Following the sentencing of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in the £190 million reference case, party leadership has strongly condemned the court’s verdict, calling it baseless and politically motivated. A senior PTI leader Faisal Ch stated, “There is not a single proof of financial corruption against us. From the first day, this judge has been seeking a verdict. We …

Supreme Court of Pakistan raised critical questions about the selective application of military trials during an intra-court appeal hearing regarding civilian cases in military courts. “Why wasn’t there a military trial for the attack on Parliament? It is supreme above all. Doesn’t Parliament consider an attack on itself as contempt?” Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi questioned during the proceedings. A seven-member …

The Accountability Court of Islamabad has sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan to 14 years in prison and a Rs1 million fine after finding him guilty in the £190 million reference case. Imran’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has been sentenced to seven years in prison and a Rs500,000 fine. The court has ordered the confiscation of land belonging to Al-Qadir …

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Lollywood actress Sana Javed are celebrating their first wedding anniversary in the scenic city of Doha, Qatar. The couple, who tied the knot in an intimate Nikah ceremony, took to social media to share a glimpse of their special day. On Thursday morning, Sana shared a story on her Instagram, offering fans a peek at …

The inside story of a recent meeting between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has come forth. The discussions primarily revolved around security and counter-terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to security sources. The meeting, held in Peshawar, was reportedly focused on addressing the region’s pressing security challenges, but security sources …

BEIJING: China will actively support Sri Lanka in focusing on economic development and the two countries should jointly foster new highlights in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, as well as cooperation in modern agriculture, digital economy and marine economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday. China’s efforts in further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization will bring new …

As the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement enters the global spotlight, leaders from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE have voiced their reactions stressing the importance of peace, humanitarian aid, and adherence to the terms of the deal. Saudi Arabia calls for full Israeli withdrawal Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the ceasefire, stressing the critical need for a complete withdrawal of Israeli …

Hair loss is a common problem in today’s world, caused by pollution, poor diet, and stress. While many people opt for expensive treatments, a simple, natural remedy could be the key to regrowing hair and preventing further hair thinning. Tomato juice, easily available and inexpensive, is packed with nutrients that promote healthy hair. Rich in vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, …

BEIJING: Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the US government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags such as #TikTokRefugee have garnered hundreds of thousands …

Senior judge of the Islamabad High Court, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, has emphasized the indispensable role of women in society, stating that a house cannot function without them. Addressing a seminar at the Islamabad High Court, he highlighted the nation’s failure to achieve true gender equality despite constitutional guarantees. “If you live without a mother, wife, daughter, or sister for …

Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with …

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the composition of the gut microbiome can predict a person’s susceptibility to potentially life-threatening infections caused by bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli. Researchers indicated that dietary choices could play a pivotal role in altering the gut environment to reduce such risks.  The research team analysed gut microbiome samples from over 12,000 …

The Pakistani military has strongly rejected the Indian army chief’s allegations against Pakistan regarding Kashmir, calling them “baseless and unfounded”. The remarks, made on January 13 and 14, 2025, accused Pakistan of being the “epicentre” of terrorism and facilitating infiltration attempts into India-held Kashmirt (IHK). The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and the Foreign Office issued detailed statements refuting these allegations, …

BEIJING: China’s trade in goods with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries hit 22.1 trillion yuan (3.07 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. Nearly 54 percent of China’s imports came from BRI partner countries last year, as China’s super-large market has been providing development opportunities for nations around the world, ministry official Li …

South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested on January 15 over accusations of insurrection for attempting to impose martial law last month. Authorities confirmed the arrest in a statement, stating that the Joint Investigation Headquarters executed an arrest warrant for Yoon at 10:33 AM local time (01:30 GMT). The arrest follows a dramatic standoff at the former president’s residence, …

Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir says the state’s existence is paramount, saying, “If there is a state, there can be politics.” Speaking to political leaders in Peshawar on Tuesday, the army chief highlighted that efforts to create a rift between the public and the army stem from foreign agendas. He reiterated Pakistan’s desire for positive relations with Afghanistan, …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Karot Hydropower Project (HPP) stands as a model for Pakistan’s renewable energy future, balancing clean energy production, environmental stewardship, and economic development. While briefing the media and parliamentary delegation organized by “Understanding China Forum” at Karot HPP on Monday, Senior Advisor at China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd (CSAIL) has said that the generation of reliable …

BEIJING: China ushered in its largest annual population migration on Tuesday, 15 days ahead of the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese Lunar New Year. This marks the first chunyun, or Spring Festival travel rush, after UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival on its intangible cultural heritage list in December last year. Nine billion passenger trips are expected during this year’s …

Heavy fighting rocked the Gaza Strip on Monday, leaving dozens of Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers dead, even as the White House said that a Gaza truce and hostage release deal could be finalised this week. Israeli forces pounded Gaza City with a wave of air strikes, killing more than 50 people on Monday, the civil defence agency reported. “They …

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir declared that the security forces have degraded the operational capabilities of terrorist organisations, both within the borders and beyond, making it clear that any attempt to disturb peace will be met with decisive force.  The COAS made these remarks during his visit to Peshawar, where he received a detailed briefing on …

