From Nov 1, the government initiated a nationwide operation to deport illegal foreign nationals, the majority of whom were Afghans, after the deadline to voluntarily leave the country had expired. Last month, the government had given an ultimatum to all undocumented immigrants to leave Pakistan by October 31 or risk imprisonment and deportation to their respective countries. The government decided …

With the Pakistan cricket team lingering on the verge of elimination from the World Cup 2023, former national side player Mohammad Amir has said that the Babar Azam-led side might score 400 to 450 runs in the hope of improving their net run rate and qualifying for the semis. Speaking on Geo News’ programme “Haarna Mana Hay”, Amir — part …

ISLAMABAD: In a major relief, an accountability court in Islamabad on Friday ordered to unseize properties, vehicles, and bank accounts owned by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif in the Toshakhana reference filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Last month, the same accountability court judge had suspended the arrest warrant of the three-time former prime minister who returned …

ISLAMABAD: As the country gears up for the February 8 national elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is finalising the code of conduct according to which senators and local government representatives may be allowed to campaign for their parties, reported The News on Friday. According to the draft of the ECP guidelines, the lawmakers will have to strictly abide …

KARACHI: The University of Karachi has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Karachi Alumni Association, Houston, Texas (UKAHA) in the United States for the provision of “need-based” scholarships to students. The scholarships will be provided for two semesters and students from eight different departments including international relations, economics, psychology, mass communication, chemistry, statistics, mathematics, and computer …

Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday took notice of the incidents of “forced closure” of shops in Lahore in compliance with the orders of lockdown due to the ongoing smog situation, as the traders lamented the police’s misconduct. The Punjab government on Thursday revised a previously imposed lockdown in multiple districts of the province, including Lahore, Nankana Sahib, …

BEIJING/BAODING, Hebei: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday visited the areas affected by floods this summer in Beijing and Hebei Province. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, called for continuous efforts in post-flood reconstruction to ensure that local people could lead comfortable lives and spend a …

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday made remarks on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the United States upon invitation for a China-U.S. summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. When commenting on a question related to China’s expectation for the China-U.S. summit meeting, the spokesperson said that at the invitation of U.S. President Joe Biden, …

CHONGQING: A new international academic network has been launched in Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, with the purpose of fostering closer research synergy between China and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries. The University Network for Research Collaboration: A Belt and Road Science and Technology Initiative (iUNRC) was initiated during the first Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology …

CHONGQING: Abdel Nasser B.Singab, chairman of the Center for Drug Discovery Research of Egypt’s Ain Shams University, has brought experimental specimens to China for joint research and development with his Chinese partners. Ain Shams University and China’s Southwest University have jointly carried out research and development of both medicinal and edible plants, and relevant results will be released in the …

KUALA LUMPUR: China is willing to make joint efforts with Malaysia to further advance bilateral ties as the two countries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said here Thursday. During a meeting with Malaysian Supreme Head Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, Han said China and Malaysia, as friendly …

SHANGHAI: Pakistani exhibitor Habib Ur Rehman brought local specialty lamps made of rock salt to the fourth CIIE, fanning a craze among the expo visitors. He sold about 60,000 lamps through the orders harvested at the expo and a fair in Shanghai dedicated to selling CIIE goods. At the 6th CIIE, Habib and his brother Mian Muhammad Zubair have been …

BEIJING: Historical and cultural heritage of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region is under effective protection, said a white paper released on Friday. The white paper, titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements,” was issued by the State Council Information Office. A total of 4,468 sites of historical or cultural interest of all …

BEIJING: The Xizang Autonomous Region fully guarantees the freedom of religious belief and religious activities are carried out in an orderly manner, said a white paper issued on Friday by China’s State Council Information Office. The region today hosts over 1,700 sites for Tibetan Buddhism activities with approximately 46,000 Buddhist monks and nuns, four mosques with about 12,000 native Muslims, …

Too much use of smart phones can have a negative effect on your mental and physical health. Read here to know from expert why should reduce overall screen time. The use of digital devices has increased significantly during the past year. This increased dependency has lead to several side effects on one’s health. Eye strain, back pain and increase in …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the nation to follow Dr Allama Mohammad Iqbal’s philosophy of khudi self-sufficiency as the country marks Iqbal Day. In his message on Iqbal Day being observed to commemorate the poet’s 146th birthday state-run Radio Pakistan quoted the premier as saying that Iqbal “awakened the consciousness of …

Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) on Wednesday made good use of Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathew’s ‘timed out’ dismissal against Bangladesh at the 2023 World Cup and issued a traffic awareness message of its own, warning motorcyclists that wearing a ‘quality helmet’ was mandatory. The awareness message was etched on a picture of Mathews the moment he became the first …

In a significant development for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Islamabad United has appointed Mike Hesson as their head coach. Hesson, a seasoned tactician with extensive coaching experience in various T20 leagues worldwide, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), is set to steer the franchise into a new era of …

Following the disappointing results of matriculation examinations in Khyber Pakhunkhwa, in which around 80% of students failed, the provincial education department has sprung into action against the teachers. The department is considering recommendations for the demotion of teachers following the disappointing results. According to the education department, among 736 government schools, an alarming 80% of students failed the matriculation exams. …

