With the Supreme Court (SC) facing a significant backlog of cases, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa remarked on Monday that the trend of seeking another date for hearing would no longer fly. The CJP made the remarks as a three-member SC bench heard a case related to a land dispute, during which one of the lawyers sought …

Former first lady Bushra Bibi’s ex-husband Khawar Farid Maneka was arrested on Monday by the Punjab Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) from Lahore on charges of illegal construction on government land. ACE Director General Sohail Zafar Chatha confirmed the development saying that an inquiry was being conducted against Maneka over a reference filed by the Okara deputy commissioner. He said the deputy …

There are several reasons why someone may experience bad breath even after brushing. In some cases, even regular brushing may not be enough to remove bad breath. In this article, we list some causes behind persistent bad breath and tips to help reduce it. Some of the possible causes for bad breath include: Alcohol-based mouthwashes Some mouthwashes contain alcohol, which …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the additional attorney general on Monday to transfer Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan to the Adiala jail from Attock jail. The former prime minister’s counsel Sher Afzal Marwat requested for his client to be transferred as the court heart the matter of his transfer. The hearing was presided over by IHC Chief Justice …

Saim Ayub showcased an impressive performance in the CPL, amassing 478 runs across 13 matches, which included 4 half-centuries, maintaining a solid average of 43.45 and a formidable strike rate of 142.26 Saim Ayub showcasing his skills with Guyana Warriors, once more displayed a formidable performance, leading his team to victory over Trinbago Knight Riders and securing the coveted Carrabean …

In a harrowing incident on Sunday, a leopard unleashed chaos in Parachinar, leaving four individuals injured as Wildlife Department officials grappled with the daunting task of subduing the wildcat. The terrifying ordeal began when the leopard pounced on two unsuspecting victims at Parachinar’s Sabzi Mandi in the morning hours. Subsequently, the Wildlife Department’s ill-equipped team arrived at the scene, embarking …

In a swift operation conducted by Boat Basin Police in Karachi, a stolen mobile phone belonging to a United Nations official has been successfully recovered, and the accused behind the theft has been apprehended. The arrest was made as part of a targeted action, during which both the stolen mobile phone and a cache of weapons were retrieved from the …

The prospects of Pakistani cricketers participating in the upcoming World Cup 2023 in India without central contracts have become more likely. Despite the mega tournament being just days away, negotiations between national players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached an impasse. For the past four months, these national cricketers have not received any payments from the cricket board, …

The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its first MILGEM ship, PNS BABUR, at a grand ceremony held at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard in Turkey. Yaşar Güler, Turkey’s Defence Minister, and his Pakistani counterpart, Lt-Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Hyder, attended the event as Chief Guests. They were accompanied by other notable figures, including Pakistan’s Naval Chief, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. Turkish …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is taking groundbreaking steps to bolster economic stability for unemployed women by offering them interest-free loans to kickstart large-scale businesses. This initiative was announced by Fazal Muqeem, Deputy Chief Manager of SBP in Dera Ismail Khan, during a one-day seminar titled ‘Women Bankability and Banking on Equality,’ hosted by SBP at the Government Polytechnic …

Anchorperson and YouTuber Imran Riaz Khan was “recovered” Monday and reached his home safely, according to District Police Officer Sialkot Hassan Iqbal, after going missing for nearly five months. The journalist was arrested on May 11 from the Sialkot Airport under 3MPO after the May 9 protests that broke out throughout the country following PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest from …

HANGZHOU: Chinese sharpshooters Wang Xinjie, Liu Yangpan and Li Yuehong clinched the men’s 25m rapid fire pistol team title with a recording-breaking 1,765 points at the Hangzhou Asian Games here on Monday. “This record represents the result of the team’s efforts. Each of us works hard every day for the World Championships, the Asian Games, and the Olympic Games. Many …

