After PPP-P President Asif Ali Zardari assumed office as the 14th president of Pakistan, his youngest daughter, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, is set to assume the title of first lady. This development marks the second instance in the nation’s 76-year history where a daughter or a sister of a head of state will be conferred with the title. Previously, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali …

SYDNEY: As the world is facing accelerated changes unseen in a century, the China-Australia cooperation is not only in line with the common interests of the two countries, but also conducive to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large, according to Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian. “China and Australia are major powers in the …

SHANGHAI: U.S. tech giant Apple announced on Tuesday that it will expand its applied research lab in Shanghai and establish a new lab in Shenzhen later this year. The labs in Shanghai and Shenzhen will support intelligent manufacturing, along with the reliability, quality, and material analysis of products, providing resources for the global engineering and design team, according to Isabel …

TAIYUAN: Five miners were killed and another two missing as a warehouse in a colliery shaft collapsed in north China’s Shanxi Province, authorities said. The accident happened at 10:45 p.m. Monday at Taoyuan Xinlong coal industrial corporation in Zhongyang County, burying seven people, according to the publicity department of the county’s Party committee. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, five bodies …

HEFEI: Seven people were dead and two more remained trapped underground after a gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in east China’s Anhui Province on Monday, rescuers said. The accident happened at about 12:10 p.m. at the Xieqiao coal mine of Huaihe Energy when 24 miners were working underground in the mine shaft. Twenty-two miners managed to return to …

BEIJING: The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, concluded its second session Monday. Chinese leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended the closing meeting of the session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Zhao Leji, executive chairperson of the session’s presidium, presided over the meeting …

Bowler Naseem Shah, who is playing for Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) season 9, was fined 10% of his match fee for breaching the code of conduct in a match against Multan Sultans on Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a statement saying, Naseem was fined 10% of the match fee “for a level 1 breach of …

Eye injuries can be of many kinds and can occur in many kinds of settings like at home, at work, while playing etc. What are the symptoms? Pain Sensitivity to light Severe watering of eyes Reddened eyeballs Swollen eyelids In case of a flash burn, a sensation of grit under the eyelids. What are the types? The eye is extremely …

The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices on Monday to the provincial government and other concerned parties in response to a petition against the annual Aurat March held last week. The petition was filed by a group of women lawyers who claim that movements detrimental to society and Islamic Shariah were being promoted in the Aurat March. They alleged that …

Beloved Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, hailed as the biggest star in the country, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Mashion to address swirling rumours surrounding her alleged pregnancy and departure from projects. The superstar, who enjoyed a stellar 2023 marked by her marriage to Salim Karim in a beautiful ceremony, found herself at the centre of speculation when …

Entrepreneur Malik Asad and Mohsin Naveed Ranjha, a celebrated Pakistani fashion designer, have carved their name in history by becoming the first South Asian couturier to establish a dedicated design studio in London’s prestigious Regent Street district. Ranjha and entrepreneur Malik Asad launched the first Pakistani couture brand in London’s Regent Street, marking a significant debut on the global fashion …

Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk is on the brink of unveiling his latest endeavor: X TV, a television app poised to challenge the dominance of YouTube on Amazon and Samsung smart televisions. In a tweet shared on the platform X, Musk teased the imminent launch with the simple yet tantalizing message, “Coming Soon.” This revelation marks a significant …

Arsenal maintained their perch at the top of the Premier League following a riveting clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, concluding in a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday. In a showdown between two football giants, John Stones’ opener was cancelled out by Alexis Mac Allister’s penalty, leaving Liverpool trailing Arsenal on goal difference, and City one point adrift in …

Preparations for the special Pakistan Day parade are in full swing as experts leave no stone unturned to ensure a beautiful celebration of the National Day. The enthusiasm is clear as the armed forces gear up for the special parade scheduled for March 23. The parade ground is receiving special attention, with thorough cleaning underway to ensure a pristine march. …

Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Also present were distinguished members of the legal fraternity, including Supreme Court judges, the attorney general for Pakistan, senior lawyers, law officers, …

In a star-studded night at the 96th Academy Awards held in Hollywood, Tinseltown glittered with memorable moments and impassioned calls for peace amidst glitz and glamour. Here are the highlights from the event: Barbie World Despite being left out of key categories, the blockbuster “Barbie” left its mark on the Oscars. Actor Ryan Gosling dazzled the audience with a vibrant …

A number of leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been booked in multiple cases for protesting and taking out rallies in Lahore and Islamabad. In the capital city, a case was filed by Kohsar police against PTI leaders and workers for organizing a rally. The case lists PTI leadership along with 1,000 unnamed individuals, accusing them of interfering with …

Today marks the retirement of 52 members of the Senate as they complete their term, including 11 from the PML-N, further reducing the party’s representation in the Senate to five members. The seat held by PML-N’s Rana Maqbool was already vacant due to his demise. Prominent figures retiring from the PML-N include Ishaq Dar, Hafiz Abdul Kareem, and Asif Kirmani, …

The wife of Awami National Party (ANP) chief, Asfandyar Wali Khan, has passed away. The deceased will be laid to rest in Charsadda. The deceased was also the mother of provincial president of the ANP, Aimal Wali Khan. Her funeral prayers have been scheduled for today at 5:30pm in Wali Bagh, Charsadda. Expressing sorrow over the demise, President Asif Zardari …

