Smoking is a global public health concern affecting individuals, families, and societies. People are aware of the health risks, yet quitting remains a significant challenge for many. The reasons behind this resistance to quitting are multifaceted, encompassing physical, psychological, and social factors. Central to the reasons people continue to smoke is the physical addiction to nicotine. This highly addictive substance …

A huge number of people, including former MNA and politicians have been found to be involved in electricity theft in Lahore. Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO), in a major operation against power thieves, caught 330 individuals, including former MNA Mehr Saeed Zafar Padhiar and two ex-district council chairmen. In the last 24 hours, the LESCO team recovered Rs 47.4 million …

In a historic milestone, the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC) has achieved certification by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, affiliated with the esteemed American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This landmark accomplishment places Pakistan at the forefront of cancer care, becoming the first nation in South Asia and the sixth globally, outside the …

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the 2023 Asia Cup Super 4s clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for 10 September. However, a looming threat of rain has cast uncertainty over this highly anticipated fixture. With forecasts predicting persistent rainfall for the remainder of the Asia Cup matches in Colombo, tournament organizers have proactively allocated a Reserve Day for …

Russia has expressed its intention to engage in more constructive energy discussions with Pakistan. The Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov emphasised the need to accelerate the establishment of a working group for planning and executing a comprehensive strategy for Pakistan’s gas industry development. Russia’s intentions were communicated by the minister in a working meeting with Pakistan’s outgoing envoy Shafqat Ali …

JAKARTA: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday that China is ready to work with Indonesia to implement the important consensus reached by the two countries’ heads of state, further enhance the synergy of development strategies, promote the common development of the two countries, and inject lasting impetus to regional stability and prosperity. In talks with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, …

HANGZHOU: The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games officially started near the iconic West Lake in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province on Friday, marking a 15-day countdown to the event. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, lit the torch from a …

BEIJING: The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China: HONORS FOR ASTRONAUTS Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-15 crewed mission were awarded medals for their service to China’s space endeavors. Fei Junlong was honored with a second-class aerospace achievement medal, while Deng Qingming and Zhang Lu received third-class medals and the honorary title of “heroic astronauts.” …

JUBA: South Sudan and the Chinese embassy on Thursday awarded certificates to the outgoing tenth batch of the Chinese medical team, recognizing their excellent medical services to the local people in the youngest nation of the world. During the awarding ceremony held at the Chinese embassy in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, Atem Nathan Nyuon, acting undersecretary in the …

DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzanian immigration authorities on Wednesday thanked the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania for donating teaching equipment for the Tanzania Regional Immigration Training Academy, located in Moshi municipality at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The teaching equipment was handed over by Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian to Commissioner General of Immigration Anna Makakala at the …

HARBIN: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the northeastern province of Heilongjiang to firmly grasp its strategic position in China’s overall development, and strive to open new ground for its high-quality development. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection in the …

BEIJING: U.S. military hegemony over the past decades has brought chaos and conflicts worldwide, trampled on human rights and violated other countries’ sovereignty, while causing damage to itself, experts have said. The United States has a long and bloody history of military intervention and expansion, causing immense human suffering and instability around the world, said Mohamed A. Elchime, professional associate …

BEIJING: As China actively expands and deepens the “Silk Road E-commerce” cooperation, the country has established bilateral e-commerce cooperation mechanisms with 29 countries, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday. China has also signed memorandum of understandings on strengthening investment cooperation in the digital economy with 18 countries, said He Yadong, the MOC spokesperson, at a press …

HANGZHOU: With the torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games having started here on Friday, organizers say the relay will showcase what a remarkable place Zhejiang is. In line with the Games’ ethos of “green, smart, economical and ethical”, the torch relay route underscores simplicity and an appropriate scale, originating close to the renowned West Lake of Hangzhou, the capital …

HANGZHOU: Wang Wenjuan, who hails from Beijing, is eagerly anticipating the opening ceremony of the upcoming 19th Asiad, scheduled from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8 in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province. According to the 34-year-old, she shares a special connection with the sports gala because her nickname is “Panpan.” “Panpan” was the name of the mascot of the …

ASTANA: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) advocates the interests of the majority of people around the world and provides support to the least developed and most in need, especially small and medium-sized states, said Vladimir Norov, former secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), on Thursday. “Despite attempts to discredit and distort the Belt and Road Initiative, the …

JAKARTA: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that the world should jointly resist the practice of overstretching the concept of security and politicizing economic issues. Li made the remarks when meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the leaders’ meetings on East Asia cooperation held in Jakarta, namely the 26th China-ASEAN Summit, the 26th …

CHENGDU: Five people were killed and another 16 injured in a road accident in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Thursday, authorities said on Friday. A truck rolled over and crashed into a passenger bus at about 5 p.m. on Thursday on a sloped section of the Zhushi Road in Mama Town of Dazhu County in the city of Dazhou, according …

ISLAMABAD: Japan’s nuclear wastewater dumping poses a serious threat to the marine environment and, in turn, affects the moral values of responsible environmental stewardship shared by humanity, a Pakistani marine expert said. Japan’s action will have longstanding repercussions and the entire humankind will have to pay its price in the future, as polluting the ocean with nuclear waste raises concerns …

