Twitter launched its new logo on Monday, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the company moves toward rebranding as X. The social media network’s website showed the company’s new logo, but its URL was still showing as twitter.com and the blue “Tweet” button was visible. Some users saw a blue version of the …

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) one of the two major coalition partners at the Center has not ruled out appointing the current finance minister and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as caretaker prime minister. While both the main coalition partners agreed that a politician should be appointed as the head of the interim set-up, PPP’s Qamar Zaman Kaira said no …

Sources claim that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar as caretaker prime minister, Dar said, adding that the Election Act, 2017 will be amended to enable the interim ruler to take important decisions. During an interview with a local television channel, Dar when asked whether Section 230 of the Election …

Former South African batsman Herschel Gibbs on Monday called Pakistan captain Babar Azam “one of the best batsmen”. Having worked with Babar in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Gibbs believes Babar knows how to score runs with “unbelievable consistency”. He also said that Babar’s mood is excellent. “He knows how to run. He has the hunger to run. No matter how …

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) directed its staff on Sunday to remain on high alert to handle any untoward situation due to the prevailing heavy rains. PIMS Executive Director (ED) Dr Imran Sikandar issued special directions to doctors and paramedical staff of the hospital to remain vigilant, keeping in view the situation and in case of any incident resulting …

BEIJING: From July 27 to 28, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games in Chengdu and hold a welcome banquet and bilateral events for foreign leaders attending the opening ceremony and visiting China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced here on Monday. The foreign leaders to attend …

BEIJING: When it comes to manipulating the “national security” concept, no country can rival the United States, an undeniable pro who plays well the victim card. For quite some time, China hawks in Washington have been mounting a comprehensive smear campaign against Chinese personnel, tech giants, and the broader Chinese economy. The typical disinformation combo includes a “systemic rip-off by China,” …

BRAZZAVILLE: China proves to be a “reliable” and “credible” partner to support the Republic of the Congo in its agricultural development and food security, said Paul Valentin Ngobo, Congolese minister of agriculture, livestock and fisheries. Having taken root and borne fruit since the 1960s, the bilateral agricultural cooperation remains “very concrete and important” for Congo, highlighted the Congolese minister in …

HARBIN: Eleven people have been killed in a roof collapse in a middle school gymnasium that took place on Sunday in Qiqihar City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, rescuers said Monday. All 15 trapped were pulled out as the last trapped person was found Monday morning without vital signs, the rescue headquarters for the accident said at around 10 a.m. Monday. …

DHAKA: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reflects China’s commitment to fostering global cooperation and mutual development, a Bangladeshi expert has said. The BRI, proposed by China in 2013, has demonstrated significant development over the past 10 years, representing a remarkable effort by China to foster connectivity, trade, and economic cooperation on a global scale, Nasim Mahmmud, executive director of …

SHANGHAI: Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor said on Sunday that there is a consensus with German carmaker Audi on jointly developing electric vehicles. “Licensing, joint development, among other initiatives, are all possible ways of cooperation in the future. The Chinese auto market is undergoing unprecedented transformation. We will deepen strategic cooperation to guarantee a win-win situation,” said Zu Sijie, vice …

Around 7.5 million people have diabetes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while an equal number of people have prediabetes, a condition in which blood sugar levels are more than higher but not higher enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES) office-bearers said. “In Pakistan, people as young as 20 to 40 years are being diagnosed with …

Pakistan’s Hamza Khan on Sunday beat Egypt’s Mohamed Zakaria in the World Junior Squash Championship in Melbourne, ending nearly a four decades trophy drought. Pakistan returned to the world squash podium with Hamza’s comeback against Zakaria in a 3-1 victory. This was Pakistan’s first World Junior Squash title in 37 years, as the last Pakistani to lift this trophy was Jansher …

Elon Musk said on Sunday he was looking to change Twitter’s logo, tweeting: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds”. In a post on the site at 12:06 a.m. ET (0406 GMT), the social media platform’s billionaire owner added: “If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make (it) go …

