As the protest entered its ninth day, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) escalated its campaign by announcing on Saturday a series of nationwide sit-ins to denounce soaring electricity bills and rampant inflation. Addressing a large gathering at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi, JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman stressed the urgency of addressing public grievances and criticised the government for its failure to respond to …

The Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted an innovative, interactive and integrative new electoral path to further strengthen its politicization and democratization drive. It is a new electoral system disseminating message of further political integration, proper/proportionate representation, real women empowerment, localized political inclusiveness over executive bodies, formation of new political capital, political diversity and above all a giant step towards further …

PARIS: The New York Times reported on Tuesday two Chinese swimmers tested positive for metandienone, a banned steroid, in 2022, but had their provisional suspensions lifted. The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have both provided comprehensive explanations that legitimize their handling of these cases. The CHINADA acted swiftly by provisionally suspending the athletes pending thorough …

BEIJING: Contrary to the pessimistic views perpetuated by some U.S. politicians and the U.S. media, a series of indicators showed China’s foreign trade has maintained a steady upward momentum. It is an inevitable result of China’s continuous pursuit of high-level opening-up, which creates fresh opportunities and a new driver for global economic growth. China’s trade in goods has ranked first …

BEIJING: Inside a 300-seat restaurant in Xiaogang Village in Anhui Province, Yan Jinchang, over 80 years old, gives informal lectures to guests about the momentous events that took place 46 years ago. In 1978, 18 farmers in the village took risks in secretly signing an agreement to contract collective land to individual households. Yan was one of the signatories. Over …

PARIS: Chinese duo Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong claimed the badminton mixed doubles gold medal at the Paris Olympics after beating South Korea’s Kim Won-ho/Jeong Na-eun in the final on Friday. Zheng and Huang, silver medalists at the Tokyo Olympics, secured China’s 13th gold medal in Paris with a decisive 21-8, 21-11 victory, wrapping up the match in 41 minutes. Entering the …

WASHINGTON: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough delegate votes to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison announced on Friday, noting that the results are not yet official. The virtual voting process closes for delegates on Monday, and the DNC is expected to make official announcement of the results Monday evening. The Democratic …

XI’AN: Thirty-eight people have been confirmed dead and 24 remained missing two weeks after a highway bridge collapse triggered by flash flood in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, local authorities said Friday. As of 6 p.m. Friday, 25 vehicles have been confirmed to have plunged into the Jinqian River on July 19 after the collapse of a 40-meter-long section of one …

Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (R) Hafeez Rahman on Thursday said virtual private networks (VPNs) could be blocked altogether across the country but such a step would hurt businesses. Addressing the Senate Standing Committee on IT & Telecom today, the chairman said PTA has commenced the whitelisting of VPNs to prohibit unauthorized services from functioning in the country. …

Renowned Pakistani singer Aima Baig has announced her departure from Pakistan for an indefinite period, sharing the news with her fans on Instagram. In a series of Instagram stories, Baig revealed her plans to leave the country, stating, “May Allah accept my Umrah and keep it safe and secure. Dear Pakistan, I will miss my country very much.” She emphasized …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led tributes to the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying the entire Pakistan and the broader Muslim world mourned the loss. In a heartfelt address to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Sharif condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and demanded that Israel be held accountable for it. He emphasized the need for international accountability and support …

During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Division, chaired by Rana Mahmoodul Hasan, NEPRA Chairman Waseem Mokhtar shared potential solutions to the ongoing issue of high electricity bills. He said only maintaining microeconomic stability could prevent further increases in electricity rates. NEPRA Chairman said that stable microeconomics is crucial for keeping electricity rates steady. “If the microeconomics …

After a sensational quarter-final of the mega-event, Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals by defeating Germany. In a sensational match, the national street child football defeated the German team 3-2. The national street child football team won the match against Germany by scoring a goal in the last minute. Celebrating after winning the Pakistani Community Game in Norway. The national street …

