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 …

In today’s society, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of upholding equality and dignity for every citizen, particularly those in the working class, who often face marginalization and neglect. Despite playing a significant role in driving economic growth, workers frequently find themselves sidelined in policymaking, revealing a notable disparity in representation and influence exacerbated by governmental favoritism towards corporate …

Multan Sultans made 180 runs at the loss of four wickets. Reeza Hendricks played 72 runs incredible innings. Sultans captain Muhammad Rizwan made 51 runs. From Quetta Gladiators, Muhammad Amir took two while Abrar Ahmed and Aqeel Hussain took one wicket each. Quetta Gladiators won the toss and elected to field against Multan Sultans on Sunday. Multan Sultans are first …

Health authorities have directed five pharmaceutical companies to recall medicines/over-the-counter (OTC) products that have been found to be spurious. The medicines were tested at the Punjab Drug Testing Laboratory in Faisalabad and were found to be spurious. The medicines include immune stimulant “Liquid Amco E Sel 1,000ml” manufactured by M/s Amcon Vets Pharma, “Liquid Liver Gold 1,000ml” manufactured by M/s AL-Fateh …

FREETOWN: The 24th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone has provided care for more than 20,000 local patients during its one-year mission. Chen Yongjun, head of the team, told Xinhua in an interview on Thursday that the team has carried out over 400 surgeries and trained many local medical staff during the period. The team, which consists …

The Legends Cricket Trophy, the premier cricket extravaganza uniting iconic players in a thrilling new tournament, proudly announces Star Sports as its official broadcast partner for its upcoming tournament. Set to take place from March 8th to 19th 2024 at the Pallakele Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the event promises fans across the globe a chance to witness cricketing excellence! …

URUMQI: No casualties have been reported so far following a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 12:14 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), authorities said. The epicenter was monitored at 41.15 degrees north latitude and 78.41 degrees east longitude, and at a depth of 11 km, according to …

ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) aligns naturally with the goals of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for regional connectivity and trade promotion, a former Pakistani diplomat Babar Amin said here on Friday. Addressing a seminar titled “SCO: Pakistan’s Policy Priorities and Opportunities,” Amin, former ambassador of Pakistan to Norway, noted that Pakistan can act as a natural partner with …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, amid the emerging trend of non-carbon eco-friendly fuels, must not miss the opportunity to achieve clean energy transformation, experts said in a seminar here on Friday. Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, urged experts, researchers and students to work out investment and joint venture opportunities between Pakistani and Chinese firms under the China-Pakistan …

HANGZHOU: Zong Qinghou, founder of Hangzhou Wahaha Group, a food and beverage giant in China, passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 79 after medical treatment failed, according to the group. Zong was a deputy to the 10th, 11th and 12th editions of the National People’s Congress. He has long been regarded as one of the landmark figures …

SHIJIAZHUANG: On Saturday, a truck carrying 150,000 piezoelectric quartzs left the comprehensive bonded zone of the Xiong’an New Area in north China’s Hebei Province, marking the first export business conducted by the zone. This export business marks the start of regular operations in the comprehensive bonded zone, said Wang Lei, deputy head of Xiong’an Customs. The goods will first be …

A first-ever state-of-the-art institute to provide education and shelter to transgender children has been established in Lahore. Outgoing Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated “Tahaffuz Darsgah”, literally “safe lyceum”, for the marginalised community. Located near Jallo Park, “Tahaffuz Darsgah” is a revolutionary initiative, which will provide O- and A-levels education and accommodation. The institute has been established in just …

Although the state institutions are unwilling to address the grievances of its candidates, there are also apparently flaws in the legal strategy of the PTI in dealing with the issue of alleged election rigging. The choice of lawyers is always significant to acquire relief in any constitutional matter. Usually political parties and leaders hire lawyers with good reputation among judges. …

Amid protests and arrests, newly elected representatives were sworn into the 16th Sindh Assembly on Saturday. The Sindh Assembly was the second to have its lawmakers take oath after the February 8 general elections, with at least 313 MPAs being elected to the Punjab Assembly a day ago. According to the results issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan, the PPP …

Headaches are quite common ailment affecting many people worldwide with mild to acute terrible pain. However, pain killers give temporary relief and comfort and dependency on these medicines leads to potential side effects. Luckily many home remedies can effectively manage the problem without the use of any sort of painkiller medicines. Hydration: Headaches are frequently caused by dehydration. Staying hydrated …

Actor-producer Vin Diesel has confirmed that the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise will be coming to an end with the 11th installment. Actor-producer Vin Diesel shared an update on the next installment of the franchise, christened ‘Fast XI’, and has promised that it will indeed be a grand finale. The film is reportedly marking an end of the long-running franchise, at …

In a setback for Islamabad United, star opener Alex Hales is set to sit out of the upcoming clash against Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9. The England batsman cited a prior personal commitment as the reason for his absence, leaving United to strategise without one of their key players for Monday’s encounter. However, fans can …

Tech giant Google has rejected all social media rumors of shutting down the services of Gmail. The information indicates that an unverified email screenshot was posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, along with the statement that the services of Gmail will be shortly terminated. Even so, this screenshot was obtained from an actual email that Google generated in …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is gearing up for the presidential election which is likely to take place on March 9. This development comes as the constitutional term of President Dr. Arif Alvi concluded on September 8, 2023. Despite the conclusion of his term, President Alvi continues to discharge his duties within the caretaker setup. However, according to sources …

