LANZHOU: A freight train departed from Lanzhou, capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, on Wednesday, and headed for Hairatan in Afghanistan, marking the launch of a new cargo route. The freight train is loaded with 39 containers of goods, worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars, which include auto parts, furniture, office supplies, and mechanical equipment. Commencing its journey from the Dongchuan …

SHANGHAI: More than 280 Fortune 500 enterprises and companies taking the lead in their industries have signed up for the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) slated to be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10 this year, the CIIE Bureau said Friday. This year’s edition has already signed with businesses to help prepare their booths of over 330,000 …

NANJING: President Xi Jinping has called on east China’s Jiangsu Province to take the lead and set an example in advancing Chinese modernization. Xi, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip in Jiangsu from Wednesday to Friday. Lauding the strengths of Jiangsu’s solid …

NANJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed efforts to focus on the goals for the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and break new ground for theater command development and war preparedness. 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 the …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang held a symposium on the economic situation on Thursday, listening to opinions and suggestions from experts and scholars on the country’s economy and work. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the meeting. Since the start of this year, the Chinese economy has demonstrated a trend of recovery and improvement, Li said after listening to experts’ reports. …

Electricity outages of 13 to 14 hours a day expected across country; LESCO records fall in electricity demand from 4,400MW to 3,600MW As the nation continues to grapple with an intense heat wave, citizens will face power outages for several hours a day due to the shortfall in electricity generation, reaching 6,705 megawatts. The power outages will continue for 14 …

Just as Windows 11 gains momentum and users become accustomed to the new operating system, speculation about its successor, Windows 12, begins to surface. According to rumors, Windows 12 is slated for a late 2024 release and will bring forth innovative features, including a floating taskbar and a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Although Microsoft has not officially confirmed the …

Pakistan cricket team’s captain Babar Azam, in a statement, expressed his unwavering dedication and commitment to his role as captain. While addressing a press conference in Karachi, Babar Azam emphasized that he is consistently putting forth his utmost effort, both on and off the field, to lead the national side effectively. When asked about the possibility of stepping down as …

Due to heavy rains in various parts of the country, there is a risk of flooding in rivers Chenab, Sutlej and Ravi. The National Disaster Management Authority held a flood management meeting on the current situation arising out of the torrential rains. Issued precautionary measures at the Karachi Airport after forecast of heavy rain and wind with thunderstorm in Karachi …

Four people have been killed in a roof collapse incident of a house in the Chungi Amar Sidhu area of Lahore due to heavy rain. Rescue sources said the roof had been weakened due to torrential rain in the city a day before. They added that the four were trapped under the debris, while one person was pulled out alive. …

The Power Division is said to have paid Rs 300 billion to private sector and public sector power plants till June 30, 2023 aimed at bringing down the stock of circular debt from Rs 2.646 trillion as of May 31, 2023 to Rs 2.370 trillion as of June 30, 2023, well-informed sources told Business Recorder. Finance Ministry, sources said, has …

A Pakistan Army major was martyred on Wednesday night during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber tribal district’s Shakhas area. As per the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the operation on reported presence of terrorists. ‘‘While establishment of blocking positions to cut the escape routes of terrorists was underway, a party of terrorists was spotted by Major Abdullah …

Alamgir Khan Tareen, the owner of PSL franchise Multan Sultans and brother of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party chief Jahangir Tareen, passed away at the age of 63. The PSL team made the announcement on Twitter. While the police are yet to make an official statement, some news reports suggested Alamgir may have taken his own life at his residence in Lahore’s Gulberg …

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has officially launched Threads, a new app that aims to provide a platform for real-time conversations online. The move marks Meta’s significant effort to challenge Twitter, which has long been known for its key selling point of facilitating real-time discussions. Threads bears a striking resemblance to Twitter in both layout and product description. The …

The participants strongly advocated against using such groups for political engineering and called for the immediate disarmament of society to reduce the potential threat of violence during the upcoming elections. Additionally, the seminar shed light on the ‘economy of terrorism’, which has perpetuated the threat of terrorism in the country. Participants recognized the need to investigate and address the financial …

SHANGHAI: A record number of companies are attending the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which opened in Shanghai on Thursday amid the latest AI industry frenzy. More than 400 companies are this year participating in the event, which has a total exhibition area of 50,000 square meters at its main venue, organizers said. Both figures are at their highest …

BEIJING: China has added 700 more species to its newly updated list of terrestrial wild animals of important ecological, scientific and social value, further expanding the legal basis of wild animal protection and boosting public awareness. First published in 2000, the list now includes a total of 1,924 wild animal species, including 1,028 birds, 450 reptiles, 253 amphibians and 91 …

BEIJING: China’s national observatory on Thursday renewed an orange alert, the second-highest alert, for high temperatures as a scorching heatwave hits multiple regions of the country. During daylight hours on Thursday, temperatures in parts of north China, sections of the Yellow River and Huaihe River, regions south of the Yangtze River, south China, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Shaanxi are …

ISTANBUL: China plays an important role in forging cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members for global security and prosperity, said Turkish experts commenting on the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. Stressing “having an open dialogue based on mutual respect and mutual trust is especially important” while the world is going through a …

BEIJING: “Unity or split, peace or conflict, cooperation or confrontation?” Chinese President Xi Jinping inquired under the attentive gaze of world leaders at Tuesday’s 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). “These are the questions raised again by our times,” Xi continued. “My answer is this: the people’s wish for a happy …

