Two terrorists and two others were killed in a suicide attack targeting a convoy of foreign nationals near the Mansehra Colony stop in Landhi area of Karachi. Two security guards and a passer-by were among those injured. According to authorities, the attack was aimed at a vehicle carrying foreign nationals. The Sindh inspector general of police, in a statement, confirmed …

The World Championship of Legends has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing worth 100K USD in ticket sales on its inaugural day, setting a new standard in the world of cricket. Firstly, the championship has received the prestigious approval of a Test Playing Nation, notably the England Cricket Board, establishing the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham as its distinguished home. …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has earned 12.444 billion U.S. dollars through textile products exports in the first nine months of the current fiscal year starting from July 2023 to June 2024, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Thursday. The exports of textile products, however, witnessed a nominal decline of 0.26 percent during July-March of the current fiscal year as against …

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for immediate action to avert a crisis in the Middle East. “The Middle East is on a precipice,” the top UN official told the Security Council’s quarterly open debate on “the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,” emphasizing the severe recent escalations in both rhetoric and actions. He …

Nature has created the human body and all its organs in complete harmony and beauty. However, it is also a marvel of nature that some people, despite changes in this order, are leading healthy lives. One such family resides in Sindh’s Qambar-Shahdad Kot district, whose six members have their hearts on the right side. The family in Selra village in …

Former Pakistan legendary bowler Waqar Younis and his daughter beamed with joy ahead of the first T20I between the Babar Azam-inspired team and New Zealand Thursday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Younis dropped a photo in which he is spending some quality time with his daughter and enjoying coffee. “Perfect start of the morning with my beautiful daughter, on our …

WhatsApp has unveiled its latest feature Chat Filters. This innovative addition promises to revolutionize the way users navigate through their messages, offering a convenient solution for organising and prioritizing conversations. With Chat Filters, users can now effortlessly sift through their chats, whether they’re from groups, specific contacts, or businesses. This new functionality empowers individuals to sort and manage their messages …

A high-powered Saudi Arabian delegation recently engaged in fruitful discussions at the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference. Hosted by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the event saw both nations explore promising investment avenues across various sectors. Led by their respective Foreign Ministers, accompanied by Federal Ministers overseeing pertinent ministries, the delegations delved into multifaceted investment opportunities. Notably, Saudi Arabia expressed …

Heavy rains in Dubai have caused widespread disruption to flight operations, leaving Pakistan cricketers and numerous other passengers stranded at airports and facing hardships. Former cricket captain Misbahul Haq and Kamran Akmal, along with other Pakistanis, were among those affected by the flight delays and cancellations. Misbahul Haq and Kamran Akmal, who were travelling to the US via Dubai, found …

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory, forecasting the likelihood of rain across different cities of the province from today until April 21. In addition to rain, there is also a possibility of hailstorms at some places, as stated by a PDMA spokesman. PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has instructed deputy commissioners throughout the province …

The fabled Lawrence Hall of the Old Gymkhana, now the Quaid-i-Azam Library, was filled with the air of history and a jam-packed audience on Wednesday evening as Ajoka’s new play had its staged reading. It was a “Lawrence hat-trick” as the play titled “Lawrence in Lahore” was presented in the Lawrence Hall, located in the famous Lawrence Gardens. Written by …

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the bilateral relationship with Pakistan, with a focus on key sectors including alternate energy, agriculture, climate resilience, and the tech industry. This was highlighted in high-level discussions between US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst of the US State Department, and Finance Minister Mohammad Aurangzeb at …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Evyol Group have demonstrated advanced harvester attachments aimed at controlling shattering losses in canola crop in Bhakkar district of Punjab on Wednesday. Evyol Group provides high-quality canola seeds developed by Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Co. to Pakistani farmers under a joint venture with the Chinese company. ‘Qingfa’s HC-021C canola has 0.7% Erucid Acid and 15 mm/gm Glucosinolate, much …

BEIJING: Three astronauts who took part in the Shenzhou-16 crewed mission were on Thursday awarded medals for their services to China’s space endeavors. Jing Haipeng was honored with a special-class aerospace achievement medal. Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao received third-class aerospace achievement medals and the honorary title of “Heroic Astronaut.” The awards were given by the Communist Party of China …

VALLETTA: Malta’s public transport system on Wednesday added 30 new China-produced King Long buses to its fleet, in order to meet the demands of growing numbers of passengers. Malta Public Transport (MPT) has invested more than 8 million euros (8.5 million U.S. dollars) in the new buses, which are equipped with Euro 6 diesel technology, USB chargers and free WiFi. …

In a career spanning over three decades in Bollywood, actor Raveena Tandon has witnessed the industry change for the better.  She said she can now see more women on the sets, while the pay gap between male and female actors is being bridged.  However, she recalled how unjust the scenario was in the 1990s. Reflecting on pay disparity in a …

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma and ace batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday. Expressing his thoughts, Amir said: “One comes to know about bowling skills by bowling against Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.” Amir hailed Sharma and Kohli as “world-class” players. He acknowledged the talent of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris, saying, “Both Saim Ayub and Mohammad …

Three major oil refineries Attock Oil Refinery, National Oil Refinery, and Pakistan Oil Refinery are expected to sign pivotal agreements with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). This landmark agreement, crafted under Pakistan’s Oil Refineries Policy Brownfield Refineries Upgradation 2023, signals a substantial leap towards enhancing the efficiency and capacity of the nation’s oil refineries. Endorsed by the Federal …

