NAIROBI: Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, harbors the dream of becoming a green city, with the government and private developers ensuring that the projects they undertake are climate-smart. From roads to buildings, the city is making great strides towards realizing the green dream, one project at a time. Leading from the front in making Nairobi a friendly city to the …

BEIJING: China’s tourism market experienced a remarkable surge during the first three quarters of this year, a senior cultural and tourism official said on Thursday. Domestic tourism recorded 3.67 billion visits and a staggering revenue of 3.7 trillion yuan (about 520.47 billion U.S. dollars) during the period, representing year-on-year increases of 75 percent and 114 percent respectively, figures from the …

BEIJING: The central economic work conference was held in Beijing from Dec. 11 to 12. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, all members …

HANGZHOU: The 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship started here on Wednesday, as Tianjin Bohai Bank beat Brazil’s Gerdau Minas of Belo Horizonte in straight sets. Minas jumped 9-4 ahead in the opening set before Tianjin leveled the scores at 15-15. Although Minas built a three-point lead in the middle of the set, Chinese internationals Yuan Xinyue and Li …

HANGZHOU: Every morning after dropping her children off at school, Ye Yuya would walk 50 meters to a workshop, where dozens of mothers like her pedal sewing machines to supplement their income. Ye comes from a low-income farming family in Sanmen County, east China’s Zhejiang Province. During the farming off-season, she works for a “common prosperity workshop” weaving outdoor jackets …

CAIRO: Promoting Belt and Road cooperation between Arab nations and China will deepen the dimensions of bilateral relations, an Egyptian political expert said. “The BRI is one of the most important developmental initiatives worldwide that create mutual interests between the Arab states and China,” Ahmed Kandil, head of the International Studies Unit and Energy Studies Program at Al-Ahram Center for …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, returned to China on Wednesday evening after paying a successful state visit to Vietnam. Vietnamese people and overseas Chinese residing there gathered along the road to the airport, waving national flags of the two countries and bidding farewell to Xi. Vuong Dinh Hue, …

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday unveiled its Cyber Security strategy for Pakistan’s telecom sector, a comprehensive and ambitious plan set to span from 2023 to 2028. This strategy is a significant step in the implementation of the National Cyber Security Policy – 2021 and marks a monumental stride towards bolstering digital security in the country’s rapidly evolving telecom …

Barely a week after its release, the Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA VI) has become the most-viewed new game trailer on video search engine YouTube. The much-awaited first look of Grand Theft Auto’s latest installment has reached over 144 million times since it first went live last week. YouTube itself revealed that the content creators and the gaming community have …

The anticipation for the upcoming episode of Koffee With Karan 8 featuring Arjun Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur reached its peak when the promotional video of the episode was released. Additional details from the show have now surfaced, shedding light on Aditya’s discussion about being labelled ‘the thirst trap’ and how he leverages this image in his popular web show, …

Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when a person’s body lacks an adequate amount of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It is necessary for the formation of red blood cells, proper neurological function, and DNA synthesis. In this article, we discuss some ways B12 deficiency affects …

Chairman PCB Management Committee, Mr Zaka Ashraf awarded a cash prize of PKR 3.6 million to the Pakistan Wheelchair team that became champions of the T20 Wheelchair Cricket Asia Cup 2023 held in Nepal. Pakistan wheelchair cricket team demonstrated an all-round display to become back-to-back champions of the T20 Wheelchair Cricket Asia Cup. The PCB in its bid to keep …

India’s parliament was halted Wednesday after a major security breach that saw two people disrupt proceedings by setting off a smoke canister inside the legislature. The pair were arrested by security, along with two others detained outside the building, after one man jumped onto the floor of the lower house of parliament from an overhead visitors’ gallery. Official footage from …

The Supreme Court has conditionally suspended its earlier verdict that declared the trial of civilians in military courts null and void. The court announced its decision with a 5-1 majority. Justice Musarrat Hilali opposed the majority decision. The SC ruled that the military courts will not pronounce final decisions on the trials underway. It allowed the military courts to proceed …

Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Director Media, Aalia Rasheed, has announced that fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been made the vice-captain of Pakistan’s Test cricket team for the three-match Test series down under. Afridi was recently appointed as the permanent T20I captain of the national side. The left-arm pacer has played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs, and 52 T20Is for Pakistan, …

In a big development, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has appointed Fawad Hasan Fawad to lead the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry, a crucial portfolio overseeing various matters, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This decision underscores the significant role that the IPC Ministry plays in governing not only inter-provincial affairs but also key national entities such as the PCB. According …

The Supreme Court has decided to hear all the cases related to the duration of disqualification together. It has also sought written responses from the election commission, the attorney general for Pakistan and all provincial advocates general on constitutional and legal points. In the judgment in the Mir Badshah Qaisrani case, the court declared that the pendency in this case …

The UAE U19 team recorded a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka U19 in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup U19 match at the ICC Academy Oval, the teenagers joy doubled when they were greeted by legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar right after their incredible win over the cricketing powerhouse. Shoaib visited the ICC Academy Oval as part of his special …

NANJING: The people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence, and sirens were heard across the city as China held a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Despite the winter chill, thousands of people, dressed in dark attire, attended the 10th national memorial ceremony for the victims in Nanjing, east China’s Jiangsu Province, …