A seven-member SC bench heard an intra-court appeal against the decision to try civilians involved in the May 9 incidents in military courts. Various questions and statements from the bench and the defense underscored the complexity of the issue, with a focus on legal precedents and the scope of the Army Act. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi raised critical concerns during …

PHNOM PENH: Wanli Tire Co. Ltd., a subsidy of China’s Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings Group (GIIHG), on Sunday began to construct a car tire factory in southeast Cambodia’s Svay Rieng province, said a news release from the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and CDC first vice-president Sun Chanthol attended a ground-breaking ceremony for the …

BASRA, Iraq: Hussein takes a deep breath as he rolls down his car window during his morning commute, something unthinkable just a few years ago in this oil-rich city where black smoke once dominated the skyline. “The air in Basra is much better now,” says Hussein, a petroleum engineer who, like many locals, has witnessed a remarkable transformation in this …

As temperatures plummeted and winter set in with its frosty embrace, a common misconception regarding water consumption resurfaced, potentially endangering public health. Many believed the need for hydration diminished in colder weather, a notion experts categorically debunked. Medical professionals and nutritionists warned that inadequate water intake during winter could lead to severe health complications, including cardiovascular diseases, premature ageing, and …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee declared on Sunday progress in talks with the government contingent on the establishment of a judicial commission after meeting with party founder Imran Khan. According to details, on Sunday, the long-awaited meeting took place, following the third round of stalled government-opposition talks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur met the PTI founder for …

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Grenada-China relationship has grown significantly in various fields over the past 20 years, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has said, voicing hope for further growth of their ties in the next 20 years and beyond. Mitchell is currently paying an official visit to China. “In my view, there is only one China, and that speaks for …

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari inaugurated the first phase of the Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Expressway in Karachi. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, Bilawal highlighted the PPP’s three generations of commitment to Karachi’s progress. “From Shahrah-e-Faisal to Steel Mills, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto initiated revolutionary projects for the city. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto also stood firm against authoritarian …

BEIJING (Internews): China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Pakistani Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch held the fourth round of diplomatic consultations at the vice-foreign ministerial level between China and Pakistan in Beijing. The two sides agreed that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and the time-tested friendship between the two countries has grown even stronger. …

ISLAMABAD (Internews) The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic cooperation with Pakistan, emphasizing the pivotal role of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in fostering bilateral ties. Addressing an event themed “Embracing the Chinese New Year” on Saturday, Ambassador Jiang highlighted the close communication between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders President Asif …

The year 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. In May 2024, the forum convened its 10th ministerial meeting in Beijing, where China proposed “five cooperation frameworks” to step up the building of a China-Arab community with a shared future. These frameworks outline a roadmap for developing China-Arab relations with the following objectives: …

Fawad Chaudhry, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has shared his views on the political implications surrounding the release of the PTI founder. Chaudhry emphasized that the release of PTI’s founder would pave the way for new elections, signaling a major shift in the country’s political landscape. He warned that the founder could launch a campaign that would make …

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail, pay a fine or be put on probation for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star but the sentence imposed by a judge on Friday places a judgment of guilt on his record. Justice Juan Merchan’s sentencing of Trump, 78, to unconditional discharge, just days before …

Credit to Global Times As changes unseen in a century accelerate across the world, China’s impact is becoming increasingly comprehensive, profound, and long-lasting. The global attention on China has never been as wide, deep, and focused as it is today. How does the world view the changes in China? What are the global perspectives on China’s development? How does the …

Terrorists kidnapped 17 unarmed civilian workers in the Kabal Khel area of Lakki Marwat district on Thursday morning. Sources revealed that the workers were abducted for extortion. The terrorists also set fire to a vehicle belonging to a local contractor at the site of the incident. Sources emphasized that these heinous acts by the terrorists against Pakistan and its people …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has emphasized Gwadar Port’s strategic significance as one of Pakistan’s most valuable assets. While chairing a high-level meeting on the operationalization of Gwadar Port on Wednesday, minister highlighted that Gwadar provides the shortest trade route to Gulf and Central Asian countries, including Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, and has …

NAIROBI: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a visit to four African countries — Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad, and Nigeria — from Jan. 5 to 11, marking the 35th consecutive year that China’s foreign minister has chosen Africa as the destination for the first overseas trip of the year. Wang, also a member of the Political …

          Astronauts Ye Guangfu (2nd R), Li Cong (1st R) and Li Guangsu (3rd R) from China’s Shenzhou-18 crewed mission meet with the press in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 8, 2025. The three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-18 crewed mission met with the press on Wednesday, marking their first public appearance since returning from space two …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange by ringing the gong, marking his first visit to the country’s financial hub’s premier exchange. Addressing attendees, he emphasised that successes are the result of teamwork, stability, and growth for Pakistan’s economic future. The PM highlighted that Pakistan has achieved macroeconomic stability, which now needs to be converted …

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 8 (Internews): In a groundbreaking development, the first shipment of goods from China to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) via Pakistan was successfully initiated on December 29, 2024, it was learnt on Wednesday. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and regional economic connectivity. The National Logistics Cell (NLC) facilitated this landmark …

BEIJING: As the world steps into 2025, amidst geopolitical tensions, unrest and poverty in certain regions, China as always remains committed to fulfilling the aspirations of its own people for a better life while actively fostering global peace and development. One of the most closely watched aspects is the Chinese economy, which has withstood numerous challenges both at home and …