Friendship Triangular Blind Cricket T20 cricket series has now been turned into an India-Pakistan blind cricket series after the flight of the Sri Lankan blind cricket team was missed due to non-receipt of NOC on time. Pakistan blind cricket team won the match by five wickets against the Indian blind cricket team. The first match of India Pakistan Blind T20 Cricket …

The law enforcement agencies have arrested the alleged culprit who was running a social media campaign against the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP). Sources said that Rawalpindi-resident Abdul Wasay has been apprehended for orchestrating a threatening campaign against Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa. They revealed that Wasay engaged in a malicious campaign targeting the CJP on X (formerly …

The Sunni Ittehad Council has formally approached the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) with a request for reserved seats in both the National and Provincial Assemblies. In a detailed written communication from Sahibzada Hamid Raza, the Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council, the Commission has been urged to allocate reserved seats based on the affiliation of independent candidates. The letter …

Former commissioner of Rawalpindi, Liaquat Ali Chattha, has recorded his statement regarding his allegations of rigging in the recent elections, sources within the election commission confirmed. The inquiry committee, chaired by ECP Sindh member Nisar Durrani, issued a notice to Chattha yesterday, prompting his response to the accusations. The investigation committee, operating under the leadership of Nisar Durrani, has been …

The Punjab Assembly (PA) is set to convene tomorrow for its inaugural session following the general elections held on February 8. Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has formally issued a notification calling for the assembly meeting, marking a pivotal moment in the province’s political landscape. Scheduled to commence at 10 am, the assembly session will witness the swearing-in ceremony of …

The International Court of Justice, the UN’s top court, on Thursday continued its hearing from dozens of states and three international organizations who question the legality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Representatives from countries including China, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Libya were expected to deliver their positions during the third day of the hearing at …

Credit to China Daily As air quality worsens in many other developing nations, there has been an increasingly high demand for China’s experiences in air pollution control. In January, for example, authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province invited Chu Yangxi, an associate research professor with the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, and two other Chinese experts to Lahore, the capital …

BEIJING: A spokesperson for the Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged Taiwan to make public the truth of a recent incident in waters near Kinmen that led to the death of two people on a mainland fishing boat. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, also called on relevant parties in Taiwan to hand serious punishments …

CAIRO: Arab states have condemned the United States for vetoing another UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as looming Israeli attacks on the southernmost Gazan city of Rafah raise concerns that the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave may deepen. During an emergency session of the UN Security Council held in New York on …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations on Thursday with President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and vowed to join Sassou in promoting the strategic partnership of the two sides. The friendship between China and the Republic of the Congo has stood the test of time, Xi remarked. Over …

XIAMEN: In the city of Xiamen, east China’s Fujian Province, nature surprises visitors with its beauty: egrets dance on Yundang Lake, Gulangyu Island’s greenery contrasts with its red tiles, and the sea and sky blend seamlessly in Wuyuan Bay. Chinese President Xi Jinping cherishes Xiamen deeply. From his post in the coastal city to leadership roles in Fujian and the …

BEIJING: Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping introduced the term “new productive forces” in September last year, foreign think tanks and media outlets have widely discussed the concept. In a recent high-level meeting, new productive forces were again the focus of discussion, bringing attention to its various implications. What is the true meaning of the term? More importantly, what is …

BEIJING: The recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, “If you’re not at the table in the international system, you’re going to be on the menu,” carries a comically menacing undertone. One might jestingly inquire, “Who talks like that? Hannibal Lecter?” Blinken’s statement at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference also makes one wonder how U.S. Western allies …

BEIJING: A total of 214 cities in 29 provinces across China had established real estate financing coordination mechanisms as of Feb. 20, forming part of the country’s efforts to promote the sound development of the property market. China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said Tuesday that it had issued batches of “white lists” involving 5,349 real estate projects eligible …

BEIJING: The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has released the revised regulations on the Party’s disciplinary inspections. Based on the Party Constitution and the achievements made in the theoretical, practical and institutional innovation of the inspection work in the new era, the revised regulations further improve the institutions, mechanisms and responsibility system for disciplinary inspections, according …

Aerobic exercises are any type of physical activity that raises your heart rate and increases your breathing for an extended period of time. Aerobic exercises can help with weight loss by burning calories and increasing your metabolism. Regular aerobic exercise can also improve cardiovascular health, increase muscle tone, and reduce stress levels. In this article, we share a list of …

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ruled that the resignation or retirement of an apex court judge would not dispose of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) proceedings already under way against them. A five-member bench delivered a four-to-one majority decision during a hearing on the federal government’s intra-court appeal against the apex court’s 2023 verdict in the Afiya Shehrbano Zia case, …

The federal government announced on Wednesday an increase in the prices of 146 critical life-saving medicines. The decision, conveyed through a drug price hike notification, primarily targets essential medications crucial for treating conditions such as cancer, vaccines, and antibiotics. Health Ministry officials have disclosed that the move follows a recommendation from the Drug Regulatory Authority, which proposed an increase in the …

An Italian woman stands at the center of a startling case involving a purported 17 pregnancies, prompting authorities to scrutinise her for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated maternity benefits scam spanning over 24 years. Barbara Ioele, aged 50, has found herself ensnared in a web of deception, accused of fabricating a series of pregnancies 12 resulting in natural abortions and 5 …

In a historic move set to mark a significant milestone in the reign of King Charles III, the Bank of England has unveiled plans to introduce new banknotes featuring the portrait of the monarch. Amidst the backdrop of his courageous battle with cancer, the 75-year-old monarch is poised to achieve yet another remarkable feat as his likeness adorns the nation’s …

