The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) submitted on Saturday a challan in the cipher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Aaj News reported. The challan that said Imran and Qureshi were found guilty in the case. It requested the court to conduct their trial and sentence them in the case. FIA said that …

Canadian Sikhs are grateful to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for giving voice to their fears and standing up to India at the risk of severe backlash from New Delhi, which he said could be linked to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader. The Indian government considered Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen who was shot to death in June …

Praising the “fantastic reception” received by the Pakistan team in India for the World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Interim Management Committee head Zaka Ashraf has expressed hope that the national team would continue to receive the same warmth throughout the tournament, it emerged today. Zaka’s comments follow his recent viral video in which he emphasised the importance of maintaining …

Given how essential social media is in our lives, it is not surprising that it significantly impacts what we eat, especially when it comes to Millennials and Gen Z. There are, however, some important differences in the way social media influences their food choices. Gen Z are more likely to be influenced by visual content, such as photos and videos, …

In September 2022, The Last Word, an independent bookstore in Lahore, posted on Instagram, marketing a new addition to the collection of books they now sell: The Dating Plan by Sara Desai. In the post, they deem the novel a “TikTok Sensation”. The Dating Plan is one of many books whose success and popularity can be credited to the devoted …

A regional security meeting on Afghanistan, hosted by Russia with participation from other regional countries including China and India, has called upon the interim Afghan government to take effective measures to “dismantle” all sorts of terrorist groups based in the country and to ensure that their territory no longer serves as “terrorism hotspot”. The call for enhanced security measures arose …

HANGZHOU: Top seed Zhang Zhizhen of China secured his first Asian Games gold medal with a 6-4, 7-6 (7) victory over Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki in the tennis men’s singles here on Saturday, while Chinese Taipei made history by grabbing both men’s and women’s doubles titles at the Asiad for the first time. Zhang’s win was also the first men’s singles …

BEIJING: An article on handling major issues properly to advance Chinese modernization by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will be published on Sunday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s 19th issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine …

BEIJING: On Saturday, President Xi Jinping paid silent tribute and laid flower baskets at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Tian’anmen Square in central Beijing, to mark China’s 10th Martyrs’ Day. In 2014, China’s top legislature approved the establishment of Martyrs’ Day, which falls on Sept. 30, to commemorate those who lost their lives fighting for national independence and …

PETERSBURG: China’s 5,000-year-old civilization stands as a great example of preserving national identity and cultural heritage, a Russian orientalist has said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Aleksey Rodionov, professor in the Department of Chinese Philology at St. Petersburg State University, expressed his admiration for Chinese culture. Having long been engaged in the Chinese language and Chinese literature, Rodionov emphasized …

BEIJING: The number of railway trips made by Chinese passengers hit 20.098 million on Friday, the third day of the 12-day travel rush for the National Day holiday and the Mid-Autumn Festival, the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. said Saturday. According to the company, this marks a record-high number of daily railway passenger trips. On Saturday, China is anticipating …

HANGZHOU: Local favorite Zhang Zhizhen beat Japan’s Yosuke Watanuki 6-4, 7-6(7) at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Saturday to capture China’s first men’s singles gold medal in nearly three decades. Pan Bing won the men’s title for China at 1990 and 1994 Asian Games. Another Chinese player Wu Yibing, silver medalist at Jakarta 2018, suffered an early exit after a …

COLOMBO: The second round of presidential election in the Maldives kicked off on Saturday, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. The runoff election featured a head-to-head contest between incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress coalition’s candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is …

HAVANA: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a role model for inclusion and international cooperation, said Eduardo Regalado, a researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba. “This is a very inclusive project, open to all nations interested in advancing international collaboration and economic development,” the expert told Xinhua, adding that the BRI is also in keeping …

ISLAMABAD/JAKARTA: Enjoy the view of the full moon over Pakistan and Indonesia.  A full moon is seen on the sky over Palu in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.) A full moon is pictured from Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin) A full moon is pictured from Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin) A …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state attended a ceremony on Saturday morning in Tian’anmen Square in Beijing to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes. The event was held to mark China’s 10th Martyrs’ Day, a day ahead of its National Day. The other leaders included Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, …

HONG KONG: As the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday, overseas Chinese and their local friends in Asia-Pacific countries join activities in celebration of the moon festival featuring mooncakes, lanterns and moon gazing. Taking place annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, the festival this year is celebrated with various events that not only …

Pakistani music producer Sharif Awan has clinched a remarkable hat-trick of gold awards at the prestigious Global Music Awards (GMAs) held in California for his exceptional production titled ‘Music in COVID Times.’ The GMAs, known for recognizing outstanding artistry and talent across various music genres, including jazz, classical, fusion, folk, and contemporary music, have bestowed their highest honours upon Awan’s …

The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) took action in Multan International Airport and offloaded the family from the flight bound to Saudi Arabia allegedly for begging. It is reported that 16 passengers including an infant obtained Umrah visa. The FIA said three travel agents had made arrangements for their stay and food in Saudi Arabia. It was revealed that half of the …

The world is observing World Heart Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps toward maintaining a healthy heart. This year, the theme for the day is “Use Heart, Know Heart”. History The roots of World Heart Day can be traced back to the year 1999 when it was established …