The government of Pakistan has decided to provide substantial financial assistance and rehabilitation grants to the families of missing persons, offering Rs5 million per individual. According to government sources, the decision is expected to be formally announced in an upcoming cabinet meeting. Government sources emphasized that this financial assistance should not be seen as compensation, but rather as a rehabilitation …

PARIS: Amid the roaring applause at the South Paris Arena, 61-year-old paddler Ni Xia Lian waved to the crowd with tears of emotion glistening in her eyes, as if she had clinched an Olympic gold medal. The Luxembourg veteran, however, had just been gracefully defeated in the women’s singles round of 32 at the Paris Olympics by China’s world No. …

PARIS: In a world sometimes divided by boundaries and differences, sports have a unique power to bring people together. This phenomenon is vividly displayed at the ongoing Paris Olympics, where athletes not only compete fiercely but also showcase deep mutual respect. The table tennis mixed doubles competition concluded on Tuesday, with China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha taking gold over …

PARIS: Had Jiao Enqi not pursued fencing, she would have been enjoying her summer vacation following the Gaokao, China’s national college entrance exam. Instead, the 18-year-old participated as a reserve for China in the women’s foil team event at the Paris Olympics, where her team finished seventh on Thursday. Jiao came up in the classification match against hosts France, winning …

PARIS: Breaking through the waves reveals true gold. At the moment Chinese swimmer Pan Zhanle touched the wall and broke the record, all doubts, grievances, and frustrations vanished. “Awesome! It feels incredible!” exclaimed Pan after roaring to China’s first swimming gold in Paris with a world record time. His explosive speed left his competitors far behind. He finished nearly a …

CHATEAUROUX, France: Chinese marksman Sheng Lihao claimed his second gold medal at the Paris Olympics when he triumphed in the men’s 10m air rifle final on Monday. The 19-year-old world record holder, who paired with Huang Yuting to win the 10m air rifle mixed team event on Saturday, set a new Olympic record with 252.2 points for his second title. …

CHATEAUROUX, FRANCE: Chinese sharpshooter Xie Yu clinched gold in the men’s 10m air pistol event here at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. The 24-year-old Olympic debutant, who was ranked sixth after the qualification round, surged from behind in the final to finish with 240.9 points, 0.9 points ahead of Italy’s Federico Nilo Maldini. Maldini’s compatriot Paolo Monna grabbed the bronze …

PARIS: When the results of the men’s gymnastics team final appeared on the scoreboard at the Bercy Arena in Paris, China’s gymnasts could not hold back their tears. But these were not tears of joy. For the Chinese team, a silver medal may well amount to a failure. When a curious reporter asked China’s veteran Xiao Ruoteng, the Tokyo 2020 …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the private sector is being encouraged to play a role in the economy. The government will not be involved in a business being undertaken by the private sector. Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, Minister Aurangzeb said that good news has started coming for the economy, as ratings agency Fitch has improved Pakistan’s …

Iran held funeral processions on Thursday for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh after he was killed in a strike in Tehran blamed on Israel. The Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei led the prayers for Haniyeh ahead of his burial in Doha, having earlier threatened a “harsh punishment” for his killing. In the capital’s city centre, mourning crowds carrying …

The Punjab government has completed the privatization of 350 government schools in Rawalpindi and 5,863 across the province, dealing a significant blow to public education in the region. This decision comes despite protests and strikes by teachers’ organizations. This week, all these schools will be officially handed over to NGOs, the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), and various purchasing groups. In …

In a move mirroring features popularized by Instagram, WhatsApp is set to roll out a new double-tap reaction feature Currently undergoing beta testing on Android devices, this enhancement is designed to streamline message interactions and offer users a more efficient way to express quick reactions. The new feature, as reported by WABetainfo, allows users to respond to messages with a …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the latest player rankings for Test and T20 formats, showcasing significant changes. Notably, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has seen an improvement in the Test rankings but has experienced a decline in the T20 rankings. According to the updated ICC rankings, England’s Joe Root has ascended to the top spot in Test …