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a timely alert, warning residents of Punjab, including Lahore, about an expected spell of heavy rains from July 23 to 29. Alongside this forecast, authorities have also expressed concerns over rising water levels in the rivers of Punjab, which may lead to medium to high-level …

Pakistan’s swimming champion, Aman Siddique, has set a new national record in the 400 meters freestyle event at the World Swimming Championship in Japan. Aman Siddique, the swimming champion from Pakistan, achieved a remarkable feat at the World Swimming Championship in Japan on July 23, 2023. He has set a new national record in the 400 meters freestyle event with …

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made remarkable strides in its food street project in Islamabad by successfully conducting an auction for 18 plots on Capital Street, generating Rs. 3.827 billion over a span of two days. During the first day’s auction, nine plots were sold, fetching a substantial sum of Rs. 1.82 billion. Following this success, the auction committee …

The Sindh Cabinet has approved a bill to criminalize refusal to vaccinate children against vaccine-preventable diseases across the province. Out of about 40 items on the agenda, the cabinet approved the Sindh Immunization and Epidemic Control Act 2023 along with eight other health-related matters. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the meeting at CM House where provincial ministers, …

As the world faces alarming increases in temperatures and heat waves, cities are taking steps to protect their citizens from the growing climate crisis. The situation is becoming increasingly troubling, with records showing that this year’s temperature rise is only the beginning of an alarming trend. According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), temperatures will continue …

At least 17 people were killed and 53 injured when a bus plunged into a roadside pond in Bangladesh’s southern Jhalkathi district on Saturday, police said. “Among the dead are eight women and three children. 45 of the injured have been taken to a nearby government hospital,” District Police Officer Afroozul Haque Tutul told reporters. The bus was heading from …

Hasan Bashir, the Denmark-based captain and seasoned striker of the Pakistan football team has said that his team needs to improve its goal-scoring capabilities to win matches. “As a striker, I think we should focus on the attacking side because we have only scored one goal in the last six games and I think that is embarrassing in my opinion,” …

KUNMING: The China-Laos Railway that started cross-border passenger services in April had transported 41,735 passengers as of Saturday, when it marked the 100th day of operation. On this railway, a train departing from Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, travels at a speed of up to 160 km per hour through mountains and valleys. The trip from Kunming to …

NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday met here with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, with both sides pledging to deepen Belt and Road cooperation. Ruto asked Wang, also director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, to convey his cordial greetings to Chinese President …

TIANJIN: China, long famed as the “kingdom of bicycles,” has now raced ahead of the field with smart technology, wooing global bicycle lovers with smart bikes and high-end models at favorable prices. Golden Wheel Group, a leading Chinese bicycle enterprise, exports various e-bikes that incorporate its patented technology. The company’s latest smart model, equipped with a removable, multi-application module battery, …

LONDON: The close connection between Britain and China in terms of investment and trade will benefit both sides, as “all ships float on a rising tide,” Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, chair of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) told Xinhua in a recent interview. Cowper-Coles and other CBBC representatives recently dispatched a business delegation to China to boost trade ties. During his …

HERAT, Afghanistan: Sitting in the corner of her shabby house in west Afghanistan’s Herat province, Bibi Jan still remembers the horrific day in 2001 when the U.S. forces brutally dropped cluster bombs on the poor village, leaving scores dead or injured. “It was 2:30 p.m. of the day, second Aqrab (Oct. 24 on the Persian calendar), oh God it haunts …

The total cost of generating electricity in the country decreased significantly by 35%, hitting Rs9.63 KWh in June 2023 compared to Rs14.72 KWh registered in the same period of the previous year. On a YoY basis, the significant decline is attributed to the following reasons; “Coal-based cost of generation decreased by 32% YoY due to cheaper local coal-based power plants …

