The interior ministry submitted a comprehensive report during the hearing at the Islamabad High Court regarding the closure of the social media platform ‘X’. Interior ministry report emphasized that ‘X, formerly known as Twitter, is not registered in Pakistan nor has it adhered to the nation’s legal framework, failing to comply with directives from the government regarding the platform’s misuse. …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the visit of the Saudi delegation will lead to investment worth billions of dollars in Pakistan. Chairing a cabinet meeting in Islamabad today, he said the Saudi delegation visited Pakistan in the special interest of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Expressing his gratitude to the Saudi Crown Prince, the Prime Minister …

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) gave a clean chit to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the reference related to Toshakhana vehicles. Judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the reference against President Asif Zardari, former prime ministers Nawaz Sharif, Yusuf Raza Gilani, and others in the Accountability Court of Islamabad regarding the vehicles of Toshakhana. Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer Rana Muhammad Irfan while …

CAIRO: Two batches of humanitarian supplies provided by the Chinese government to Palestinians will arrive at the Al-Arish airport and Port Said in Egypt on Thursday and Friday, the Chinese embassy in Egypt said in a press release. The shipments, including tents, blankets, clothing, medical supplies and flour, will be transported to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing. …

GUANGZHOU: Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a symposium with overseas buyers attending the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou on Wednesday. Overseas buyer representatives spoke about their experience in strengthening cooperation with China through the Canton Fair, noting that the fair has long played an important role in promoting trade exchanges and friendly …

BEIJING: Washington has recently claimed that any attack on Philippine aircraft, vessels or armed forces in the South China Sea would invoke the mutual defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines. While the U.S. concept of mutual defense appears to protect an ally, in reality, it serves as a security guarantee from a dominant power to its subordinate …

BEIJING: A series of indicators have shown the Chinese economy accumulated a number of positive elements in the first quarter, kicking off a good start to this year despite pressures and challenges both at home and abroad. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.3 percent during the January-March period. On a quarterly basis, the economy …

Wisden Almanack has named Australian skipper Pat Cummins the world’s best men’s cricketer, while Nat Sciver-Brunt of England was declared the best women’s cricketer on Tuesday. Cummins was recognised by Wisden for a stellar 2023 in which the fast bowler led Australia to a World Test Championship (WTC) final win over India. Wisden also named five Cricketers of the Year, …

LAHORE: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr. Yasmeen Rashid has challenged former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s victory from NA-130, it was learnt on Tuesday. In a petition submitted before the election tribunal of Lahore High Court (LHC), Rashid pleaded that the ECP issued Sharif’s notification victory contrary to the law. It merits mention here that the victory of former prime …

The use of solar in the country has increased by about 50 percent as the number of users has increased from 55,000 to 115,000 highlighting the fact the electricity per unit price surpassed the reach of a common man. People are opting for solar power energy amid the rising prices per unit rate of electricity. Alternative Energy Board said net …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday deferred proceedings on the appeals against the conviction of former prime minister Imran Khan and former Federal Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The court presided over by Chief Justice Aamir Farooq alongside Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, witnessed a fervent exchange of arguments from both sides. During the proceedings, Chief Justice …

In response to the recent surge in petroleum prices, the Ministry of Finance attributed on Tuesday the upward trend to fluctuations in the international oil market. According to a spokesperson from the ministry, the fortnightly increase in prices of various petroleum products is directly linked to the rise in global oil prices, which saw petrol and high-speed diesel prices climb …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened the federal cabinet meeting on April 17 (Wednesday). According to details, the nine-point agenda will be discussed under the leadership of the premier. The bill for the National Institute for Modern Sciences will be discussed. Ambassador Manzoor Chaudhry’s approval of the international award will be part of the agenda. The organisation of the accountability courts …

Indian actress Karishma Tanna has bagged immense popularity due to her acting prowess and strong connection with her dedicated fans. Taking to Instagram, the “Kahi To Milenge” actress has dropped a set of pictures. In the clicks, she is seen wearing a whitish top. She is seen poses for the photos in different ways. Karishma is seen enjoying a cup …

Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and members of his top Saudi delegation called on President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday vowed to cement ties between the two countries in multifaceted sectors. The Saudi delegation congratulated President Zardari on becoming the president of Pakistan for the second time …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, calling on the two sides to carry forward the distinctive characteristics of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes and achieve mutual success. Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the all-round strategic partnership between China and …

HEFEI: Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has said that the high-quality development of key industrial chains is important for strengthening the resilience and safety of the nation’s industrial and supply chains, as well as enhancing the core competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. Great efforts must be made to promote the high-quality development of key industrial chains in order to better …

BEIJING: China has urged the UK to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs, and stop harboring and conniving with criminals and rioters that undermine China’s national security. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks on Tuesday at a daily press briefing when asked to comment on the wanton slanders against Hong Kong affairs in the so-called six-monthly report by …

BEIJING: An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on preserving and passing on cultural heritage and carrying forward fine traditional Chinese culture will be published on Tuesday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s eighth issue of the …

CHICAGO: A nine-year-old girl was killed and 10 other people, including three children, were injured in a shooting on the South Side of Chicago Saturday night, local media reported. The shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. local time (0220 GMT). A nine-year-old girl was shot in the head and died; a one-year-old boy and an eight-year-old boy were each shot multiple …

According to statistics released on Sunday by research company IDC, Apple’s smartphone sales decreased by almost 10% in the first quarter of 2024 as a result of more intense competition from Android smartphone manufacturers aiming for the top place, Reuters reported. Between January and March, shipments of smartphones worldwide rose 7.8% to 289.4 million devices, with Samsung overtaking Apple as …

