The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday allowed PTI founder Imran Khan to attend court proceedings in the NAB amendments case via video link. On September 15, 2023, the Supreme Court of Pakistan struck down amendments made to National Accountability Bureau laws as it announced its reserved verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s plea. A five-member bench headed by Chief …

Bangladesh have included seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-member roster for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to happen jointly in the West Indies and the United States. The team, spearheaded by batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto, has faced recent uncertainties surrounding Shakib’s availability due to an eye problem. However, with his return, Bangladesh looks to capitalise on his …

Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have intensified as the IMF has called for significant changes in the country’s tax regime. Sources reveal that the IMF has demanded an end to tax exemptions, incentives, and privileges, with a focus on increasing taxes on privileged sectors. Among the proposals put forward by the IMF are increases in taxes …

Legendary Indian actress Tabu has been cast in a recurring role in the Max prequel series ‘Dune: Prophecy’, Variety exclusively learned. The show was first ordered in 2019 under the title, ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ inspired by the book, ‘Sisterhood of Dune’, by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Under the official logline, “Set within the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced the privatisation of government-owned enterprises apart from strategically important state-owned enterprises. According to the details, the premier chaired a review meeting on matters in line with the Ministry of Privatisation and the Privatisation Commission in the federal capital city. On this occasion, a roadmap for the Privatisation Programme 2024–2029 was presented during the …

Health and fitness experts always recommend drinking warm water due to its myriad benefits. According to the doctors, warm water aids in breaking down and digesting food faster than cold water, reducing the risk of diarrhoea. Improves blood circulation and muscle relaxation Warm water expands blood vessels, enhancing blood circulation. It also helps muscles relax and reduces pain. If you’re experiencing …

Raphael Varane, the seasoned French defender, has announced his departure from Manchester United as his contract draws to a close at the end of the season. Varane, 31, joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in 2021, marking his arrival with a notable £34 million ($43 million) transfer. Over the course of his tenure, he has showcased his prowess in …

Israeli tanks forged deeper into eastern Rafah on Tuesday, reaching some residential districts of the southern border city where more than a million people had been sheltering after being displaced in seven months of war. Israel’s international allies and aid groups have repeatedly urged against a ground incursion into refugee-packed Rafah, warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe. The World Court, …

In the wake of recent allegations of interference Dawin judicial affairs by Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Babar Sattar, Attorney General of Pakistan Usman Mansoor Awan on Tuesday vehemently denied any government or state agency’s involvement in constitutional matters of the judiciary. Attorney General Awan, in a video statement addressing the media, expressed concern over the impression created by Justice …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Monday. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal led the session while senior officials from the ministry of planning attended the meeting. During the meeting, discussions focused on preparations for the PM’s upcoming visit to China and an assessment of progress …

TOKYO: Three people were confirmed dead following a seven-vehicle collision on an expressway in the Tokyo area early Tuesday morning, and a truck driver was arrested on-site, according to local media reports. The collision, which involved four trucks and three passenger cars, occurred at about 7:30 a.m. local time (22:30 GMT Monday) on the southbound lanes of the Shuto Expressway’s …

BEIJING: China has launched a nationwide campaign to address key issues such as campus bullying and excessive homework in basic education. According to a circular made public by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, the campaign will continue until the end of this year and will primarily focus on regulating and rectifying problems related to safety breaches, disorder in daily …

ISLAMABAD, May 14: Sahiwal Coal-fired Power Plant has been consistently operating within the legal framework stipulated by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and the Ministry of Energy, with an unwavering dedication to safeguarding the interests of Pakistani electricity consumers, said a statement on Monday. In response to a news published in a local newspaper raising questions about the …

BEIJING: China will continue expanding high-level opening up and sharing its development dividends with all parties, Vice President Han Zheng said on Monday. Han made the remarks while addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2024 in Beijing. Only by unswervingly advancing trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and safeguarding the resilience and stability of …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday stressed the need to issue and make good use of ultra-long special treasury bonds to support the implementation of major national strategies and build up security capacity in key areas. The issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds is conducive to advancing Chinese modernization, promoting high-quality development, and seizing the initiative in development, Li …

CAIRO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday discussed over the phone the recent security and humanitarian impacts of the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southernmost city of Rafah, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. During the phone conversation, Shoukry underscored the dire consequences of the …

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor has landed in legal trouble after a petition sought a ban on her pregnancy book for using the word ‘Bible’ in its title. The pregnancy book titled ‘Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible’ was first published in 2021 and is facing legal trouble three years after its launch due to using the word ‘Bible’ on it, an …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has approved the immediate provision of twenty-three billion rupees to solve the problems of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The approval was given at a special meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad today. It took stock of the current situation in AJK. The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday resigned as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president. Shehbaz Sharif has sent his party president resignation to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. Following the senior politician’s resignation, PML-N has decided to convene a meeting of the party’s general council on May 28 in Lahore to elect new president. The PML-N had earlier announced to hold general council …

Pakistan’s government has taken strict notice of the unauthorised dissemination of sensitive and classified information on social media platforms. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif in his post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said that the notice has been taken, particularly after the open display of classified documents, especially documents labelled as secret. “The spread of such information can seriously damage …

After the Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday suspended the lawmakers elected on seats denied to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). According to the notification issued here, 44 members of ruling PML-N have been suspended while 15 lawmakers from PPP, 13 from Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and one each from MQM-P, Istehkam-e-Pakistan …

