Unity government has been considering calling the Senate and National Assembly meetings after Ashura Muharram, the PML-N sources claimed. Law Minister Azam Tarar proposed to the PML-N leadership to call a meeting of both houses and PML-N senior leaders and MPs instructed to stay in Islamabad after Ashura. The final decision to convene a meeting of the Senate and the …

Islamabad Accountability Court judge Muhammad Ali Warraich approved the eight-day physical remand of PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi on the plea of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the new Toshakhana reference case. Imran Khan’s lawyer Ch Zaheer Abbas said the anti-graft watchdog asked for a 14-day remand, earlier the court had given a 6-day remand. …

Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a Saturday campaign rally, streaking the Republican presidential candidate’s blood across his face and prompting his security agents to swarm him, before he emerged and pumped his fist in the air, mouthing the words “Fight! Fight! Fight!” The shooter was dead, one rally attendee was killed and two other spectators were injured, …

BEIJING: In a move that violates the U.S. government’s long-held position and commitments and the basic norms governing international relations, a Xizang-related bill, titled “Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act,” which gives recognition to the so-called notion of “Greater Tibet” made up by the Dalai group, was signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday. Such …

BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs has called for efforts to explore an “internet plus” monitoring mode as well as the application of other new technologies to enhance elderly care services. With the rapid development of the elderly care industry, new challenges have emerged, necessitating more efforts to push monitoring in elderly care onto another level, the ministry noted at …

GUANGZHOU: Chinese and Russian navies on Sunday kicked off a joint exercise coded “Exercise Joint Sea-2024” at a military port in Zhanjiang in south China’s Guangdong Province. At the opening ceremony, the director general of the exercise from the Chinese navy said that the mechanism for joint naval exercises and training between the two navies, as well as their capability …

The third plenary session of 20th central committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) scheduled to start on July 15, 2024 in Beijing to majorly focus on the issues of further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization with the theme of economic transformation and ultimate prosperity for Chinese people have already gained the attention of international community. The …

BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has articulately used adages, idioms and metaphors to discuss a new round of reform to drive the development of the world’s second-largest economy since 2012. In a distinct fashion, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, vividly communicates the country’s reform goals and …

Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, starting with your teeth and gums. Strong teeth and healthy gums not only ensure you can enjoy a wide variety of foods but also contribute to your overall well-being. While regular dental check-ups and oral hygiene practices are essential, there are natural ways to strengthen your teeth and gums. In this …

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympics Esports Games in 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Saturday. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the IOC said the partnership with the Saudi National Olympic Committee would be 12 years. The agreement is an extension of the series of various global tournaments that Saudi Arabia has recently succeeded in hosting, …

Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations, even he accused them of reneging on commitments to mitigate the impact of US sanctions. Pezeshkian on July 6 won a runoff election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili. The 69-year-old has called for “constructive relations” with Western countries to “get Iran out of its isolation”, and favours …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has quashed rumours of the Indian cricket team not travelling to Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025 Earlier, Indian media claimed that the BCCI won’t send its team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and will ask the International Cricket Council to hold its …

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund reached a three-year, $7 billion aid package deal, the Washington-based institution said on Friday. The new programme, which needs to be validated by the Fund’s Executive Board, should enable Pakistan to “cement macroeconomic stability and create conditions for stronger, more inclusive and resilient growth,” according to a statement. The agreement is subject to approval …

An Islamabad court has acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the iddat nikah case and also issued their release orders. Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka admitted the appeals and pronounced his reserved verdict. With the appeals admitted, the decision of the trial court was set aside. Civil Judge Qudratullah had sentenced the PTI founder …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday vowed that after Balochistan, the federal government would also work in collaboration with the governments of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the welfare of farmers regarding the conversion of agricultural tube wells to solar energy. Chairing a meeting on solarisation of agriculture tube wells and anti-power theft campaign at the PM House, …

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome met with federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss Pakistan-US relations and matters of mutual interest. The meeting focused on increasing cooperation in the fields of anti-terrorism, narcotics control, and security. During the discussions, both parties agreed on the importance of strengthening collaboration to combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Minister Naqvi emphasized the significance …

BEIJING: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal said “Global South could be transformed into a hub of prosperity and progress by embracing new pathways and envisioning a future that is sustainable and innovative”. “The journey towards modernisation in the Global South is a collective endeavour that requires the concerted efforts of governments, private sector, civil …

The 24th Summit of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concludes in Astana with the adoption of Astana declaration that has laid a solid foundation for building a fair representation of multipolar world with more equality, justice and balanced global governance. With the presence and commitments of world’s influential leaders like Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian president …

TIANJIN: Automated container cranes and driverless transport vehicles are busy unloading and carrying containers at Tianjin Port in Tianjin Municipality, north China. Smart port construction, which incorporates technologies such as 5G, AI, autonomous driving, and cloud computing, has completely transformed Tianjin Port. The port now stands as the world’s first intelligent zero-carbon terminal. The smart terminal increases the operating efficiency …

ST. PETERSBURG: At the invitation of Viacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament’s lower house, the State Duma, and Chairwoman of Russian Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko, China’s top legislator Zhao Leji paid an official goodwill visit to Russia from July 9 to 13. During the visit, Zhao, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Russian President …