Gas and electricity companies in Pakistan have decided not to implement unannounced load shedding to ensure uninterrupted supply during the holy month of Ramazan. The decision comes as part of a load management plan prepared by these companies to facilitate the public during this sacred time. According to the plan, electricity will be provided continuously during critical periods such as …

HARBIN: Jiang Shumei learned the first Chinese character at the age of 60. Now, at the age of 87, the granny in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province is a proud author of six books. “I never imagined, even in my wildest dreams, that I, who received no education in my childhood years, would one day publish a book,” said the writer …

GAZA: Amina Al-Ashi, a mother of six in the Gaza Strip, has never been as scared of a holiday as she is ahead of this Ramadan. For millions of starving Palestinians like her, the raging Israel-Hamas conflict and bloodshed seem to render any thought of festivity utterly absurd. “Last year, on days like these, I was busy hanging Ramadan decorations …

ISLAMABAD: Asif Ali Zardari took oath as the 14th president of Pakistan during a ceremony held at the President’s House on Sunday, according to a statement from the President’s Office. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa administered the oath of office to the newly-elected president at the ceremony attended by the outgoing President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, Xi said China and Pakistan are good neighbors, good friends, good partners and good brothers, adding that the two countries’ iron-clad friendship is a choice of history and a precious treasure of the two peoples. …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has shone more light on the country’s source of confidence for high-quality development by expounding on a wide range of topics at this year’s “two sessions,” a key political event slated to close on Monday. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, …

CAIRO: Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran through China’s mediation. Over the past year, the Saudi-Iranian relationship has weathered regional turbulence and yielded concrete peace dividends for their people and the region. The historic reconciliation not only epitomizes China’s dedication to regional peace but also sets a new paradigm for resolving conflicts through …

BEIJING: The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Sunday morning. A resolution on a work report of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, a resolution on a report on how the proposals from political advisors have been handled since …

TOKYO: Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has paid shiitake mushroom producers in the southwestern prefecture of Oita about 402 million yen (about 2.7 million U.S. dollars) in compensation for reputational damage caused by the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster. The Oita Prefecture Shiitake Agricultural Cooperatives announced earlier this week that it had reached the settlement dated Jan. …

ISLAMABAD: Adeela Rehman works as a human resource manager in Thar Coal Block-II Coal Electricity Integration project with her Pakistani and Chinese colleagues to play a part in the development of her country. In talks with Xinhua, Rehman said that she got an equal opportunity as men to showcase her professional skills and make a mark, adding that the project …

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are carrying out protest rallies and demonstrations against alleged election rigging in the February 8 polls. The development comes as the party had called for “peaceful protests” in cities across the country against manipulation in election results and “stealing of mandate” today. Cities where PTI workers have taken to the streets include Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, …

A-list actor Mawra Hocane has clarified all speculations about her marriage once and for all, with her latest Instagram picture dump. Taking to her Instagram handle earlier this week, Mawra Hocane confirmed that marriage is not on the cards for her anytime soon, as she treated her millions of followers on the social site with some wedding pictures, probably from …

The Internatio­nal Monetary Fund (IMF) has ignored the ‘managed exchange rate’ in Pakistan, providing space for policymakers to stabilise the economy, sources in the financial sector with close contacts in the Ministry of Finance said. For over two and a half months, the exchange rate has remained almost stable around Rs280, despite the poor performance of the economy and State …

At least two people were killed while one suffered injuries in a blast near the Board Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Peshawar early Sunday morning, officials said. Rescue 1122 Spokesperson Bilal Faizi confirmed the death toll and injuries. He said the bodies and wounded were moved to the Khyber Teaching Hospital and the blast site had been cordoned off. Speaking to the …

Pakistan cricket team’s wicketkeeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan has said that he asked Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan to get married and revealed that Babar Azam is going to get married ‘soon’ without telling the timeline. Muhammad Rizwan talking to a private TV said that marriage is the order of Allah as the relationship between husband and wife has been made very …

Asif Ali Zardari took oath as 14th President of Pakistan in a ceremony held at the President’s House in Islamabad on Sunday. All preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the 14th President of the country have been completed wherein Pakistan People’s Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari is all set to assume the presidency for the record second time. Chief Justice …

A convoy of NLC vehicles successfully made its way to Russia, carrying a consignment of Kinnow. Departing from Sargodha, 16 vehicles embarked on a journey spanning 6,000 kilometers. Upon reaching their destination, 14 vehicles arrived in Derbent, while 2 made their way to Grozny. NLC vehicles traversed through three countries to enter Russia, marking a significant feat in regional trade …

A record 145,000 books were sold in the three-day book fair organized by the Punjab University administration at IER Corridor. In his statement, Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Mahmood has said that the record sale of books in the present age shows that how much people belonging to all walks of life love the books. He said that the record sales …

India’s Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned on just days before the anticipated announcement of the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. As per Indian media reports, President Droupadi Murmu officially accepted Mr Goel’s resignation, effective immediately, according to a law ministry notification. The NDTV reported that Mr Goel attributed his resignation to “personal reasons”, despite government efforts to dissuade …

The Western media outlets and the US/EU influenced international human right bodies have once again tried to spoil the soft image of China during 2 Sessions by propagating so-called human violations in Xinjiang and Xizang regions. They have fabricated a number of rumors and lies on issues related to both the regions which are untrue, false and fake. Xinjiang and …