ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: A District and Sessions Court on Thursday rejected a plea seeking an extension in the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) focal person Hassaan Niazi and sent him to jail on 14-day judicial remand in connection with intervening in the affairs of the state case. Mr Niazi was presented before Magistrate Mureed Ababs on completion of …

RAWALPINDI , March 23, 2023: Pakistan Awami Muslim League Chairman Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) urging the latter to take a suo motu notice of the postponement of the election schedule by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Advocate Azhar Siddique sent the letter to CJP on behalf of Mr …

ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says the decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone election is in the interest of the country keeping in mind the economic, political and security situation. The minister issued a statement on Thursday on the ECP’s decision to put off April 30 elections in Punjab to Oct 8. Marriyum …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has become the youngest person to receive Sitara-e-Imtiaz, a prestigious civil award, for his spending achievements in the field of sports. Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman conferred the award on the 28-year-old star batsman at an investiture ceremony held at the Governor House on the eve of the Pakistan Day (March 23). …

ANKARA , March 23, 2023: Former Turkish economy tsar Mehmet Simsek’s refusal to return to politics has left President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party scrambling to rebuild its economic credibility less than two months before landmark elections, insiders and analysts say. Erdogan, who has led Turkey for two decades but is trailing in opinion polls ahead of the May 14 vote, …

HARBIN, March 23 (Xinhua) — Heilongjiang, China’s northernmost province, saw its foreign trade in goods grow by 30.7 percent year on year to 48.38 billion yuan (about 7 billion U.S. dollars) in first two months of this year, customs data showed. From January to February, Heilongjiang’s imports saw a 27.3-percent increase to 39.07 billion yuan, while its exports grew by …

Web Desk, March 23, 2023: The Mein Hoon Na star Zayed Khan, who has been quite lost from the film industry for a while now, has finally announced his comeback after a hiatus of 12 years. Taking to his Instagram account, Zayed shared his extremely stunning and dapper photos to announce his new film. He wrote: “Hello people! With your …

Web Desk, March 23,2023:Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Thursday became the youngest person to be conferred with the country’s third-highest civilian award Sitara-e-Imtiaz. Pakistan’s all-format captain Babar was conferred with the award by Governor Baligh Ur Rehman at an investiture ceremony held at the Punjab Governor House as part of Pakistan Day celebrations. With the conferment of the award, Babar …

Web Desk, 23, 2023: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Wednesday that the gas will be provided to consumers during Iftar and Sehr timings during the holy month of Ramadan. The utility provider said that the gas pressure would be low from 8am till 2:30pm as it faces a shortfall of 250 million mmbtu. “This is insanity to …

WASHINGTON , March 23, 2023: TikTok creators and three US Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans. On Thursday TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee amid growing calls for a ban …

Web Desk, March 23, 2023: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs after the recent collapse of two U.S. banks. Fed Chair Jerome Powell sought to reassure investors about the soundness of the banking system, saying that the …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: Brazzaville/Dar es Salaam – Tanzania today confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after laboratory tests were carried out following reports of cases and deaths in the country’s north-west Kagera region. Tanzania’s National Public Health Laboratory analysed samples to determine the cause of illness after eight people developed symptoms including fever, vomiting, bleeding and …

KARACHI , March 23, 2023: In one of his Latest statements, the provincial minister said that Imran khan seems terrified. He extended an advice by saying that the PTI chairman should stop making statements based on assumptions, like Hollywood movies. The minister also shared his suspicion that maybe some magical powers have taken over Mr.Khan’s head. The minister also said …

ISLAMABAD , March 23, 2023: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday the nation should not lose sight of the challenges staring them in the face. “The challenges are topped by a combination of economic instability and the inability to settle the rules of the game. An environment of political chaos explains why we have failed to develop our economy …

KARACHI , March 23, 2023: Blaming Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for sabotaging the deal, PML-N leader Miftah Ismail claimed that International Monetary Fund (IMF) was not interested in releasing money to Pakistan as the Washington-based lender had no trust in Islamabad government. Speaking during a session titled ‘Pakistan in the Midst of Crisis’ organised by a private university in Karachi, …

ISLAMABAD, March 23, 2023: The Pakistan Day parade scheduled to be held today (Thursday) has been postponed due to weather conditions, Dunya News reported. The parade, which was to be held at the President House, would now be held on March 25, sources said. The military parade is observed each year on March 23. The event is at the centre …

LAHORE , March 23, 2023: The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day today with a renewed pledge to transform the country into a true Islamic welfare state in line with the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and to ensure its progress, prosperity and a strong defense. Pakistan Day is celebrated in the remembrance of the passing of revolutionary Lahore resolution …

DUBAI , March 23, 2023: Pakistan cricket team has arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to play three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared photos on Twitter, showing the national squad is being welcomed at a hotel on arrival. Earlier, Afghanistan Cricket Board and PCB jointly agreed to make slight tweaks to the itinerary …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced of receiving testimonies from different parts of the country that the moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Pakistan. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad presided over the meeting and announced in a presser that the nation will observe the first fast tomorrow (Thursday). The meeting of …

JIUQUAN, March 22 (Xinhua) — China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. The satellites, belonging to the Tianmu-1 meteorological constellation, were launched by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket at 5:09 p.m. (Beijing Time) and have entered the planned orbit. They will be mainly used to provide commercial meteorological data …