It is uncertain whether the same four directors from part 2 will return or if new directors will be brought on board for Lust Stories 3 Following the success of Lust Stories in 2018, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashi Dua Sara, and Netflix recently introduced its second installment with directors Konkona Sen Sharma, R Balki, Sujoy Ghosh, and Amit Ravindernath Sharma at …

Federal Minister for Information Technology Aminul Haq has announced that global search engine Google has established its office in Pakistan. In an informal conversation with the media in Islamabad, the minister said his ministry is working on the social media rules with an accelerated pace. The matters regarding social media rules have reached the final stage, Mr Haq stated. He …

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been granted permission by the Supreme Court (SC) to proceed with the appointment of 205 new professionals, while the recruitment of 45 others has been postponed. A two-member SC bench comprising Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Ayesha A Malik, heard the case filed by PIA, seeking approval for the recruitment of 250 individuals, …

The federal government on Wednesday appointed Afzal Mehmood Butt as Inspector General of the of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) police. Butt replaced Dar Ali Khan who was serving on the post. Sources claimed the committee comprised Ahsan Iqbal, Qamar Zaman Kaira and Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman. The development came after GB chief court disqualified then-chief minister Khalid Khurshid – who is part of Pakistan …

At least three soldiers embraced martyrdom and 10 citizens were injured in a suicide attack near a checkpoint in North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on Wednesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the suicide bomber detonated himself near the Talha check post. The powerful explosion claimed the lives of three Pakistan Army soldiers while causing injuries …

During the eleven-month period, electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) contributed Rs 374 billion in circular debt, including losses and inefficiencies, without recovering bills, adding up to 95% of the overall debt total of Rs 394 billion. stock Losses and inefficiencies of DISCOs stood at Rs 125 billion, while low bill recoveries added Rs 249 billion in July-May 2022-23. A breakdown of …

Inflation in the US rose significantly in 2021 but fell faster than in much of Europe. This is partly because Europe has more significant exposure to the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has sharply pushed up food and energy prices. But removing those volatile prices, so-called core inflation looks stubborn in many countries. This underscores the common problem …

We are back! After a brief hiatus due to the Winter World Cup in Qatar, ESPN presents its seventh annual ranking of the best men’s players and coaches in world soccer! Welcome to FC 100. FC 100 is different because we truly consider all 11 positions on the field; Most countdowns go talent-first with little regard for where the stars …

Heavy rain hurt Pakistan Wednesday, causing deaths, flooding roads and disrupting life in areas where residents are already struggling to recover from last summer’s floods that affected 33 million people and killed 1,739, officials said. Six people died in weather-related incidents in Lahore, the capital of eastern Punjab province, officials said. At least 24 people have died in weather-related incidents …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Wednesday met with Equatorial Guinean Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue in Beijing. Han said that thanks to the efforts of the two heads of state, China and Equatorial Guinea have seen the in-depth development of their comprehensive cooperative partnership. China always regards Equatorial Guinea as a sincere friend and reliable partner, Han …

CHONGQING: The latest round of torrential rains since Monday had killed 15 people and left four others missing in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, local authorities said. The heavy rains, mainly seen in the areas along the Yangtze River, have triggered floods and geological disasters, disrupting the lives of more than 130,000 people in 19 districts …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged overseas students at Nanjing Audit University to contribute to promoting friendship and cooperation among countries. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks on Tuesday in a letter replying to overseas students who are pursuing a master’s degree in auditing at the university based in east …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) must rise to the call of the times, keep in mind its founding mission, and stay in unity and coordination to bring more certainty and positive energy to world peace and development. Xi made the remarks when addressing the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads …

Pakistan Cricket Team’s fast bowler Muhammad Amir has clarified in an interview that he would never play International cricket for England but might consider playing Indian Premier League after getting England’s nationality. Pakistan’s players have not played IPL since the first edition of the event in 2008, in which Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Shoaib Akhtar, Muhammad Asif, Salman Butt, …

In a strange turn of events, a former mayor of Redbridge found himself in a harrowing situation after taking what seemed like a harmless ‘shortcut’. The 75-year-old Chris Cummins embarked on a journey to a train station but ended up trapped face down for an agonizing five days behind the pavilion of Redbridge FC’s Oakside Stadium. Reflecting on his near-death …

Since seizing power in August 2021, the Taliban has barred girls and women from education, banned them from parks, funfairs and gyms. Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have ordered beauty parlours across the country to shut within a month, the vice ministry confirmed Tuesday, the latest curb to further squeeze women out of public life. Since seizing power in August 2021, the …

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced in mid-March that it was working on a new social network whose description made it a potential competitor to Twitter. Threads will enable users to “connect directly with your favorite creators and others who love the same things — or build a loyal following of your own to share your ideas, …

A Polish mountaineer has died after summiting the world’s ninth-highest peak, officials said Tuesday, becoming the first casualty reported in Pakistan’s climbing season. The Alpine Club of Pakistan said Pawel Tomasz Kopec died Monday from “acute altitude sickness” while descending from the 8,125-metre (26,656-foot) Nanga Parbat, considered one of the world’s most perilous climbs with a reported one-in-five fatality rate. …

SBP chief said that the central bank’s held foreign exchange reserves have increased by over $500 million. “We expect foreign currency inflows would increase in the coming weeks. This would enhance our capacity of debt payment, which would have a positive impact on the market as well.”

In response to Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday that all nations should avoid using terrorism for diplomatic point-scoring and noted that militancy was a key obstacle in the way of regional peace. The prime minister’s statement came during his address to the 23rd meeting of the SCO …