ISLAMABAD: Another case of polio has been reported from Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 15, the Pakistani Health Ministry said Tuesday night. In a statement, the ministry has confirmed poliovirus in a 23-month-old child from Kharan district of the province, underscoring the constant threat the current outbreak of poliovirus is …

TEHRAN: At least 28 people were killed and 23 others injured as a bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq overturned in the central Iranian province of Yazd Tuesday night, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported. The incident occurred in Dehshir village, Taft County, at around 9:50 p.m. local time (18:20 GMT) Tuesday night as the bus was en route to …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia’s (CICA) vision for a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security in Asia. He made the remarks during a meeting with visiting CICA Secretary General Kairat Sarybay, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. …

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan targets generating 60 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, experts believe that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) offers a vital opportunity to diversify the South Asian country’s energy mix and promote green investments in the energy sector. Pakistan needs to capitalize on Chinese private sector investments to enhance renewable energy share, improve energy access, …

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh captain and chief selector Faruk Ahmed has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). BCB directors elected the new president during an emergency meeting of the board at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Dhaka on Wednesday morning. Ahmed was nominated as a BCB director by the National Sports Council (NSC) and …

CHENGDU: Seven people died in a coal mine accident in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Wednesday, local emergency management authorities said. At approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a total of eight workers were trapped during an air shaft sealing operation in the coal mine in the Wutongqiao District of the city of Leshan in Sichuan. Search and rescue efforts had …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met here on Tuesday with foreign parliamentary leaders attending the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of China’s National People’s Congress’ (NPC) affiliation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, as well as the 2024 interregional seminar on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for parliaments of developing countries. Xi welcomed the speakers’ visit to China, noting …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympics, saying they have won glory for the country and the people. Meeting China’s Olympic delegation for Paris 2024 at the Great Hall of the People, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the …

DALIAN: The Chinese navy’s first sailing training ship Po Lang on Tuesday embarked on a voyage to conduct midshipmen ocean-going training and visit multiple countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Singapore. Setting off from a military harbor in Dalian, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, Po Lang carried midshipmen and military personnel from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Dalian Naval Academy, …

BEIJING: China-Africa economic and trade cooperation has continued to scale new heights since the 2021 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), delivering tangible benefits to the people of both China and Africa, Assistant Minister of Commerce Tang Wenhong said Tuesday. Tang made the remarks at a press conference detailing the progress and achievements that have been made under the nine cooperation …

MOSCOW: Under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China and Russia set a model for a new type of international relations and relations between neighboring major countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in a statement released upon arrival on Tuesday. Over the past 75 years, China-Russia relations have withstood the test of changing …

In a bid to thwart infiltration of Khwarij from the Afghanistan border, the security forces of Pakistan five killed khwarij and injured four others while three soldiers embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire. “On night 18/19 August 2024, movement of a group of Khwarij, who were trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday instructed the concerned authorities to bring 50 percent of all public sector cargo inland via sea through Gwadar port. PM Shehbaz issued these directives while chairing a review meeting on Chinese investment in Islamabad, where he was briefed on the Chinese experts’ delegation visit to Pakistan from July 30 to August 6, 2024. The …

Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Balochistan, with the recent monsoon spell in Quetta killing three more people in different accidents. According to the Balochistan PDMA, since July 1, 19 people have been killed, including seven children, and 11 others injured. Meanwhile, 3,031 people have been affected by the rains, with 307 houses partially and 126 completely damaged. Moreover, …

Pakistani actress Sajal Aly is indeed set to feature in a Bollywood film with Indian superstar Prabhas. Previously, there was speculation around Sajal’s involvement in the project, which has now been confirmed by the Indian media. A news outlet confirms that Sajal Aly is indeed is part of the film ‘Fauji’, headlined by South Indian superstar Prabhas. The film is …

President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party’s elevation of Kamala Harris to lead the fight for the White House against Republican Donald Trump with a convention speech on Monday that praised his vice president as the best hope for preserving American democracy. Biden took center stage on opening night of the Democratic National Convention, drawing an extended standing ovation from …

ISLAMABAD: Three terrorists were killed during a clash between security forces and terrorists in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province, the military said. Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mastung district of the province, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, said in a statement on Tuesday. During the operation, three terrorists of the banned Balochistan …

ISLAMABAD: Three troops and five terrorists were killed in a clash between terrorists and security forces in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Pakistan Army said in a statement on Monday. The incident happened in the Bajaur district of the province on Sunday night till the wee hours of Monday when the security forces intercepted the terrorists trying to infiltrate …

ISLAMABAD: The exports of different information technology (IT) services of Pakistan registered a year-on-year growth of over 32 percent in July, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The country’s IT services exports were recorded at 297 million U.S. dollars in July as against the exports worth 224.950 million U.S. dollars during the corresponding month last year, said the …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan successfully conducted a training launch of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II on Tuesday, said the military. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Army, said in a statement that the training launch was aimed at training troops, validating various technical parameters and performance evaluation of different sub-systems incorporated for improved accuracy and enhanced survivability. …

A new reference in the Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi has been filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday. The reference was submitted to an accountability court in Islamabad by Investigating Officer Mohsin Haroon and Case Officer Waqar Hassan. In the new NAB reference, the couple is accused of purchasing …

