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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...

PCB announces men’s cricket team for tour to Ireland, England

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled its 18-player squad on Thursday for the upcoming tours to Ireland and England, featuring two distinct Twenty20 International...

PML-N’s policy of Family First

Once again, the PML-N's inclination towards prioritizing familial ties over merit has invited criticism. The recent decision to appoint Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as...

Iran’s supreme leader assails Arab-Israel normalization efforts

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that efforts to normalize ties between Israel and Arab countries would not resolve the crisis...

Over 1.25 mln URLs blocked in Pakistan due to objectionable content

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has disclosed to the Sindh High Court that it has taken action to block over 1.25 million URLs due...

Army Chief, UK counterpart discuss to elevate bilateral defence relations

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir held a crucial meeting with his British counterpart, General Sir Patrick Sanders, to deliberate on enhancing...

New energy vehicles shine bright at Beijing auto show

BEIJING: Standing in the bustling exhibition hall of the Beijing International Exhibition Center, I was overwhelmed by the crowds during the first day of...

Dar reaches Gambia to represent Pakistan at OIC summit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar embarked on a diplomatic mission to The Gambia on Wednesday, representing Pakistan at the 15th Organisation...

Crackdown on farmers’ protests

The recent crackdown on protesting farmers in Lahore and other cities, stemming from grievances over the government's wheat procurement policy and delays in official...

Unending Dar’s saga

Ishaq Dar's elevation to the role of deputy prime minister has significantly amplified his influence within the current administration. Virtually sharing power with Prime...

No evidence of Imran Khan retains cipher: IHC

ISLAMABAD: In a recent development in the cipher case, the Islamabad High Court observed on Tuesday that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) lacks evidence...

BRI & CPEC: Surge of Terrorism and Security Imperatives

With the completion of the first decade of the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),...

Govt cut petrol, high-speed diesel prices

The government announced a significant reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) on Tuesday night for the upcoming fortnight. Petrol prices...

Uber halts app in Pakistan to operate through Careem

Uber has announced its decision to discontinue its ride-hailing app in Pakistan, marking a significant shift in its operational strategy. A spokesperson for Uber...

The US at the UN: Peacebreaker at a place for peacemakers?

Credit: Xin Ping, Global Times The US has faced considerable criticism on social media after exercising its veto power as a permanent member of the...

Polio campaign launched to vaccinate over 24m children in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A vaccination campaign to immunize more than 24 million children under the age of five against poliovirus started in 91 districts of Pakistan...

U.S. to help Pakistan address key climate change challenges: Deputy Chief of Mission 

Lahore: U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer, during his visit to Lahore last week, underscored the U.S. government’s efforts to support Pakistan...

English version of book about Xi’s elaborations on BRI published

BEIJING: The English version of a book that brings together Xi Jinping's elaborations on the Belt and Road Initiative (2023 edition) has been published...

Climate shifts delivering grim tidings worldwide

Climate and weather-related shifts continue to deliver grim tidings worldwide, with Asia bearing the brunt of the impact over the past year. The World...

Pakistan Embassy in Beijing hosts Pakistan Professional and Student Forum

The Embassy of Pakistan hosted the "Pakistan Professionals and Students Forum" today, centered around the theme "Building Bridges between Academia and Industry." The event...

Campaign against smuggling

Ordinarily, no prime minister should have to convene a special meeting to remind "concerned authorities" of their duty to combat smuggling. After all, preventing...

PM to attend World Economic Forum, Gaza meetings in Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Participate in World Economic Forum Summit in Riyadh, Highlight Pakistan’s Global Priorities. As top Arab and European diplomats...

‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Credit to Aljazeera First, what is urgent now is to realise ceasefire as early as possible, and this is the overriding priority. Even one more...

PBC proposes 5-year exports charter, import substitution plan

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed a five-year exports charter and import substitution plan to the Commerce Ministry. The plan includes a moratorium...

The Int’l arms race

According to the annual report of the Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, global military spending last year amounted to $2.4 trillion,...

