Former Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Friday that Pakistan as a resilient country has great potential to develop its economy. Zhao Lijian made these remarks in a meeting with Foreign Affairs Expert Muhammad Mehdi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. Zhao said being a time-tested and iron-clad friend, China is always holding the hand of …

Adnan Zakir told that PHF President Brig (R) Khokhar asks to select players on reference Pakistan Hockey Team’s former assistant coach Adnan Zakir revealed in an exclusive interview with Samaa TV shocking facts and alleged that Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Brigadier (R) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar is not concerned about improvement of Hockey. Adnan Zakir said that he was working …

Chinese football fans will need to shell out up to $680 to see Lionel Messi lead Argentina against Australia in a Beijing friendly, organisers said Friday. The game on June 15 at the 68,000-capacity Workers’ Stadium is a rematch of Argentina and Australia’s meeting in the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup. Messi, who is set to leave Paris …

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah told the opposition on Friday that “serious negotiations” can only be held with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a tweet, the interior minister wrote “if serious negotiations are desired, they can only be with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif”. His tweet comes days after Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb …

KARACHI: Prominent human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was abducted late on Thursday night in the southern city of Karachi, his wife said. No law enforcement agency confirmed that Nasir is in their custody, but his abduction comes as the country is mired in a fresh bout of political turmoil. In a video posted on social media, Mansha Pasha, Nasir’s …

LAHORE: Former Punjab CM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Buzdar became the latest politician to announce their decision to quit politics. In a press conference, he said “I stand with the armed forces,” adding that his politics was peaceful. He requested all stakeholders to work for the betterment of Pakistan regardless of their political affiliations. He condemned the violence that …

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has partnered with Qualcomm to launch the highly anticipated Oppo MR Glass Developer Edition. Unveiled at California’s Augmented World Expo (AWE), the headset is specifically designed for developers, empowering them to dive into the realm of mixed reality (MR) and create tailored applications using extended reality (XR) technology. With ambitions to surpass the dominance of smartphones, …

Fifteen members of a family in rural Namibia have died after eating toxic porridge, in one of the country’s worst cases of suspected food poisoning, police said. Local media reported that the deeply impoverished family had eaten porridge made from cereal residues left from brewing an alcoholic drink. The victims part of a family of 21 in a village in …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s remarks on “de-risking,” saying that one needs to find out what the risks are before talking about de-risking. According to reports, on May 31, Blinken said to the press after the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting that with regard to China, the United …

BEIJING: As of May 31, China’s courier sector saw its delivery volume exceed 50 billion parcels this year, mirroring the country’s economic vitality, according to the State Post Bureau (SPB). The milestone was achieved 155 days earlier than in 2019, prior to the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic. The figure was also achieved 27 days earlier than in 2022, data …

HAIKOU: Lin Guangming, from Singapore, has settled in China’s southernmost province of Hainan for three years as a high-end talent introduced from overseas. Having engaged in urban planning for many years, the 43-year-old man now works as the chief designer at the management committee of the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in the city of Danzhou. He said he’s trying to …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday visited a school in Beijing ahead of International Children’s Day, which falls on June 1. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the all-round development of children in the new era, and extended festival greetings to children across the …

KABUL: The Taliban on Thursday said foreign forces had committed “uncountable crimes” during the 20-year war in Afghanistan after a former Australian soldier lost a defamation case over reports of executing Afghan civilians. Taliban administration spokesperson Bilal Karimi said the incidents involved in the Australian court case were a “small part” of the many alleged crimes that took place and …

LAHORE: At least five people were killed and three injured on Thursday in an explosion in Punjab’s Daira Deen Panah area of Kot Addu. The deceased included two women, two men and a girl and belonged to the same family, it was reported. The family used to deal in selling junk. The injured people have been shifted to District Headquarters …

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered on Thursday the authorities to release all Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers from 11 districts in Punjab who were arrested following Imran Khan’s detainment. Justice Safdar Saleem Shahid ordered the release of party workers and leaders and declared their arrest illegal. ‘‘The government has opened a front, showing no application of mind, driven by …

QUETTA: Two soldiered were martyred on Thursday when terrorist opened fire at a security checkpost in Kech, Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran border. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that “a group of terrorists targeted a security forces’ post through fire in Singwan Area (Dist Kech) of Balochistan along Pakistan-Iran Border”. “Since troops on the post were already alert and …

Oscar winner actor Jessica Chastain shared her chance encounter with Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on Instagram on Thursday, along with a note in praise of the Pakistani activist. Chastain is currently starring in a Broadway production of ‘A Doll’s House’, currently being staged in New York City. Sharing a picture of the two together, Chastain wrote: “Spinning around in my chair …

ISLAMABAD: There was little respite for the public as the consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation reading in Pakistan rose to a record 38% on a year-on-year basis in May 2023, the highest level since data was made available beginning July 1965. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the number stood at 36.4% in April 2023. On a month-on-month …

ISLAMABAD: Automotive repairing and maintenance startup Okayker announced on Thursday that it has secured $700,000 in seed funding from multiple institutional investors including Orbit Startups, Cur8 Capital, FRIM Ventures and Sabr Capital. In a statement, it said multiple local and international angel investors have taken interest in the company’s mission and shown unwavering support. “Okayker’s aim is to expand across …

KYIV: Ukraine’s ministry of renovation and infrastructure said on Thursday the U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain export deal had been halted again because Russia had blocked registration of ships to all Ukrainian ports. “The Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul has announced that it is impossible to draw up an inspection plan for June 1 due to another unjustified refusal of the …

