Sinotech Solar Pvt Ltd has embarked on a major investment journey in Pakistan, unveiling plans to establish a state-of-the-art 3GW solar panel manufacturing facility in Karachi. Spearheading this initiative is the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), dedicated to streamlining the project’s documentation processes. This venture marks a pivotal stride towards domestic solar panel production, also signifies Sinotech’s commitment to supporting …

The moment that the Turkish people have been waiting for a long time has arrived, and the results have surprised many. The Republican People’s Party (CHP) clearly won the municipal elections for the first time in 47 years. Against the background of such a significant event, a number of questions arose. What is the significance of this victory for Türkiye? …

The Pakistan-China Khunjarab border was opened for bilateral trade and tourism after four months of closure. Khunjerab border, the only land crossing connecting Pakistan with China is located at an altitude of about 15,000 feet above sea level. According to the protocol agreement of 1985, the border is closed for traffic from December 1 to March 31 due to snowfall. …

On the orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the cleanliness campaign titled ‘Suthra Punjab’ kicked off when she assumed power as chief executive in the province and now it has been concluded but to no avail, the situation on the ground did no change at all contrary to authorities and civil bureaucracy tall claims. It is learned that the …

The Supreme Court has taken a suo motu notice of the letter written to the Supreme Judicial Council by six judges of the Islamabad High Court. A seven-member bench of the SC, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, will hear the case at 11:30am on Wednesday. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Mandokhel, Justice …

The Pakistan Cricket Team has started a comprehensive training camp at the renowned Army School of Physical Training Kakul in Abbottabad. From March 28 to April 9, the entire Pakistani cricket squad participates in various physical fitness exercises meticulously crafted by seasoned instructors. With a keen emphasis on discipline and fostering team spirit, the training session aims to elevate the …

BEIJING: Focusing on the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima, Chinese and Japanese experts had a constructive technical dialogue on March 30 in China’s Dalian, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, experts from Japan and China held consultation on March 30 in China over the release of the “treated water” …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President-elect of the Republic of Indonesia and Great Indonesia Movement Party General Chairman Prabowo Subianto, who is on a visit to China, in Beijing on Monday. Xi congratulated Prabowo on winning the election and asked Prabowo to relay sincere greetings and best wishes to President Joko Widodo. Recalling the rapidly developing and …

BEIJING: An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on putting the people first will be published on Monday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s seventh issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has called for sound implementation of projects supported by the country’s additional government bonds for post-disaster reconstruction, and strict supervision over the use of the fund. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during his research tour from …

TEHRAN: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday held a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling for practical measures to enhance bilateral ties and address the Gaza crisis. During their talks, Raisi said it was necessary for the two sides to further strengthen political, economic and cultural relations, according to a statement published on the website of …

BEIJING: The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 12 pips to 7.0938 against the U.S. dollar Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day. The central parity rate …

KABUL: Afghan caretaker government’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has confirmed the detention of two U.S. nationals in Afghanistan, local media said Sunday. “A number of foreign nationals including two U.S. nationals have been held in Afghanistan and the reason for their imprisonment is a violation of Afghanistan’s laws,” Afghanistan National Radio and Television quoted Mujahid on Sunday as saying. Without providing …

GAZA: At least 36 Palestinians were killed and dozens others wounded in overnight Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources said on Sunday. In the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, at least 11 were killed and dozens of others injured in an Israeli drone attack targetting a group of Palestinians. Meanwhile, a Palestinian woman and her …

ISLAMABAD: Raising his hands in prayer according to Muslim traditions while breaking his fast at dusk in the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muhammad Rashid made a wish for the health and happiness of Chinese volunteers serving food to Pakistanis at a makeshift dining place on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. Rashid, who sells ice cream here to financially …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released the notification of the Trader Friendly Special Procedure 2024 Registration of traders and shopkeepers will start from 1st April. As per the notification, dealers and shopkeepers will be liable to a trader-friendly special procedure. The registration period for traders and shopkeepers under the scheme will start from 1st April. The first monthly …

The United Nations, joining the wave of international concern, has urged India to ensure “fair, transparent, and timely action” following the arrest of New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of elections. The UN Secretary General’s spokesperson emphasized the importance of upholding justice and safeguarding the rights of all citizens, particularly political figures, in a statement. In a related development, …

New details have emerged regarding what could be the largest case of election manipulation in India’s history. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stands accused of misappropriating billions of Rupees, with the Modi government allegedly profiting off more than half of the donations collected from Indian corporations under the guise of electoral bonds. According to a recent investigation by Scroll, the …

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Saturday said she would not resign after her house was raided as part of inquiries into possible illicit enrichment and failure to declare ownership of luxury watches. Some 20 officials from the public prosecutor’s office and 20 police raided Boluarte’s house on Friday night, and the palace on Saturday morning. “I took office with clean …

Pakistan Cricket Team on Sunday confirmed that following a unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Babar Azam has replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20 captain. ‘King Babar’ also became ODI skipper after a hiatus of five months. Babar Azam …

WhatsApp is among the most popular messaging apps, with developers constantly rolling out new and upcoming features through the beta channel. The app introduced one such feature a couple of weeks ago, a search bar for the Chats tab, helping users search for a specific message from a long list of conversations. While the new search bar was added with …

