DUBLIN: Visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called on China and Ireland to work together to uphold a free and open international trading system and practice genuine multilateralism. Li made the call while meeting with Irish President Michael D. Higgins here in Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of the Irish president. Though China and Ireland are geographically apart …

BEIJING: A study session on promoting high-quality financial development, attended by provincial and ministerial-level leading officials, was opened at the Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (the National Academy of Governance) on the morning of Jan. 16. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission …

Pakistani celebrities strongly reacted to the recently-dropped trailer of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming film ‘Fighter’, for unnecessary villainising of Pakistan. The three-minute-long trailer of the upcoming Bollywood film ‘Fighter’, starring A-list actors Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor, was unveiled by the makers on Monday morning. However, apart from the Bollywood lovers from Pakistan, who expressed their …

The Supreme Court has summoned details of licenses issued for prohibited bore weapons from authorities while hearing a case with regard to stolen arms. “Pakistan has to get rid of the Kalashnikov culture,” Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa remarked. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Secretary Interior as well as provincial secretaries, Police IGs, the Attorney General and Advocate …

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reiterated that the general elections will take place in Pakistan on February 8. In an exclusive interview with CNBC on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos, he said this is a constitutional requirement and everyone in the country is committed to that particular date. He said the people of Pakistan will …

Labyrinth of Gujrat’s 5 brothers political rivalry contesting against each others Five brothers have entered the electoral arena as candidates from different political parties, creating a unique electoral landscape. Chaudhry Abid Raza Kotla is vying for the National Assembly seat from NA-62, while his four younger brothers are trying their luck for various provincial assembly seats. Hen Bhai, one of …

New Zealand completed their Twenty20 series against Pakistan at the University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday with two matches remaining after opener Finn Allen hit a career-high 137 off 62 balls. In the third game of the five-match series, the Black Caps were put into bat and triumphed by 45 runs after holding Pakistan to 179 for seven and amassing …

Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been ruled out of cricket for an indefinite period. Rashid Khan has been suffering from back pain during his last game played in the ICC World Cup. In this regard, Jonathan Trott, the coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, says that no time can be given for the return of Rashid Khan, his back pain …

Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory, which resulted in the death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. In a statement, MOFA said, “This violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences.” The statement reads: “It is even more concerning that this …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has removed and appointed the following ambassadors in accordance with a decision from the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, an official statement said on Wednesday. Cao Xiaolin was appointed ambassador to Qatar, replacing Zhou Jian. Lin Nan was appointed ambassador to Seychelles, replacing Guo Wei. Wang Wengang was appointed ambassador …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies President Alfredo Pacheco via video link on Wednesday. Hailing the sound momentum of bilateral relations and productive cooperation over the past few years of diplomatic ties, Han said China appreciates the Dominican Republic’s adherence to the one-China principle and is willing to consolidate political trust, expand …

BEIJING: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji held talks with the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies President Alfredo Pacheco via video link in Beijing on Wednesday. The establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Dominican Republic in May 2018 opened a new chapter in the development of bilateral relations, noted Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, …

MORIGAON, India: After a gap of nearly nine years, people could finally watch traditional buffalo fights on the scene during Bhogali Bihu, a festival marking the end of the winter harvesting season, at Ahatguri village of Morigaon district, Assam state, India. Given that buffalo fights are part of Bhogali Bihu, the state government has passed Standard Operating Procedures to ensure …

CHENGDU: Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore, arrived safely in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu on Tuesday evening, following a four-hour flight from Singapore Changi International Airport. Le Le was born in Singapore in August 2021. It weighed only 200 grams at birth, and after more than two years of growth, its weight has now reached …

YINCHUAN: As dusk fell, the sheep at Shangping Village’s collective breeding farm eagerly awaited their meal, with Zhang Chun, a 41-year-old shepherd, moving about the sheep sheds to prepare feed and water for the bleating flock. The farm, just a 10-minute ride from Zhang’s home, has allowed him to work closer to his family, earning a stable income of 4,000 …

COLOMBO: Over 5,000 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far in January this year, according to the latest update released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) on Tuesday. The NDCU said 5,829 cases have been reported during the first half of January. The Western Province reported the highest number of 1,956 cases, followed by the Northern …

DAVOS, Switzerland: China stands ready to work with the European Union (EU) to stay committed to partnership, stick to dialogue and cooperation, pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, and properly handle differences under the principle of mutual understanding and respect, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday. In today’s world that is fraught with changes and turbulence, China-EU ties remain …

DUBLIN: Relations and cooperation between China and Ireland have broad prospects and great potential, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Tuesday. Li made the remarks upon his arrival at Dublin Airport for an official visit to Ireland. He was received at the airport by Irish Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan and …

DAVOS, Switzerland: China neither walks away from agreements or pulls out of organizations, nor does it ask other countries to pick sides, and it has always been a staunch supporter of multilateralism, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024. The theme of this year’s meeting, “Rebuilding Trust,” echoes well with people’s …

BEIJING: China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the United States passing the so-called Taiwan-related act, and has made serious representations to the U.S. side, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. It is reported that the U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023, requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to use America’s influence in the …