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s daughter and actress Sara Ali Khan has finally responded to the rumours of her alleged relationship with Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. The teaser for the new episode of the eighth season of Indian filmmaker Karan Johar’s popular show, Koffee with Karan, shows young actresses and friends Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday as the next …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has demanded ‘do more’ from Pakistan over tax recovery. International lender has demanded more recovery of income tax from retailers and real estate sectors, while increasing income tax recovery on agriculture income, sources said. IMF has urged federal government and provinces to take joint efforts for taxes recovery. “A fixed tax on retailers can be …

The Federal Government’s Tobacco Control cell has failed to force cigarette manufacturing companies to abide by the laws. Sources from the Ministry of National Health indicated that three months ago, the Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) issued notices to the 10 cigarette manufacturing companies that have been found involved in violating tobacco advertising laws. Sources stated that the TCC also sought …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addressing the 16th ECO summit said that economic activities could usher the region on the path of progress. Pakistan’s Caretaker PM was addressing the summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He said the ECO member countries are rich with mineral resources and it has been key forum for development of the …

CHICAGO: A new class of weight loss drugs is transforming the U.S. healthcare system in ways that could extend to equally hard-to-treat areas like substance abuse, according to speakers at an event. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday said Eli Lilly (LLY.N) could begin selling its drug tirzepatide for weight loss, making it the second obesity drug in …

LONDON: Britain’s government escalated its row with London’s police chief on Thursday over the handling of a pro-Palestinian march this weekend, accusing his officers of taking a softer stance toward left-wing causes. Plans for a demonstration in London on Saturday’s Armistice Day has sparked a row between government and police, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying he would hold the …

BEIJING: China is willing to strengthen cooperation with relevant countries, including the United States, and make positive contributions to the protection of the giant panda and other endangered species, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Thursday. Wang made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked to comment on giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their male …

XICHANG: China on Thursday successfully sent a new satellite into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The satellite, Zhongxing-6E, was launched at 7:23 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. This launch marked the 496th mission to use a Long March series carrier rocket.

BEIJING: The remains of Zhou Tienong, former leader of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang, were cremated in Beijing on Thursday. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and others bid farewell to Zhou at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery on Thursday morning, paying their respects to Zhou and offering condolences to his …

SHANGHAI: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) is “a wonderful opportunity” to promote two-way trade and Australia’s tourism among Chinese travelers, said Don Farrell, Australian minister for trade and tourism. “The expo is a wonderful opportunity for Australian businesses to show their wares,” the minister told Xinhua during the CIIE. “We are very excited to be here … Bringing all …

KIGALI: The growing impact of climate change requires cooperation to ensure sustainable management of natural resources, Chinese and Rwandan scholars and experts said on Wednesday during an international forum on the environment. The sixth International Conference on Environment, Energy and Development in the Rwandan capital of Kigali was co-organized by the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK), the Sino-Africa …

DUBAI: The International League T20 has launched a schools cricket programme in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Sharjah the ILT20 Schools Cup. The programme is aimed at encouraging and promoting the sport of cricket in schools with a long-term vision of identifying talent at a young age and investing in the future of UAE cricket. This programme establishes a …

CHANGSHA: In October, in the Thatta district of southern Pakistan’s Sindh province, more than 100 wind turbines are constantly delivering green power to households in the rural areas. “This is an important part of our wind power project portfolio, and at present, all 12 wind power projects, with a total installed capacity of 610 MW, have been connected to the …

CHONGQING: A collection of ancient stoneware has been unearthed from the Longgupo Site in the Three Gorges area in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. Longgupo Site is located in Miaoyu Township in Wushan County, covering an area of about 1,300 square meters. The site is believed to be 2 million to 2.5 million years old and is one of the earliest …

ADDIS ABABA: The China International Import Expo (CIIE) offers a significant and distinctive opportunity for global exporters to access the vast Chinese market, Gizat Worku, general manager of the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association said recently. The CIIE is an invitation for countries worldwide to promote their products in China, representing a substantial opportunity to export to one-fifth of the world’s …

CHENGDU: Scientific and technological advancements in brain circuit communication, brain-computer interaction, and Parkinson’s disease monitoring have instilled great confidence in the renowned Cuban scientist Pedro A. Valdes Sosa, regarding promoting collaborative research in brain science and neurological technology between China and Cuba. “I’m looking forward to participating in more cooperation between China and Cuba,” said the 73-year-old scientist. He has …

BHOPAL, India: People are busy preparing for the upcoming festival of Diwali, or the festival of lights, in India, buying decorations like flowers and small colorful lights with gusto. Diwali is India’s major festival of the year, a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The five-day festival falls on Nov. …

CHONGQING: Wajahi Hussain, a Pakistani student newly enrolled at Southwest University, Chongqing, is diligently immersing himself in the study of a unique potato variety, with a view to taking part in laboratory experiments. He is pursuing a master’s degree at the university, but his ultimate aim is to introduce this high-yield potato variety into his country. Named Red Rose, the …

BEIJING: Upholding the vision of building a maritime community with a shared future, China is ready to work with the international community for peaceful, prosperous and beautiful oceans shared by all countries, according to Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee. Wang, also a member of the …

SINGAPORE: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Wednesday that China will continue to promote innovation to drive world economic recovery, seek cooperation through opening-up, and offer more market and investment opportunities to the rest of the world. Han made the remarks in his keynote speech at the sixth Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in Singapore. China has always been a …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, presided over the third meeting of the Central Commission for Comprehensively Deepening Reform on the afternoon of Nov. 7. Xi is also director of the commission. Reviewed and passed at the meeting were Opinions on Comprehensively Promoting …