ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan again failed to appear before a court in the federal capital to attend the hearing in the Toskhakhana case. The former prime minister has thrice skipped indictment hearings in the district and sessions court in the case initiated at the request of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for concealing …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued on Tuesday bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. The arrest warrants for the deposed premier were issued in the ECP contempt case. According to the ECP, Mr Khan was not appearing before the electoral watchdog despite being summoned persistently. On Tuesday, the ECP dismissed a …

GUJRANWALA (Internews Pakistan) – An Anti-Terrorism Court in Gujranwala dismissed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s request for exemption from today’s appearance and issued a non-bailable arrest warrant. Sanaullah’s non-bailable arrest warrant was issued by ATC judge Rana Zahid Iqbal Khan. The court ordered police to arrest Rana Sanaullah and produce him on March 28. On Feb 24, the ATC had issued …

RAWALPINDI (Internews Pakistan) – Saim Ayub’s 36-ball 48 and Babar Azam’s 41-ball 50 powered Peshawar Zalmi to a mammoth total against Lahore Qalandars in the 23rd match of the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at Pindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After opting to bat, Saim and Babar had made a formidable partnership. The partnership had flown along …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif on Tuesday hit out at the PTI Chairman Imran Khan, saying his political status was worthless without support from the establishment. Addressing a press conference, he said the former prime minister had been creating a drama for some days by not appearing before courts, stating: “In 75 years history of the …

Beijing ( Xinhua ) -The second plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu) Hu Chunhua presides over the second plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National …

RIYADH (Internews Pakistan)- Saudi Arabia said Monday it was depositing $5 billion in Turkey’s central bank, a potentially major boost as the country grapples with inflation and damage from last month’s earthquake ahead of presidential elections. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Saudi tourism minister and board chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, signed an agreement with Turkish central bank governor Sahap …

ISLAMABAD, (Internews Palistan) – Researchers from Tulane University have found that trendy diets like keto and paleo have a higher carbon footprint than other options like a vegan or vegetarian one. The study was published March 1 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers took information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Donald “Diego” Rose, PhD, …

DUBLIN (Internews Pakistan) – Twitter’s lead European Union privacy regulator said on Tuesday she was concerned that the Elon Musk-owned US firm had launched its Twitter Blue subscription service in the region without consulting her office, despite a pledge to do so. Twitter, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment, has in recent days launched the service …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan’s textile sector exports recorded a significant decline of 28 per cent, clocking in at $1.2 billion in February 2023 as compared to $1.67 billion recorded in the same month of 2022. A provisional data released by the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) reveals that the country’s textile exports in the first eight months of …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday dismissed a plea against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s removal as the party chief. A three-member bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja heard the plea. Barrister Gohar, Mr Khan’s lawyer, argued that the Lahore High Court (LHC) had barred the commission from issuing any …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – The federal government approved on Monday the amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws. Sources privy to the development said, the federal cabinet had approved the circulation of the draft of the NAB law amendment ordinance. The cases declared inadmissible by the accountability court will be sent by the NAB Chairman to any other relevant …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema on Tuesday said the PTI would incept an election rally in the leadership of PTI chief Imran Khan from his residence at Zaman Park to Data Darbar on Wednesday at 1pm. Taking to Twitter, she wrote that the whole nation was aware of “Save judiciary, save Pakistan”. “The judiciary …

MULTAN (Internews Pakistan) – Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Monday ruled out any possibility of contesting next general elections in alliance with Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) ruling coalition. He also ruled out talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister is not a politician. Talking to the media …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Legendary actor Qavi Khan has been laid to eternal rest in Canada. The funeral prayers of Qavi Khan, renowned Pakistani actor, has been offered in Canada after his body was buried in the graveyard of Muslim Community. Former legendary actor’s funeral was attended by his close relatives and large number of Pakistani community. Condolences and tributes …

QUETTA (Internews Pakistan) – Six members of a family were killed in an explosion due to gas leak in Sarki Kalan area of Balochistan’s capital Quetta. According to rescue officials, five people were killed and four others including a child were injured when the roof of the house collapsed after the explosion. One person was burnt to death. The deceased …

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called for more efforts to cultivate children’s confidence in the path, theory, system and culture of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while attending a deliberation with his fellow …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday challenged a complete ban imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on the broadcasting of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s speeches and statements. The deposed premier’s lawyer Barrister Ahmed Pansuta filed the petition in the LHC and PEMRA was made a party. The petition maintained that the ban on speech …

PESHAWAR (Internews Pakistan) – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Haji Ghulam Ali invited the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for consultation over holding elections in the province. In connection with the date for the elections in the province, Mr Ali had penned a letter on Monday to the electoral watchdog and invited the ECP for consultation on March 7 or March …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Monday that despite having political differences with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, his party did not want enmity with the latter. Addressing a press conference, Mr Sanaullah expressed his thoughts over the elections, adding that it was up to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Hammad Azhar said on Monday that his party will kick off its electoral campaign on March 8. Addressing a press conference, Mr Azhar said PTI chairman Imran Khan will start the electoral campaign on Wednesday at 1 pm. In connection with the campaign, the party will stage the country’s historical rally …