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a long-awaited feature that allows users to mark certain contacts and groups as favourites, following a recent update to its iOS version. The Meta-owned messaging platform announced the introduction of the new feature with the release of WhatsApp for iOS 24.16.79 on the App Store. The feature, which was first hinted at earlier this year, …

ISLAMABAD: Huaneng Pakistan Vocational and Technical College (HPVTC) set up inside Sahiwal Coal Power Plant is cultivating talent, benefiting the local community, promoting a positive image, culture of the workplace and fostering harmony. According to a statement released by a focal person of Sahiwal Coal Power Plant on Monday, stated that a technical training agreement was signed between the Punjab …

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military announced on Monday that a soldier was killed in a drone attack launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah, targeting northern Israel. Chief Warrant Officer Mahmood Amaria, 45, “fell during combat,” the military said in a statement. Amaria was a resident of the Bedouin village of Ibtin in northern Israel and served in the Bedouin Trackers Unit within the …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, held talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and Vietnamese president, on Monday in Beijing. Xi welcomed Lam’s state visit to China and once again congratulated him on election as general secretary of the CPV …

BEIJING: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday in Beijing. Noting that Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China, Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, hailed China-Fiji ties as an example of equal treatment and …

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, especially for the face, neck, hands and forearms. But some people are more prone to wrinkles based on sun-exposure and other factors. Although genetics mainly determine skin structure and texture, sun exposure is a major cause of wrinkles, especially for fair-skinned people. Pollutants and smoking, also contribute to wrinkling. While some people welcome …

Pakistan’s Test squad has seen a change as all-rounder Aamer Jamal, has been released from the team due to fitness issue due to the injury, that he sustained during his stint in county cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has advised Jamal to prioritize his fitness and rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore. The decision comes as …

At least eight people were killed and 10 others received injuries as a result of the collision between a passenger bus and trailer truck on Sukkur-Multan motorway in the wee hours of Monday. The ill-fated was travelling from Mansehra to Karachi, said Motorway Police official. Soon after the incident, rescue officials reached the spot and shifted the bodies and injured …

Pakistan has witnessed a decline in gas and oil production over the past decade, with no major discoveries of new reserves. According to the Pakistan Petroleum Information Service, the country’s oil production has decreased by 24,000 barrels per day over the past 10 years. In 2015, the daily oil production was 94,500 barrels, which dropped to 70,500 barrels in 2024. …

Pakistani pop icon Ali Zafar has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the country’s music industry by creating the first AI-generated music video in Pakistan. The video, titled “Rang Rasiya,” has garnered widespread acclaim across social media platforms for its innovative use of artificial intelligence in visual storytelling. The music video features the song “Rang Rasiya,” performed by Nirmala, a young …

In a shocking revelation, Lahore police have reported that 62% of the cases involving sexual exploitation, kidnapping, and rape of women and children have turned out to be false. After investigation, the police dismissed the charges on finding them baseless. According to police records, a total of 4,990 cases related to crimes against women and children were registered up until …

Pakistan’s current account deficit witnessed a sharp decline in July 2024, though it did not achieve a surplus. According to the current account statistics released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country faced a current account deficit of $162 million in the first month of the current financial year. This figure represents a significant 78% decrease compared to the …

The Supreme Court has stopped the Islamabad High Court from taking further action on the issue of audio leaks of former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi and the son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar. According to details, the Supreme Court heard the audio leaks case on the request of the federal government, with Justice Aminuddin …

The price of gold surged to historical highs of over $2,450.00 per ounce in the second quarter of 2024, propelled by the accelerating decline of the US dollar. The dollar’s downward trajectory, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s accommodative monetary policy, rising national debt, and growing inflation concerns, has prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets such as gold. With …

We’re over halfway through 2024, and this year there have been some pretty big food recalls. While it may be upsetting, it’s not all that surprising to hear of recalls on such items as deli meats, chicken, and salad greens, since all of these are not shelf-stable and their production processes are more likely to cause food poisoning and get …

Pakistan’s debt-to-GDP ratio fell to a 6-year low in the financial year 2023-24 to 70 percent, as nominal GDP has grown faster than debt driven by higher inflation. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a 3.4 percent rise in the country’s total external debt and liabilities, which reached $130 billion by June 30, 2024, up from $126.142 billion last …

The government has decided to expand the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) to cover more beneficiaries, local media reported citing sources. According to sources, the target is to increase the number of BISP holders to 1 crore (10 million). Currently, the number of BISP cardholders stands at around 93 lakh (9.3 million), sources said. Sources said, a dynamic survey is …

Google for Startups has announced the launch of “AI Academy,” a program designed to promote artificial intelligence in Pakistan and the Asia Pacific region. This initiative is part of Google’s efforts to support developing and diverse startup communities worldwide. The AI Academy, stemming from the Google Chrome Book Initiative, will work with SIFC to create cross-border partnerships in Pakistan. The …

India, who overcame England to win the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, will come up against hosts Malaysia, West Indies, and Sri Lanka in Group A of the second edition of the tournament that will be held from 18 January to 2 February 2025. In Group B, England are locked in with neighbours Ireland, as …