Ticket prices for the India-Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 have surged to unprecedented levels. Official outlets quickly sold out their available tickets within just one hour on both August 29 and September 3. Nevertheless, a report from NDTV reveals that certain tickets are still accessible on the secondary market but at exorbitant prices. For instance, a …

A Pakistani citizen, hailing from Shangla, was arrested in India for illegal entry and living with his in-laws after a “secret” marriage, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Indian media, Faiz Muhammad was taken into custody from Hyderabad, India, for allegedly entering the country illegally. Faiz, a resident of Shangla, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, reportedly met Indian citizen Neha Fatima while living in …

It’s that time of the year! Pakistan’s arguably biggest entertainment awards, the Lux Style Awards, are all set for its 22nd run. As the submission period for music, dramas and films from all categories closes, the organisers recently announced the list of submissions now open to vote. While the fan-favourites will be competing against one another for the coveted trophy, …

The Supreme Court (SC) reserved the verdict on Tuesday on former prime minister Imran Khan’s petition challenging amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said a “short and sweet order” would be issued soon after the counsels completed arguments. During the hearing, the CJP observed that amendments to Section 23 of …

Motorway is widely regarded as unsafe for travel due to the rising number of accidents and tragedies each year. Over 500 People Died in 387 Accidents on Motorway Last Year Motorway is widely regarded as unsafe for travel due to the rising number of accidents and tragedies each year. According to an official document available with ProPakistani, there have been 387 …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the detention of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi under 3-MPO (Maintenance of Public Order) and ordered the Islamabad police to release him. Elahi, the former Punjab chief minister, was rearrested under 3-MPO by the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police shortly after being released by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the Lahore …

Last month’s mob attacks on churches and homes of Christians in eastern Pakistan erupted after three Christians threw the pages of Islam’s holy book outside the house of two others to falsely implicate them in a blasphemy case due to a personal dispute, police said Monday. The three detained suspects confessed to conspiring and throwing Quran pages outside Raja Amir’s …

BEIJING: China published two new batches of data on Monday, obtained by its Mars probe and lunar probe. The scientific data obtained by three scientific payloads including a high-definition camera on Tianwen-1, the country’s Mars probe, from January to March this year, have been released, amounting to nearly 68 gigabytes, according to the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy …

TIANJIN: Keith Andrew, a travel agent from Britain, has given out hundreds of his name cards within just two days. He attended the 13th China Tourism Industry Exposition held in north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The three-day event attracted more than 100 foreign tour agents to seek exchanges and cooperation with their Chinese counterparts in the tourism sector. “China will always …

LOS ANGELES: Thousands of people were struggling to leave a remote desert in western U.S. state of Nevada on Monday, after they had been stuck in the mud at the annual Burning Man Festival due to days of torrential rain. Each year, the annual arts and music festival attracts around 70,000 attendees to the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada …

CAIRO: Dozens of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have participated in Pharmaconex 2023, an ongoing international pharma exhibition held in Egypt’s capital Cairo, in order to explore business opportunities in Egypt and the rest of Africa and the Middle East. The three-day exhibition, which kicked off on Sunday, has gathered pharmaceutical companies from countries including Egypt, China, India, the United States, Italy, …

FUZHOU: A search for three people is underway after a fire engine was swept away by a typhoon-triggered flood in Fuzhou City, east China’s Fujian Province, in the early hours of Tuesday. At around 4:15 a.m., a fire engine carrying nine people was swept away in Chili Village, Yongtai County, by floodwaters during a rescue operation, according to the National …

BEIJING: China has passed a law to improve China’s foreign state immunity system, stipulating the rules for Chinese courts to handle civil cases involving a foreign state and its property, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to a query about the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Foreign State Immunity, …

BEIJING: A wide-field telescope capable of surveying the entire sky from the Northern Hemisphere will soon be put into operation in northwest China’s Qinghai Province, its makers said Tuesday. Measuring 2.5 meters in diameter, the Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST) is now the largest time-domain survey facility in the Northern Hemisphere. It was jointly developed by the University of Science …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory letter to the 10th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministers of Justice, which opened Tuesday in Shanghai. Xi noted in the letter that, since the mechanism of the Meeting of SCO Ministers of Justice was launched in 2013, SCO member states have advanced the rule of law with …

RIYADH: The Chinese tech giant Huawei announced on Monday the opening of a cloud data center in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, as part of its efforts to expand its online service offerings in the Middle East. Huawei said in a statement that the new center will become a core data center for Huawei Cloud Services in the Middle East, Central …

YINCHUAN: A Silk Road conference featuring Internet cooperation will take place during the sixth China-Arab States Expo, which will run from Sept. 21 to 24 in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, said local authorities Monday. Starting on Sept. 21, the two-day conference will build a cooperation platform for participants in new technologies, new scenarios and new …

BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday refuted U.S. unjustified accusations of so-called “illegal fishing,” saying that the United States needs to first of all take a hard look at itself and think seriously about how to stop the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities of its own fishing vessels. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a …

BEIJING: At the invitation of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zhou Qiang, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, will attend President Mnangagwa’s inauguration ceremony as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced Monday. The ceremony is scheduled to be held in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, on Sept. …

CHENGDU: Giant panda Cheng Gong passed away on Sunday morning at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding at the age of 23, roughly equivalent to 70 to 80 human years, the base announced on Monday. When Cheng Gong was found dead, she was lying on her left side, in a relaxed posture. No abnormal conditions were observed in …