SINGAPORE: Russian crude oil imports by China and India in May hit an all-time high as buyers gorged on discounted supplies, reducing demand for oil from the Middle East and Africa, according to preliminary assessments from ship trackers. The jump in Russian supplies comes ahead of a meeting between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies including …

LAHORE: Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former chief minister of Punjab and president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was arrested in Lahore on Thursday. His arrest comes days after a district and sessions court in Lahore had issued a non-bailable arrest warrant. According to the court decision last week, the warrant was issued at the request of an investigating officer (IO) since Elahi had …

As the summer heat in North India intensifies, temperatures rise significantly during the afternoon hours, posing various heat-related hazards. Conditions like heat stroke, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and other health complications can occur. Seeking immediate medical help is very important because heat stroke is a medical emergency that can result in serious consequences or even death without prompt treatment. Over …

Ranveer Singh will once again team up with ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the film To install Baiju Bawra. According to reports, Ranveer’s film with SLB is expected to enter the shooting phase only after it wraps up. Constitution. “Ranveer has been in talks with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the longest time and after all the ups and downs, the …

Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint Germain Head coach Christophe Gaultier said this on Thursday after two years at the club. ESPN reported last month that Messi will leave PSG when the forward’s contract expires this summer. Consider a move Saudi Arabian rivals Al Hilal, city rivals cristiano ronaldoAl Nasser. Galter told a press conference ahead of the season’s final …

“During the surgery, he stopped talking at one point so the electrodes could be repositioned and his speech returned. A CT scan was also done after the surgery to make sure the electrodes were in the right position. The battery was then inserted into the chest wall. The pacemaker, Jain said. Devi has improved a lot after the surgery and …

People with diabetes are at risk of complications including nerve damage, vision and hearing problems, kidney disease, heart disease and premature death. The study authors note that the observational study comes with limitations, as it did not measure sleep or diet. “Timing seems to matter,” said co-corresponding author Dr. Roland Middelbeek, assistant investigator at the Joslin Diabetes Center. “In the …

ISLAMABAD: In an unexpected development, the federal government decided to review the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, which curtailed the top judge’s powers to initiate suo motu proceedings and constitute benches on his own. During a hearing of pleas against the SC Law, Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan told Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial that certain …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on June 3, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. The prime minister will be paying the visit on the invitation of President Erdogan, who was re-elected to his office on May 28. In Sweden, the state minister will attend the …

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and son of former chief minister of Punjab, Moonis Elahi, on Thursday said that they are not going to part ways with Imran Khan despite the arrest of his father. PTI president Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was arrested from nearby his residence – Zahoor Palace – in Lahore on Thursday evening. The anti-corruption unit assisted by …

WhatsApp has introduced a game-changing update, allowing users to share voice messages as status updates, following in the footsteps of Instagram. This enhancement is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to improve user experience and cater to evolving needs. With approximately 7 billion voice messages sent daily, this feature streamlines communication by enabling users to send messages to multiple contacts with a …

Pakistan Junior Hockey Team reached final of Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman but were still not paid the daily allowance, Samaa TV reported on Thursday. The visiting teams on international tours are usually paid $100 per member, which is equal to Rs 28,500 but Pakistan team’s members have not received anything. Pakistani team had started the event on 23 March against …

UNITED STATES: Dr Aafia Siddiqui who disappeared in 2003 from Karachi and five years later showed up as a detainee in Afghanistan’s Ghazni has finally spoken her first words after 20 years in the United States’s captivity, including 13 years in a Texas jail. Dr Fawzia Siddiqui (Aafia’s sister), Senator Mushtaq Ahmed of the Jamaat-e-Islami, human rights lawyer Clive Stafford …

KARACHI: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) Amir Iqbal has said that Thar coal alone can ensure the energy security of Pakistan besides reducing power tariffs significantly. Talking to APP here, he said that unlocking indigenous Thar coal reserves could generate approximately 100,000 megawatts (MW) electricity for the next 250 years. Coal was considered a cheap …

BEIJING: Ahead of International Children’s Day, which is celebrated on June 1 every year, students of Beijing Yuying School received a special guest President Xi Jinping. During the visit on Wednesday, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, urged the students to have high aspirations and dream big, …

Nora Fatehi idiolises Helen who starred in a Bollywood blockbuster Sholay and now wants to be play in her biopic whenever there is an opportunity, as she responded to a question on the subject. According to Fatehi, she studied all her videos properly, even the breathing spaces of the shoulder movements, the hands and just the aura. “I had to …

Pakistan Junior Hockey Team registered another big win on Wednesday as they thrashed Malaysia 6-2 in the semifinal of Junior Asia Cup and qualified for the final of the event. Three-time champions Pakistan will face the other three time champions India in the final on Thursday and will be seeking revenge of 2015 loss in the same event. Malaysia led …

WASHINGTON: The Qatari prime minister held secret talks with the supreme leader of the Taliban this month on resolving tension with the international community, a source briefed on the meeting said, signaling a new willingness by Afghanistan’s rulers to discuss ways to end their isolation. The May 12 meeting in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar between Qatari Prime Minister …

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has withdrawn from a US-led maritime coalition tasked with securing tense Gulf waterways that are vital to the global oil trade, it said Wednesday. The UAE “withdrew its participation” in the 38-nation Combined Maritime Forces two months ago, a foreign ministry statement said, without giving reasons for the move. “As a result of our …

MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday claimed it had destroyed the last major warship of the Ukrainian naval forces, which it said was stationed in the southern port of Odesa. “On May 29, a high-precision strike by the Russian Air Force on a ship anchorage site in the port of Odesa destroyed the last warship of the Ukrainian Navy, the ‘Yuri Olefirenko’,” …