BEIJING: Over the past century, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has guided China through profound transformations, achieving remarkable success. It will continue to advance the country’s reform and development. Through interparty exchanges with the CPC, foreign political leaders have gained insights into the ruling party’s governance approach, its commitment to a people-centered philosophy at home and its devotion to …

Carom seeds, also known as ajwain seeds, are popular in Indian cuisine and traditional medicine for their various health benefits, including aiding in weight loss. Here are seven simple ways to incorporate carom seeds into your diet to support your weight loss journey: Ajwain Water Soak a teaspoon of carom seeds in a glass of water overnight. Strain the water …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to discuss policy goals and actions that could form the basis of a medium-term home-grown reform program for Pakistan that could be supported under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement with the IMF. This was stated by Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at IMF while addressing a press briefing. She further …

Following the Supreme Court’s (SC) verdict on reserved seats, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is poised to become the majority party in the National Assembly. The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan overturned the denial of reserved seats to the PTI-backed Sunni Ittehad Council. Following the verdict of the SC, the ruling coalition has lost two-thirds majority in the lower house of the …

Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to prepare an action plan for the privatisation of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Cooperation (PASSCO). The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the matters related to the Ministry of National Food Security and Research and PASSCO, also instructed to carry out the restructuring of the Wheat …

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) eligible for seats reserved for women and minorities. The verdict was announced by a 13-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The ruling coalition has lost two-thirds majority in the lower house of the Parliament (NA), however, they still enjoy the simple majority …

Pakistan and Azerbaijan decided to increase their bilateral investment level to up to US$2 billion in the sectors which will be benefiting both countries. Addressing a joint presser with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif said that they discussed an initial figure of US$2 billion of investment in areas of mutual beneficial projects. Both leaders also witnessed …

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US mediators were making progress in reaching a Gaza ceasefire deal as he called for an end to the Israel-Hamas war. Biden, in a high-stakes, nearly hour-long news conference aimed at repudiating doubters of his reelection bid, acknowledged concerns about Israeli actions despite his overall support for the US ally. “There’s a lot of …

England wrapped up a comfortable win by an innings and 114 runs over West Indies in the first test at Lord’s on Friday, with James Anderson taking a wicket on the third day as he brought down the curtain on his stellar international career. Anderson looked uncharacteristically emotional before the start of play as he walked out to a guard …

At least 63 people were missing in Nepal on Friday after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept two buses off a highway and into a river, authorities said. Dozens of search and rescue personnel were combing the site for survivors of the accident in the central district of Chitwan, district official Khimananda Bhusal told AFP. Bhusal said that …

Candidates and the Commission is under a constitutional duty to act, and construe and apply all statutory provisions, accordingly.” The verdict further declared that “for purposes, and within the meaning, of paragraphs (d) and (e) of clause (6) of Article 51 (“Article 51 Provisions”) and paragraph (c) of clause (3) of Article 106 (“Article 106 Provisions”) of the Constitution, the …

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa addressed the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the allocation of specific reserved seats. While reading out the dissent note on the case, the chief justice clarified that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) misinterpreted the court’s decision by declaring candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as independent, a move beyond the ECP’s authority. …

BEIJING: China has seen another year with a bumper summer grain harvest in 2024, official data showed Friday. The country’s summer grain output totaled 149.78 million tonnes this year, up 2.5 percent or nearly 3.63 million tonnes year on year, according to a survey made by the National Bureau of Statistics. China’s summer grain sown area rose to 26.613 million …

BEIJING: The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held in the Chinese capital from Sept. 12 to 14, a defense spokesperson said on Friday. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said in a press release that this year’s forum will focus on the theme of “promoting peace for a shared future.” China has invited delegates from over …

NANCHANG: Can you imagine taking a shuttle train along a cliff, instead of trekking hours to the top of a mountain, looking for a perfect camera angle? Such a heart-stirring scene will soon turn into reality. A batch of 30 electrical multiple unit (EMU) trains, part of what is called the “mountain area elevated monorail sightseeing trains and track system,” …

BEIJING: On December 18, 2018, attendees at a grand gathering commemorating the 40th anniversary of the launch of China’s reform and opening up were all moved by a simple, heartfelt gesture by President Xi Jinping. Xi, sitting in the first row on the rostrum at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, stood up, turned around and clapped his …

BEIJING: China deplores and strongly opposes the Washington summit declaration of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which hypes up tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and is full of bellicose remarks with a Cold War mentality, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Thursday. Its content related to China is filled with bias, smearing and provocations, said spokesperson Lin Jian, adding …

BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with the Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Beijing on Thursday, calling for further development of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era. Li said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties five years ago, bilateral relations have maintained strong development, setting an example of South-South cooperation among developing countries. China …

BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday that facts and rules are the two major “pillars” for ongoing consultations between China and the European Union (EU) regarding the EU’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). “The facts should be objective and mutually recognized by both parties, rather than unilaterally determined,” said MOC spokesperson He Yongqian. “It is …

The Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be held in a hybrid model in February-March as India is ‘unlikely’ to travel to Pakistan for the mega event, the Indian media outlet reported, quoting sources knowing the development. India have not played bilateral cricket with Pakistan since the 2012-13 season and has not traveled to Pakistan since 2008. Pakistan have the …