The Azad Kashmir government has issued electricity bills according to the new tariff, charging consumers Rs3 per unit. As per details, the development came after violent protests and an agreement was signed between the government and the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The Azad Kashmir government has fulfilled its promise to provide affordable electricity to the public by …

Meta’s popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, is gearing up to enhance user security with a forthcoming update, according to a report from WABetaInfo. This new feature, still in development, aims to provide users with a comprehensive tool to bolster account protection through additional security measures. The forthcoming security checkup screen is designed to streamline the process of reviewing and strengthening account …

Delivery Associates, a British company, has offered to support Pakistan’s economic development. The company’s founder and chairman, Sir Michael Barber, met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in Islamabad to discuss enhancing cooperation under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Sir Michael commended Pakistan’s federal budget 2024-25 and the government’s taxation reforms. He acknowledged the challenges facing Pakistan and discussed priority …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shafqat Mahmood announced his ‘retirement’ from politics. Shafqat Mahmood said he decided to leave politics after much ‘thought’. “34 years ago today, I stepped into politics by resigning from the government job. I want to devote the rest of my life to writing and teaching,” Shafqat Mahmood said. “This decision was not made due to any pressure, …

National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq rejected the chairman’s Standing Committees’ demand for new vehicles, National Assembly Secretariat sources. Several chairmen complained that the vehicles provided were old and inefficient, to which  Ayaz Sadiq replied, the vehicles provided to them were from 2017 and 2019 models. “The vehicle I am using is also of 2015 model,” Speaker Ayaz Sadiq replied as …

The deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh has caused concern among the parents of Pakistani students studying in Dhaka and other cities as around 140 Pakistani students have been left stranded due to the unrest and subsequent imposition of curfews in various parts of Bangladesh. Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina extended curfew as tensions simmer ahead of court hearing …

The inaugural flight of the Rescue Air Ambulance from MM Alam Base in Mianwali successfully landed in Rawalpindi, transporting a patient in need of urgent medical care. The first patient, suffering from a severe red bone fracture, was referred from DHQ Hospital in Mianwali to Rawalpindi. The air ambulance led by Dr Atiq Ahmad Khan aimed to provide rapid medical …

ISLAMABAD: The poliovirus was detected in a child in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, taking the total number of reported polio cases in the South Asian country to nine, an official has said. Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath said Saturday that wild poliovirus type 1 was detected in samples collected …

BEIJING: People from all walks of life in the special administrative regions (SAR) of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Taiwan compatriots living on the mainland, have voiced their support for and enthusiasm for a resolution recently passed at a key plenum. The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted the resolution on further deepening reform …

Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a painful condition characterised by stiffness or limited range of motion of the shoulder joint. It is often mistaken as arthritis. However, arthritis affects other joints of the body as well. The signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder may worsen with time when left untreated and full recovery may take …

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of the US Congress and chairperson of the Pakistan Caucus, died on Friday at the age of 74. Her office announced her passing, stating, “Today, with incredible grief and deep gratitude for her life, we speak to the 18th Congressional Desk of Texas, United States of America, to announce the death of Sheila Jackson …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the historic International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. “The ICJ ruling that Israel must end its occupation & illegal settlements is vindication of the legitimate struggle of the brave Palestinian people,” the prime minister wrote on his official X handle. He urged the international community and United …

The government of Bangladesh on Friday night imposed a curfew and deployed military forces as the death toll from ongoing student protests surged to 75. The curfew, set to commence at midnight, is aimed at controlling the escalating violence, according to officials. Earlier in the day, at least 30 protesters lost their lives in fierce clashes with security forces, bringing …

Foreign aid to Afghanistan is being misused under Taliban rule, according to recent reports. The American magazine Foreign Policy states that the Taliban government is misusing millions of dollars in aid, with a significant portion disappearing due to corruption before reaching those in need. Despite being a major recipient of global aid, Afghanistan remains at the forefront of terrorism. The …

Fans of Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, known for their unforgettable chemistry in the hit drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai, are in for a surprise. In their new web series Barzakh, the popular duo will be portraying siblings. Set to premiere on July 19 on Zindagi’s YouTube channel and ZEE5, Barzakh is written and directed by Asim Abbasi, the talent behind …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen not to issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) to star cricketers Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the Global T20 League in Canada. The decision, according to a PCB spokesperson, is driven by the upcoming packed cricketing schedule and the necessity to manage the workload of these key players. The PCB, …

The discoveries that Japanese scientists have made could have possible effects on cosmetics and medicine. They have managed to attach living skin tissue to robotic faces and make them “smile.” Using implanted ligament-like attachments, University of Tokyo researchers cultivated human skin cells in the shape of a face and tugged it into a wide grin. Though disturbing, the outcome represents …

In a recent statement regarding the Bannu situation, the adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on information, Barrister Saif, reassured the public that the provincial government has taken effective measures to bring the situation under control. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was monitoring the situation personally and remains in constant contact with the administration and officials in …