KARACHI: A baby monkey caused chaos in a Pakistan court after escaping from a troop presented as evidence in a case of wildlife smuggling, officials said. Two men were intercepted outside Karachi Thursday trying to smuggle 14 baby monkeys in crates usually used to transport mangos. But when they were brought to court on Friday, one of the monkeys escaped – causing …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone on Saturday of road projects at Sharqpur in district Sheikhupura, reported state-run Radio Pakistan. These projects include a 19-kilometer-long Lahore bypass, connecting Kala Shah Kaku to the Lahore-Karachi Motorway, and expansion of the Lahore-Karachi Motorway up to Sigian Road and Main Ravi Bridge. It also includes Esaan Sharqpur Interchange at Abdul Hakim Motorway. Addressing …

COLOMBO: Pakistan will look to use their newfound batting aggression to double up against Sri Lanka in the second Test starting Monday, after securing their first long-format victory for a year. The visitors arrived in Sri Lanka without a Test win to their name in 12 months but despite a wobbly final-innings chase a four-wicket victory in Galle means they …

Shariq Jamal, a deputy inspector general (DIG) of police, was found dead at his residence in Lahore’s DHA neighbourhood in the early hours of Saturday, police said in a statement. He was initially brought to National Hospital in Lahore where the doctors confirmed the death. Upon receiving the news, the deceased officer’s family members, including his daughter and wife, rushed …

KUNMING: Southwest China’s tourism powerhouse Yunnan Province witnessed a robust rebound in tourism in the first half of 2023, data from the provincial culture and tourism department shows. Yunnan recorded 539 million tourist visits during the first six months of this year, up 35 percent from the same period in 2019. The tourism revenue from January to June totaled 693.4 …

FUKUOKA, Japan: China increased its lead on the medal table at the World Aquatics Championships by winning two more golds on Saturday when diving and artistic swimming wrapped up their final day’s competition. Cheng Wentao and Shi Haoyu claimed the mixed duet free title, their second gold and third medal at the Fukuoka worlds following their victory in the team …

Michael McCaul, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, hoped the economic alliance between Pakistan and the US would bring the two countries closer to each other. He made these comments while speaking to journalists after attending a barbeque reception and mango festival, hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington …

Punjab cinema owners suddenly started opening shows for Barbie and selling tickets, once again. Some users also shared screenshots of Universal Cinema telling customers that since the objections raised by the Censor Board have been resolved, the film is being played, and the tickets accommodated. In light of the development, Media reached out to the Punjab Film Censor Board, and …

Flash floods wreaked havoc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district for the second consecutive day on Saturday, with villages Danin, Kari and Ayun besides Koghuzi Valley inundated as the Yarkhun River swelled due to melting glaciers and snow. Rescue efforts were impeded as bridges in Koghuzi Valley and Kari village were damaged and rendered inaccessible by the flood water. A stretch …

The past 10-year record shows that the highest number of highly skilled nationals of Pakistan left the country in 2022 in search of jobs. Accumulatively, in the past decade, approximately 150,059 highly qualified nationals of Pakistan left the country for jobs abroad. The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment record unfolds that the lowest number of highly qualified nationals left Pakistan …

Young Pakistani squash sensation, Hamza Khan, has successfully qualified for the final in the ongoing World Junior Squash Championship in Melbourne. The match saw Hamza Khan engage in an exhilarating duel against Melvil Scianimanico, who fiercely fought back from two games down and even held a match point. However, it was the tenacity and poise of Hamza Khan that eventually …

Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department started registrations and licensing of tobacco vendors across Punjab on Friday, under the Punjab Tobacco Control Act 1958. “The violator can be fined up to Rs. 100,000 while a media awareness campaign regarding the license will also be launched,” stated Excise & Taxation Director General (DG) Muhammad Ali when launching the campaign. Excise Additional …

The draw for the SAFF U-16 Championship and SAFF U-19 Championship 2023 was conducted at the BFF House in Dhaka, Bangladesh, today. The SAFF U16 Championship is scheduled to be held at the renowned Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu from September 1 to September 10, 2023. As per details, Pakistan football team has confirmed its participation in both tournaments after being drawn …