China demands U.S. strictly abide by one-China principle: Wang Yi

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday in Beijing, saying that China demands that...

China hopes U.S. can view China’s development in positive light: Xi

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China is happy to see a confident, open, prosperous and thriving United States, and hopes...

ADB warns of big climate disasters in Pakistan

In a sobering assessment, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has underscored the pressing need for Pakistan to fortify its defenses against the escalating threat...

Astounding revelation: Govt gives 2 air bases to US: Omar Ayub

In a dramatic disclosure, the opposition leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, raised concerns on Thursday about the alleged provision of two...

Pro-Palestinian protests spread in U.S. universities, urging cessation of military aid to Israel

BEIJING: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have recently erupted on campuses across the United States, calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and cessation of...

China’s high-quality development to present opportunities for enterprises

BEIJING: China's ongoing drive to advance high-quality development will create new opportunities for enterprises, according to industry insiders who joined the fourth episode of...

Xi stresses building world-class military medical universities

CHONGQING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for building world-class military medical universities, stressing that they should serve the battlefield and troops, and embrace...

155 killed, 236 injured in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa of Tanzania announced on Thursday that at least 155 people have lost their lives due to torrential rains associated with...

Significance of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace highlighted

Multilateralism embodies inherent ideals that harbor the potential to resolve contemporary issues, challenges, and conflicts. Through dialogue, diplomacy, and collaborative efforts, traditional and non-traditional humanitarian,...

China’s poverty alleviation campaign leads to prosperity: Pakistani sinologist

The renowned sinologist and former ambassador Syed Hasan Javed unveils the successful journey of China’s poverty alleviation campaign with Chinese characteristics that have uplifted...

Rizwan, Irfan to miss remaining T20I against New Zealand

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an update on the health status of wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan, confirming their absence...

Net metering: Gov’t plans to cut buyback rates down to Rs11/unit

The government is considering a revision of the buyback rates for net metering electricity, aiming to reduce it from the current Rs 21 per...

Shaheen ranks top-rated T20I bowler in ICC Ranking

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan's formidable pacer, has once again left his mark in the cricketing world, ascending to the summit as Pakistan's highest-rated T20I...

Pakistan fails to achieve wheat production target

Islamabad: Pakistan has fallen short of its wheat production target for the Rabi Season 2023-2024, with an estimated production of 29.69 million tons compared...

1st in Pakistan: Drug court sentences company chief with jail term

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling believed to be one of its kind in Pakistan's legal history, the Rawalpindi Drug Court has imposed prison sentences...

Surgeons find live fish from man’s abdomen

Surgeons in Vietnam were left astounded by a rare and bizarre occurrence when a patient arrived at a hospital in Quang Ninh province, writhing...

U.S. Senate passes 95-bln-USD foreign aid package for Israel, Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to pass a foreign aid package that included long-stalled aid for Israel and Ukraine. The measure, totaling 95...

China’s job market stable, aided by policy measures, emerging careers

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China continues to demonstrate its economic vitality, but any assessment of overall economic health cannot ignore the employment figures....

China unveils Shenzhou-18 crew for space station mission

JIUQUAN: Chinese astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu will carry out the Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceflight mission, and Ye will be the commander,...

“Volt Typhoon”— smear campaign against China

In February 2024, a US Congressional Committee convened to address the alleged “cyber threat” posed by China. The focus of concern was a Chinese...

When a person officially considered old?

A recent survey conducted by ABC7 has shed light on shifting perceptions of old age, revealing that the age at which individuals consider themselves...

SC panel seeks larger bench for appeals against civilians’ military trial

A six-member bench of the Supreme Court convened on Wednesday to deliberate on a crucial matter concerning intra-court appeals (ICAs) challenging the court's unanimous...

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Pakistan, Iran to speed up finalization for free trade agreement: joint statement

Tehran and Islamabad have pledged to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as stated in a joint statement issued on Wednesday,...

Iran ready to share modern technology with Pakistan: President Raisi

Tehran is eager to share its advancements in industry, science, and technology with Pakistan, declared Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visits to Lahore...

