BEIJING: Some Western countries have lately been accusing China of “overcapacity,” which is baseless hype and China firmly rejects it, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting issued a communique recently, claiming that China’s non-market policies and practices are leading to “overcapacity.” When asked to comment on the communique, spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a …

ADEN, Yemen: The Houthis launched on Wednesday a missile attack on a U.S. commercial ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden off the southwestern coast of Aden, Yemen, said a pro-government Coast Guard official. According to the official, who spoke to Xinhua on condition of anonymity, the Houthi group targeted at noon the MV Yorktown, a commercial vessel owned by …

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 dissenting voices across the country. Manipur witnessed intense conflict between its tribal Kuki-Zo and the majority Meitei populations following a court order suggesting the extension of minority privileges to the Meitei community, resulting in over 200 …

Several patients were buried under debris as the roof of a surgical unit collapsed at Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Hospital in Gujrat on Wednesday. Rescue efforts are underway as emergency responders strive to extract those trapped beneath the rubble. The video clips of the incident have gone viral on social media. According to initial reports, the roof of the surgical unit …

The Supreme Court has ruled that in case of any ambiguity in the terms and conditions agreed at the time of wedding and written in the Nikahnama, the benefits would be given to wife, stressing that if someone else had filled the Nikahnama form, it cannot be used against the interest of the bride. A two-member bench consisting of Justice …

Galaxy Racers is igniting the Esports scene in Pakistan with Gamers Galaxy 2024, an action-packed tournament featuring popular virtual games like PUBG, Free Fire, Tekken, and FC24. The event, which commenced on March 17, 2024, is set to reach its climax with the finals scheduled for April 25-26 at Expo Center Lahore. With over 1200 teams actively participating, the competitions …

Four sisters and all are excellent athletes bringing honor and pride to Pakistan by winning competitions and tournaments the world over in different countries. A special ceremony was held at the historic YMCA Hall for Twinkle Sohail, Maryam Sohail, Cybil Sohail, and Veronica Sohail for winning various titles and competitions in Kabbadi, powerlifting, and weightlifting. The YMCA Lahore announced honorary …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued on Wednesday its new rankings on Wednesday, establishing Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav as the top batter in T20I rankings. According to details, following closely behind was England’s Phil Salt, securing the second spot. Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan claimed the third position. South African batter Aiden Markram made a significant leap to the fourth …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Wednesday referred the case to the judges’ committee for the formation of the larger bench in connection with the civilians’ military trials. A six-judge apex court bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Shahid Waheed, Musarrat Hilali and Irfan Saadat Khan, presided over the proceedings. …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken notice of ‘illegal’ appointments in the National Assembly (NA) secretariat. The NAB in a letter penned to the NA secretariat has sought details of appointments during the tenures of Asad Qaiser and Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as speaker of the lower House of the Parliament. The graft-buster body has sought a response on the …

United States (US) warned Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ following trade agreements with Iran during President Ebrahim Raisi visit. Addressing a news briefing in Washington Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the U.S. State Department said, “We advise anyone considering business deals with Iran to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions.” However, the Government of Pakistan can speak on …

Tehran and Islamabad have pledged to expedite the finalization of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as stated in a joint statement issued on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s three-day official visit to Pakistan. The joint statement highlights the commitment of both nations to swiftly conclude the FTA and convene subsequent sessions of annual Bilateral Political Consultations …

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson Wednesday said the mainland welcomes more young people from Taiwan to visit. “We sincerely invite young people from Taiwan, especially those who have never been to the mainland, to visit and feel the development on the mainland and Chinese culture, and to promote mutual understanding between youths across the Taiwan Strait,” said Zhu Fenglian, a …

The official visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which concluded on Wednesday, has been notable for its mutual expressions of goodwill and pledges to bolster bilateral relations, particularly in economic realms. Against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, including Iran’s conflicts with Israel and strained relations with Western states due to its role in the ‘axis of …

Tehran is eager to share its advancements in industry, science, and technology with Pakistan, declared Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his visits to Lahore and Karachi on Tuesday, amidst stringent security measures throughout his three-day tour of the country. Addressing a gathering at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, President Raisi emphasized Iran’s progress in these fields despite challenging conditions …

BEIJING: On April 22, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China announced that at the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26. On April 22, a senior official from the …

CHONGQING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday presided over a symposium in Chongqing and delivered an important speech on promoting the development of the western region in the new era. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that the western region plays a crucial role in …

Europe is increasingly facing bouts of heat so intense that the human body cannot cope, as climate change continues to raise temperatures, the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring service and the World Meteorological Organization said on Monday. In a report on Europe’s climate, Copernicus and the WMO noted last year’s extreme conditions, including a July heatwave which pushed 41% of southern …

Donnie Roelvink, a well-known influencer, public personality, and model from the Netherlands, converted to Islam. On April 19, the 26-year-old converted to Islam at a mosque; a video of the event went viral on Instagram. In his Instagram video message, Roelvink stated, “I don’t think many people have noticed that I had a special day yesterday.” “Images were taken of this, …

Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan was expected to miss the remaining fixtures of the T20I series against New Zealand. Sources divulged on Tuesday that the team management was expected to take a decision shortly in line with Rizwan’s participation in the remaining matches due to his hamstring. According to sources, Rizwan needed rest to get rid of the pain. Meanwhile, the …

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed confidence in the government’s efforts to improve the economy, citing increased tax collection through these measures and a reduction in the current account deficit as signs of progress. Speaking at the Business Summit 2024 in Islamabad, the minister stressed that apart from the IMF, no plan B could be imagined, with the new …