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) — Walk into Wild Duck Lake Wetland in suburban Beijing as spring approaches, and you will see birds such as herons, grey cranes and swans skimming through the golden reeds. However, this scene could not be seen a few years ago. On the occasion of the 27th World Wetlands Day early this year, Beijing Wild Duck …

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) — Themed with “Accelerating Change,” this year’s World Water Day which fell on Wednesday aims to raise awareness about the urgent need to conserve and protect limited freshwater resources. Water is essential for all forms of life and is one of the most important resources for human survival and development. Despite covering two-thirds of the Earth’s …

HONG KONG, March 22 (Xinhua) — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on Tuesday announced that Hong Kong’s export index grew 9.3 points to 39 points in January-March this year. The growth indicated a significant improvement in business sentiment among Hong Kong exporters after normal travel with the mainland resumed fully in early February. HKTDC Director of Research Irina …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Wednesday the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan will be referendum against the violence. Addressing a speech via video link, Mr Khan talked about the upcoming gathering of his party, saying, The PTI will stage a public gathering on Saturday at Minar-e-Pakistan.The enlightened nation will join the gathering.” “Today …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea seeking revocation of PTI chief Imran Khan’s bail in the prohibited funding case. The court pronounced the verdict it had reserved in the case and rejected the plea against the revocation of Tariq Shaif’s bail too. Earlier, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stopped the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Punjab anti-corruption establishment (ACE) from arresting PTI chief Imran Khan until March 24. Justice Tariq Saleem heard the plea seeking details on the cases lodged against Mr Khan. The plaintiff submitted the report along with the affidavit. PTI senior vice president …

ISLAMABAD, March 22, 2023:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated two coal-fired power plants in Tharparker with a capacity of 1,650 megawatt of electricity generation, saying that the projects would turn the desert into an economic hub. The projects including the 1,320 megawatt Shanghai Electric power plant and 330 MW Thal Nova power plant will annually generate 11.24 billion units …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said on Wednesday that the government’s negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were of no importance. Mr Elahi was expressing his views during his meetup with PTI stalwarts including Raja Basharat and Mehmoodur Rasheed. He said, “The journey of progress, which was started during the tenure of …

MOSCOW, March 22, 2023: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cemented friendship between China and Russia and jointly criticised the West, which moved to buttress Ukraine against Moscow’s invasion with nearly $16 billion in financial aid and faster delivery of battle tanks. The Chinese leader’s visit to Moscow, long touted by the Kremlin as a show of support from its most …

URUMQI, March 22 (Xinhua) — As the weather gets warm, farmers in Turpan City of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region dig out grapevines, which they buried underground to resist cold in winter, and put them on trellises. However, for Usman Abla in Yingsa Village, what he is concerned about the most in the spring plowing season is not farming …

MOSCOW, March 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping left here Wednesday morning for China after wrapping up a state visit to Russia. Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and director of the General Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central …

BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) — A new type of photovoltaic power station is emerging. Built in reservoirs, lakes and ponds, solar panels floating on the water surface have advantages over traditional ground-mounted solar systems in terms of land conservation, efficiency and water loss reduction. A group of researchers, led by Chinese scientist Zeng Zhenzhong, estimated the potential contribution to energy …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: At least nine persons was killed and several other were injured as an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Azad Kashmir on Tuesday. Earthquake tremors were felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Abbotabat, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir, Chichawatni, Bahwalpur, Lodhran, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Mianwali, Khanewal, DI Khan, Pattoki, …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umer Ata Bandial said on Wednesday that the apex court would intervene if there was any bad faith in the matter of holding free and fair polls. He gave these marks while hearing the transfer case of former CCPO Ghulam Mahmood Dogar. He said the Election Commission of Pakistan was a …

LAHORE , March 22, 2023: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered the release of the Toshakhana record from 1990 to 2023. LHC’s Justice Asim Hafeez issued the order while a hearing petition filed by lawyer Munir Ahmad through Advocate Azhar Siddique seeking the government to release the complete details of Toshakhana gifts received by political rulers and bureaucrats …

PESHAWAR, March 22, 2023: The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the crescent of Ramazan-ul-Mubarik 1444 AH would be held today(Wednesday) in the building of Auqaf Department, Peshawar. Moreover, the meetings of Zonal/District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would be held at their respective headquarters simultaneously. Similarly, the meeting of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Islamabad Capital Territory would be held at the Ministry …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: The coalition government has decided to constitute a high-powered joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the attack on the judicial complex and law enforcement agencies by PTI supporters during the appearance of Imran Khan in a court regarding Toshakhana case. Sources said the Shehbaz-led led coalition government had decided to form a JIT to investigate …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: Former US ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad has warned Pakistan government against taking an extreme step to disqualify former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. In a series of tweets, Zalmay Khalilzad said that there were indications that Pakistan’s parliament, controlled by the governing coalition, might well ask …

ISLAMABAD , March 22, 2023: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved technical supplementary grant of Rs27 billion for Kuwait Petroleum Company. An emergent meeting of ECC approved a special grant of Rs27 billion (about $100 million) for payments to KPC to avoid a formal default of the national fuel supplier — Pakistan State Oil (PSO). …

SAN FRANCISCO , March 22, 2023: Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O), the U.S. semiconductor designer that dominates the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, said it has modified its flagship product into a version that is legal to export to China. US regulators last year put into place rules that stopped Nvidia from selling its two most advanced chips, the A100 and …