Due to constant rainfall in Dubai, Passengers going from Karachi to Dubai have been stucked at Al Ain Airport form the last 17 hours. The flight from Karachi to Dubai landed at Al Ain Airport last day. Passengers are not even allowed to go out of the airport due to not having a Dubai visa. It is important to mention …

The interior ministry submitted a comprehensive report during the hearing at the Islamabad High Court regarding the closure of the social media platform ‘X’. Interior ministry report emphasized that ‘X, formerly known as Twitter, is not registered in Pakistan nor has it adhered to the nation’s legal framework, failing to comply with directives from the government regarding the platform’s misuse. …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the visit of the Saudi delegation will lead to investment worth billions of dollars in Pakistan. Chairing a cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said the Saudi delegation visited Pakistan in the special interest of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Expressing his gratitude to the Saudi Crown Prince, the Prime Minister …

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave a clean chit to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the reference related to Toshakhana vehicles. Judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the reference against President Asif Zardari, former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif, Yusuf Raza Gilani, and others in the Accountability Court of Islamabad regarding the vehicles of Toshakhana. Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Rana Muhammad Irfan while …

CAIRO: Two batches of humanitarian supplies provided by the Chinese government to Palestinians will arrive at the Al-Arish airport and Port Said in Egypt on Thursday and Friday, the Chinese embassy in Egypt said in a press release. The shipments, including tents, blankets, clothing, medical supplies and flour, will be transported to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing. …

GUANGZHOU: Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a symposium with overseas buyers attending the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou on Wednesday. Overseas buyer representatives spoke about their experience in strengthening cooperation with China through the Canton Fair, noting that the fair has long played an important role in promoting trade exchanges and friendly …

BEIJING: Washington has recently claimed that any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke the mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines. While the U.S. concept of mutual defense appears to protect an ally, in reality, it serves as a security guarantee from a dominant power to its subordinate …

BEIJING: A series of indicators have shown the Chinese economy accumulated a number of positive elements in the first quarter, kicking off a good start to this year despite pressures and challenges both at home and abroad. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.3 percent during the January-March period. On a quarterly basis, the economy …

Wisden Almanack has named Australian skipper Pat Cummins the world’s best men’s cricketer, while Nat Sciver-Brunt of England was declared the best women’s cricketer on Tuesday. Cummins was recognised by Wisden for a stellar 2023 in which the fast bowler led Australia to a World Test Championship (WTC) final win over India. Wisden also named five Cricketers of the Year, …

LAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr. Yasmeen Rashid has challenged former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130, it was learnt on Tuesday. In a petition submitted before the election tribunal of Lahore High Court (LHC), Rashid pleaded that the ECP issued Sharif’s notification victory contrary to the law. It merits mention here that the victory of former prime …

The use of solar in the country has increased by about 50 percent as the number of users has increased from 55,000 to 115,000 highlighting the fact the electricity per unit price surpassed the reach of a common man. People are opting for solar power energy amid the rising prices per unit rate of electricity. Alternative Energy Board said net …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday deferred proceedings on the appeals against the conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan and former Federal Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The court presided over by Chief Justice Aamir Farooq alongside Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, witnessed a fervent exchange of arguments from both sides. During the proceedings, Chief Justice …

In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Ministry of Finance attributed on Tuesday the upward trend to fluctuations in the international oil market. According to a spokesperson from the ministry, the fortnightly increase in prices of various petroleum products is directly linked to the rise in global oil prices, which saw petrol and high-speed diesel prices climb …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened the federal cabinet meeting on April 17 (Wednesday). According to details, the nine-point agenda will be discussed under the leadership of the premier. The bill for the National Institute for Modern Sciences will be discussed. Ambassador Manzoor Chaudhry’s approval of the international award will be part of the agenda. The organisation of the accountability courts …

Indian actress Karishma Tanna has bagged immense popularity due to her acting prowess and strong connection with her dedicated fans. Taking to Instagram, the “Kahi To Milenge” actress has dropped a set of pictures. In the clicks, she is seen wearing a whitish top. She is seen poses for the photos in different ways. Karishma is seen enjoying a cup …

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and members of his top Saudi delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday vowed to cement ties between the two countries in multifaceted sectors. The Saudi delegation congratulated President Zardari on becoming the president of Pakistan for the second time …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, calling on the two sides to carry forward the distinctive characteristics of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes and achieve mutual success. Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership between China and …

HEFEI: Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has said that the high-quality development of key industrial chains is important for strengthening the resilience and safety of the nation’s industrial and supply chains, as well as enhancing the core competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. Great efforts must be made to promote the high-quality development of key industrial chains in order to better …

BEIJING: China has urged the UK to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, and stop harboring and conniving with criminals and rioters that undermine China’s national security. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks on Tuesday at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on the wanton slanders against Hong Kong affairs in the so-called six-monthly report by …

BEIJING: An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on preserving and passing on cultural heritage and carrying forward fine traditional Chinese culture will be published on Tuesday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s eighth issue of the …

CHICAGO: A nine-year-old girl was killed and 10 other people, including three children, were injured in a shooting on the South Side of Chicago Saturday night, local media reported. The shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. local time (0220 GMT). A nine-year-old girl was shot in the head and died; a one-year-old boy and an eight-year-old boy were each shot multiple …

According to statistics released on Sunday by research company IDC, Apple’s smartphone sales decreased by almost 10% in the first quarter of 2024 as a result of more intense competition from Android smartphone manufacturers aiming for the top place, Reuters reported. Between January and March, shipments of smartphones worldwide rose 7.8% to 289.4 million devices, with Samsung overtaking Apple as …