Bollywood star Khushi Kapoor has openly discussed her cosmetic procedures, revealing that she has had a nose job and lip fillers. In a recent interview with an Indian YouTuber, Khushi explained that she doesn’t consider these procedures to be a big deal and believes people should be honest about their enhancements. When asked about her openness regarding cosmetic procedures, such …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram stated on Tuesday that the government fears being exposed if an independent judicial commission is formed. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, he criticised the delay in negotiations, calling it a “waste of time”. Akram maintained that the government avoided creating a judicial commission to address key issues. He noted that the …

The fourth round of negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains uncertain as the PTI has refused to participate, citing unmet demands and lack of progress on key issues. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called a meeting of the negotiating committees at Parliament House on January 28 (today). In preparation, Sadiq contacted PTI leaders Omer Ayub and …

Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik held a press conference on Monday to address concerns about gas pricing and explain the government’s initiatives aimed at easing economic challenges. The minister revealed that discussions have been held with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to introduce uniform gas rates for industries across the country. He highlighted disparities in gas pricing, stating, …

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been named ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after producing his best-ever annual haul in the red-ball format. Rising in both home and away conditions, Bumrah was the best bowler in the world in 2024, significantly helping to put India in contention for the ICC World Test Championship standings. After a protracted …

NEW YORK: Chinese startup DeepSeek has emerged as a formidable player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, with its DeepSeek AI Assistant overtaking ChatGPT to become the top-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the United States, according to app research firm Sensor Tower. Released on January 10, the DeepSeek AI Assistant, powered by the company’s DeepSeek-V3 model, has …

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China plans to reach substantial social improvements alongside economic growth during the upcoming milestone of the region’s 70th anniversary of foundation in 2025. Recent accomplishments by the region surpassed 2-trillion-yuan GDP during 2024 which translates to approximately 278 billion U.S. dollars. The upcoming years bring a target GDP growth rate of approximately 6 percent …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese embassy in Pakistan has strongly refuted claims made in a recent article published by The Guardian. Responding to media inquiry on Monday, the embassy spokesperson dismissed the article’s alleged quotation of a Chinese diplomat as “completely untrue” and lacking credibility. The statement criticized the article’s rhetoric and claimed the author failed to demonstrate a basic understanding …

BEIJING: China is inviting local and international journalists to cover the annual sessions of its national legislature and national political advisory body, both of which will be held in March, according to an official statement released Monday. News coverage of the two sessions can be carried out through various means, but mainly through on-site reporting, said the statement jointly issued …

BEIJING: The electric vehicle (EV) charging volume on China’s highways is set to hit a record high during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, according to data from the State Grid Corporation of China. Daily highway charging volumes are expected to average over 7.5 million kilowatt-hours during the eight-day holiday which starts on Jan. 28, marking a 52-percent year-on-year increase, the …

Lahore district administration seemed to be helpless in controlling the encroachment mafia, as illegal structures and stalls continue to occupy major roads despite ongoing operations. Punjab chief minister had directed the district administration to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against encroachments, yet key areas such as Yateem Khana, Bhati Chowk, Shah Alam Market, and Haji Camp remain cluttered with illegal encroachments. Even after …

A proposal recommending that the salaries and benefits of lawmakers be aligned with those of a federal secretary has been submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to sources, the National Assembly’s finance committee approved the proposal after which, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq forwarded the recommendations to the prime minister. The proposa; suggests fixing the monthly salary and allowances of MNAs and …

DAVOS, Switzerland: The recent rapid development of China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry, particularly in large-scale language model technology, has significantly thwarted the U.S. suppression policy, industry observers have said. On the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 Annual Meeting, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek released its latest open-source model DeepSeek-R1, which has achieved an important technological breakthrough — …

BEIJING: China is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest human migration, with authorities implementing measures to enhance services. The 40-day travel period, which began on Jan. 14, is expected to witness a record 9 billion passenger trips across the country as passenger needs evolve. MORE TRIPS This year’s Spring Festival travel rush is marked …

BEIJING: Chunyun, the world’s largest annual human migration, officially kicked off on Jan. 14 in China ahead of the Spring Festival. Authorities predict travel volumes will hit new highs during the 40-day travel rush. The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this year’s travel season, including …

BEIJING: This year’s Spring Festival travel rush is poised to set new records for travel numbers, marked by several notable changes, according to China’s transport authorities. The world’s busiest travel season, driven by the Chinese ritual of family reunions, kicked off on Jan. 14 this year. China is anticipating a record-breaking 9 billion inter-regional trips during this year’s Spring Festival …

BEIJING: China is gearing up for its annual Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest human migration, with authorities implementing measures to enhance services. The 40-day travel period, which began on Jan. 14, is expected to witness a record 9 billion passenger trips across the country as passenger needs evolve. MORE TRIPS This year’s Spring Festival travel rush is marked …

BEIJING: China’s transport sector has enhanced services to ensure satisfying travel experiences for passengers and address the challenges posed by the large-scale movement of people, said the country’s transport authorities. Students and migrant workers are key groups during the Spring Festival travel rush, which kicked off on Jan. 14. This year, for the first time, certain ticket purchasing requirements for …

SHENYANG: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said on Wednesday that the people can always count on the Party and the government in their most difficult times. Xi made the remarks when braving the cold to visit the people affected by the summer floods of 2024 in the village of Zhujiagou, under the administration …