HANGZHOU, Zhejiang/ZAOZHUANG, Shandong: President Xi Jinping has urged east China’s Zhejiang Province to strive toward writing a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection of Zhejiang from Sept. 20 to 21. Xi called on the …

BEIJING: China has stepped up cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute to promote the quality of rice varieties, the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) said Monday. A total of 49 rice varieties with each growing over an area of more than 10 million mu (over 666,000 hectares) have been jointly cultivated by China and the institute, over the …

BEIJING: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Beijing on Monday. China is ready to work with Syria to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen friendly cooperation, safeguard common interests and push for new and greater development of China-Syria strategic partnership, Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently delivered important instructions on pushing forward new industrialization, pointing out that realizing new industrialization is a key task in the nation’s pursuit of Chinese modernization to comprehensively build a stronger country and advance national rejuvenation on …

BEIJING: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met with Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda in Beijing on Monday. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, called on the two sides to consolidate strategic mutual trust, carry forward traditional friendship, jointly build the Belt and Road with high quality, and continue to support each other on issues …

BEIJING: A work team has been dispatched to southwest China’s Guizhou Province to guide rescue efforts after a coal mine fire on Sunday morning, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management. Sixteen people have been confirmed dead in the fire that occurred around 8:10 a.m. at the Shanjiaoshu Coal Mine in the city of Panzhou. The ministry has called for …

TRIPOLI: Carrying 90 tons of emergency humanitarian aid to floods-hit Libya, a Chinese cargo plane arrived Sunday at the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi. First aid kits, water purifiers, tents, blankets, ultrasound diagnostic systems, life jackets, and other relief materials were unloaded at the Benina International Airport, in the presence of Omar Abu-Dabous, the secretary-general of the Libyan Red Crescent, …

ISLAMABAD/GUANGZHOU: Abdul Razzaq Sabir, vice chancellor of the University of Gwadar in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, was awestruck by seeing the infrastructural development during his recent visit to China, and observed that the hard work and commitment of the people and leadership of China is the secret behind the economic miracle. Sabir was among the 12 members of a delegation, …

ADDIS ABABA: China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has boosted infrastructure connectivity and integration across Africa, a senior African Union (AU) official has said. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Initiative. “In those ten years, when we look at the landscape of Africa, we find very concrete evidence of the BRI,” said Albert Muchanga, …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to the Global Sustainable Transport Forum. Building a sustainable transport system that is safe, convenient, efficient, green, economical, inclusive, and resilient is a major move to support high-quality economic and social development and realize the vision of enjoyable travel for passengers and smooth transport of goods, Xi said. China …

XI’AN: Employing his fluent Chinese, Wouters Jeffery was busy introducing his Belgian products to expo visitors, pouring beer for them to taste. Held on the sidelines of 2023 Euro-Asia Economic Forum, the economic and trade expo was held from Friday to Monday in Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Stationed in Xi’an, Jeffery, 35, works for a Brussels-based …

After the culmination of his five-day visit to the UN headquarters in New York, interim Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq headed to London on Saturday, amid speculations that he might have a ‘secret rendezvous’ with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in the British capital. At a news conference on Friday evening in New York, Mr Kakar indicated that he was returning home …

LAHORE: The abrupt change in the stance of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif towards former army generals and retired judges is causing unease among party ranks, with many leaders fearing that such a bold engagement could invite the wrath of the establishment. Of late, the PML-N appears to have become the ‘favourite’ political party of the powers that be and the …

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has confirmed that Pakistani officials have not met Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen recently. He said Pakistan would consider the interests of both its own people and the Palestinians in deciding how to establish ties with Israel. The Israeli minister had claimed a day earlier to have met officials from Muslim nations with which …

ISLAMABAD: Street crimes have been on the rise in the federal capital as car thieves stole over 80 vehicles and armed men snatched 84 mobile phones in different localities during the last week. According to data, over 22 cases of robbery and snatching of cash at gunpoint were reported to various police stations in the city. During last week, gangs …

