China’s National Bureau of Statistics have announced that Chinese economy maintained stable expansion in the first half of 2024 despite rising challenges from home and abroad which means that country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in the period to 61.68 trillion yuan (about 8.65 trillion U.S. dollars). The report comes at a time when Communist …

BEIJING: The adoption of a reform resolution is the most important outcome of the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a senior official said Friday. Tang Fangyu, deputy head of the CPC Central Committee Policy Research Office, made the remarks at a press conference on the guiding principles from the just-concluded plenum.

BEIJING: China’s inflation level, which held steady in the first half of this year, is expected to see a mild recovery in the coming months as demand continues to pick up, officials and economists have said. Supported by price rebounds in pork and services, the consumer price index (CPI) is likely to rise slightly in the second half, while the …

BEIJING: China stands ready to elevate Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation toward higher quality for the modernization of all countries, and build an open, inclusive and interconnected world for common development, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Lin Jian said at a daily press briefing when asked about the latest progress and achievements of BRI cooperation. Lin …

BEIJING: The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will hold a press conference Friday on the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The press conference, scheduled to start at 10 a.m., will be broadcast live by China Media Group, and on major news websites including people.com.cn, xinhuanet.com and china.com.cn.

ISLAMABAD: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was celebrated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event was also attended by Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and …

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended good wishes to US President Joe Biden for his “swift and complete” recovery after he tested positive for COVID-19. “Wishing President Biden swift and complete recovery from COVID. Good wishes,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline. President Biden’s Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, in a statement, said that the president tested positive …

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday accorded approval in principle for the conduct of National Drug Survey. Chairing a meeting of the committee for the National Drug Survey, in Islamabad, the interior minister directed to finalise matters related to survey within 15 days. Under this exercise, data of persons using drugs will be collected. Mohsin Naqvi said the ANF …

The government of Pakistan to finalize the abolishment of five ministries, including the Ministries of Information Technology (IT), Industry and Production, Health, Kashmir Affairs, and States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), by July 30. According to sources, the future of the employees of the abolished ministries is being discussed, with various proposals under consideration. The proposed solutions include golden handshake package …

After Justice Mushir Alam, another retired judge Justice Maqbool Baqar on Thursday declined an offer to serve as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court. Bakar has become the second judge to refuse the appointment as Justice (r) Mushir Alam had turned down the offer to work as an ad hoc judge for a three-year term. Justice Bakar, and …

Muhammad Usman of Pakistan won the gold medal in 85 kg by defeating his Indian opponent in the World Strength Lifting Championships played in Kazakhstan. Muhammad Usman also won a silver medal in the incline bench press category. Pakistani player Muhammad Usman named his victory in the tournament for the people of Palestine who are suffering from the relentless atrocities …

Pakistan has unveiled the comprehensive findings from its seventh and inaugural digital population census. According to the results, Pakistan is now the world’s fifth most populous country, housing 241.49 million people. Population Growth Rate The annual population growth rate in Pakistan stands at 2.55%, marking it as one of the fastest-growing nations in the region and catapulting it into the …

The Cabinet Division has raised concerns about the potential theft of sensitive information from ChatGPT and other AI applications. In response, they have issued an advisory urging cautious use of these technologies to protect sensitive data, personal information, and business details from cyber risks. The advisory highlights that individuals handling highly sensitive information should avoid using chatbots to minimize the …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) termed the appointment of ad-hoc judges in the Supreme Court (SC) as an attempt to influence the decision of specific seats and announced to challenge the decision to the Supreme Judicial Council. After the joint parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Sunni Ittihad Council (SIC), the members staged a protest march outside the Parliament House. …

Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar says that the Constitution allows the appointment of ad hoc judges, in my opinion, ad hoc judges should be appointed and commented news about the extension of the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was not true. In an interview to a private television, Law Minister Tarar said that ad hoc …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed illegal and disposed of her release petition. The court also received assurances from the attorney general for Pakistan that Sanam Javed will not face further arrests in any related cases. Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of the IHC heard the release petition of Sanam Javed. …

BEIJING: The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session held here from Monday to Thursday. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping delivered important addresses, according …

BEIJING: As China’s tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists. Tourists can now visit most of the top-level attractions in cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu, and Hangzhou without booking a time slot in advance. …

BEIJING: China’s independently-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed the high temperature and high humidity flight test, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on Thursday. The AG600 carried out this test, which lasted around 2.5 hours, on Tuesday at an airport in Nanchang, east China’s Jiangxi Province. All of its systems performed well during the session, …