In just a few hours after its release, Atif Aslam’s new song, “Tumhari Chup,” for the drama series “Gentleman,” gathered nearly one million views on YouTube. The song went viral on the internet on Sunday. The song, which was composed by the renowned Khalil Ul Rehman Qamar, stars Yumna Zaidi and Humayun Saeed in the lead roles. Humayun Saeed and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a high-level meeting to address concerns regarding the demand, supply, and purchase of wheat, emphasizing the need for transparency and efficiency in the procurement process. The meeting, attended by federal ministers Muhammad Aurangzeb, Rana Tanveer, Ahad Cheema, Jam Kamal, and Shaza Fatima, underscored the government’s commitment to ensuring food security and supporting farmers’ economic prosperity. …

The Met Department has forecasted a significant rise in temperature in Lahore over the coming week, with no rain expected for the next seven days. As temperatures soar and the heatwave intensifies, Lahore residents are urged to take precautions against the scorching weather conditions. According to the chief meteorologist, the mercury is set to climb steadily, reaching a high of …

Amazon said on Monday that it would establish more than 3,000 permanent jobs in France and invest more than 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in France’s economic operations. The French presidency had said on Sunday that as part of the nation’s yearly “Choose France” event, which starts on Monday, Amazon and other businesses, such as GSK and Accenture, would announce …

The introductory session for a new loan program between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded on Monday, marking the beginning of negotiations aimed at securing a bailout package to support the country’s economic reforms. Following the introductory meeting, the IMF delegation departed from the Ministry of Finance, where discussions were held regarding a new loan program and the …

The Sindh High Court has rejected a report of the provincial Home Department and the deputy commissioner on not granting permission to the PTI to hold a rally, saying there is no justification for not allowing the gathering. The Sindh High Court, headed by Chief Justice Aqeel Abbasi, heard a petition of the PTI regarding permission for a rally. The …

XI’AN: A wild brown giant panda has been caught on camera in the Qinling Mountains in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, the 11th time this extremely rare panda subspecies has been spotted in the area. According to the Shaanxi provincial forestry bureau, the brown panda was captured on Jan. 17 by an infrared camera set up at an altitude of about …

BERLIN: At the Huawei Innovative Data Infrastructure Forum 2024 in Berlin, Dr. Peter Zhou, Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Data Storage Product Line, presented Huawei’s latest thinking in his talk “Redefining Data Storage in the Data Awakening Era.” AI looks to disrupt traditional data storage, by not only focusing on performance, reliability, and data paradigm, but also on …

ADEN, Yemen: Ten people were killed in fierce clashes between joint Yemeni forces aligned with the internationally recognized government and the Houthi fighters in Yemen’s central province of Marib, a military official told Xinhua on Sunday. The military source said on condition of anonymity that “ferocious confrontations took place between a force from the ‘Giants’ brigades, part of the joint …

WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging giant, is poised to roll out a groundbreaking feature that will curtail the ability to take screenshots of profile pictures on iOS devices. This initiative marks a significant stride in safeguarding the personal data of its vast user base. Upon attempting to capture a screenshot of a profile picture, users will be greeted with a notification …

Peace and calm appear to have returned to Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the third day of demonstrations on Sunday against rising electricity bills, while normal life remains disrupted with businesses shuttered and public transport halted in various cities. On Saturday, turmoil gripped Azad Kashmir, as clashes between protesters and police escalated during the ongoing demonstrations against rising electricity bills. …

The Met Department has issued forecasts indicating a variety of weather conditions prevailing across Pakistan. According to the department’s spokesperson, most parts of the country are expected to experience hot and dry weather, with temperatures rising notably. However, there is a possibility of rain in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper and northeast Punjab. Additionally, strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast for …

A lawyer confirmed on Friday that the government of Nepal has been ordered by the Supreme Court to restrict the number of mountaineering permits granted for Everest and other peaks, just as expeditions get ready for the spring climbing season. Eight of the ten highest peaks in the world are located in the Himalayan region, which attracts hundreds of travellers …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government will provide all facilities but not back down from expanding the tax net. “We are moving towards complete digitalization; it will increase revenues and also bring transparency,” he said further. Addressing a pre-budget conference in Lahore, the minister said there was a need for structural reforms, adding that a lot of …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi urged on Sunday the national cricket team to embrace an aggressive playing style and modern techniques in T20 internationals following their recent defeat against Ireland. The call for a tactical overhaul came during a meeting held in Dublin between national team players and Mr Naqvi, where the PCB chief stressed the need for …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over persistent political uncertainty in Pakistan despite the February 8 elections, emphasizing potential implications for economic reforms. Despite the formation of a new government, the IMF highlighted challenges in implementing policy reforms amidst a complex political landscape. According to the IMF, the new government has pledged to uphold policies outlined in the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its Founder Imran Khan are a reality. “There is no option but to hold a grand dialogue with them,” said the former interior minister. In an interview with a private TV channel, he said that the PTI had no option but to …

Team Pakistan Champions, led by former Pakistan World Cup-winning T20 captain Younis Khan and former Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi, is set to make a mark in the league. The team comprises more Pakistani cricketers, adding to the excitement of Pakistani cricket fans. Team Pakistan Champions, poised to compete against international cricket legends from England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, and …

SHANGHAI: Located around the mid-point of China’s coastline, the Yangtze River Delta is one of the country’s most economically vibrant regions, having achieved what can be considered quintessential highly-integrated development. For over a millennium, the word “paradise” has been used to describe the landscape and prosperity of this region. However, the region’s development in the new era has surpassed even …