TIANJIN: The second phase of construction of the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) was completed on Thursday and the center launched its first exhibition on the same day, meaning the project in north China’s Tianjin Municipality has been put into full use. The center is a landmark project that will serve the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and …

BEIJING: Chinese researchers have demonstrated the efficiency and safety of Mavacamten in the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), according to the Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Mavacamten has shown clinical benefits in global studies for patients with oHCM, while evidence in the Asian population is lacking. According to the researchers, they had hoped to evaluate the safety and efficacy …

SHENZHEN: Extremely heavy rainstorm has lashed Shenzhen City in south China’s Guangdong Province since Thursday night, according to the municipal meteorological bureau. From 5 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday, the average rainfall in Shenzhen was 202.8 mm, and the maximum cumulative rainfall reached 469 mm. The bureau said this rainfall featured super strong intensity, long duration and wide range …

KARACHI: Pakistani Air Force cadets marched at the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah during a ceremony to mark the Defense Day in Karachi, Pakistan. Pakistan celebrates the Defense Day annually on Sept. 6 to commemorate the sacrifices made by Pakistani soldiers in defending its borders against India in 1965.

The Torkham border remained closed for the second day on Thursday after clashes between the security forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The border crossing – the main gateway for trade and travel between the two countries – is closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Tensions remain reportedly high in the area with reports suggesting both sides have placed heavy …

The Sindh Bar Council (SBC) has moved the Supreme Court against the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Official Secrets (Amendment) Act, 2023. The bar council has also challenged the trial of May 9 rioters in military courts. President Dr Arif Alvi sparked controversy on August 20 by claiming that he had not signed the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) indicted on Thursday the federal capital’s district commissioner in a case pertaining to the arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders under Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Justice Babar Sattar took up the contempt plea pertaining to the arrests of PTI leaders Shehryar Afridi and Shandana Gulzar, who were released in August after being detained …

Pakistan actress Sadia Khan is not new in terms of showing off her excellent fashion sense to her fans. Taking to Instagram, the diva shared a fresh set of two stills that left her fans dazzling in a flash. In the photos, she is seen putting on a purplish outfit. The way she is posing for the photos in a captivating …

YouTube is stepping into the realm of gaming, but it’s not an ambitious project looking to bring major titles or cloud gaming. Instead, we will soon be getting a suite of mini-games on the YouTube homepage for some chill time pass. The video-sharing platform has started experimenting with this feature just now and only a select few beta testers are …

The Punjab Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported over 1,100 road traffic collisions across the province in the last 24 hours. According to the report, five people died, and 1,142 sustained injuries in 1,132 road accidents. Of these, 604 people sustained critical injuries and were put in urgent care at various hospitals. The remaining 570 victims suffered minor injuries and were …

The Pakistan Army successfully rescued a Russian mountaineer who had gone missing on Gasherbrum IV, the 17th highest mountain on Earth, located in the Karakoram range of the Baltoro Muztagh region. The operation took place on Wednesday, following the mountaineer’s disappearance with another climber a day earlier. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Shigar, Wali Ullah Falahi, confirmed that an Army helicopter …

Pakistan’s ODI captain, Babar Azam, achieved a significant milestone during the side’s Asia Cup Super 4 match against Bangladesh where the hosts registered a convincing seven-wicket win in Lahore. While Babar’s innings yielded a modest 17 runs from 22 deliveries, it was enough to elevate him to a remarkable feat in the fifty-over format. The 28-year-old, currently the number one …

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Can noise help you sleep? It may seem contradictory, but white noise for rest and relaxation is rising in popularity and experts say there’s a good reason. In an interview, Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen, neurologist and director of The Sound Sleep Project, a research initiative, said white, brown and even pink noise are all examples of “sound masking.” “Sound masking is …

LANZHOU: The new hall of a bamboo slip museum in northwest China’s Gansu Province opened on Thursday, with more than 1,000 ancient bamboo slips on display. Most of these slips are being showcased for the first time since they were discovered, including those dating back some 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty (202 BC-AD 220), said Yang Mei, deputy curator …

BEIJING: China welcomes Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to visit the country at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to a question about the Australian Prime Minister’s announcement of his upcoming visit to China later this year. The spokesperson added that China is ready …

BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday that, so far, representatives from more than 90 countries have confirmed their participation in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in October. Sept. 7 marks the 10th anniversary of the Silk Road Economic Belt (the Belt component of the Belt and Road Initiative), Mao Ning said, noting that …

JIUQUAN: China sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday, setting a new record for launch efficiency in the process. The satellite, Yaogan-33 03, was launched by a Long March-4C (LM-4C) carrier rocket at 2:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit successfully. It will be used …

HARBIN: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday visited flood-affected villagers in the city of Shangzhi, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. In the village of Longwangmiao, Xi walked into the fields to check the impact of the floods on the rice crops. He also inspected the work on the restoration of damaged houses and …

NAIROBI: A thrilling performance of Wu Opera by a troupe from east China’s Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center showcased Chinese dramas and musical compositions to the delight of the audience in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday night. Hasnick Omondi, a student at the University of Nairobi where he is pursuing a degree in the Chinese language and tourism, …