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received a warning from Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, that Sunday’s attack at his Bandra, Mumbai, home was a “first and final warning”. Bishnoi allegedly took credit for the incident in an online post shortly after the shorts were fired at Salman Khan’s house on Sunday. “We have only shown you …

In a formal ceremony held at the Peshawar High Court on Monday morning, Acting Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim took the oath as the chief justice. He was administered the oath by Senior Judge Justice Ijaz Anwar. The event marked an important milestone in the judiciary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Background of Justice Ibrahim Born on December 2, 1969, in Peshawar, Justice …

The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank will commence in Washington on Monday (today). Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, a delegation from Pakistan will participate in these meetings, scheduled from April 17 to 19. Finance Minister Aurangzeb is slated to meet with key figures, including the managing director of the IMF and the …

CTD completes geotagging of more than 19,000 educational institutions in Punjab Province. According to CTD authorities, the province’s watch list now includes the names of almost 9,000 potential terrorists. The 65 people whose names have been reported as having returned from Syria in recent years are on the list. In addition, the surveillance of 22 individuals who were released from …

In a bid to facilitate taxpayers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a four-day extension in the deadline for the submission of tax returns. According to a notification issued by the chief commissioner of Inland Revenue, taxpayers now have until April 22 to submit their sales tax and federal excise returns, instead of the previous deadline of April …

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that India could be involved in the murder of Aamir Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 killing of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh. Aamir Sarfaraz alia Tamba, one of the accused in the 2013 fatal attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in Kot Lakhpat jail, died during treatment after …

Credit to China Daily The purpose of claiming “Volt Typhoon”, a hacking organization, as a China-sponsored group by US politicians, intelligence community and companies is to hype the “China threat theory” and cheat funding from the US Congress and taxpayers, according to a latest report from China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center. In February, a US congressional committee held …

Sikh pilgrims gather at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi festival, in Hassan Abdal, Pakistan on April 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua) Sikh pilgrims gather at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi festival, in Hassan Abdal, Pakistan on April 14, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)

BEIJING: In February, a U.S. congressional committee held a hearing on the so-called “cyber threat” from China, claiming a Chinese state-sponsored hacking organization, dubbed “Volt Typhoon,” launched a cluster of activities affecting networks across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors. The allegation originated from a joint advisory by the cybersecurity authorities of the United States and its “Five Eyes” allies. The advisory …

CHONGQING: Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz said on Sunday he is impressed by the cooperation between German and Chinese enterprises in the field of hydrogen technology, and Germany is willing to continue to deepen friendly exchanges with China and push bilateral cooperation to a new level. Scholz on Sunday visited a Sino-German joint venture and a Sino-German cooperative scientific …

UNITED NATIONS: A Chinese envoy on Sunday called for calm and restraint after Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel over the latter’s deadly assault on the Iranian consulate in Syria. “China calls on relevant parties to exercise maximum calm and restraint and resolve their differences and disputes in accordance with the purposes of the UN Charter and international law to prevent …

Students at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland have developed a three-legged robot that could ultimately make its way across the surface of asteroids through a series of long-distance hops, the university announced on its website Thursday. The robot, known as the SpaceHopper, will be used on space missions to explore relatively small celestial bodies such as asteroids and moons which …

Implementing the orders of International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to block the SIM cards of nearly 2 million individuals involved in tax evasion. Sources told Internews that FBR chairman has greenlighted the blocking of SIM cards of tax evaders dispatched instructions to relevant officials. The FBR has identified 1.8 million tax evaders. Sources …

Saudi Arabia is set to inject a hefty $1 billion into the Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project nestled in the scenic Chagai District of Balochistan Province, Pakistan. The investment is anticipated to take place next month, pending the clearance of any hurdles by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). To ensure a seamless process for Saudi Arabia’s investment, the Prime Minister …

ISLAMABAD: Current developments demonstrate the consequences of the breakdown of diplomacy and it is now critically urgent to stabilize the situation and restore peace, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Sunday on Israel-Iran tensions. “We call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and move towards de-escalation,” the ministry said in a statement, adding that Pakistan is watching with deep concern …

The World Bank has announced a billion-dollar loan to finance energy projects in the country. This investment is expected to drive significant improvements in Pakistan’s energy infrastructure and contribute to the country’s economic growth. The loan will specifically support the 2,160-megawatt Dasu Hydropower Project. Once completed, the Dasu project is projected to save Pakistan a staggering $1.8 billion annually in …

Early this morning, gunfire was reported outside the Mumbai home of Bollywood star Salman Khan, according to the police. At 5am on Sunday, two unidentified men in a motorcycle fired five rounds into the air outside of Mr. Khan’s Bandra home before escaping from the scene. According to Mumbai Police sources, a 7.6-bore gun was used in the shooting. It …

The New Zealand cricket team has touched down in Islamabad, commencing their highly anticipated 14-day tour of the country. Arriving on April 14, the team is set to engage in a series of five T20 matches against the Pakistani cricket squad, scheduled from April 14 to 28. New Zealand team arrives in Islamabad for the T20I series The series will …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued his first public response to the barrage of Iranian drone strikes on Israel, pledging his nation would emerge victorious. In a brief message he posted on his X account, Netanyahu wrote in Hebrew, “We intercepted. We shut it down. We’ll succeed together.” This is the first time Netanyahu has expressed something in public …