Sanak’, a highly anticipated Pakistani psychological thriller, is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on August 16, 2024. The film, which has faced several delays due to censorship issues since September 2023, will now be screened in Pakistan, also in international markets including the Middle East, UK, and various European countries. Starring Shyraa Roy, Muneeb Ali, and Zubair Shariq, ‘Sanak’ …

Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court, while defending the decision to open the Islamabad High Court on the night of April 9 when he was the chief justice, said courts should remain open whenever there is a threat of a martial law. Addressing the New York City Bar Association on ‘Independence of Judiciary and Rule of Law in Pakistan’, …

During a recent committee hearing in the US House of Representatives on the budget for South and Central Asia, diplomat Donald Lu appeared and discussed issues with a focus on Pakistan. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu emphasized that the Biden administration was committed to supporting democracy and human rights in Pakistan. “The …

The Punjab government has announced the abolition of all government commerce colleges across the province, with plans to convert these institutions into information technology (IT) colleges. The Punjab Department of Higher Education has initiated work on this project, which is supposedly aimed at revitalizing the province’s educational landscape and addressing the evolving needs of the job market. The decision will …

A meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Water Resources under the chairmanship of Khalid Magsi wherein the Secretary of the Water Resources ministry briefed the participants that Pakistan objected to the design of the Kishan Ganga hydroelectric power plant. “India says the design is correct,” the Water Resources ministry secretary said. “There are currently two cases …

Bollywood star Salman Khan has stated that he believes the notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi orchestrated the firing incident outside his residence, aiming to kill him and his family. This statement, recorded by the anti-extortion cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch last month, is part of a comprehensive 1,735-page chargesheet filed earlier this month. According to the chargesheet, Khan recounted the …

The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, convened to discuss a six-point agenda, which included key national and international issues. The cabinet, however, deferred the decision to discuss a possible ban on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and implement Article 6 against three of its leaders, opting instead to consult with coalition partners, particularly the Pakistan People’s Party, first. …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum on Tuesday. Xi said this year marks the 75th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties. With the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era has been moving forward full of vigor, and bilateral energy cooperation has …

BEIJING: At China’s invitation, senior representatives of 14 Palestinian factions held reconciliation talks in Beijing from July 21 to 23. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, on Tuesday attended in Beijing the closing ceremony of the reconciliation talks of Palestinian factions and witnessed the signing of the …

Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in the critical battleground state of Wisconsin on Tuesday for the first time as a US presidential election candidate after enough Democratic delegates pledged to endorse her, clearing her path to the nomination. Harris has become the party’s presumed nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew from his re-election campaign on Sunday, following weeks of …

Pakistan People’s Party has pleaded to the Supreme Court to suspend its decision on reserved seats and review it. The apex court had on May 12 overturned the denial of reserved seats to the PTI. The PPP plea filed by Barrister Farooq Naik in the apex court also sought to keep the July 12 order in abeyance till decision on …

Bollywood rumours indicate that Sajal Aly, the top actor in Pakistan, could co-star with Indian superstar Prabhas in a romantic movie. Sajal Aly played Sridevi’s daughter in the Bollywood film “Mom in India,” which she had previously starred in. The project is reportedly the subject of ongoing talks, with an agreement anticipated shortly, according to Indian media. Hanu Raghavapudi is …

Pakistan women’s cricket team qualified for the semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 by defeating the UAE by 10 wickets. The greenshirts chased the target of 104 runs in 14 overs. Pakistan women’s team won the toss and elected to field against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The performance of the bowlers in the last match was excellent and …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has voiced dissatisfaction with the performance of federal ministries and the bureaucracy, and also taken notice of the ministries’ inability to develop and implement effective plans for development. In response to these issues, Prime Minister Sharif has taken decisive steps to address the shortcomings. He has authorized the appointment of consultants in 10 key ministries, including …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over the National Development Exports Board meeting, where he set an ambitious target of increasing Pakistan’s domestic exports to $60 billion per year. The prime minister emphasized the importance of practical steps by the Ministry of Commerce and related institutions to achieve this goal over the next three years. Export growth, sector development In his …

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a concerning report confirming the presence of the poliovirus in environmental samples from 52 districts nationwide. The latest findings have identified poliovirus in 10 environmental samples collected from seven additional cities, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This recent discovery highlights the persistent threat of polio in various parts of the country. Polio virus …

Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation sealed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central office once again on Tuesday. The building has been sealed due to a lack of fire and life safety arrangements. This development came after PTI senator Shibli Faraz Monday claimed that Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) encircled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretariat in Islamabad and arrested PTI chairman Barrister Gohar and …

High uric acid levels can lead to gout, a form of arthritis characterised by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in joints. While medication is often prescribed to manage this condition, incorporating certain herbs into your diet can also help lower uric acid levels naturally. Here are the most effective herbs for reducing uric acid and alleviating gout …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a symbolic hunger strike outside the Parliament House today. Talking to media, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar that party lawmakers will set up a hunger strike camps outside Parliament House and Punjab Assembly. He said that Opposition leader in the NA Omar Ayub will lead the camp outside parliament. The symbolic hunger strike will be …

Communist Party of China’s 20th central committee’s third plenum have emerged as another historic milestone over deepening reforms and further opening up for achieving ultimate modernization and prosperity of Chinese society. The plenum approved the decision of further development of reforms and to enhance the Chinese style modernization on the path of building the humanity of shared future for mankind …