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of 205 cases in the last week, said a statement issued by the Public Relations Office of the apex court. From Monday (18 September) to Friday (22 September) both days inclusive, 225 cases were filed and 205 (excluding CMAs) were disposed of. Presently, more than 56,000 cases are pending in the top court. …

ISLAMABAD: Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr Ishrat Hussain, on Saturday, said predictability and consistency of policies are critical for a viable political economy and to attract investment in the country, deploring that around 60 percent of the national economy is outside the tax net. He was speaking at the Achieving Fiscal Sustainability session on the second day …

PESHAWAR: A case has been registered against three directors of Bahria Town Housing Society for allegedly violating the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act, 2013 and Local Government Rules, 2021. The Mathra police had registered the FIR against Malik Riaz Hussain, the owner of the housing society, and two other directors, including Hina Malik and Hamid Riaz, following a complaint filed …

HANGZHOU: China clinched the men’s gymnastics team gold medal with 262.025 points at the 19th Asian Games here on Sunday, beating Japan and Chinese Taipei to second and third places respectively. China fielded a formidable team for the Asiad. In contrast, its arch-rival Japan sent its top athletes to the world championships, which overlapped with the Asian Games schedule. Lan …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s senior most journalists, writer, analysts and other media persons has written an open letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa against the enforced disappearance and other serious human rights violations against Hassan Khan Niazi Advocate and other detained persons. The letter dated Sept. 23, 2023 did an urgent appeal to the chief justice of Pakistan …

HANGZHOU: China’s skaters advanced to the finals in both the men’s and women’s park events during the skateboarding competitions at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday. In the women’s park qualification, China’s Mao Jiasi and Li Yujuan secured their spots in the eight-woman final scheduled for Monday at the Qiantang Roller Sports Center, finishing in second and sixth place, respectively. …

GUIYANG: Sixteen people have been confirmed dead in a coal-mine fire in the city of Panzhou, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, on Sunday morning, local authorities said. The fire occurred around 8:10 a.m. at the Shanjiaoshu Coal Mine in Panguan Town, according to the city government of Panzhou. Initial investigations suggest that the 16 people were trapped after a conveyor belt …

Caretaker Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan said on Sunday that a locally manufactured injection, allegedly responsible for causing loss of vision in several patients in Punjab, had been recalled from the market while a case been registered against the suppliers. On Saturday, the Punjab government formed a five-member committee to probe the loss of eyesight among patients after allegedly being …

The caretaker government seems to be unwilling to take action against the people appointed on the board of directors of power distribution companies (DISCOs) on political grounds, though it has initiated an anti-power theft campaign to curb the wastage of electricity and rein in the soaring circular debt. The ailing power sector’s circular debt is increasing without any significant check …

Islamabad police on Saturday arrested four young TikTokers for wearing burqas. The suspects who were all in their early twenties were arrested from Jilani Bazar in Barakahu area. The suspects were arrested after they were spotted by patrolling officers. The TikTokers were riding on two motorcycles with the boys on pillion of each one wearing burqas. They both were aged …

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has claimed that “six or seven” Muslim nations will sign normalization agreements with Israel once Saudi Arabia follows in the footsteps of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan in joining the Abraham Accords. Cohen made this statement during an interview with KAN News on Friday. He did not disclose the names of the nations, but …

The American television personality and entrepreneur reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared a few snaps playing tennis in sizzling dress. Everything was great but Kim held the tennis racquet incorrectly. This is where, Tennis legend Serena Williams held a little fun in the comments, writing: ‘Literally not how you hold a racquet. Clearly I have to give you lessons lol,’ …

According to details, the Mianwali Express collided with a goods train stationed at Qila Sattar Shah station in the Ferozewala area, as a result of which 20 passengers were injured. As per railway officials, the train was en route from Mianwali to Lahore when it rammed into a good train parked at the station. The injured included the train driver …