Pakistan criticised the growing Israeli adventurism in the Middle East on Sunday, describing the reckless act of killing of Hezbollah’s Secretary General in Lebanon as a “major escalation.” Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier on Beirut’s southern suburbs, dealing a massive blow to the group he had led …

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that increasing revenue mobilisation by broadening the tax base, removing special sectoral regimes, and placing a fairer burden on previously undertaxed sectors (including industrialists, developers, and large-scale agriculture), will enhance fairness and efficiency and create needed space for essential investments in human capital, infrastructure, and social spending. The Fund has projected Pakistan’s …

NANNING: The 21st China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), which has drawn a record number of 3,300 exhibitors, concluded Saturday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The expo featured 3,300 exhibitors, with 2,004 participating in the main exhibition area in Nanning. Among them were 740 enterprises from ASEAN countries, according to Wei Zhaohui, secretary-general of the CAEXPO Secretariat. A new section …

VALLETTA: A “Chinese culture night” event was held on Friday evening in Pembroke, eastern Malta, drawing significant participation from the local community. The event showcased various aspects of Chinese culture, including traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese calligraphy and painting, traditional music, and cuisine, alongside displays of exquisite Chinese handicrafts. Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Malta and the China-Malta Culture …

Lebanon’s Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed. The group said in a statement it would continue its battle against Israel “in support of Gaza and Palestine, and in defence of Lebanon and its steadfast and honourable people”. Israel said earlier on Saturday it had killed Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs a …

As soon as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced a protest at Liaquat Bagh for Saturday, the police sealed the Rawalpindi venue. The Metro bus service will also remain suspended today, the Islamabad Expressway has been blocked with containers and the police force is on duty at Faizabad. A heavy contingent of police has been deployed at all entry points to …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with US President Joe Biden at a dinner hosted by the American leader in honour of heads of state and government. The PM met with President Biden during the last leg of his US tour during which he also participated in the UN General Assembly session in New York and held important meetings with global …

ISLAMABAD: A chartered helicopter crashed in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday afternoon, killing six people on board while injuring ten others, police officials said. The incident happened at about 1:00 p.m. local time when a helicopter chartered by a private oil exploration and production company Mari Petroleum crashed in the Shewa area of North Waziristan district of the …

Ranbir Kapoor is celebrating his 42nd birthday today, and fans were treated to exciting news about his upcoming projects. According to a new report, Ranbir is in talks to headline one of Bollywood’s biggest franchises, ‘Dhoom 4’. This will mark his 25th film as an actor. The project, a reboot of the popular ‘Dhoom’ series, is currently under development by …

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a Special Drawing Right (SDR) of around 1.03 billion U.S. dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Friday. The inflows will be reflected in the SBP’s liquid reserves, which will be released on Oct. 3, the bank said in a statement. A day earlier, the country’s Prime Minister …

ISLAMABAD: Over the last few decades, China has made remarkable achievements, serving as a model for countries around the globe including Pakistan, Pakistani officials said here on Thursday during a ceremony celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The visionary leadership of China played a vital role in initiating a new era of development …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for consolidating and developing the unity of the Chinese nation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the call at a grand meeting in Beijing to honor role models for ethnic unity and progress. He urged efforts to …

BEIJING: Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, held talks with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, on Friday in Beijing. Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, said that China and Uzbekistan are trusted friends and mutual-achievement partners. No matter how the international situation changes, China supports Uzbekistan firmly in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development …

In the latest update from the International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) rankings, Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam continues to dominate the batting charts, maintaining his position as the world’s number one ODI batter. With an impressive rating of 824, Babar Azam remains ahead of India’s Rohit Sharma, who holds the second spot with a rating of 765. …

The district administration of Peshawar has announced a ban on the hunting of ducks and geese (murghabi), effective immediately and lasting until November 2024. This decision aims to protect these birds during their migration season and to preserve their population from potential harm. In an official statement, the administration highlighted that the hunting of ducks and geese, as well as …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran’s President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two leaders reviewed the full range of bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of strengthening neighbourly ties and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation. PM Sharif stressed the need to boost bilateral trade, investment, connectivity, and …

The ongoing legal battle between the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Supreme Court on the issue of reserved seats has intensified, as the ECP filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s explanation issued on September 14. The petition asserts that the election commission is not responsible for delays in the court’s decisions, and refers to a request …

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The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister ended in August …

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa has responded to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s letter. Justice Shah had previously refused to attend the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Committee meeting. According to details, Chief Justice Isa replied to Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s letter, in which the latter had questioned the removal of Justice Muneeb Akhtar from the committee and …

