According to the European Union’s climate change monitoring service, the world just had its warmest March on record, ending a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record. According to a monthly bulletin from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), every one of the past 10 months has been the hottest on record globally when compared …

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is actively spearheading efforts to unlock Pakistan’s vast mineral potential. It is fast-tracking the establishment of a Mines and Minerals Division at the federal level to revitalize the mining sector by harmonizing policies and regulations nationwide. By fostering coordination between federal and provincial bodies, the SIFC aims to attract both domestic and foreign investment …

The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a high alert for heavy rains and potential storms set to hit Lahore and various parts of Punjab during Eidul Fitr celebrations. The director general of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, highlighted the likelihood of intermittent stormy rains between tomorrow and April 15, urging citizens to remain vigilant and prepare accordingly. The heavy …

PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gilani and PML-N’s Saidal Khan Nasir have been elected Senate chairman and deputy chairman unopposed, as the opposition PTI boycotted the elections to the two constitutional offices. They were elected unopposed, as no other candidate submitted nominations against them in the stipulated time period, with the PTI boycotting the elections. Earlier, the session of the Upper House …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the 17-member Pakistan squad against New Zealand. PCB selection committee Abdul Razzaq, Muhammad Yusuf, Asad Shafiq, Wahab Riaz, and Bilal Afzal held a press conference at PCB Headquarters in Lahore. Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Muhammad Iftikhar, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan, Fakhar Zaman, …

BEIJING: During U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, China clearly expressed its serious concerns to the U.S. side about U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies, tariffs levied on Chinese goods, and restrictions on investment in China, according to China’s Ministry of Finance. Addressing a press briefing regarding Yellen’s visit from April 4 to 9, Vice Minister of Finance Liao …

BEIJING: China stands ready to work with neighboring countries to expand the convergence of interests, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a daily press briefing when answering a relevant query. According to media reports, April has witnessed a host of high-level visits from Southeast Asian countries to China. Indonesian President-elect Prabowo’s …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is expected to undertake an official visit to Pakistan in the third week of April as part of efforts by the two neighbours to remove mistrust after the two exchanged missiles in January. There is no official word yet from either side about the exact dates of the Iranian president’s visit but sources said Raisi would …

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, former prime minister and a leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Monday approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the registration of a new political party. Abbasi arrived at the ECP office in Islamabad today where he submitted an application for the registration of the new political party. Along with the application, he also …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected on Monday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request seeking deferment of tomorrow’s elections on the slots of Senate chairman and deputy chairman. The party has decided to boycott the elections. Earlier today, five PTI senators filed the petition, claiming the current electoral college was incomplete and therefore ‘unconstitutional’, as Senate polls were not held in …

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of a gas reservoir during the drilling of a well in Sindh, in a significant development for the energy sector. According to OGDCL, the gas deposit, totalling 1.24 million standard cubic meters, has been found in Sajawal, marking a promising addition to the country’s tight gas reserves. The …

Karachi the bustling metropolis of Pakistan has been plagued by a surge in street crime incidents during the holy month of Ramadan, claiming the lives of at least 16 individuals due to robberies. According to recent data compiled by authorities, a staggering 6,780 street crime incidents have been recorded within the city limits of Karachi throughout Ramadan. Among these incidents, …

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Cody Rhodes emerged triumphant at WrestleMania XL, dethroning the formidable Roman Reigns to clinch the WWE Universal Championship. The culmination of a riveting saga, the epic clash unfolded amidst electrifying anticipation at AT&T Stadium. The first night of WrestleMania 40 set the stage for the showdown, as Rhodes teamed up with Seth Rollins to …

As the country prepares to celebrate Eidul Fitr in the next few days, the Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory predicting rain with thunder in several places across the upper regions, including Islamabad, on the first day of the religious festival. Dr Babar from the Meteorological Department has stated that a new series of rains is likely to commence …

Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan will feature action sequences from Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar. The two of them have been very busy promoting the film, which opens next week. Tiger and Akshay made an appearance on The Beer Biceps Show recently. The presenter spoke with them about meme culture and how certain stills and scenes from earlier …

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a significant bilateral meeting on Sunday evening following an Iftar dinner in Makkah and discussed mutual relations and other issues. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral relations. The two leaders also expressed their determination to expedite the Saudi investment package worth $5 billion in Pakistan soon. …

Renowned Pakistani actress and singer Rabi Pirzada has ignited a heated debate within the entertainment industry after voicing her support for Adnan Siddiqui, who recently came under fire for controversial remarks about women likening them to houseflies. In a recent appearance on Nida Yasir’s Shan e Suhoor, Adnan Siddiqui drew widespread criticism for his derogatory comparison of women to houseflies, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Vuong Dinh Hue in Beijing. While asking Vuong Dinh Hue to convey cordial greetings to Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, Xi also said that during his visit to Vietnam at the end of last year, …

New surge in terrorism has “rattled” Islamabad and Beijing to conduct a joint investigation of the recently held suicidal attack against its Chinese nationals in Kohistan, KPK. Regional anti-development and humanity forces along with international establishment’s anti-China and anti-BRI/CPEC obsession are compelling these to orchestrate barbarian blasts in the region and especially in Pakistan which has been unfortunately entangled with …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Merieux Foundation Alain Merieux and his wife Chantal in Beijing on Monday. Xi expressed appreciation for the long-term support from the couple and the foundation for the development of China-France relations and China’s health cause. The world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century and has entered a period …