Raisi’s visit, Pakistan’s relations with Iran

The official visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which concluded on Wednesday, has been notable for its mutual expressions of goodwill and pledges to...

Low turnout, various irregularities found in by-elections: Fafen

ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) released its report on Tuesday, shedding light on various irregularities observed during the April 21 elections...

IHC stands united against alleged meddling of intelligence officials

ISLAMABAD: In response to allegations of interference in judicial affairs by intelligence officials, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) convened a full-court meeting, chaired by...

Feature: Chinese agri tech transforms oilseed harvesting landscape in Pakistan

by Misbah Saba Malik, Jiang Chao ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan's eastern Bhakkar district, farmers were left in awe as they witnessed the newly imported oilseed harvesters...

Vegan meat may be worse than eating real meat: experts

If you're considering transitioning to a vegan diet for its purported health benefits, a recent study suggests it might be worth reconsidering. Contrary to...

US rights report on India highlights attacks on minorities, journalists, and dissenting voices across

The US State Department's annual human rights assessment revealed "significant" abuses in India's northeastern Manipur state last year, alongside attacks on minorities, journalists, and...

People’s wellbeing is of utmost importance in Chinese modernization: Xi

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said people's wellbeing is of utmost importance in Chinese modernization during...

Policy-driven rent-seeking

by Dr Abdul Wahid and Tahir Naeem Malik Rent-seeking refers to exploiting an economic environment to extract undue premiums without contributing to productivity, innovation, or...

Forex reserves may reach 9bn USD by June end: finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb provided an optimistic outlook on Tuesday, forecasting Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to climb to "anywhere between 9 to 10 billion...

Slapped Indian fighter for talking inappropriately about Pakistan: Shahzaib Rind

Pakistani mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Shahzaib Rind made headlines on Tuesday after revealing the reason behind his altercation with Indian fighter Rana Singh....

Privatizing state-owned enterprises, including PIA

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s recent reaffirmation regarding the disinvestment of the national carrier by the end of June or early July underscores the government’s...

Nawaz Sharif embarks on private visit to China, purpose unknown

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif embarked on a discreet five-day journey to China on Monday, keeping the details of his visit under wraps as the...

Pakistan, Iran to increase bilateral trade to 10 bn USD, sign eight MoUs

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Monday that Iran and Pakistan have resolved to boost their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the...

Pak-Azerbaijan Economic Cooperation: A Dynamic & Diversified Mode

Economic ties and bilateral relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan are getting momentum and gearing towards immense socio-economic integration very soon. Azerbaijan, the land of...

Feature: Belt and Road breathes new life into Tibetan cultural heritage

XINING/ASTANA: With the arrival of spring, northwest China's Qinghai Province is about to usher in the peak tourist season. In the villages of agricultural...

New, cute police officer in China

A unique addition has been made to the police force in the eastern Chinese city of Weifang, Shandong, as a new member completes training...

Pakistani athlete becomes Asia’s 1st qualified disabled paragliding pilot

Ajmal Samuel, a distinguished Pakistani athlete, successful entrepreneur, and veteran of the Pakistan Armed Forces, has recently etched his name in history by becoming...

47 million year old fossil of world’s ‘largest snake’ discovered in India

In a groundbreaking discovery, paleontologists in Gujarat, India, have unearthed fossils of what is believed to be the world's largest snake. Named Vasuki Indicus, this...

Upcoming Elections in India

INDIA'S sweeping multi-stage elections have commenced, and this time around, the electorate's attention is riveted on pressing issues like unemployment, inflation, and the overarching...

Iranian President Raisi to arrive in Pakistan Monday on official visit

The Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan announced on Sunday that Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi is set to embark on an official visit to...

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli teases the Eden Gardens crowd

In a playful gesture to ignite excitement among the Eden Gardens crowd, Virat Kohli teased at the start of today’s IPL 2024 match between...

IMF team expected in Pakistan in Mid-May for new loan package: FM

Washington: Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb disclosed on Saturday that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is anticipated to visit Pakistan by mid-May to...

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