TikTok, the popular social media platform, has recently taken extensive measures to supposedly enforce a safe and positive online environment with the release of its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the first quarter of 2024. The platform says it removed over 20 million videos posted by Pakistani users in the first quarter of this year. In those three months, the …

Legendary wrestler John Cena – an iconic figure in the world of professional wrestling has announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after a remarkable career spanning over 23 years. The announcement came as a surprise during Saturday’s Money in the Bank event held in Toronto, Canada. Cena, known for his trademark entrance music “Your Time is Up, My …

Veteran Pakistani actor Tauqeer Nasir recently disclosed intriguing anecdotes from his illustrious career, shedding light on his interactions with Bollywood and a notable admiration from none other than Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking as a guest in a program on TV, Tauqeer Nasir revealed that SRK, often referred to as the ‘Bollywood King’, expressed admiration for his work on multiple occasions, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to establish Business Facilitation Centers across Pakistan, following his recent visit to China. The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is facilitating the implementation of this initiative. These centers, modeled after China’s approach in Shenzhen, will be set up in all provinces, starting with Islamabad. They aim to provide comprehensive services to businesspeople and …

Government and military leadership’s efforts to revive the national economy and address the electricity crisis are showing results. The ongoing crackdown on electricity theft has recovered Rs103 billion and led to the arrest of over 83,000 individuals across the country. From June 23 to 30, relevant agencies collected more than Rs1.8 billion from electricity thieves in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, …

The Interior Ministry has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army across the country during Muharram to ensure peace and security. The deployment, sanctioned under Article 245 of the Constitution, comes in response to requests from various provincial governments and administrative regions. The governments of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, along with the administrations of Azad Jammu and Kashmir …

Kenya High Court judge declared the murder of the Pakistani journalist Arhsad Sharif in Kenya as illegal and unconstitutional penalized the Kenyan police officer involved in the planned target killing. Kenya’s Kajiado High Court has awarded Rs21.7 million to the family of slain Pakistani Journalist Arshad Sharif who was shot dead by Kenyan police officers in October 2022. While delivering …

ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Center in Pakistan and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan have officially launched Nihao！ China- 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Online Season in Pakistan. “Nihao! China” – 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Season series of activities were organized by the Network of International Culturalink Entities (NICE), in …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Foreign Minister of Belarus Maksim Ryzhenkov in Beijing on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China is willing to work with Belarus to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and promote the continuous …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban here on Monday, and the two sides exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis. Orban briefed Xi on his recent visits to Ukraine and Russia. Xi expressed appreciation for Orban’s efforts in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and elaborated on China’s relevant views and propositions. …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to the Green Development Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries. Xi pointed out that it is the consensus of SCO countries to protect the environment and promote green development. China, committed to the philosophy that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, has in recent years unswervingly …

BEIJING: China stands ready to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era with the Solomon Islands, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday. Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to David Tiva Kapu on his taking office as governor general of the Solomon Islands. Noting that this year marks the fifth anniversary of the establishment of …

BEIJING: China’s exports of passenger vehicles hit 378,000 units in June, marking a 28 percent increase year on year and staying flat compared to the previous month, the latest data showed. With the South American market recovering, exports of Chinese-brand cars hit 325,000 units in June, up 31 percent year on year, while the exports of luxury vehicles and cars …

BEIJING: Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan announced on Monday that their defender Li Lei sustained an ankle injury in a recent game. Li suffered a sprain to his left ankle after being kicked by an opposing player during Beijing Guoan’s 2-1 loss to Wuhan Three Towns on Sunday, the club said in a statement. The defender was taken off …

BEIJING: The so-called “Volt Typhoon” cyber threat narrative is a U.S. campaign of misinformation and public opinion manipulation, according to the latest findings of a Chinese investigation. U.S. intelligence agencies have fabricated and hyped up “cyber threat from China” with an intention to push for the authorization of Section 702 of the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a law that …

ASTANA: A just-concluded summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held here enhanced mutual trust in the region and further promoted the economic development of the member states, a Kazakh expert has said. “Wherever there is trust and stability, there will always be economic development. This is a key factor that drives the development of our corridor. We believe in …

BEIJING: The Organization Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has issued a circular calling on Party members to play an exemplary and vanguard role in the country’s flood relief efforts. As parts of China grapple with rain-triggered floods and geological disasters, the circular highlights the critical function of grassroots Party organizations in these relief operations. Officials …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Keir Starmer on assuming the position of Britain’s Prime Minister. Li said in the message that China and Britain are both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and the world’s major economies, adding that strengthening coordination and cooperation between the two nations not only serves the …

CHANGSHA: More than 700 officers and soldiers from the airforce of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command departed for Yueyang, central China’s Hunan Province, on Sunday to undertake flood relief and rescue operations. Carrying 46 vehicles, they are scheduled to arrive at designated areas before midnight on Sunday, with the tasks of inspecting dikes, reinforcing embankments and assisting …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Sunday the potential for Pakistan to earn billions in foreign exchange through the modernisation and enhancement of its port systems. During his one-day visit to the Karachi Port Trust, PM Shehbaz received a comprehensive briefing on the operations of the ports and the national flag carrier, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). Addressing the meeting, …