BEIJING:  Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Smart China Expo 2023, which opened Monday in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. Xi said in the letter that new technologies such as the internet, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and blockchain are undergoing profound changes; the digitalized, intelligent and green transformation of industries are accelerating; and the intelligent …

BEIJING: A book on fully studying the important discourses on scientific and technological innovation made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has been published by the People’s Publishing House. The book elaborates on the background, development, essence, significance of and requirement for the practice of Xi’s remarks concerning sci-tech innovation. Xi has …

KOMARNA, Croatia: For Ivan Bjelis, a local truck driver in southern Croatia, the Peljesac Bridge  a project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) means the world. It offers him a job, a handsome salary, and the precious experience of being involved in a giant international project. After the Peljesac Bridge project started in 2018, Bjelis was told by a …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar grapples with rising public discontent as protests persist over soaring electricity bills, with the people demanding action rather than simple expression of inability or just the good intentions. The unprecedented increase in consumer bills that triggered nationwide protests had prompted the interim prime minister to call back-to-back emergency meetings to discuss the crisis and …

Pakistani talented actors, Sarah Khan and Imran Ashraf are all set to amaze viewers with their stunning chemistry on-screen. Sarah and Imran were last seen together in the popular drama serial, “Raqs-e-Bismil” and ever since the fans have been asking for more. The announcement was made by both the lead actors, Sarah and Imran posted a picture of the lady …

In a damaging blow to the Indian Army’s reputation, a high-ranking officer within Indian Military Intelligence now faces allegations of embezzling billions of rupees, further tarnishing the image of an institution already grappling with accusations of widespread corruption. Confidential sources have revealed that this alleged misconduct unfolded between May 2019 and March 2021, spanning a three-year period. During this time, …

WhatsApp’s Android beta is getting a big upgrade. Users can now add extra accounts directly within WhatsApp settings, making multi-account management an easy task. After the update, user do not need separate devices or apps. The settings interface is also getting a sleek makeover, promising a more modern and user-friendly experience. Beta testers can already enjoy these updates, and they’ll …

Over the weekend, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) advised tourists visiting northern areas to avoid travel in the evening to avoid any inconvenience or danger during their journey. The department has decided to close Babusar Pass for all traffic after 6 p.m. on Sunday, per a PTDC advisory. It cited unpredictable weather and the recent flooding that submerged a significant …

Muzaffargarh Traffic Police has issued a truck driver’s license to a transgender person for the first time in Punjab. According to a media report, Shahaana Abbas Shani has received a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) license from the department. She told the media that her desire to earn an honorable living motivated her to take this step. Shani told the media that, …

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who religiously greets his fans outside his home every week, was joined by his son yesterday. Amitabh took to his blog, where he shared a string of pictures from the meet. In on the images, the thespian is seen walking towards the gate with his son. In another, the has duo wave to a sea of …

The Hundi rate (illegal money exchange business) often leads to a preference for Hundi channels when it comes to remittances. He emphasised that if these rates were aligned, remittances would naturally flow through the SBP. Anwar emphasised the importance of an enhanced and sustained interactive dialogue between the business community and relevant authorities. He expressed concerns over the prevailing lack …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says an independent inquiry has found “no evidence” for claims that his country supplied weapons to Russia. According to international media reports, the United States ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, had claimed the Russian ship Lady R was loaded with arms and ammunition at a naval base near Cape Town last December. The inquiry …

Despite the draw in the September 2 match, Pakistan have qualified for the Super 4s stage as they began their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high note with a massive 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this was India’s first match in the tournament making the clash with Nepal a must-win. But considering the format of the Asia …

Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who is hearing the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, is on leave, it emerged on Monday. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document which reportedly went missing from Imran’s possession. The PTI alleges that it contained a threat from the United States to oust Imran …

PARIS: Renault’s chief executive Luca de Meo said on Monday that China was ‘very competitive’ in terms of the electric vehicle market, as Renault also prepared to unveil its new Scenic electric vehicle car model. “China is very competitive when it comes to the supply chain of electric vehicles….we need to catch up fast,” De Meo told RTL Radio, speaking …

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), one of the country’s largest corporate advocacy platforms, on Monday slammed the caretaker-government’s “do nothing” approach, saying that it would only increase “informalisation of the economy.” Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, it said that among the long list of fundamental reforms required in Pakistan’s economy, some such as privatization/restructuring of …

BAHAWALPUR: Bahawalpur Commissioner Dr Ehtesham Anwar Mahar says good quality toilets have been established for women along the major highways in the Bahawalpur division. The commissioner said the facility had been made available at select fuel stations and in the first phase, five, six and 10 sites have been selected in Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur districts, respectively. He …

PESHAWAR: Several Jamaat-i-Islami activists were booked by the police here on Sunday allegedly for blocking traffic, burning tyres and forcefully shutting down shops in the provincial capital on Saturday. The FIR, registered at Shaheed Gulfat Hussain police station, under sections 436, 341, 148, 149, 153 and 506 against seven JI activists says that the police received a call about a …

Two Pakistan Navy officers and one soldier were martyred on Monday in a helicopter crash in Balochistan’s Gwadar, a spokesperson for the navy said. In a statement, the spokesperson said that the helicopter crashed during a training flight in Gwadar. “The helicopter crashed during the flight due to a possible technical fault,” the spokesperson said. “As a result of the …

BEIJING: China has set up a bureau under the country’s top economic planner specializing in promoting the private economy’s development. The bureau was established to strengthen policy coordination in relevant areas, and ensure that related measures are implemented as early as possible and achieve tangible results, Cong Liang, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a press …