Dengue severely hits Rawalpindi with the year’s highest 110 positive cases in one day, making a total of 960 patients reported since January 2024. The one-day count reflects directly proportionate with that of the cases reported from Pothohar Town (Peri Urban), with 54 dengue cases. District Health Authority Rawalpindi on Thursday released the update dengue statistics which shows a total …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the United Nations Security Council to end Israel’s “genocidal war” against Palestine and impose sanctions, during the “Leadership for Peace” debate on Wednesday. “We must compel Israel to halt its genocidal war in Gaza and prevent its attempt to provoke a wider conflict in the Middle East,” he stated. “It is time to consider …

Former prime minister and incarcerated PTI founder, Imran Khan, has directed his party’s leadership to abandon all attempts at negotiating with the establishment, asserting that such talks only strengthen their adversaries. “There is no point in engaging with the establishment. The more we retreat, the more they crush us. This is not the institution’s policy but that of the third …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recently issued presidential ordinance on the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act. The petition, submitted by Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on behalf of the PTI, requests that the ordinance be declared unconstitutional. In the petition, the PTI has argued that following the enactment of …

BEIJING: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning met with Tanzila Narbayeva, chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan, on Thursday in Beijing. Wang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, said that under the guidance of the two heads of state, the development of China-Uzbekistan relations has entered a new stage with fruitful cooperation in various fields. …

GAZA: The Palestinian death toll from an Israeli attack on a school housing displaced persons in the northern Gaza Strip has risen to 15, including children and women, the Civil Defense in Gaza said Thursday. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua earlier on Thursday that Israeli aircraft bombed the al-Faluja school west of the Jabalia refugee camp with at least one …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of continuing the endeavors to promote ethnic unity from generation to generation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to descendants of the representatives from diverse ethnic groups who erected a monument …

BEIJING: President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Isabel Domingos, Sao Tome and Principe’s ambassador to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. Fu said that the outcomes of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) have charted the future course and mapped out the blueprint for the common development of China and Africa. During the summit, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan has successfully met the stringent conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) movement in the United States, PM Shehbaz also expressed his gratitude to friendly nations, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, for their invaluable support in helping Pakistan …

A Baloch woman, Adila Baloch, who was arrested in Turbat for planning a suicide attack, has revealed that terrorists blackmail and manipulate Baloch women into committing such acts. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, she described how she was lured into joining terrorist groups under false promises. Adila, a qualified nurse running a project with the World Health Organisation, …

Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar has reportedly separated from her husband, Kashmiri businessman-model Mohsin Akhtar Mir, and decided to end their eight-year marriage. The 50-year-old actress has initiated divorce proceedings in a Mumbai court, according to legal sources. While the exact reasons for the divorce remain undisclosed, it is believed that the decision was not mutual. A source from the court …

The Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on the admissibility of a petition challenging the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance. During the hearing, Chief Justice Alia Neelam was requested to declare the ordinance unconstitutional, following a petition filed by Muneer Ahmed. The chief justice asked the petitioner to explain the grounds why the ordinance was illegal. The …

The conflict in Kurram District, which erupted over land and trench construction, has now entered its fifth day. Intense exchanges of gunfire continue intermittently at four locations across the Upper, Lower, and Central tehsils, with both sides targeting each other using various firearms. The frontline of the conflict was the area of Boshera, where armed men from one faction attempted …

The Supreme Court has issued a verdict in the Balochistan Assembly constituency PB-14 Naseerabad vote recount and election rigging case. Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa authored the four-page judgement. The judgement says that forms 45 and 47 are considered valid only until a recount is ordered. The decision further states that the primary evidence in an election dispute …

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar has announced his retirement, effective after the ongoing Champions One Day Cup 2024. Although Dar officially retired from international umpiring in March 2023, he continued to officiate domestic and international matches within Pakistan. However, this season will mark the end of his on-field career as he shifts focus toward a noble cause his thalassemia hospital. Aleem …

BEIRUT: The death toll from intensive Israeli airstrikes on southern and eastern Lebanon since Monday reached 558, including 50 children and 94 women, with injuries reaching 1,835, Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad said on Tuesday. Abiad said the airstrikes targeted 14 ambulances, killing four paramedics and injuring 16 others. He condemned the Israeli forces for targeting civilians, medical teams, and …

BEIJING: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning on Tuesday called for a thorough study of President Xi Jinping’s recent speech on the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) to promote the high-quality development of the CPPCC work. Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of …

NANNING: Participants at the 21st China-ASEAN Expo, which kicked off on Tuesday in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, emphasized the importance of deepening economic and trade cooperation between the two sides. The opening ceremony attracted about 1,100 participants, including Chinese and foreign leaders, government officials, entrepreneurs, scholars, and representatives from international organizations. When addressing the opening ceremony of …

Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has endorsed the stance of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on the practice procedure ordinance, expressing support for the judge’s position. Speaking to media from Adiala Jail, Imran agreed with Justice Mansoor’s views on judiciary reforms, particularly concerning the Practice and Procedure Act. Imran also criticised the Supreme Court’s recent …