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has unveiled Pakistan’s plans to launch Kisan TV channel to support farmers in combating the impacts of climate change. PM’s aide in a statement on Sunday said the idea of this innovative channel aims to educate farmers on climate adaptation strategies, disaster management techniques, and sustainable practices to mitigate …

At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 50. The Israeli military said it took precautions to minimize risk to civilians …

Police raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan in Islamabad. As per details, the raid was jointly conducted by Mianwali and Islamabad police however, Omar Ayub was not present at his residence during the raid. The police personnel entered his house in Sector F-10 and conducted a search operation after Sargodha anti-terrorism court issued non-bailable …

Legendary actor of Indian cinema Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021 at the age of 98. His death marked the end of an era in Bollywood, as he was often hailed as the “Tragedy King” for his unparalleled performances in films like “Devdas,” “Mughal-e-Azam,” and “Naya Daur.” Dilip Kumar’s love story with Saira Bano remains one of the …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Development Management Authority (PDMA) said eleven Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts may be affected by floods due to monsoon rains. PDMA issued an alert instructing all the province’s district administrations to be on alert. “Thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,’ PDMA said in an alert issued. “There is a possibility of dusty …

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 137 Indian nationals in a major cybercrime operation across multiple cities. The arrests came following complaints of widespread online scams and fraud schemes. The Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids in various locations, leading to the apprehension of suspects who had been operating fraudulent schemes targeting innocent citizens for an extended period. During the raids, police …

Afghan women are facing serious employment restrictions under Taliban rule, with many forced to work under strict conditions due to economic pressures. The World Bank reports that female labor force participation in Afghanistan dropped to just 4.8% in 2023. Ferozan Ahmadzai, one of 200,000 Afghan women not permitted to work by the Taliban, now makes pickles in a shop instead …

On the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nepra and the FIA have started an overbilling inquiry and it has been directed to return the extra sent bills to the customers after the inquiry. The overbilling was committed under the pro rata system (basis based on the total Energy withdrawn during the relevant Settlement Period (Amounts Payable) instead of Rs3000 …

BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves stood at 3.2224 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of June 2024, official data showed Sunday. The amount shrank by 0.3 percent compared with the previous month, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said, attributing the decrease to the combined impact of currency translation and asset price changes. Affected by various factors such as …

SHANGHAI: As global scrutiny on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, China has emphasized the critical need to develop this transformative technology in a way that is safe, reliable, inherently controllable and equitable. In a declaration unveiled at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), China underscored the importance of ethical and responsible AI development while advocating for the …

President Ilham Aliyev is well known for his rigorous politicization and democratization in South Caucasus and beyond. Ilham introduced and subsequently institutionalized numerous structural reforms which have further strengthened political liberalization, opposition co-existence, women empowerment, political diversity, accountability, transparency, openness and role of the law gearing up immense socio-economic development to provide basic necessities of life and protection of basic …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in agricultural sector with agro-exports reaching an unprecedented 8 billion U.S. dollars mark for the first time in previous fiscal year from July 2023 to June 2024, Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said Saturday. The achievement underscores the collective efforts of traders, farmers, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and the commerce …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s just-concluded trip to Central Asia is significant for guiding the direction of the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), deepening China’s good-neighborly relations with regional countries, and promoting the substantial advancement of building a community with a shared future among neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday. Wang, also a member …

There are many reasons to schedule routine manicures or apply paint and polish at home. It gives you a chance to express your style and creativity. One reason it’s important to consider regular nail care is that it can help to keep our nails healthy and strong and prevent future nail complications, like brittle nails. Brittle nails can be challenging …

World Championship of Legends sold out entire tickets for the highly anticipated match between Pakistan Champions and India Champions, the thrilling clash of the tournament. The tournament, approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), started at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 3 and will continue until July 18. This event brings together retired cricket legends from around the …

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday formally launched a new party named Awaam Pakistan. Speaking at the ceremony in Islamabad, the former finance minister Miftah Ismail said that Awaam Pakistan would not follow the “hereditary politics”. The newly formed party also announced its slogan ‘Awaam Pakistan: Badlein ge nizam’ (People of Pakistan: …

A man from Bihar was bitten by a snake. In retaliation, the man attacked the snake, resulting in the reptile’s death. The incident occurred in the Rajouli area of Nawada, Bihar. Santosh Lohar, a labourer working on the railway line project in Rajouli, was sleeping at his base camp on Tuesday when a venomous snake bit him. Instead of panicking, …

Iran’s president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy. Pezeshkian, who defeated hardline Saeed Jalili in Friday’s second-round presidential vote, is someone world powers are likely to welcome, hoping he might pursue peaceful ways out of a tense standoff with Iran over its fast-advancing …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced the postponement of its scheduled jalsa in the Tarnool area of ​​Islamabad today. PTI leader Barrister Gohar said that they were postponing the public gathering, which will now be held after Ashura. He said that the workers were looking forward to the rally, adding that they always relied on the law. He further claimed that …

Balochistan’s fishing industry is set for significant expansion, with several government initiatives underway. The province’s current marine fishing capacity of $500 million could potentially reach $100 billion. In 2023, 137,000 metric tons of fish were caught, valued at $105 million. The sector currently employs 600,000 people, with 82,583 registered fishermen. New projects include a marine ambulance service, the construction of …