QUETTA (Internews Pakistan) – Nine policemen were martyred and 13 others injured in a suicide blast near a vehicle carrying security officials in Bolan area of the southwestern Balochistan province on Monday. Police said the vehicle of the Balochistan Constabulary was targeted near Kinbarri bridge, adding that the injured officials were being shifted to hospital for treatment. Security forces have …

DUBAI (Internews Pakistan) – Women violating the Islamic dress code will be punished, Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said on Monday according to the official IRNA news agency, reaffirming the law after months of unrest that brought a deadly security crackdown. “Removing one’s hijab is equivalent to showing enmity to the Islamic Republic and its values. People who engage …

ISLAMABAD (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan and the United States will hold a counter-terrorism dialogue on March 6-7 in Islamabad. A US interagency delegation is already in Pakistan for a dialogue on developing approaches to countering terrorist threats both countries have in common. Additional Secretary (UN&ED) Syed Haider Shah will lead Pakistan delegation and the US delegation will be headed by …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan)- With burden of sinking currency and decades-high inflation, Pakistan is now looking towards Saudi Arabia and the World Bank for more assistance to revive the much-need loan progamme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The coalition government has recently taken drastic measures, including imposition of the additional taxes through mini-budget, to pull the worsening economy out of …

BEIJING, March 5 2023: The Chinese central government will support Hong Kong and Macao in growing their economies and improving people’s lives, and maintain long-term prosperity and stability in the two regions, according to a government work report on Sunday. The report submitted to the national legislature for deliberation pledged efforts to fully, faithfully and resolutely implement the policy of …

BEIJING, March 5 2023: Over the past five years, China remained committed to opening up wider to the world and expanded international economic and trade cooperation to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes, said a government work report. In response to changes in the external environment, China pursued a more proactive strategy of opening up and worked to boost reform and development …

BEIJING, March 5 2023: China has created new ways to improve work related to ethnic groups, religious affairs and overseas Chinese over the past five years, according to a government work report made public Sunday. Fresh headway has been achieved in ethnic solidarity and progress, and religions in China have been further adapted to the Chinese context, said the report …

BEIJING, 5 March: The past five years for China have been truly momentous and remarkable as the country has met numerous tests and made major achievements in economic and social development, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation. China’s GDP increased to 121 trillion yuan (about 17.5 trillion U.S. dollars), registering an annual …

BEIJING, March 5: China took concrete steps to improve the people’s wellbeing and accelerated the development of social programs over the past five years, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation. The country kept annual budgetary spending on education at over 4 percent of GDP and realized a significant increase in spending per …

* The around 5-percent GDP target for 2023 is consistent with the growth potential of the Chinese economy at present and with the capability of resources and production factors to support the economy. * Delivering steady and quality growth is key to realizing the CPC’s grand blueprint for building a great modern socialist country by the middle of this century. …

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, opened its first session Sunday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Han Zheng, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Wang Qishan attended the opening meeting. Zhao Leji, executive chairman …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan demanded on Sunday the public hearing of the case against him. Addressing the party workers, Mr Khan said, “The country was witnessing extreme difficulties.” Reiterating the claim, Mr Khan said the former army chief had saved Prime Minister Shehbaz. Taking a dig at the political opponents, Mr Khan said, “The …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Islamabad police team remained clueless about the whereabouts of PTI Chairman Imran despite raids at Zaman Park on Sunday. A good number of PTI activists remained gathered at Imran Khan’s Zaman Park after an Islamabad police team reached the provincial capital to ‘arrest’ PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan, Dunya News reported. The …

KARACHI (Internews Pakistan) – Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari asked the federal government to fulfill its promises otherwise it would be difficult to keep ministries. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, he said the Sindh government was providing every possible support to the flood-affectees whose houses and livelihood were destroyed by the recent flood mentioning the focus on agriculture was imperative …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) house staff returned on Sunday the application over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s protective bail back to his lawyer. The deposed premier’s lawyer had submitted the plea for his [Imran’s] protective bail. In this regard, the deployed officer had told the lawyer to submit the plea in the …

DOHA (Internews Pakistan) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday discussed a wide array of mutually beneficial issues and exchanged views to further strengthen the excellent cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields including in the economic and investment sectors. During a meeting, the prime minister appreciated Qatar’s consistent …

LAHORE (Internews Pakistan) – The Shehbaz-led government is likely to resume virtual talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday to sort out upcoming expenditures and revenues and the stalled agreement for the release of fresh tranche under the ninth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Led by its Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter, the IMF team held …

VIENNA, March 5: Iran has agreed to reconnect surveillance cameras at several nuclear sites and increase the pace of inspections, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Saturday. UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi hailed “a marked improvement” in his discussions with the Iranian government. Grossi has been in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials following the …

DOHA (Internews Pakistan) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been badly affected by climate change, post-pandemic and geo-strategic disruption in food and energy supply chains and these global events have left them vulnerable. Taking to Twitter, the premier said he would share Pakistan’s perspective on the socio-economic challenges facing Least Developed Countries …