The much-anticipated collaboration between Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Karan Johar has hit a sang after the former pulled himself out of the action film – Bull, an Indian media outlet reported. The buzz around Salman Khan and Karan Johar teaming up for Bull had dominated 2023’s entertainment headlines. This marked a much-anticipated comeback for the pair after 25 years, …

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday felicitated the Christian community on observance of Easter. The president said that the Constitution of Pakistan guaranteed constitutional rights to all religious communities. The president, in a message, said that all the communities enjoyed religious, political, social and economic rights in Pakistan. “The Christian community is a precious asset for Pakistan,” he said, adding that …

The escalating number of cases has sparked concerns among authorities and citizens alike, prompting calls for urgent measures to address the stray dog population and ensure public safety. In a concerning surge of dog bite cases, Dadu has emerged with the highest number of dog bite incidents in Sindh, totaling 289 cases, citing National Institute of Health (NIH) sources. Following …

BEIJING: The number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in China increased 32 percent year on year to exceed 1.26 million by the end of 2023, data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) shows. These UAVs, or drones, flew more than 23 million hours last year, according to the CAAC. The CAAC has approved the establishment of 17 civil …

In what might seem as a departure from its earlier position of not becoming part of the government, the PPP in Punjab has hinted at accepting portfolios in the provincial cabinet when it expanded after Eidul Fitr. This move might pave the way for its entry into the federal cabinet as well. Ali Haider Gilani, the PPP parliamentary leader in …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government is targeting to win a staff-level agreement (SLA) for the next IMF loan programme by the end of June 2024, aiming to secure a three-year EFF (extended fund facility) while the size of the package is yet to be determined through deliberation and discussions. During his first visit to the Pakistan Stock …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the country wants to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia during his meeting with Moscow’s envoy to Islamabad. The statement from the Prime Minister’s Office stated that the premier highlighted a number of areas, particularly in energy, trade and investment during his meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Albert P. Khorev. The …

Popular actress and model Shahnaz Gill has ventured into a new realm of creativity with her debut as a playback singer in the song “Dil Kya Irada Tera” for the movie “Patna Shukla,” released on an OTT platform. Sharing her excitement and gratitude, she took to Instagram to express her emotions, posting a video snippet of her song and thanking …

A devastating hailstorm struck Sibi overnight, severely damaging wheat and cotton fields, and plunging farmers into despair as their hopes for a successful harvest were shattered. Thousands of acres of wheat crops in Dehpal Kalan, Kurak, Marghzani, Talli, and Khajjak have suffered extensive damage due to the hailstorm. The once-promising wheat fields now lie flattened, with the ready crop destroyed …

Tragedy struck Muawiya village in Bannu as heavy rains caused the wall of a house to cave in, killing four children and an adult, with several others injured. As per rescue sources, the victims, aged between five and seven years old, were identified as Asim, Owais, Tanzeela, and Wasila. Rescue efforts were swiftly launched by Bannu’s Rescue 1122 officials, who, …

The Modi govt has blocked a documentary shedding light on the murder of Hardeep Singh Nagar, a Khalistan separatist, in Canada. The documentary, produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, accuses Indian agents of involvement in Nijjar’s assassination outside a gurdwara in British Columbia last June. YouTube has removed access to the documentary, titled “Sikhs, Spies, and Murder: Investigating India’s Alleged …

The first batch of premium cattle from Brazil has landed at Sialkot International Airport. The American company “National Airlines” flew them in via a Boeing 747 cargo plane, marking a major step forward for the Green Pakistan Livestock Initiative (GPLI) under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The cattle, boasting superior genetic traits, comprise nine breeds including. This blend aims …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is chairing a federal cabinet meeting on Saturday. The meeting, to be held in Lahore virtually through a video link, is expected to lay out clear targets and objectives for ministries across various sectors, including the economy, agriculture, industry and trade, minerals, IT, and education. Sources suggest that Prime Minister Sharif may outline the points of …

ADEN, Yemen: A Houthi attack involving drone strikes and a ground offensive in Yemen’s southern Al-Dhalea province on Friday killed at least four pro-government soldiers, a military official said. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that “the Houthis first deployed drones to bombard sites controlled by pro-government forces in the northern fronts of Al-Dhalea province. The drone …

BEIJING: The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee met on March 29 to review a comprehensive report on the second round of disciplinary inspection missions of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. It was noted at the meeting that the CPC Central Committee …

GAZA: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 32,705, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said on Saturday. In a press statement, the ministry said that during the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 82 people and wounded 98 others in the Palestinian coastal enclave. This brings the total death toll to 32,705 …

ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) in Pakistan witnessed an increase of 29.41 percent on a year-on-year basis, an official report said on Friday. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said that the SPI was calculated to measure the price movement of important commodities and it comprised 51 essential items collected from 50 markets in …

China’s Two Sessions remained hot topic in regional as well as international media for numerous reasons. By presenting the socio-economic achievements of the 2023 and setting the healthy targets of 2024, it attracts huge attention from the policy makers, economists, strategists and financial gurus around the globe, chalking out their future plans of investments, innovations, cooperation and connectivity. The concluded …

BEIJING: China urges Japan to commit itself to the path of peaceful development, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press conference in regards to reports stating that Japan’s parliament approved its budget for fiscal year 2024, with a record-high defense budget of 7.95 trillion yen. Given Japan’s not-too-distant history of …