculous Indonesia

By Zulkafil Hassan Khan Many renowned experts of sociology and anthropology judge human races on the basis of traits of survival, diversity, harmony, mercy and...

Xi stresses PLA’s political loyalty at crucial meeting held in old revolutionary base

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the armed forces' political loyalty as a crucial meeting on the political work in the military was held in...

Fly Jinnah marks its inaugural flight to Bahrain

Pakistan: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, has commenced non-stop flights between Islamabad and Bahrain, adding another destination to its rapidly expanding network after the...

Seminar on nuclear safety and security highlights women’s role and future opportunities

ISLAMABAD: The Women in Nuclear Pakistan Chapter (WiN-Pakistan), in collaboration with the Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS) and the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, organized a...

Antony Blinken heads to Qatar for Ceasefire Talks after Hamas’ response

AMMAN: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Qatar on Wednesday for crucial talks after Hamas responded to a US-led proposal for a...

China urges U.S. to revoke illegal, unilateral sanctions against Chinese companies

BEIJING: China strongly opposes and condemns the United States' fabricating and spreading disinformation about Xinjiang, and urges it to revoke its illegal and unilateral...

“What is Wrong with Imran’s Video on X?”

For the last few days, there has been a lot of fervor, talks, fears, and intimidations, with law enforcement agencies resorting to grilling Rauf...

Unity Amidst Challenges: PM’s China Visit Opens New Avenues

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent visit to China has opened new opportunities for both countries and the region, setting a tone of cooperation and...

Tax exemptions to FATA/PATA destroy industries in Pakistan: Association

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (Flat Steel, Round Steel and long steel) and Cooking Oil & Ghee Industry have warned the government...

India defeat Pakistan in crucial T20 World Cup match in New York

In a gripping encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Pakistan’s Green Shirts were handed a surprising six-run defeat by India...

Digital terrorism versus hate speech and fake news

I have the privilege of teaching the new batch of fifteen Information Probationers Officers of Information Group, the media laws at the Information Services...

Prime Minister to Chair Newly Constituted National Economic Council

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to bolster Pakistan's economic planning and development, the President on Friday constituted the National Economic Council (NEC), with the...

China, Pakistan are good brothers who share weal and woe: Xi Jinping

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Friday. Pointing out that China and Pakistan are good neighbors...

China to upgrade CPEC, expand investments in Pakistan: Chinese Premier

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that China is willing to work with Pakistan to enhance the synergy of their development strategies, focus on...

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Visit to China: A Game Changer

While visiting Shenzhen the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif appreciated both countries bolstering bilateral trade relations and connectivity. The robust participation of 500...

Hero or Traitor? Know Sheikh Mujib’s reality from his daughter’s mouth

A recent campaign started by PTI leader Imran Khan to glamourize Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and show him as a hero in history by adopting...

SIFC-backed drive for foreign investments: A new dawn for Pakistan’s economic revival

Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its economic history. Amid challenges of high inflation, political instability, and security concerns, the Pakistani government has...

Sarwar Khawaja appointed as Distinguished Professor of Practice in Business Administration in Quaid-i-Azam University

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s prestigious Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad, has appointed Sarwar Khawaja as the Distinguished Professor of Practice in Business Administration. Khawaja, currently serving as the...

Xi’s New Quality Productive Forces: A Futuristic Vision

The Chinese President’s new quality productive forces have become a hot topic in the regional as well as international mass media. It is a...

73 years of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations: A Personal Reflection

Both countries celebrated their 73 years of diplomatic relations on May 21, 2024. It has been golden journey of mutual respect, cooperation, coordination and...

Xi’s New Quality Productive Forces: An Expert Opinion

The Chinese President’s new quality productive forces have become a hot topic in the regional as well as international mass media. It is a...

CPEC improves infrastructure, creates jobs, addresses energy shortage in Pakistan’s NW province: official

ISLAMABAD, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has significantly improved infrastructure, addressed energy shortage and created jobs over the past 11...