TIANJIN: German carmaker Volkswagen Group has announced that Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd., the group’s Chinese company and its largest research and development center outside its German headquarters, will launch an electric vehicle platform for the entry-level market in three years and develop pure electric models tailored for Chinese customers. The move highlights the determination of Europe’s largest car company …

AMMAN: The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to push for closer Belt and Road cooperation between China and Jordan will open new horizons for the partnership between the two countries, said Jordanian economic expert. China and Jordan signed the MoU on Belt and Road cooperation in late November, pledging to actively promote policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, …

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, where he reiterated the need for Congress to approve his administration’s request for more money to help Ukraine defeat Russia. Seated in the Oval Office alongside his Ukrainian counterpart and speaking before the press, Biden called the moment right now “a real inflection point …

HANOI: China and Vietnam can strengthen exchanges and mutual learning to help more women change their life and realize their personal values, said Peng Liyuan, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Peng said this on Tuesday while visiting the Vietnamese Women’s Museum and having tea with Ngo Thi Man, …

TOKYO: The approval rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet has fallen to 23 percent, the lowest since Kishida took office in October 2021, according to the latest NHK opinion poll. Public broadcaster NHK conducted the survey from Friday through Sunday, with more than 1,200 people responding. The cabinet’s approval rate dropped 6 points from last month, also a …

GUIYANG, China: The English Premier League launched the Premier Skills project in Rongjiang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province on Tuesday, in an attempt to help train local football coaches in the birthplace of the Village Super League. Organized and played by locals, the Village Super League, dubbed as “Cun Chao” by Chinese netizens, went viral during the past several months …

BEIJING: China will become the world’s largest aviation services market by 2042, with its market value climbing to 54.1 billion U.S. dollars, Airbus China forecast on Tuesday. China is set to overtake Europe and North America to top the global market for aviation services, as the country’s in-service commercial aircraft fleet is expected to grow to 10,930 by 2042, according …

HANOI: China and Vietnam on Tuesday agreed to build a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. The two sides have announced the new positioning of relations between the two parties and countries and agreed to build a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance on the basis of deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership …

BEIJING: The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2024. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the conference. In his speech, Xi reviewed …

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A-list TV actor Ayeza Khan turned to Instagram to express gratitude to her fans for all the love and hate towards her negative on-screen character. Taking to her Instagram handle, with more than 13 million followers, Ayeza Khan posted a black-and-white picture of herself as Mubashira Jaffer, from her on-air serial ‘Mein’, to thank her fans for the amazing response. …

“Fortnite” maker Epic Games has prevailed in its high-profile antitrust trial over Google, which alleged the Play app store operated as an illegal monopoly, in a ruling that if it holds could upend the entire app store economy. Jurors found for Epic on all counts, a court filing showed, after more than a month of trial in Epic’s lawsuit, which …

The government of Punjab has imposed a ban on the slaughter of useful female animals across the province.  According to State Radio, the decision was taken during a meeting presided over by Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the provincial capital on Tuesday. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said that the provincial government will set up animal disease-free zones …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) features have been taking over the internet in a tidal wave ever since ChatGPT became a thing. Google is now adding the ability to make custom themes in Chrome using AI, much like its Pixel 8 phones. This feature will be powered by Google’s newly announced AI model, Gemini, and it will allow users to personalize Chrome …

In a significant move to regulate and improve public transportation, the Punjab provincial cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, has approved notable amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules of 1969. This decision, taken during the cabinet’s 34th meeting, marks a pivotal step in legally recognizing motorcycle rickshaws, commonly known as Qingqi rickshaws, as a legitimate mode of transport. The …

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a drive against non-filers in senior bureaucracy, financial institutions, public sector organizations, and regulatory bodies. The FBR believes that many senior government officials are not filing income tax returns. The FBR is also taking action against senior executives in financial institutions, who are non-filers. The FBR initially started an in-house exercise to …

Virat Kohli’s heartfelt revelation about carrying a photo of his wife Anushka Sharma has captured the adoration of fans, impacting the netizens deeply. In an old video shared by a fan page online, Shah Rukh Khan sarcastically teased Kohli about Anushka, prompting the cricketer to proudly mention keeping his ladylove’s photo in his wallet. The charming disclosure happened during the …

The New Zealand women’s cricket team started the one-day international series against Pakistan with a victory by a huge margin of 131 in the first of the series. In the first match of the three-match ODI series played in Queenstown, the host Kiwis batted first and scored 365 runs at a loss of four wickets in the allotted overs. With …

After more than 11 years, a nine-member larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has started hearing the presidential reference filed in April 2011 against the death sentence awarded to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The CJP dictated the verdict of today’s hearing and adjourned the case hearing till January 2024. …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought the details of PTI’s intra-party election from the PTI. The DG Law says that until the commission is satisfied, the election symbol cannot be issued. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that if the party does not get the bat symbol, it will constitute a violation of fundamental rights. Petitioner Akbar …

At least 25 army personnel were martyred and several others injured in two separate terrorist attacks in Dera Ismail Khan in the wee hours of Tuesday. At around 3am on Tuesday, six terrorists attacked a police station in the Daraban area of Dera Ismail Khan, however, their attempt to enter the premises was foiled. The terrorists then rammed a vehicle …