PARIS: Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce of China, said here Sunday that Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers’ rapid development is a result of constant tech innovations, well-established supply chain system and full market competition, not subsidies. The accusations of “overcapacity” by the United States and Europe are groundless, he said. Noting that the development of China’s EV industry has made …

BEIJING: In recent months, the Philippines, supported by some external forces, has fueled tensions in the South China Sea, despite the fact that China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nanhai Zhudao (the South China Sea Islands) and their adjacent waters. It is imperative to recognize that any activities disrupting the South China Sea situation and creating buzzes will undermine regional …

BEIJING: China recorded more than 740 million trips across the country during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, which lasted from April 4 to 6, as passenger travels grew sharply from a year ago, government data showed Sunday. The Ministry of Transport said that an average of 246.8 million trips were made each day during the three-day period, up 53.5 percent …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Beijing. It is hoped that the United States will abide by the basic norms of market economy including fair competition and open cooperation, refrain from turning economic and trade issues into political or security issues, and view the issue of production capacity objectively and dialectically …

BEIJING: The General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has issued a circular to launch a Party-wide campaign on CPC discipline education. During the campaign, running from April to July, CPC members will be studying the newly revised Party regulations on disciplinary action, to strengthen their discipline awareness and always remain loyal, clean and responsible, according …

Muneeb Butt recalled his first acting gig as a junior artist in the brand commercial, as he got honest about his journey to being an A-list actor of Pakistan. Pakistan’s celebrated actor Muneeb Butt was seated for a heart-to-heart tell-all with host Nida Yasir, on ARY Digital’s Ramadan special transmission ‘Shan e Suhoor’, when he candidly spoke about his personal …

In a significant development, Pakistan’s Petroleum Division has announced plans to revalidate the survey for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project before construction. Sources close to the development revealed that preliminary groundwork has already been set in motion by the Petroleum Division. The Petroleum Division asserted the needs for re-evaluation survey of the pipeline before starting the development. To bolster the …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the pre-season camp in Kakul as highly successful, adding that it not only contributed to preparing the players for the long and challenging cricket season ahead but also strengthened unity and understanding amongst the group through strategically designed team bonding exercises and drills. Babar Azam was joined by Aamer Jamal, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, …

None of the embassies of the Israeli regime are safe anymore, a top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned. In remarks on Sunday, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said the Leader promised a slap on the face of the Israeli regime such that the regime will regret attacking Iran’s consulate in …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday called for innovation in the agriculture sector. According to details, CM Gandapur chaired a meeting of the agriculture department. The chief minister emphasised the need for rolling out modern farming technology. The field of research in agriculture should be aligned with modern requirements. CM Gandapur stressed the need for accumulating facts and …

The federal government is all set to fulfill another big condition of the International Monitory Fund (IMF) as the power division has sought affidavits from the distribution companies about no electricity theft. Power Division issued new orders to all electricity distribution companies (Discos) concerned officers and staff of the area to submit affidavits immediately. “Disco officials, staff can be dismissed …

Amid the increase in intensity of heat in the port city of Karachi, the Meteorological Department warned people not to go out unnecessarily during the daytime. Weather will remain hot and humid in the metropolis of Karachi. In other districts of Sindh, the weather is predicted to remain extremely hot from today till April 10. In the upper and central …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone about the common interests in the two countries’ relationship. President Zardari has also invited Turkey’s President for Pakistan’s state visit. During the conversation, both leaders discuss bilateral ties between the two nations across domains. The president of Turkey stressed the need to maintain model ties and …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed lawmakers received their first salary on Sunday. According to details, Rs193,000 was transferred to the accounts of each member of the PTI in the form of salary. Each member will get around nearly Rs300,000 monthly, which includes salary and other benefits. PTI founder faces political vendetta, avers Barrister Gohar Ali Khan. Few days back, PTI leader Barrister …

The Walton Tobacco Company has raised its voice against what it deems as an unjust sealing of its offices by the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government, leading to the abrupt termination of employment for more than 400 workers just before Eid. During a press conference held on Sunday, Arif Zia, the spokesperson for Walton Tobacco Company, alongside Muhammad Ali …

In the wake of escalating street crimes in Karachi, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has urged the federal government to intervene and address the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh. MQM leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan and Faisal Sabzwari, in a press conference held in Karachi, emphasised the necessity of granting full powers to the Rangers in both Karachi …

The masses were facing difficulties in withdrawing amounts via ATM in Quetta ahead of the auspicious occasion of Eidul Fitr. According to details, the shoppers were facing difficulties in shopping as the ATM machines were not active. The citizens said: “Most of the ATM machines are not working. Where the machines are working, it’s become difficult to withdraw cash due …

ISLAMABAD: A policeman was killed and another injured when a bomb went off in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, rescue officials said. The incident happened in the tribal district of Bajaur where the police party was targeted by a roadside improvised explosive device, Saad Khan, media coordinator of the state-owned Rescue organization 1122 in Bajaur, told Xinhua. The …

KUNMING: Southwest China’s Yunnan Province saw nearly 12.47 million tourist trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended on Saturday, data showed. This figure was up 59.5 percent from the same holiday in 2019, according to the China Tourism Academy. Tourism revenue totaled 11.32 billion yuan (about 1.6 billion U.S. dollars), up 85.7 percent from the same period in …

A meeting in the EU-USA-Armenia format convened in Brussels, and as anticipated by the Azerbaijani government, it emerged as a significant setback to peace in the South Caucasus from its onset. On April 5, between 15:10 and 17:35, Armenian armed forces initiated fire on Azerbaijani Army positions situated towards various residential areas in the Tovuz region. Essentially, revanchist separatists laid …