To officiate in the World Cup as Bangladesh’s first-ever umpire, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, a former top-class cricketer, reveals that it’s “thick skin” that’s required for this new role. His remarkable achievement is a testament to his unwavering determination to overcome years of enduring, unwarranted criticism. Sharfuddoula, a 46-year-old set to make history in the World Cup, attributed his breakthrough appointment …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said he wanted the law “to take its course” when PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif returns to Pakistan, adding that the interim government has contacted the law ministry to plan for the ex-premier’s arrival. Earlier this month, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif had announced that his elder brother would return to the country on October …

At least 53 people, including a police officer, were killed while dozens were injured in what officials believe was a suicide blast near a 12th Rabiul Awwal procession in Balochistan’s Mastung district on Friday. Mastung District Headquarter Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Nisar Ahmed said that 16 bodies were brought to the facility while Shaheed Naqab Ghous Bakhsh Raisani Memorial Hospital …

HANGZHOU: Chinese swimmers secured four more titles on Friday, concluding the tournament with 28 golds, 21 silvers, and 9 bronzes. Meanwhile, Indian shooters broke the world record in the 50m rifle three positions men’s team at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Five world records in shooting have been set at the Asiad so far, with three belonging to India, and the …

BEIJING: In an automotive workshop spanning an area equivalent to 16 soccer fields in Hefei, a city in east China’s Anhui Province, more than 800 robots are working collaboratively to assemble six different models of new energy vehicles (NEVs). This workshop is part of Volkswagen’s new NEV production facility, designed to address the swiftly increasing demand in the country while …

BEIJING: On this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Friday, Liu Jinxiang woke up very early to prepare for the family reunion dinner of the traditional Chinese holiday. “People who live in the northern part of China must have dumplings on the Mid-Autumn Festival,” said Liu, who hails from Shuangyashan City in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. “Today, we have pork …

HANGZHOU: South Korea won the gold medal in the esports League of Legends competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. South Korea showed dominance in the sport, leaving its opponent with absolutely no chance to fight back in the match. Such a result was unsurprising, as South Korea took revenge on hosts …

YAOUNDE: Interest in Chinese language studies has been growing steadily in Cameroon, with the number of students taking Chinese courses in the Central African nation country increasing significantly, a Cameroonian official told Xinhua recently. “We have nearly 20,000 Chinese learners, whether in primary, secondary or higher education. In all of Africa, Cameroon is the country with the highest number of …

HANGZHOU: China’s sensation Zheng Qinwen continued her good form from the US Open earlier this month, clinching her first Asiad gold in the women’s singles after defeating compatriot Zhu Lin 6-2, 6-4 here on Friday. 20-year-old Zheng, who had made it to the US Open quarterfinals, dominated the game with six aces in total. Second seed Zhu had taken a …

HANGZHOU: Chinese paddlers booked the two final spots of mixed doubles on Friday to secure the title in the table tennis tournament at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Top seeded mixed pair Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha knocked down Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin from South Korea 4-0 (11-6, 11-6, 11-8, 11-8) in the semifinals, while Lin Gaoyuan and Wang Yidi …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has encouraged the children of martyrs to follow the examples of their heroic parents’ generation and dedicate themselves to serving as the loyal guardians of the Party and the people. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks on Thursday in …

BEIJING: A reception to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China was held at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of Sept. 28. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the reception and delivered an …

Dubai retained its position as the world’s leading tourist destination for the second year running in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2023. TripAdvisor is a US-based travel platform that aggregates user reviews and opinions. Dubai topped the ‘Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best’ list, which calibrates rankings based on the volume of reviews and opinions shared about a particular destination, …

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the ‘Harry Potter’ movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday. He died peacefully in hospital, PA Media reported citing a family statement. Gambon began his acting on the stage in the early 1960s …

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco on Thursday announced its first global investment in liquefied natural gas, part of a broader bid by the energy giant to expand beyond oil. The company seen as the jewel of the Saudi economy said it would acquire a minority stake worth $500 million in MidOcean Energy, which is managed by the US investment firm EIG. “We …

Interim Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday asserted that Pakistan’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict “is and will remain” the same as it was in the past. “There is no change in our policy regarding Israel our policy is linked to the rights of Palestinian people,” he said. Pakistan does not have diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv, and believes …

NAIROBI: The Chinese Embassy in Kenya hosted a reception on Wednesday to mark the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). “China views and grows China-Kenya ties from a strategic height. Guided by the principles of sincerity, real results, affinity and good faith, China endeavors to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with Kenya,” Chinese Ambassador …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay in Beijing on Thursday. China has always supported the work of UNESCO, and together with UNESCO, has made positive contributions to safeguarding world peace and promoting global development, Xi said, adding that the valuable China-UNESCO cooperation should be maintained. The …

ChatGPT users will now be able to surf the web, Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Wednesday, expanding the data the viral chatbot can access beyond its earlier September 2021 cutoff. The artificial intelligence startup said its latest browsing feature would allow websites to control how ChatGPT can interact with them. “Browsing is available to Plus and Enterprise users today, and we’ll …

After two years in beta, Adobe Photoshop will now be available on the web service from September 27. The simplified online version is a desktop photo editing app with popular tools like generative fill and generative expand. Powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI model, the features will be available for commercial use and will allow users to quickly add to, …