A government document has exposed the cause of historic hike in vegetable prices in the country. According to the paper the vegetable exports registered 232 percent increase in December last year. “Over 92,000 metric tonnes of vegetables were exported to overseas in December,” the document shared. The volume of vegetable exports remained 11.46 billion rupees in month of December. “In …

The country facing persistent urea shortage crisis despite importing 2,00,000 tonnes of the fertilizer, citing sources. Urea fertilizer being sold across the country at various rates in black market. Urea selling prices showing significant variations within the country. There is 1530 rupees difference in price of urea bag between Lahore and Hyderabad. The price of urea bag has been Rs …

A free medical camp was set up by the Pakistan Army in Bhasin and its surrounding rural areas in Lahore. In the camp, doctors and paramedical staff conducted medical examinations and provided treatment to hundreds of individuals. The free medical camp, established for the residents of Bhasin and the rural areas around Lahore, saw the participation of numerous doctors and …

In a shocking turn of events, Vince McMahon, the iconic figure behind the global wrestling phenomenon WWE, has resigned from his executive role at both WWE and its parent company, TKO Group Holdings. The resignation comes in the wake of grave allegations, including accusations of sex trafficking and rape, levied against McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant. According to …

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has put forth a recommendation for yet another substantial increase in gas prices, this time by a staggering 41%. Sources within the Ministry of Petroleum said that the proposal is expected to receive government approval, paving the way for the hike to take effect from next month. This move comes on the heels …

As the polling day for general elections draws near, the authorities concerned have issued orders to ensure smooth, uninterrupted power supply across the country on February 8. According to Internews sources, the orders have been issued over fears that the polling process is likely to be affected due to the ongoing electricity loadshedding in the country. Therefore, orders have been …

BANGKOK: The United States must abide by the one-China principle and the three China-U.S. joint communiques and put into action its commitment not to support “Taiwan independence”, and support the peaceful reunification of China, China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi has said. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director …

BANGKOK: China and the United States should treat each other as equals rather than take a condescending attitude, seek common ground rather than accentuate differences and earnestly respect rather than undermine each other’s core interests, China’s senior diplomat Wang Yi has said. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and …

In an extraordinary gathering of cricket excellence, Edgbaston is set to host the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) this summer. Featuring luminaries like Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, and Kevin Pietersen, the T20 tournament is approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)on showcasing retired and non-contracted players from cricketing powerhouses England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and …

BEIJING: China saw a remarkable increase in passenger trips on Friday as this year’s Spring Festival travel rush began, according to official data released on Saturday. A total of 189 million passenger trips were made nationwide on Friday, up 19.7 percent from last year, according to a special work team comprising multiple government departments including the Ministry of Transport, the …

URUMQI: During his maiden visit to northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Thai journalist Supachai Wuthichuwong was impressed by the local tasty food and diversified cultures. The fruit in Turpan City are the best I have ever tasted, both fresh and dried! They are very delicious and very sweet, he said. Apart from the fruit, the city’s burgeoning “seafood” industry …

PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2024, up from 5.5 percent in 2023, mainly driven by tourism and manufacturing sector, National Bank of Cambodia (NBC)’s Governor Chea Serey said on Friday. The Southeast Asian country’s economy is forecast to face both external and internal risks this year, she said in a speech during …

GENEVA: China has delivered good performance in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, China’s top diplomat in Geneva Chen Xu told Xinhua on Friday. Chen’s remarks came after the UPR Working Group adopted the recommendations made to China, whose achievements in human rights won international acclaim at its fourth review earlier this week. …

PARIS: Since the establishment of diplomatic ties 60 years ago, France has been viewing China as an essential partner in resolving global challenges and both sides have committed to developing ties from a global perspective, former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius has said. Noting this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries, Fabius, …

STOCKHOLM: Around 19.4 million people aged 60 or older in European countries have received a vaccine dose against COVID-19 since September 2023, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said on Friday. The ECDC has stressed the urgency of revaccinating the elderly against COVID-19. Approximately 5.5 million of the vaccine doses were given to people aged 80 or …

NEW YORK: Former U.S. President Donald Trump should pay 83.3 million U.S. dollars to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made against her in 2019, a Manhattan federal jury determined Friday. The nine New Yorkers – two women and seven men – ordered Trump to pay Carroll 11 million dollars for a reputational repair program, 7.3 million dollars …

GAZA: Palestine welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the situation in the Gaza Strip in favor of humanity and international law, said the Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki on Friday. Al-Maliki stressed Palestine’s welcome to the ICJ’s ruling that “Israel should take all measures to prevent genocide in the Gaza Strip.” He said that now …

BEIJING: President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Kuwaiti ambassador to China Jasem Ibrahem Al-Najem in Beijing on Friday, exchanging views on promoting media cooperation between the two countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah have pointed out the direction for the development of the China-Kuwait strategic partnership, Fu said, stressing …

LUSAKA: China on Thursday handed over equipment to support the capacity-building of Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The equipment, which included 20 laptops and 20 printers, was handed over by Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui at a ceremony attended by Etambuyu Gundersen, permanent secretary of the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and other …

BEIJING: The two main airports in Chinese capital city Beijing are expected to record 76,000 flight takeoffs and landings during the Spring Festival travel rush that started Friday. The number will represent an increase of 20 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, and the surge in flights is a result of more people traveling during the holiday season …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced on Wednesday that the two countries have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. They have pledged to promote building a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future from an even higher starting point. High-level exchanges between the two countries in recent …

