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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...

PCB constitutes ‘medical board’ to probe handling of Ihsanullah’s injury

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday the formation of an "independent medical board" tasked with investigating the handling of young...

Turkish, Egyptian FMs call for action to end crises in Middle East

ISTANBUL: Turkish and Egyptian foreign ministers emphasized that the military confrontation and crises in the Middle East could potentially widen to a larger area,...

China publishes world’s first high-definition lunar geologic atlas

BEIJING: China on Sunday released a geologic atlas set of the global moon with a scale of 1:2.5 million, which is the first complete...

Chinese scientists develop new technology for seawater desalination

A team of Chinese scientists has developed a polyester thin film that can enhance desalination and water purification technology, with the findings published in...

Pakistan gov’t finalzises 10-year solar panel manufacturing policy

ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has finalized a draft of the "Solar Panel Local Manufacturing and Allied Equipment" policy for a period of...

Pak-China economic, cultural ties growing fast after CPEC: Shehbaz

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized on Saturday that the economic and cultural ties between Pakistan and China were rapidly expanding, largely due...

Pakistan beats New Zealand by 7 wickets in 2md T20I

Left-armers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Amir wreaked havoc, sharing five wickets to dismantle New Zealand for a paltry 90 runs before Mohammad Rizwan...

Judges’ letter: Imran asks CJP to punish subverters of Constitution

In a letter addressed to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday, incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan called for the punishment...

SDPI, Ethiopian Embassy forge collaboration to promote Green Legacy Initiative

The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Ethiopia on Friday forged collaboration to promote Green Legacy Initiative for green development, nature...

China prepares train to run at 400 km/h speed

BEIJING: The CR450 bullet train, China's most recently designed high-speed train model, will be able to operate at speeds of 400 kilometers per hour,...

4 killed, 2 injured in attack at Japanese in Karachi

Police confirmed on Friday that five Japanese nationals remained unharmed after their vehicle was targeted by a suicide bomber in Karachi’s Landhi area. Police...

China-Pak JV introduces advanced harvester machine for canola crops

Pakistan’s Evyol Group have demonstrated advanced harvester attachments aimed at controlling shattering losses in canola crop in Bhakkar district of Punjab. Evyol Group provides high-quality...

IMF’s forcasts about Pakistan

Over the next few years, Pakistan faces the prospect of stagnant economic growth, a predicament outlined by international lenders who foresee subdued expansion ranging...

Global financial leaders pledge support for Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Leading global financial organizations, including the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Finance Corporation (IFC), have pledged their support for...

E-filers in Pakistan encounter problems after amendments to ST rules

KARACHI: Taxpayers in Pakistan are grappling with challenges in e-filing sales tax returns following recent amendments to the Sales Tax Rules of 2006 aimed...

Babar may not play full New Zealand series: head coach Azhar

Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, may not feature in all five matches of the upcoming Twenty20 International series against New Zealand, according to Azhar...

7 terrorists infiltrating Pakistan from Afghanistan killed in clash: military

Pakistani security forces on Wednesday evening claimed to have killed seven terrorists who were trying to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan.    The Inter-Services Public Relations...

WB Chief pledges full support for reforms to stabilize Pakistani economy

During his meeting with Pakistan's Finance Minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank Group, expressed strong support for the nation's...

Pakistani PM promises close cooperation with China’s Shanghai Electric

ISLAMABAD: A delegation headed by Mr. Wu Lei, chairman of Shanghai Electric Group, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on...

Saudi Foreign Minister’s Visit to Pakistan

Following a productive two-day visit, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, accompanied by a delegation of ministers, concluded his trip to Pakistan on Tuesday....

Safeguarding oil exports in region: Iran

Iran’s Deputy Oil Minister Morteza Shahmirzaei told a conference in Moscow via video link on Tuesday that his country was working to ensure that...

IMF provides updated outlook for Pakistan with 2pct GDP

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided an updated outlook for Pakistan's economic indicators, indicating positive trends in GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, and current...

Resilience, potential, fundamentals of Chinese economy remain sound

A series of indicators have shown the Chinese economy accumulated a number of positive elements in the first quarter, kicking off a good start...

Unveiling realities of mutual defense between Washington, its allies

Washington has recently claimed that any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke the mutual defense...

Nadal makes surprise return to clay at Barcelona Open

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is back! After months of injury struggles, the 22-time Grand Slam champion has confirmed his participation in this week's Barcelona...

Iran allows 2 Pakistanis to leave Israeli ship

The Iranian government Tuesday allowed the two Pakistanis aboard an Israeli ship to return to Pakistan, diplomatic sources revealed. According to the sources, Iran permitted...

China urges U.S. to immediately stop cyberattacks against China

China urges the United States to immediately stop its cyberattacks against China and stop smearing China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday. China's...

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