The Sindh High Court has once again ordered the immediate restoration of internet services and social media platforms, adjourning the hearing until March 5. The court also sought a response from the federal government on the issue. The SHC was hearing a petition filed by Advocate Jibran Nasir against the blocking of internet and social media platforms in the country, particularly …

Bollywood actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani got married in an Anand Karaj ceremony in Goa on Wednesday. However, fans are eagerly awaiting their wedding pictures. The duo is now husband and wife. Following the traditional Anand Karaj ceremony, a Sindhi wedding ceremony is to follow. The couple was joined by family and closest friends as they got married …

In a move against slanderous campaigns on social media targeting the Election Commission and government officials, the caretaker government has announced the formation of a new Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for thorough investigations. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the spread of misinformation and attempts to manipulate public opinion through deceptive tactics. The caretaker government has vowed to uphold …

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the case against alleged rigging in the recently held general elections after seeking damages worth Rs500,000 from the petitioner. A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the petition. Other members of the bench included Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Musarrat Hilali. As the …

Kieron Pollard’s blistering 21-ball 49 and Mir Hamza’s bowling brilliance (3-28) powered the Karachi Kings to a seven-wicket victory against Peshawar Zalmi in the sixth match of the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday. KARACHI KINGS’ INNINGS Chasing a target of 154, the Kings swept past Zalmi in the 17th over …

BEIJING: Various parties, including China, expressed strong disappointment by and dissatisfaction with the United States once again vetoing a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. “The U.S. veto pushes the situation in Gaza into a more dangerous one,” spokesperson Mao Ning said at a …

SINGAPORE: Chinese passenger jet C919 debuted in a flight demonstration at the Singapore Airshow, which kicked off on Tuesday. Two C919 narrow-body aircraft and three ARJ21 jetliners developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) attended the airshow. Two Chinese air-service companies, the Tibet Airlines and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Group, signed orders for 40 units …

BRUSSELS: A Belgian animal park on Tuesday announced that three of its five pandas will leave for China this year. Tian Bao, born in 2016, and twins Bao Di and Bao Mei, born in 2019, will leave Pairi Daiza Park in Hainault in the autumn of 2024. “Our three ‘baby’ pandas, cherished by all since their arrival, will have to …

BEIJING: Trade protectionist measures taken by the United States and Europe will hurt their own long-term development and encumber the progress and prosperity of the world, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Tuesday. It was reported that the United States is considering restricting imports of Chinese smart cars and related components by non-tariff means. The EU has launched an …

UNITED NATIONS: The United States on Tuesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. The draft resolution won 13 votes in favor among the 15 members of the Security Council. The United States voted against it. Britain abstained. To be adopted, a Security Council draft resolution needs at least nine votes …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the body’s inability to regulate the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the body. The body breaks down food into glucose and uses it as a source of energy. In healthy people insulin helps to regulate the glucose (sugar) levels. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas …

Despite the suspension of notification regarding the victory of three MNAs by the Islamabad High Court, the final fate of the alleged election-rigging disputes are likely to be decided by the election tribunals, which is a time-consuming process. However, the current week is very significant as either the superior judiciary or the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will look into …

The caretaker government on Monday fulfilled a longstanding demand of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) by granting it the status of a full-fledge division thus allowing it complete financial autonomy. The decision was taken by the Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, following which a notification was issued to elevate the IB as a division. According to the notification, the IB director …

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that he foresees a stalemate in government formation “if someone is not ready to change their stance”. Speaking to reporters at the Supreme Court today, the former foreign minister said the PPP and him are adamant on their stance, highlighting that it will not be changed at any cost. “If someone else wants to …

Jamaat-i-Islami Senator Mushtaq Ahmad on Tuesday demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja resign from his post and proceedings under Article 6 (high treason) of the Constitution be initiated against him. He passed these remarks as the upper house of Parliament convened for the second day. During the session, a number of senators raised concerns regarding allegations of poll …

Pakistani actress Sana Javed reacted to the chants of Tennis star Sania Mirza by a few people from the audience when Sana arrived to watch Karachi Kings’ match against Multan Sultan to support her husband Shoaib Malik at the Pakistan Super League PSL-9. A few people from the audience screamed the name of Shoaib Malik ex-wife Sania Mirza in a …

The latest reports from a reliable BMW insider suggest that the upcoming BMW M5 is poised to break new ground in power and size, albeit with some concerns about its weight. According to information shared by a member of the Bimmer Post forums known for accurate predictions, the next-generation M5, codenamed G90, will inherit its powertrain from the controversial XM …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned was this case (Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto judicial murder case) was not an opportunity for both institutions Armed Forces of Pakistan and the Supreme Court to get rid of the accusations against themselves. “The army does not impose martial law as an institution. Some people act as individuals. Sometimes there has to …

Amidst ongoing disruptions to social media platform X formerly known as Twitter Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to file a petition in the Islamabad High Court, challenging what he termed as “dictatorial acts” by the government. Speaking out against the prolonged outage, PTI’s stalwart Ali Muhammad Khan, in a message posted on X denounced the government’s actions as undemocratic and vowed …

Most recently, China’s State Council Information Office has released a white paper titled “China’s Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism which vividly reflects strategic importance of the Chinese wisdom to eradicate terrorism and dangerous tendencies through legal measures. It is China’s first national white paper on this particular issue which is drafted on the core injunctions of international jurisprudence i.e. …