Xi urges to build China-Arab community with shared future

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and Arab states to deepen cooperation and step up the building of a China-Arab...

Taiwan independence’ means war: Defense spokesperson

"Taiwan independence" means war, a Chinese military spokesperson said on Thursday, stressing that China's reunification is an irreversible trend of history. Wu Qian, a spokesperson...

Growth of China-Arab ties conducive to Middle East peace, development: senior diplomat

BEIJING: The growth of China-Arab relations benefits the two peoples, promotes peace and development in the Middle East and adds stability to a turbulent...

Security Forces kills 23 terrorists in KP operations

PESHAWAR: In a series of successful operations, Pakistani security forces killed 23 terrorists in three separate engagements across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province over the weekend,...

Heads of state from Bahrain, Egypt, Tunisia, the UAE to visit China

BEIJING, May 27: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Tunisia's President...

Pakistan asks Afghan Taliban to handover TTP terrorists behind Bisham attack

ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), based in Afghanistan, along with hostile foreign intelligence agencies, orchestrated the March 26 suicide attack...

PEMRA’s misguided measures to silence media

It seems, at best, a misguided measure and, at worst, an attempt to abuse regulatory power to silence the media. A Pemra notification restraining...

Army Captain, Soldier Martyred, 5 Terrorists Killed in Peshawar Operation

PESHAWAR: An army captain and a soldier were martyred on Sunday while five terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Hassan...

Legendary actor Talat Hussain dies in Karachi

Veteran actor Talat Hussain passed away in Karachi on Sunday at the age of 83. Born on September 18, 1940, Hussain died after a prolonged...

Pakistan to Implement New Policy to Prevent Fraudulent CNIC and Passport Issuance

ISLAMABAD: Alarmed by the recent disclosure of fraudulent issuance of computerized national identity cards (CNICs) and passports to non-citizens, the Pakistani government has decided...

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and Pakistan have made significant progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended fund facility (EFF), the...

Iranian President, FM embrace martyrdom in heliocopter crash

In a tragic helicopter crash, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, along with other officials, lost their lives en route...

China, Japan & South Korea: An emerging trilateral cooperation

Somehow Asia-Pacific has become a new flashpoint in regional as well as international politics. Interesting but conflicting geopolitical and geostrategic scenarios are happening in...

Why is morning walk crucial? It’s benefits

Research shows that while exercise is beneficial at any time of day, morning walks offer unique advantages for your heart and body. Here are...

73 Years: A Timeless Bond of Pakistan-China Diplomatic Relations

In the limelight of international relations, there exists a thread woven with the deepest hues of solidarity and trust. Pakistan and China, bound by...

Xi’s Europe visits show China’s global role

The state visits of Chinese President Xi Jinping to France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5-10 further strengthened the scope, pace, utility, and diversity...

In-depth response to questions about coal-fired electricity production in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 15 (Internews): Electricity generation in Pakistan is subject to seasonal fluctuations, heavily influenced by weather patterns. During the summer months, as glaciers...

China promoting high-quality development with great efforts: Chinese Ambassador

By Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Pakistan . In recent months, the term “new quality productive forces” has sparked intense discussions...

Security forces neutralize 3 terrorists in Balochistan, officer martyred

RAWALPINDI: Pakistani security forces carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in the vicinity of Sambaza, Zhob District, Balochistan on Tuesday, said the ISPR. The operation...

NAB Case: People likley to hear Imran Khan after 9 months detention

The Supreme Court (SC) granted permission for incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to present his arguments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)...

Israel-Palestine Conflict and Russia-Ukraine War: Implications for the U.S.

The Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflicts are distinct issues due to their peculiar economic, historical, political, and strategic contexts. However, due to globalisation,...

Sahiwal Power Plant follows laws in coal procurement, ensuring consumers’ interests

ISLAMABAD, May 14 (Internews): Sahiwal Coal-fired Power Plant has been consistently operating within the legal framework stipulated by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority...