DAVOS, Switzerland: China neither walks away from agreements or pulls out of organizations, nor does it ask other countries to pick sides, and it has always been a staunch supporter of multilateralism, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024. The theme of this year’s meeting, “Rebuilding Trust,” echoes well with people’s …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed staying committed to the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics and boosting the high-quality development of the financial sector. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing the opening of a study session at …

BEIJING: China warns the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question and to stop sending wrong signals to the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos’ message of congratulations to Lai …

BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong met with Iranian Police Chief Ahmad Reza Radan on Tuesday in Beijing. Wang expressed the hope that the two sides would work together to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, noting that the leaders met twice in 2023 to steer the direction of …

The National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19’s JN.1 variant, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Sajid Shah, the health ministry’s spokesperson, quoted caretaker Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan as saying that the situation was “being monitored strictly, with border health services, national and provincial health authorities, and labs fully …

What are the causes? Buerger’s disease is caused by vasculitis, which is an inflammation of blood vessels. Inflammation is irritation with presence of extra immune cells.The blood vessels of the hands and feet are especially affected, becoming constricted or totally blocked. This reduces blood flow to the tissues of hands and feet, resulting in pain and eventually damage. Smoking worsens …

Former federal minister Sumaira Malik has parted ways with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) after she was denied a ticket for upcoming elections 2024. She withdrew her nomination papers and tendered her resignation to the PML-N Punjab president Rana Sanaullah. Sumaira Malik announced taking part in the upcoming general election from NA-87 but the PML-N did not allotted her the party …

Sajal Ali, the Pakistani actress known for her nuanced portrayals and expressive eyes, recently revealed a side of herself that might surprise her fans. In an interview, Ali confessed that like her on-screen characters, she is a whirlwind of emotions off-camera too. When asked if her emotional intensity extends beyond acting, Ali readily admitted, “I think I am as emotional …

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar recently fell victim to a deepfake video circulating on social media, promoting the gaming app “Skyward Aviator Quest.” In the manipulated video, Tendulkar appears to endorse the app’s potential for users to earn money. The deepfake not only replicates his facial features but also mimics his voice, showcasing the concerning misuse of technology. Tendulkar, however, promptly …

The government’s intensified nationwide anti-drug campaign continues to reap results, with the authorities seizing over 3,929 kilogrammes of narcotics and apprehending 26 suspects in just a week (December 31 to January 7). This latest haul underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to tackling the widespread drug problem plaguing the country. According to official data, the majority of the seized drugs, 3,369kg, …

Marking a new chapter in military cooperation, a contingent of the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) arrived at Lahore Air Base this week, kicking off a comprehensive 45-day joint training exercise with the Pakistan Army. This collaboration aims to enhance tactical skills, exchange valuable expertise, and further strengthen the longstanding military partnership between the two nations. Upon arrival, the Saudi …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) stopped ROs and DROs from changing election symbols of candidates for the upcoming elections. The ECP told ROs and DROs that at this phase stage with the elections coming near the changing of election symbols should be avoided. “If the need to change the election symbol is so important then the commission should be …

The soldiers of Pakistan have sacrificed their lives for the defense of the country without caring for their lives. In this context, the spirit of heroism burns bright in Haripur, Pakistan, where Sepoy Mohsin Khan, a decorated soldier of the Pakistan Army Artillery Corps, stands as a symbol of courage and unwavering dedication to his country. Commissioned in the army’s …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Latif Khosa once again came face to face and had a dialogue during the hearing of a case. While hearing a case related to employment in the Supreme Court, Latif Khosa requested the CJP fix another petition for hearing, filed on behalf of former prime minister Imran Khan …

Donald Trump secured a resounding win in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa on Monday, asserting his command over the party despite facing scores of criminal charges as he seeks an election rematch with President Joe Biden. Trump took over half the votes, propelling him towards what looks set to be a close and deeply acrimonious election campaign …

TUNIS: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday spoke highly of the “great friendship” achieved by China and Tunisia during the past six decades since the establishment of their diplomatic ties. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a ceremony held in the Tunisian capital of Tunis …

KUNMING: A group of young travelers, affectionately named the “little sugar oranges” by netizens, from south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where sugar oranges are a local specialty, recently concluded a winter camp in the chilly northeast of China. Meanwhile, a cohort of 12 preschoolers from China’s northernmost city, Mohe, embarked on their winter adventure to Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture …

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday again called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza as the conflict turns 100 days. There is one solution to help address all the issues of the unprecedented level of civilian casualties and catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza, the fate of the hostages, and the tensions that are spilling over across the …

BERN, Switzerland: China is willing to promote continuous development of bilateral relations with Switzerland to achieve more practical results in mutually beneficial cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here on Monday. Li made the remarks during talks with President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, …

SHENZHEN: “BYD EXPLORER NO.1,” a vehicle carrier vessel leased to Chinese automaker BYD, held its maiden voyage ceremony on Monday at a port in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. With more than 5,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) on board, it will set sail for the ports of Vlissingen in the Netherlands and Bremerhaven in Germany. It is the first vessel …