Sharing on the dams and rivers situation after record rainfall, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali said: “The water flow in all the rivers and barrages of Punjab is at normal level.” The water level in Mangala Dam is 60 percent while Tarbela is 77 percent. The water level in Indian dams on Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi is up …

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it can now confirm that it has eliminated Hamas military leader. Daif Mohammad was the most wanted Palestinian military leader by Israel. On July 14, Mohammed Deif, the military commander of Hamas in Gaza, has escaped another Israeli attempt to kill him and is doing “fine”, a senior official of the Palestinian group says. The Hamas …

A 44-year rainfall record in Lahore has been broken, causing the famous highways to resemble rivers and streams. Tragically, a girl died, and five others were injured in two incidents of roof collapse. Lesco’s feeders also tripped due to the continuous rain. Offices and schools were closed to prevent damage caused by the heavy rainfall. According to the data, the …

With the intense negotiations and dialogues for three days in China, 14th rival and influential factions of Palestine including Hamas and Fatah have signed the Beijing Declaration to strengthen the national unity by putting a full stop to the long-standing divisions. The event of signing Beijing declaration was widely attended by the representatives of other countries including Egypt, Algeria, Saudi …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Hong Kong entrepreneurs to better integrate into national reform and development and make greater contribution to Chinese modernization by giving full play to their strengths. Xi made the remarks in a reply letter to representatives of Hong Kong entrepreneurs with roots in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, which is well-known for its large …

BEIJING: China firmly opposes and condemns the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and is deeply concerned that the incident may plunge the region into greater turmoil, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, calling for a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked …

SANYA: A high-tech steel framework — resembling a colossal gantry crane — glides over an experimental field in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, helping seed specialists develop better varieties and cultivation strategies. Spanning 5.7 meters in height and 21 meters in width, the self-developed high-throughput phenotyping platform is equipped with modular imaging units, including 3D laser scanning and thermal infrared …

PARIS: The excitement was palpable as Kerry Xu, a first-time Olympian in the US women’s badminton doubles team, stepped onto the court at the Paris Olympics. “With the music and all the hype, I was on the verge of tears,” she recalled, describing the moment that she realized her Olympic dream alongside her best friend and twin sister, Annie Xu. …

PARIS: China is represented at the Paris Olympic Games not only by its athletes but also by cutting-edge technologies developed by Chinese companies. These innovations contribute to a more advanced sports event and shape the future of the Olympics. Spectators watching the Paris Olympics on television or the internet might have already experienced a novel feature: athletes’ exciting movements can …

PARIS: At the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics last Friday evening, the main cauldron, lifted by a balloon, slowly ascended in the Tuileries Garden. The warm glow of the “flame” illuminated the surrounding Louvre Pyramid and the Obelisk of the Place de la Concorde. The Paris 2024 team showcased an unprecedented cauldron design, demonstrating France’s deeply ingrained romanticism to …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has witnessed a significant boost in tourism this year, with a 100 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to the previous year. This encouraging trend was discussed during a review meeting chaired by Muzamil Aslam, the Advisor to the Chief Minister for Finance. The meeting, attended by key officials including Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb, Members of …

Pakistan street child football team, competing as Muslim Hands FC secured another victory in the U-17 tournament by defeating Norheimsund 3-1 in their third match. Despite an early setback with an opponent’s goal, the team rallied and continued their aggressive play, resulting in three goals to secure the win. The match’s first half concluded with a 1-1 draw, but Pakistan’s …

Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana has requested early retirement after being unable to reconcile with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Sources told, that Shehbaz Sharif in his last few meetings continuously criticized Tiwana’s performance. The chairman even missed his Monday meeting at PM house. Tiwana has opted for retirement effective August 15th, six months ahead …

Internet users across Pakistan faced significant connectivity issues on Wednesday due to a widespread service disruption. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), a technical glitch has slowed internet services, causing problems for users. The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) network is experiencing data outages in several cities, confirmed by a spokesperson. “Currently, the PTCL network is facing data outages …