Dar reaches Beijing for strategic dialogue with Chinese FM

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Beijing on Monday to co-chair the 5th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, announced the Foreign Office (FO). Upon...

Renewed Promise of China-Serbia Relations

President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Serbia is a renewed promise of building a significant chapter in the evolving narrative of China-Serbia relations, a...

Saffronisation of Indian Security Apparatus

"Saffronisation" is a term that refers to the use of the Hindu religion and specifically Hinduism ideas, values, and symbols in the politics and...

Japan wins Azlan Shah Cup final against unbeaten Pakistan

Japan emerged victorious over Pakistan in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after a thrilling encounter that ended in a penalty shootout on Saturday. The game...

7 security personnel martyred in North Waziristan

Pakistan's seven security personnel were tragically martyred, and two others sustained injuries in two separate militant attacks on Saturday in North Waziristan, according to...

No compromise or deal with planners, architects of May 9 riots: army chief

As the nation marked the anniversary of the May 9 riots, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir firmly rejected any possibility of...

Pakistan Urges to Strengthen ‘All Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership’ with China

BEIJING: The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal arrived in Beijing on Wednesday as part of the high-level interactions...

CPEC 2.0 : Ray of hope for future.

Pakistan stands at the threshold of a promising future, poised to unlock new avenues of growth and opportunity through the adoption of diversified development...

May 9 Riots: A blot on PTI’s face forever

by M.J. Bhatti In the annals of Pakistan's political history, May 9, 2023, will forever be remembered as a day marred by violence, chaos, and...

China, Serbia decide to build community with shared future

BELGRADE: China and Serbia have decided on Wednesday to build a community with a shared future, an upgrade of their relations from the comprehensive...

PM orders formation of Pakistan Skill Company to train overseas Pakistanis

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took a significant step on Wednesday, towards enhancing technical and vocational education nationwide by ordering the establishment of the...

Issue of PTI’s reserved seats

In light of recent events, there is cautious optimism that the judiciary has begun to address the controversies surrounding the general election. After a...

U.S. expesses concern over safety of Imran Khan, other prisoners

The US State Department underscored the necessity of ensuring the safety and security of all detainees in Pakistan, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan...

3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2024) and Way Forward

The visionary leadership of Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has turned the Tashkent International Investment Forum into a big success story attracting more and more...

Dozens of major terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan

After the US withdrawal, Afghanistan has become a hub of terrorist organizations capable of attacking Europe, Asia and the US, thereby threatening regional and...

Chinese Consulate General Lahore joins hands with partners for essay competition

The Center for South Asia & International Studies, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Lahore, The School of Communication Studies and...

May 9 saboteurs must make public apology with true heart: DG ISPR

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif addressed a press conference in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, setting the stage for significant discussions...

Saudi Arabia’s pledge to strengthen investments

Saudi Arabia’s recent pledge to strengthen investments in Pakistan marks a significant step forward. The visit by the Kingdom’s Deputy Investment Minister, Ibrahim Almubarak,...

China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off “new Cold War” or bloc confrontation: Xi

PARIS: As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a...

Xi elaborates on China’s position on Palestinian-Israeli conflict

PARIS: Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Ukraine crisis when he jointly met the press with...

India BJP’s election videos targeting Muslims faces wide criticism

The release of animated videos by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, targeting the opposition Congress and the Muslim community, has stirred complaints and outrage...

Blinken’s visit to China: Fair expectations

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit to China during which he met with high officials of China including President Xi...

Xi aims to open brighter future of China-France ties via visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024....

Pakistan is high-priority destination for Saudi Arabian investment: Al-Mubarak

Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, Assistant Minister of Investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), emphasized the significant economic, investment, and business ties between Saudi Arabia...

China Southern Airlines launches longest commercial flight

As China solidifies its position as the world's second-largest economy and expands its international aviation reach, China Southern Airlines, one of its premier carriers,...

China, France poised to bolster ties amid shifting global landscapes

PARIS: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France, with the two sides poised to bolster bilateral ties and...