The coalition government has informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about significant changes in the new budget, indicating a major financial challenge for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to officials from the Ministry of Finance, the net government income is projected to decline by Rs1,258 billion, decreasing from Rs10,377 billion to Rs9,119 billion. This decline is expected to increase the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently visited the Technology Park project in Islamabad to review the progress of the ongoing construction. He said the project is set to become Pakistan’s first technology park of Category 3, built to meet international standards. During his visit, Prime Minister Sharif emphasized the importance of continuous work on development projects. “As soon as the government …

The Supreme Court has released its second quarterly performance report, covering the period from December 17, 2023, to March 31, 2024. During this timeframe, approximately 4,000 cases were settled, although the total number of cases increased by 1,453. The report highlights that 5,427 cases were registered and 3,974 cases were disposed of in the three months. Despite the considerable number …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out rescue and relief efforts to safeguard people’s lives and property after the collapse of a highway bridge in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the instructions after the bridge, located in Zhashui County in …

THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday called on Israel to end its “unlawful” presence in the occupied Palestinian territories as rapidly as possible. In a public session of The Hague-based UN court, ICJ President Judge Nawaf Salam read out the advisory opinion at the request of the UN General Assembly regarding the legal consequences of Israel’s …

BEIJING: To push forward Chinese modernization, senior officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have pledged to vigorously pursue reform by studying and implementing the guiding principles that emerged from a recent key plenum. The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third …

Serbian actor-model Natasa Stankovic is spending quality time with her son Agastya, in Serbia, after announcing her separation from Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. Taking to her Instagram stories on Thursday, Stankovic posted a series of photos featuring the celebrity kid. The doting mother also penned a sweet note for her only son with one of the clicks, which sees him …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted the party affiliation forms of 38 independent members to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), sources revealed on Friday to media. This move signifies PTI’s efforts to consolidate its position and expand its influence within the political landscape. According to sources, a PTI representative submitted the affiliation forms to the Election Commission of Pakistan. However, …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Pakistan’s support to Oman in dealing with menace of terrorism while condemning the recent attack on an imambargah in Muscat that claimed six lives and injured over 30 people. The offer was extended during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Fahad Sulaiman Khalaf Al Kharusi to the premier …

Major U.S. airlines ground stops on Friday citing communications issues, while other carriers, media companies, banks and telecoms firms around the world also reported system outages were disrupting their operations. American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air grounded flights less than an hour after Microsoft said it resolved its cloud services outage that impacted several low-cost carriers. It …

Pakistan has once again asked the Afghan authorities to take immediate and effective action against terrorist groups including their sponsors and backers. At her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan has provided concrete evidence of individuals and groups responsible for terrorist incidents inside Pakistan. She said we expect the Afghan authorities to …

The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) called off its sit-in at Faizabad against the Israeli atrocities in Palestine after successful talks with the federal government. The announcement was made by the TLP leaders in a joint presser with Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah. Speaking on the occasion, Rana Sanaullah said that the TLP had been protesting against Israeli aggression …

Recently, the government of Pakistan has made the decision to ban Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf party and initiate Article 6 proceedings against its founder, Imran Khan, as well as ex-president Dr Arif Alvi and former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri. This move comes under Article 17 of the Constitution, which grants the government the authority to prohibit …

Indian airlines and some brokerages faced technical and operational disruptions on Friday amid a global IT outage, multiple traders and airlines said. Several major oil and gas trading desks in London and Singapore were struggling to execute trades due to a cyber outage, six industry sources told Reuters. LSEG Group’s (LSEG.L), opens new tab Workspace news and data platform also …

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahrabaluch’s weekly news briefing reacting to the US statement on the PTI ban issue said Pakistan could solve its own internal problems. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said banning any political party is an internal matter of Pakistan and other countries should refrain from commenting. “The court verdict related to PTI highlighted the strength of the judicial system,” …

England’s red-ball skipper Ben Stokes is poised to make his highly-anticipated comeback in the upcoming edition of The Hundred, where he will be representing Andrew Flintoff’s Northern Superchargers. Stokes, the charismatic all-rounder, will join the squad after wrapping up the England versus West Indies Test series. Stokes will be available for four games with the Superchargers. Having missed the competition …

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced to implementation of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reserved seats. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja presided over a meeting of ECP members on Friday. ECP decided to get direction from judges in chamber to a point if any point of judicial decision become …

BEIJING: A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday said that China’s military development is solely aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as international and regional peace and stability. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media inquiry regarding the Defense of Japan 2024 white paper, which includes …

BEIJING: Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will co-chair the 11th meeting of the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee and the 21st meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee, and attend the sixth China-Russia Energy Business Forum in Russia from July 21 to 23, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Friday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the …

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded its third plenary session here on Thursday with a communique issued. The following is the full text of the communique: Communique of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chaired a symposium on May 20 to solicit views and suggestions of non-CPC personages on the drafting of the CPC resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization, it was revealed on Friday. The key resolution was adopted at the third plenary session of …

Credit to BRNN China’s national economy was generally stable with steady progress in the first half of 2024, according to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on July 15. According to preliminary estimates, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2024 reached around 61.68 trillion yuan (about $8.5 trillion), up by 5 percent …