The government negotiation committee spokesperson, Senator Irfan Siddiqui had asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to review its decision of ending the fourth round of the negotiations. Speaking to media outside the parliament house , Siddiqui said: “The seven-day deadline will be ended on January 28. Our committee has been formed and the work is being underway. It took six weeks …

The total number of registered voters in Pakistan has surpassed 132.6 million, according to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The official figure now stands at 132,668,515 voters, with a notable gender distribution. https://www.samaa.tv/images/whatsapp-image-2025-01-23-at-10-30-18-am-1.jpeg Out of the total, the number of male voters is 71,275,222, while female voters account for 61,393,293. The province-wise breakdown of registered voters is as follows: …

PTI leader and lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat was denied entry into Adiala Jail on Thursday to meet party Founder Imran Khan. The jail administration informed Marwat that Khan no longer recognised him as his legal representative. According to jail officials, the PTI founder issued clear instructions prohibiting Marwat’s entry into the jail and had also provided a written statement to …

The national selection committee has finalized Pakistan’s squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The squad will also represent Pakistan in the upcoming Tri-Nation Series. Pakistan will play their first match of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on February 19 in Karachi. The squad list has been sent to PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, for approval, and the final announcement is …

India is prepared to take back its citizens residing illegally in the United States, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said after meeting the top diplomat of President Donald Trump’s new administration. Jaishankar’s remarks came after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday a day after Trump’s inauguration. Trump issued a raft of executive orders …

The Gaddafi Stadium has been prepared for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, in a never-seen before style. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi took a keen interest in the project, which resulted in the completion of construction and decoration in a record time of five months. PCB said in a statement that the chairman has been personally overseeing …

Supreme Court puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah questioned the judicial assistant, asking whether a bench could be formed by the executive rather than the judiciary, suggesting that the judicial order had been overlooked by the Judges’ Committee. Senior most judge of the apex court made these remarks in contempt of court case in the jurisdiction of regular benches that …

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan rejected allegations that Pakistan was providing shelter to ISIS during a weekly news briefing. He emphasized that Pakistan’s stance on its “One China” policy remains clear and unchanged, adding that the country is eager to join the BRICS group. Khan also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to supporting peace in Syria, stating that Pakistan’s position on …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the end of its negotiations with the government, citing a lack of cooperation and failure to announce a judicial commission as key reasons. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, disclosed that PTI Founder Imran Khan made the decision to end the negotiations after the government refused to …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, delivered a speech emphasizing the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and the resilience shown in the face of global challenges. His remarks highlighted not only the festive spirit but also the economic and diplomatic milestones that have been achieved over the past year. While addressing the Chinese new year spring …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound sorrow as tragic landslides and flash floods had struck Indonesia’s Java island, resulting in the loss of precious lives and leaving some individuals missing. “On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, I extend my deepest condolences to President Prabowo Subianto, the families of the victims and to the people of Indonesia …

In a major breakthrough, police have arrested the prime suspect in the Government College University (GCU) gang rape case in Lahore. According to the police, the suspect, Haseeb Afzal has been arrested, while raids are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices, Talha Khan and Hamza Sheikh. Police reports indicate that the three men allegedly gang-raped an MPhil student, Fatima, after she …

Afghanistan Taliban has reportedly refused to return any of the military equipment left behind by US troops during their exit from Afghanistan in 2021, according to a source familiar with the matter. The individual, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that relations between Kabul and the Trump administration are off to a shaky start. Instead of retrieving the abandoned weapons, …

Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a drought, as a severe shortage of rainfall has been recorded in multiple regions of the country over the past five and a half months. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that national rainfall has dropped by 40 percent from September 1 to January 15, leading to the emergence of drought conditions …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory after a gap of 20 years aimed at curbing human trafficking and ensuring stricter monitoring of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan. The move comes in light of rising concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for forced labor and trafficking purposes. The advisory, based on a detailed analysis …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani experts have stressed the need for further collaboration with China to promote eco-friendly special economic zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for sustainable development. Learning from Chinese experience in developing green special economic zones, Pakistan can raise a climate competitive industry aligned with global sustainable development goals, the experts said at a recent seminar on SEZ …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday extended festive greetings to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military …

WhatsApp has begun testing a bulk channel administration function on iOS with select beta users, allowing them to pick numerous channels at once, making it easier and more efficient to manage followed channels. This critical update allows users to take bulk operations, such as muting many channels at once, marking them as read, and changing notifications. For example, if the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned acts of violence and destruction in Balochistan, stating that those responsible are not only enemies of the province but of the entire country. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the premier termed the opposition to Gwadar Port a direct affront to Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic future. “Those fueling violence and destruction are not just …

Three senior judges of the Supreme Court including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Aqeel Abbasi have written a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. All judges in a letter expressed concerns over the non-scheduling of the important “bench powers” case, terming the issue a violation of judicial orders and contempt of court. The letter also addressed …

ISLAMABAD: The New Gwadar International Airport officially commenced operations on Monday, welcoming its inaugural flight in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said in a statement. A flight of Pakistan International Airlines landed at 11:14 a.m. local time (0614 GMT), marking the airport’s first commercial arrival, the statement added. The flight was warmly received by …