An Islamabad district and session court on Tuesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) five-day remand of journalist Asad Ali Toor in a case about an online campaign against the judiciary. In January, the caretaker government had formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to “ascertain facts behind a malicious social media campaign” against the judiciary in the aftermath of …

In a move to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming European Union elections scheduled for June, Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, has announced the formation of a dedicated team to counter deceptive artificial intelligence (AI) content. Expressing concerns over the potential misuse of generative AI technology to manipulate voters, Meta unveiled plans to establish …

The parents of the late Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, famously known as Sidhu Moosewala, are reportedly expecting a new member in their household soon, sources close to the family have confirmed. Moosewala’s mother, Charan Kaur, is currently pregnant and is expected to deliver the baby in the near future. Reportedly, his mother is 58 and father is 60. Moosewala, …

Neil Wagner, the prominent left-arm fast bowler for the Blackcaps, has announced his retirement from international cricket after a distinguished career spanning 64 Tests. Finishing as the fifth-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in Test cricket, Wagner’s decision comes after a challenging discussion with coach Gary Stead, where it became apparent he wouldn’t feature in the top XI for the upcoming …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) held a case hearing of a presidential reference filed against the ‘judicial murder’ of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto on Tuesday. Two judicial assistants, Khalid Javed Khan and Barrister Salahuddin completed the arguments. During the hearing, Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa said that the Supreme Court is bound to give an opinion on …

Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam orchestrated a scintillating century against Islamabad United during the riveting clash in the ongoing ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The maestro’s remarkable innings, coupled with Arif Yaqoob’s stellar five-wicket haul, propelled Peshawar Zalmi to a thrilling eight-run victory, clinching their third consecutive win in the tournament. In a heartwarming revelation during the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has said that President Arif Alvi did the right thing by not summoning a session of the National Assembly. Imran made these remarks during an informal interaction with journalists at Adiala Jail on Tuesday. First and foremost, he said he had personally dictated the letter addressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He clarified …

On February 27, 2019, the Pakistan Air Force made history by successfully defending against Indian aggression, marking it as a momentous day in Pakistan’s military history. During a brief aerial engagement, Pakistani jets retaliated fiercely, downing an Indian aircraft and capturing Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, the pilot of the downed plane. This operation, dubbed “Operation Swift Retort,” showcased Pakistan’s resolve …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub on Wednesday announced the name of the party’s candidate for the contest of the National Assembly speaker ahead of National Assembly session scheduled on February 29. PTI has nominated Amir Dogar from NA-149 for speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament while nominated Junaid Khan from Malakand for the slot of the …

PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Woolen threads for traditional shawls flutter at craftsmen’s fingertips when they are thinking about the pattern and color of the work of art to be made at a workshop in Pakistan’s Peshawar. Woolen shawls are popular among Pakistani people in winter. These products have a distinct cultural style and are one of the major exports of Pakistan, helping …

BEIJING: A press center for China’s upcoming annual legislative and political consultative sessions opened Tuesday at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing. The second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will open on March 5 and 4, respectively. More than 3,000 …

TAIYUAN: Installed capacity of new energy produced by wind and solar power in north China’s coal-rich Shanxi Province had reached 50.93 million kilowatts as of January 2024, accounting for 38.2 percent of the province’s total, according to the State Grid’s Shanxi branch. Wind and solar power each boasts capacity exceeding 25 million kilowatts, the company added. In 2019, China launched …

BEIJING: The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded its eighth session Tuesday in Beijing. At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to adopt a revised Law on Guarding State Secrets. President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to promulgate the law. Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting. Lawmakers approved in …

BEIJING: According to the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee’s regulations, every year, members of the Political Bureau and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, members of the leading Party members groups of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the State Council and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and secretaries of …

NAIROBI: Kenya’s coffee exports reached 47,861 tonnes in 2023 out of a total production of 48,648 tonnes, a senior government official said Monday. Simon Chelugui, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the country earned 251.86 million U.S. dollars from its coffee exports …

WINDHOEK: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Jiang Zuojun attended the state funeral of the late Namibian President Hage Geingob, held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, from Saturday to Sunday, and delivered a speech at the mourning event. Namibia’s new President Nangolo Mbumba met with …

This year the Republic of Azerbaijan marks the 32th anniversary of Khojaly genocide and its curse is still haunting the so-called civilized western world. It was indeed a blackest day in the modern history of human civilization and democratic norms during which innocent people of Khojaly were slaughtered and human survival became draconian dream. The merchants of evils involved in …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday attended the high-level segment of the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council via video, stressing that all parties should protect people’s right to survival and development as a priority. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the world is …

The ECP observed on Monday that it will be issuing an interim order today regarding the stay on releasing the final results for NA-15 Mansehra. The electoral watchdog heard PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s plea against election results from the seat. He has contested PTI-backed independent candidate Shahzada Gustasap Khan’s success from the constituency following the Feb 8 elections. The hearing …

President Arif Alvi has sent back the summary of the convening meeting of the National Assembly (NA). Sources familiar with the development claimed that a decision was made to convene the inaugural session of the lower house on February 29. “According to clause 2 of Article 91 of the Constitution, it was decided to convene the meeting on February 29. …

The Supreme Court on Monday decided to seek assistance from religious institutions in the Mubarak Ahmad Sani case, and issued a notice to the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII). The court also issued notices to Jamia Naima, Darul Uloom Karachi, Jamiat Al-Hadith, Quran Academy and Jamita-ul-Natzaar Lahore and sought opinions and reports on the matter within three weeks. A three-member …