Damaging formal ecpnomy

In an era where the federal government and finance minister are advocating for the documentation of the economy and digitization of value chains to...

Period: why it’s taken as shameful?

Period or Menstruation: You're not supposed to discuss it openly, reveal its presence to others, or even witness its portrayal on television — but...

Pakistan, China agree to upgrade cooperation on CPEC projects

Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to bolster cooperation on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects during a meeting between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and...

Naila Kiani becomes 1st Pakistani woman to summit 11 peaks of 8,000m

Mountaineer Naila Kiani reached a remarkable milestone on Sunday, becoming the first Pakistani woman to conquer 11 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks, as confirmed...

Pakistan’s each cricketer to get $100,000 reward if wins T20 World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi made a significant announcement on Sunday, stating that each player of the national team stands to receive...

IMF mission likely to visit Pakistan this month for new loan deal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that its mission will visit Pakistan this month to discuss a new program, just as Islamabad gears...

Foods that can beat heat summer? You can try 5 options

If you're tired of reaching for the same old water bottle to beat the heat, why not switch things up with these hydrating foods...

PTA rejects FBR’s demand to block non-filers’ SIMs

The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has declined the Federal Bureau of Revenue's (FBR) request to block the mobile phone SIMs of over half a...

UNHCR raises alarm as thousands displaced by heavy rainfall in Africa

NAIROBI: Thousands of people, including refugees, have been displaced from their homes due to heavy rains in Central and East Africa, the UN refugee...

Pakistani doctor recognized among Time’s 100 most influential people in health

Pakistani doctor Shahzad Baig has been recognized among Time's 100 most influential people in health for his exceptional contributions to polio eradication efforts. His...

President approves appointments of KP, Punjab, Balochistan governors

President Asif Ali Zardari has given his approval for the appointment of governors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan on Saturday. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari...

Huawei to herald digital transformation in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A strategic collaboration between Huawei Pakistan and the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives is poised to herald a new era of...

Country’s fresh wheat crises

The wheat crisis in Punjab has placed the blame squarely on PML-N (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz), leaving them unable to evade responsibility. Simply shifting blame...

No talks until stolen mandate is returned: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, the founding chairman of PTI, has connected the possibility of dialogue with the return of his party’s “stolen mandate” and the...

Multiple achievements made at China-Hungary BRI conference

BUDAPEST:  Multiple achievements were made on Thursday at a conference focused on cooperation between China and Hungary under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)...

Xi calls on youth to shoulder responsibility for Chinese modernization

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the young people in the new era to strive to write their youthful chapter of shouldering...

Pakistani lunar payload successfully departs aboard Chinese moon mission

In a significant milestone, a Pakistani satellite is set to orbit the moon as part of China’s Chang’e-6 lunar mission, launched from Hainan, China,...

Now, for another IMF bailout package

Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's recent remark, suggesting that returning to the IMF for another bailout program signifies the "government's failure," while not...

England: woman calls emergency for unusual creature at her house

A resident of Wolverhampton in England got the shock of her life when she discovered a South American Monkey, about the size of a...

20 killed, 21 injured after bus falls into ravine in Gilgit-Baltistan

At least 20 people lost their lives, and 21 others sustained injuries on Friday morning when a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in...

China opposes U.S. statement encouraging Taiwan’s presence at WHA

China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in which he said the United States encourages the...

U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright issue

A consortium of eight US newspapers has initiated legal action against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in...

3 terrorists killed in military operation in Pakistan’s Tank district: ISPR

The Pakistan Army reported on Thursday that three terrorists were killed in an operation conducted in the northwest Tank district. According to a statement from...

Pakistan’s headline inflation drops further to 17.3% in April 2024

Pakistan's headline inflation for April registered at 17.3% year-on-year, marking a decline from the previous month's 20.7%. The month-on-month reading also showed a decrease,...

Well aware of Constitutional limits, expect others to uphold same: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir underscored the military's commitment to constitutional boundaries during his address at the passing-out parade of cadets...

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