MADRID: As a major line of the China-Europe freight train service, the railway route between the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu and the Spanish capital city of Madrid spans 13,052 km, making it one of the longest freight train lines in the world. Also dubbed the Yixin’ou (YXE), the railway traverses eight countries and from its axis, additional lines branch …

GAZA: At least 37 Palestinians were killed and 120 others injured during Israeli attacks in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis on Monday, the Gaza-based health authorities said. Nasser Medical Complex in the city has called on locals to “urgently donate blood, for the benefit of the wounded and sick inside the complex, given the severe and major …

Democratic party will be taking a historic gamble if it now turns to Vice President Kamala Harris to become its presidential candidate, betting that a Black woman can overcome racism, sexism and her own missteps as a politician to defeat Republican Donald Trump. President Joe Biden, 81, announced on Sunday he was ending his campaign for reelection, while staying on …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to revive bilateral cricket ties with India by proposing a T20I series at a neutral venue in 2025. This proposal comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding the Champions Trophy, with India expressing security concerns about traveling to Pakistan. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who has traveled to Sri Lanka for a day, is expected to …

The ecological conditions of Pakistan today are a complex tapestry woven from centuries of natural evolution, colonial interference, and modern industrialization. The country’s environmental landscape bears the scars of historical exploitation and contemporary mismanagement. Colonial rule left an indelible mark on the environment of South Asia. Colonialism has destroyed the ecology of many countries, and Pakistan is no exception. The …

Jamaat-e-Islami announced a sit-in at D Chowk on July 26. Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rehman in his address to the Islamabad Bar Association said that we are coming to Islamabad not for ourselves but against the unnecessary taxes imposed on the people. JI Cheif said the country should have a government of form 45, not 47. “The people have the …

In a significant policy shift, the government has decided to immediately withdraw the circular that suspended the Pakistani passports of asylum seekers abroad. This decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Dar was briefed on various issues concerning the welfare of overseas Pakistanis. It …

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is exploring the introduction of a digital currency to facilitate instant and cost-effective money transfers for millions of Pakistanis living abroad. SBP Deputy Governor Salimullah was addressing the media in Karachi. Salimullah emphasized that the SBP is currently assessing the need for a digital currency in Pakistan and is at the evaluation stage. “The …

The spokesperson of the armed forces has said that there will be increased interactions and press conferences to dispel what he called an increase in anti-army propaganda and campaign. This was stated by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a press conference on Monday. He started off by claiming that the event was …

Indian fans are finally able to see Fawad Khan on screen after a long break. The actor is currently starring in “Barzakh,” where he reunites with Sanam Saeed, his co-star from “Zindagi Gulzar Hai.” He expressed regret to his Indian followers for making them wait so long to see him again in an interview that was conducted following the premiere …

PTI senator Shibli Faraz Monday claimed that Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) encircled the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretariat in Islamabad and arrested PTI chairman Barrister Gohar and party spokesperson Rauf Hasan. A large contingent of Police reached outside the PTI secretariat along with women police personnel. Shibli Faraz claimed that the PTI chairman and Rauf Hasan were arrested by the …

BEIJING: China will continue to exempt certain U.S. goods from additional tariffs until the end of February 2025, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said Monday. According to a previous statement issued in December last year, certain items from the United States were excluded from the tariff countermeasures against the U.S. Section 301 measures until July 31, 2024. …

BEIJING: At the invitation of the host country France and the International Olympic Committee, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will travel to France as President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative to attend the opening ceremony and other events of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Monday. At a daily news briefing, …

BEIJING: China’s cruise economy is witnessing a steady recovery, bolstered by the visa-free policy for international tourists and the resurgence of the global cruise market. In the first half of 2024, cruise ports in Shanghai handled over 90 international cruise voyages, recording more than 180 entries and exits, with over 840,000 passengers traveling through these ports. China’s first domestically built …

ISLAMABAD: Romina Khurshid Alam, coordinator to the Pakistani prime minister on climate change and environmental coordination, said that the country plans to set up a world-class mountaineering school in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region. Chairing a meeting here, she said the school would have structured training and educational facilities specifically tailored to mountaineering, sherpa training, and sustainable tourism practices in Pakistan’s …

BEIJING: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday made remarks on China reaching provisional arrangement with the Philippines on managing the situation at Ren’ai Jiao. The spokesperson stressed first and foremost that Ren’ai Jiao is part of China’s Nansha Qundao and China has sovereignty over Ren’ai Jiao and the rest of Nansha Qundao as well as their adjacent waters. On …

BEIJING: Overseas financial institutions have expressed their confidence in the prospects of China’s economy, as the country’s high-quality growth efforts are gradually paying off. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5 percent year on year in the first half of the year. On a seasonally adjusted basis, GDP …

Pakistan strongly condemned attack by a gang of extremists on its consulate in Frankfurt, Germany and the failure of the German authorities to protect the sanctity and security of the premises of its consular Mission. As per the statement issued, FO spokesperson said: “Under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, 1963 it is the responsibility of the host government to …

Incarcerated former premier Imran Khan has claimed he is being “caged like a terrorist”,and is being “denied basic prisoner and human rights”, British publication The Sunday Times reported. His remarks came during a rare interview from behind bars with the outlet, conducted via his lawyers, as according to the article he is not allowed pencil and paper. Imran, 71, has …

In an unexpected turn of events, a woman gave birth to twin girls in a rickshaw outside the emergency department of Lahore General Hospital. As per details, the security supervisor of the hospital noticed the woman’s distress and immediately informed the doctors, who rushed to the scene. The medical team, including doctors and nurses, provided timely assistance, ensuring the safe …