Pakistan has witnessed the departure of over 542,981 Afghan nationals back to their homeland as of April 22, 2024, with the repatriation process still underway. During the ten-day span from April 13 to April 22, a total of 7,041 Afghan citizens, comprising 2,967 men, 1,834 women, and 2,240 children, chose to return to Afghanistan voluntarily. The repatriation efforts have been …

During a rehearsal for a naval parade, tragedy struck as two Malaysian navy helicopters collided mid-air, claiming the lives of all 10 crew members on board. The incident took place at 9:32 a.m. on Tuesday morning at the Lumut naval base in Perak’s western state. The navy promptly confirmed the fatalities and transported the victims to the Lumut Naval Base …

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia was likely to invest $5 billion in Pakistan. Addressing the Business Summit in Islamabad, Iqbal said: “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia soon. The Saudi crown prince is likely to visit following the premier visit to Saudi Arabia.” “The annual revenue of the country is Rs 7,000 billion. This …

Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Hashim Kakar has said that the biggest problem in the province is missing persons, mutilated bodies being found, and women being killed in the name of honor, but he will not remain silent over these issues. The CJ said he would dispose of pending cases as soon as possible. The Quetta Bar Association organized an …

The Spokesperson of the US Department of State recently addressed concerns regarding potential trade agreements between Pakistan and Iran, highlighting the importance of caution due to the risk of sanctions. In response to inquiries about Pakistan-Iran trade agreements, the spokesperson emphasized that the United States is one of Pakistan’s largest export markets. However, he advised caution to those considering trade …

PHNOM PENH: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s official visit to Cambodia has injected new impetus into building a high-quality, high-level, and high-standard China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, Cambodian experts said on Tuesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, concluded his three-day visit to the …

GUANGZHOU: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism in China launched a national initiative on Tuesday in Zhuhai, a city in south China’s Guangdong Province, to promote cultural and tourism consumption. The initiative, which is scheduled to run from April 2024 to February 2025, will include various promotional activities tailored for the May Day holidays, summer vacations, National Day holidays, and …

WASHINGTON: Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has called on China experts in Harvard University to help promote a comprehensive and objective view of China in American society. Xie made the remarks during a visit to the Fairbank Center for China Studies at Harvard University on Friday, where he had an in-depth exchange of views with experts and …

GUANGZHOU: Four people were missing after a vessel collided with a bridge in Foshan City, south China’s Guangdong Province, on Monday night, according to the city’s emergency management department. The ship, with 11 crew members onboard, collided with a pier of the Jiujiang Bridge and sank later. Seven of them were rescued and four remain missing, according to the department. …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday decided in principle to ban terrorist organizations in their respective countries, the Pakistani Interior Ministry said. The decision to the effect was taken here in a meeting between Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi and Iran’s Justice Minister Amin-Hossein Rahimi, the ministry said in a late night statement. The …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Monday that Iran and Pakistan have resolved to boost their bilateral trade volume to $10 billion, emphasizing the need for significant improvement from the current levels, which he deemed unacceptable. Raisi, who is on a three-day visit to Pakistan, made these remarks during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif following their …

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) submitted a report to an accountability court on Monday informing it that President Asif Ali Zardari has presidential Immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution. The court was hearing the Thatta water supply reference. President Zardari’s counsel Arshad Tabriz informed the court that a plea regarding the immunity was filed earlier, and NAB was supposed …

Sandeep Reddy Wanga, the maverick director behind the controversial yet commercially successful film “Animal,” has sent a thrill through moviegoers with the announcement of a sequel titled “Animal Park.” The news comes after months of speculation and follows the film’s December 2023 release, which despite box office dominance, wasn’t without its share of criticism for its sprawling narrative. Wanga, fresh …

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has issued an important statement over the defeat of the national team in the series with New Zealand. On his X account, Afridi said the team did not make enough runs on an excellent batting surface, adding that the Pakistan team’s score should have been around 220. On an excellent batting surface we didn’t make …

The head of the Israeli military’s intelligence directorate resigned on Monday, the military said, accepting responsibility for the mistakes that led to Hamas’s October 7 attack. Major General Aharon Haliva is the first senior official to resign for not being able to stop the attack that startled Israel and the world. The military said in a statement, “Major General Aharon …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the pace of CPEC projects has been slow in recent years, while work is being carried out to bolster revenue in the second phase of the multi-billion-dollar project. In an exclusive interview to a foreign media outlet in Washington, the minister said that the country’s economy was improving even before the new loan …

The line between what is real and what is not becoming smaller and thinner thanks to the new AI tool from Microsoft. The technology, known as VASA-1, turns a still photo of a person’s face into an animated video of them singing or talking. The software company claims that lip movements are ‘exquisitely synchronized’ with sounds to create the impression …

Islamabad’s “Eleventh Avenue” is renamed “Iran Avenue” by the government of Pakistan on the visit of the Iranian president to Pakistan. Another important development has taken place in strengthening and consolidating Pakistan-Iran friendship, Islamabad’s “Eleventh Avenue” has been renamed as “Iran Avenue”. After the approval, the Interior Ministry wrote a letter to the CDA officials, according to the spokesperson of …

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 fire, fraternity, fertility and peaceful forces offers lots of opportunities to Pakistani businessmen and investors to make investments in the newly liberated areas of Karabakh. Azerbaijan has strategic significance as a crossroad between Asia and Europe …