HONG KONG: Three books on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s works and remarks printed in traditional Chinese characters debuted on Wednesday at the opening of the Hong Kong Book Fair. The first and second volumes of “Selected Readings from the Works of Xi Jinping,” as well as “Xi Jinping: Chinese Modernization,” were published and distributed by Sino United Publishing (Holdings) Ltd. …

BEIJING: China welcomes more foreign friends and hopes they will unlock their own unique “China Travel” experience, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a press conference when responding to a query about the rising number of foreign tourists visiting China. Recently, there has been growing interest in China in the international tourism …

BEIJING: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday revised China’s 2024 economic growth up to 5 percent in an update to its World Economic Outlook, compared with its 4.6-percent forecast in April. The move came after China released its half-year economic data on Monday, which showed that its gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in the first …

BEIJING: “Today, the Chinese people can say with great pride that reform and opening-up, China’s second revolution if you like, has not only profoundly changed the country but also greatly influenced the whole world,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in 2018. This statement was made as China was …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif stated that the supreme sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) serve as a reminder, inspiring humanity to stand against falsehood and oppression, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to truth on this significant occasion of Youm-e-Ashur. In his Youm-e-Ashur message, the prime minister highlighted its profound significance, noting that the grandson of the Holy Prophet (peace be …

Israeli forces battled Hamas-led fighters in several parts of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, and Palestinian health officials said at least 57 people were killed in Israeli bombardments of southern and central areas. The Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas has accused Israel of stepping up attacks in Gaza to try to derail efforts by Arab mediators and the United States …

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New Zealand has officially announced its cricket calendar for the upcoming year, with Pakistan set to tour the country in March and April 2025. The Pakistan cricket team will engage in a thrilling series comprising five T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) during their visit. The tour will kick off with the T20I series, beginning on March …

Bangladesh announced it will indefinitely shut down all public and private universities from Wednesday after protests by students against a quota system for government jobs turned deadly this week, leaving at least six people dead and scores injured. The South Asian nation has been rocked by protests for weeks over public sector job quotas, which include a 30% reservation for …

Pakistan has demanded “immediate, robust and effective action” by the interim Afghan government against the perpetrators of the terrorist attack on Bannu Cantonment that martyred eight military personnel, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday. A day ago, the military’s media wing said an attempt by 10 terrorists to enter Bannu Cantonment in the early hours of Monday was “effectively …

The Foreign Ministry has temporarily suspended the walk-in facility for apostille and general attestation in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore. To facilitate the apostille and general attestation services for the public, the ministry in Islamabad and its liaison offices in Karachi and Lahore are providing document attestation services through courier companies. It encourages the public to …

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, warning of the heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and associated flooding due to rising temperatures, forecast rains, possible wind and storm. The NDMA’s alert to the departments concerned comes as temperatures in these mountainous regions are expected to accelerate snowmelt, …

On the occasion of Ashura (10th of Muharram), commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.), processions across various cities in Pakistan are being taken out under stringent security measures to ensure the safety of participants. Lahore The main procession in Lahore began from Nisar Haveli in Mochi Darwaza and will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah by the evening. Over 10,000 …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser said on Wednesday that his party will compete with the government with verve at every level. Expressing his thoughts, Qaiser had demanded the release of Moazzam Khan Jatoi and Ameer Sultan. “The court should present any cases against the lawmakers.” The former National Assembly speaker took a swipe at the incumbent government, saying, “The …

BEIJING: The Export-Import Bank of China (China EximBank) has launched financial bonds to boost cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in both interbank and over-the-counter markets. This is the first time such bonds, maturing in three years, are being traded beyond the interbank market, with the funds raised aiming at supporting China EximBank’s BRI projects, according to the …

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised China’s 2024 economic growth up to 5 percent in an update to its World Economic Outlook (WEO), from the 4.6-percent forecast in April. The revision is primarily attributed to a rebound in private consumption and strong exports in the first quarter, according to the update. “In China, resurgent domestic consumption propelled …

BEIJING: The ongoing third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee is tasked with starting a new round of strategic and pace-setting reforms to advance Chinese modernization, once again testifying to the Party’s courage, resolve and wisdom. The significance of China’s reforms is evident. For more than 40 years, the reform and opening up has …

GAZA: At least 40 Palestinians were killed in two attacks by the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the Hamas-run media office said in a statement. One attack in the UN-affiliated Al-Razi School in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed 23 Palestinians, with 73 others injured, the statement said. The Israeli airstrike, not preceded by any …

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted on Monday that the country’s southern port city of Karachi might face an increase in temperature during the next two days. The PMD said in a statement that the city’s heat intensity is likely to surge with hot and humid conditions prevailing for the next 24 hours after the sea winds have stopped. …

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