BEIJING: During the recent Spring Festival holiday, Hefei resident Yang Xiaoyan and her family enjoyed eating shrimp and crabs from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, sausages from Guangzhou, beef from Brazil, and lamb chops from New Zealand — all at their own dinner table. “Online shopping is very convenient, and you can have these different foods mailed to you,” Yang …

KUNMING: New energy power generation in southwest China’s Yunnan Province totaled 41 billion kWh in 2023, up 56 percent year on year, according to the Yunnan branch of the China Southern Power Grid. The new energy power utilization rate in the province reached 99.78 percent last year, said the company. Currently, Yunnan’s total installed capacity of new energy amounts to …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed the importance of lowering logistics costs and promoting a new round of large-scale equipment renewals and trade-ins of consumer goods. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial …

CAIRO: Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a deal on Friday to build a new city on Egypt’s northern coast, with the aim of boosting tourism, investment and foreign currency reserves. The agreement, signed by Egypt’s Housing Minister Assem El-Gazzar and UAE’s Investment Minister Mohamed Al Suwaidi at Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, will develop Ras Al-Hekma, a 170-square-kilometer …

JOHN’S: Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister said his country would enhance its relationship with China across several areas. “We will be enhancing, strengthening and broadening the bilateral relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the People’s Republic of China,” said Prime Minister Gaston Browne in an interview with Xinhua. “We’ve had a very successful visit to China in which we have …

NANJING: Fifteen people were killed after a building fire broke out Friday morning in Nanjing, capital city of east China’s Jiangsu Province, the municipal government said on Saturday morning. At around 4:39 a.m. on Friday, the local fire department received an alarm about the fire in a residential building in the Yuhuatai District. Rescuers put out the flames at around …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday chaired a State Council executive meeting that heard a report on the handling of suggestions from deputies to the National People’s Congress and proposals from members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference last year. The meeting studied measures to make greater efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment, …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Jens Plotner, foreign and security policy advisor to the German chancellor, in Beijing on Friday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership. China is willing to …

LOS ANGELES: U.S. company Intuitive Machines’ first lunar lander touched down on the Moon Thursday, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the lunar surface in more than 50 years. The uncrewed lander, named Odysseus, landed at the lunar South Pole at 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time, according to NASA. After troubleshooting communications, flight controllers have confirmed Odysseus is upright …

BEIJING: Wang Huning, a senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has urged firm efforts to advance the cause of national reunification. Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks at a meeting on …

What is it? The appendix is a finger-like structure at the junction of the small and large intestines. It serves no function in the human body. Inflammation of the appendix is called appendicitis. This is a common surgical emergency in children that requires prompt medical attention and hospitalization. A delay in diagnosis and appropriate treatment is dangerous as the inflamed …

Speaker Sibtain Khan on Friday administered oath to 313 newly elected MPAs of the Punjab Assembly in the inaugural session. Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Thursday summoned an inaugural session of the Punjab Assembly following the general elections held on February 8. Speaker of Punjab Assembly Sibatin Khan administered the oath to the elected representatives, marking their official induction …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it is looking forward to engaging with the new government on policies to ensure “macroeconomic stability and prosperity for all of Pakistan’s citizens”. The development comes a day after PTI Senator Ali Zafar told reporters that a letter would be sent from incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to the international lender urging …

A Lahore district and sessions court on Friday sent anchorperson Imran Riaz, who was arrested last night, to jail in a corruption case. Riaz was arrested late last night from his home, with visuals of the arrest going viral on social media. The PTI has decried the arrest and called for Riaz’s immediate release. Riaz was presented before Judicial Magistrate …

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma recently celebrated the arrival of their second child, a baby boy named Akaay. The joyous news was officially announced on their social media accounts, where Anushka revealed that Akaay made his debut on February 15 at a London hospital. The revelation has sparked curiosity among fans, prompting speculation about whether …

Several Indian states have initiated a crackdown on the beloved confectionery delight, cotton candy, amidst alarming concerns over its potential health hazards. The southern state of Tamil Nadu has recently imposed a ban on the sale of this sugary treat following rigorous laboratory tests that confirmed the presence of Rhodamine-B, a notorious cancer-causing substance, in samples obtained from various vendors. …

Microsoft has released a new feature for its Windows Photos app called ‘Generative Erase’, which lets users use AI to selectively remove items from pictures Microsoft is now on pace with Google and Samsung, two companies with comparable AI-powered picture editing capabilities. In contrast to other platforms, Microsoft’s solution will support Arm64 devices and be backported to Windows 10, in …

There are more than 22 species of vulture right now around the globe out of 14 are those which are at the risk of going to extinct. This is particularly true in Sub-Saharan Africa, where four of the bird’s severely endangered species are found. According to the CNN that Vulpro, a South African non-profit organization, is striving to preserve and …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday issued notifications for reserved seats for women in Sindh and Balochistan assemblies. In a notification, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has secured a lion’s share of the reserved seats for women in the Sindh Assembly. Out of the 14 allocated seats, the PPP clinched 10 in the notable names among the elected …

A meeting of the Supreme Judicial Commission (SJC) regarding the appointment of judges was held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on Friday. The SJC approved the appointments of the Justice Shehzad Ahmed Malik as Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The SJC also approved appointment of the Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan previously posted as …