The health ministry reaffirmed on Monday its commitment to safeguarding the health of children as it commenced the second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year today. Amid concerns over the persisting threat of the poliovirus, more than 4.58 million children are set to receive vital vaccinations during the campaign, which runs from February 26 to March 9. The initiative aims …

The hearing on the presidential reference against Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death sentence termed it judicial murder has been adjourned till tomorrow (Tuesday). Court Assistant Barrister Salahuddin cited interview of the Naseem Hasan Shah to senior journalist Iftikhar Ahmed said; “Judge admitted in the interview that the Chief Justice had enmity with Bhutto.” “Naseem Hasan Shah said the sentence could have …

Famous cricketer, Hasan Ali, a player of the Pakistan Super League’s Karachi Kings franchise, has become a father for the second time. Cricketer Hasan Ali has shared the good news of the birth of his second child with his fans and followers on his Instagram account. Hassan Ali has said: “Alhamdulillah, my second daughter was born this morning. My wife …

Noted ghazal singer and Padmashri awardee Pankaj Udhas has died at the age of 73 after a protracted illness. The death of the veteran singer, who was known for his ghazals like ‘Chitti Ayi Hai’ and ‘Chandi Jaisa Rang’, was confirmed by his daughter Nayaab Udhas on Instagram on February 26. The statement read: “With a very heavy heart, we are …

Pakistan and Punjab’s first-ever chief minister, Maryam Nawaz, has taken the oath of office. Maryam was administered the oath by Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman at the Governor House on Monday evening. Maryam Nawaz Sharif takes oath as Punjab’s FIRST EVER female Chief Minister! As she entered the ceremony hall earlier, the newly elected CM was accompanied by her father, three-time …

PPP’s Syed Murad Ali Shah has been elected as the chief minister of the province for the third consecutive time. Shah has been elected the 25th leader of the House with 112 votes against MQM-Pakistan’s Ali Khurseedi, who bagged only 36 votes. The hall resounded with pro-PPP slogans, as Murad was elected with a two-third majority for the first time. …

BEIJING: China is projected to make about 100 space launch missions this year, which will set the country’s new record, according to information released at a press conference on Monday. The launches include the maiden flight from China’s first commercial spacecraft launch site in addition to more satellite liftoffs to form constellations, according to the press conference. China’s first commercial …

BEIJING: China on Monday voiced firm opposition to the EU’s decision to put four Chinese companies on a list in its 13th round of sanctions against Russia. “This is unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction that has no basis in international law, nor a mandate from the United Nations Security Council,” China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said in a statement. “This …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for new progress and breakthroughs in the building of a unified national market to effectively support the nation’s new development paradigm and high-quality development. The premier made the remarks during a themed study session of the State Council, or the cabinet, which he chaired on Monday. Li said that to push forward the …

BEIJING: Senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have recently submitted reports on their work to the CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. The officials are members of the Political Bureau and the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and members of the leading Party members groups of the Standing Committee …

BEIJING: China on Monday strongly opposed a U.S. report that denies China’s contribution to the multilateral trading system and global economy after it acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over two decades ago. The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that China as the largest developing WTO member has always firmly supported the multilateral trading system, genuinely practiced …

LUSAKA: China’s economy has remained upbeat and China-proposed initiatives are beneficial to the world, a Zambian expert told Xinhua in an interview on Friday. Kelvin Chisanga, a Lusaka-based social economist, said the Chinese economic model has made the country resilient despite the continuous negative campaigns by some Western media. “The Chinese economy has remained strongly upbeat,” Chisanga said, adding that …

Several home remedies can help resolve stomach and abdominal pain, such as drinking water and avoiding spicy foods. If these do not help, over-the-counter and prescription medications are available. Common symptoms of an upset stomach and indigestion include: heartburn, or acid reflux nausea bloating gas belching, sometimes bringing up bitter or foul-tasting fluid or food farting bad-smelling or sour breath …

It was an unusual day in the Punjab Assembly on Friday. The House met after a gap of more than one year for the inaugural session in which 321 MPAs-elect took oath. A number of MPAs became the member of the august house of 371 for the very first time. They are young, fresh and energetic. Having dreams in their …

The Shab-e-Barat, a night of forgiveness, is being observed tonight with religious reverence across the country. The faithful would seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty and pray in the mosques. People observe fast on the very next day to express submissiveness in the court of Almighty and beg His countless blessings for both the worlds. Also known as the night of blessings, …

Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) candidate Awais Qadir Shah has been elected as the 12th Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, ARY News reported. As per details, as many as 147 members of the provincial assembly cast their votes during the polling for assembly speaker. The outgoing speaker Agha Siraj Durrani announced the results after the conclusion of the voting process where …

The water flow of Ravi river has reportedly been stopped to Pakistan after the completion of Shahpur Kandi barrage which is situated on the borders of Indian Punjab and the state of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, as per Indian media reports. That previously allotted 1150 cusecs water of Pakistan, will now benefit the region of Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir …

Utility Stores Corporation Sunday reduced the prices of various items ahead of the month of the Ramazan along with the reports that more essential items will be reduced under ye t-to-announced Ramadan relief package next month. USC representative claimed that a number of brands of cooking oil, tea, ghee, and other products have been reduced. The price of ghee and …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that most parts of the country will remain cold and dry in the next 24 hours. According to the PMD, there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir, while thunderstorm rain is also possible in the southwestern districts of Balochistan. The Meteorological Department had said that …