PARIS: China-France cooperation to defend true multilateralism is a continuation of former French President Charles de Gaulle’s legacy, Nathalie de Gaulle, great-granddaughter of the former French president, has said. Nathalie de Gaulle made the remarks in an exclusive interview recently with Xinhua. In 1964, France became the first major Western country to establish diplomatic relations with China. Sixty years later, …

Ginger water vs Ginger tea: A healthy sip-off! Ginger wins hands down when it comes to naturally easing your health concerns. Still up for debate, though, which is better: ginger tea or ginger water? Which one, for your best health, ought to be on your mug? Here we will explore the world of ginger! Ginger tea: The antioxidant house A comforting …

The Pakistan government has slashed profit rates for various national savings schemes. According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, the profit rate on Regular Income Certificates has been reduced to 15 per cent from 15.12 per cent. Likewise, the return on National Saving Certificates has been scaled down to 16 per cent from 16.40%. Similarly, the profit rate …

Pakistan on Friday sent back its envoy Muhammad Mudassir Tipu to Iran to resume his duties in Tehran. Both Islamabad and Tehran witnessed a diplomatic row triggered by an exchange of missile attacks on each other’s territories, earlier this month. Tipu, who reached Islamabad from Tehran on January 17, reached Iran to resume his duties today.  Meanwhile, Iranian envoy to Pakistan, …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) performance for expanding Pakistan’s tax net. The international lender hopes Pakistan will collect the highest-ever tax in FY2023-24 as the FBR is on the path to collect Rs9.4 trillion tax. Furthermore, the IMF has forecast tax collection of Rs11.5 trillion in the next fiscal year 2024-25. The lender …

Bollywood A-listers Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s maiden collaboration ‘Fighter’ failed to score big at the Box Office on the Republic Day release. The hype and anticipation around the mega-budgeted aerial actioner ‘Fighter’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, failed to bring cine-goers to the movie halls upon the film’s release on Thursday, to replicate the impact of last year’s …

The second day of the Pakistan Learning Festival 2024, culminated with the Punjab Governor, Baleegh ul Rehman, closing the session which had unfolded as a continuation of a dynamic tapestry of educational sessions, creative workshops, and empowering discussions. Speaking on the occasion he stated, “Just reading a lot of books at one point in your lives is not enough. Learning …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fined 24 candidates and the local government chairman for violating the code of conduct for elections. From NA-23 Mardan candidate Aqib Ismail was fined Rs 50,000. From PK-99 Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Noorani Khan was fined Rs 10,000. From PK-39 candidate Ikram-ul-lah Ghazi was fined Rs 10,000. The candidates through the returning …

Fortune Barisal, a prominent franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), has vehemently refuted allegations of match-fixing involving Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik, labeling them as unfounded. The controversy stemmed from a social media post that claimed Malik’s contract with Barisal had been terminated due to fixing allegations. However, Barisal team’s media manager, Sikander, dismissed these claims as baseless. According to …

In the ongoing Digital Driving Permit initiative, the e-Khidmat Markaz situated at Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP) has announced the beginning of the online driving test service. The Punjab Traffic Police and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) worked together to make driving licences more effective in the whole province. The initiation of the Driving Test Service at the e-Khidmat …

As general elections are scheduled to be held on February 8, the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Friday allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Pervaiz Elahi to contest the upcoming elections from the provincial assembly seat PP-32. It is interesting to know that Pervaiz Elahi took back the appeals on two National Assembly seats. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah led the …

BEIJING: The fact that some Western politicians and media outlets are practicing double standards on human rights and using it as a weapon in an information war against China is becoming the consensus of more and more people. Examples of Western hypocrisy include allegations concerning boarding schools in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region and so-called “forced labor” in the Xinjiang …

BEIJING: China and Singapore signed a mutual visa exemption agreement in Beijing on Thursday, which will come into effect from Feb. 9, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Chinese and Singaporean citizens holding ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in each other’s countries visa-free for up to 30 days, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin at …

Forehead acne can be frustrating, but several natural remedies may help manage and prevent breakouts. Forehead acne and pimples first appear like normal pimples. It generally occurs when the small glands beneath the skin get clogged. These pimples or acne is mainly found on the forehead, although it can be spotted on any part of the body. These forehead pimples …

Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday said that while general elections were a “constitutional necessity”, it was incumbent upon the political leadership to make them “meaningful”. The estranged PML-N leader, who had developed differences with the party leadership over the last year, made the remarks while speaking to the media in Rawalpindi. In February last year, he had …

Veteran politician Javed Hashmi has alleged that Punjab police raided his Multan residence early on Wednesday and arrested his son-in-law and grandson. Hashmi, who was once president of the PTI, claimed in a post on social media platform X. He said around 20 police officers entered his residence in Makhdoom Rasheed town in Multan district illegally at 1am and made …

Pakistan has raised the issue of the construction of the Ram temple in place of the historic Babri Masjid before the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation). Reiterating its condemnation of the recent consecration of ‘Ram Temple’ on the demolished Babri Mosque’s site, Pakistan has urged the top official for the U.N. Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) to play his part in …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the policies of Pakistan’s caretaker government for economic stability. According to details, the IMF, appreciating the economic stability efforts of the interim government, stated that Kakar government had been successful in maintaining economic stability. The IMF mentioned that the caretaker government had made decisive policies for economic stability, and until the general elections …

Fawad Hasan Fawad expresses concerns over FIFA Normalization Committee. Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Fawad Hasan Fawad has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the FIFA Normalization Committee for Pakistan citing a failure to conduct elections in the past four years. In an exclusive interview, Minister Fawad revealed that he has written a letter to FIFA addressing these concerns. Highlighting his …