Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound sorrow as tragic landslides and flash floods had struck Indonesia’s Java island, resulting in the loss of precious lives and leaving some individuals missing. “On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, I extend my deepest condolences to President Prabowo Subianto, the families of the victims and to the people of Indonesia …

In a major breakthrough, police have arrested the prime suspect in the Government College University (GCU) gang rape case in Lahore. According to the police, the suspect, Haseeb Afzal has been arrested, while raids are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices, Talha Khan and Hamza Sheikh. Police reports indicate that the three men allegedly gang-raped an MPhil student, Fatima, after she …

Afghanistan Taliban has reportedly refused to return any of the military equipment left behind by US troops during their exit from Afghanistan in 2021, according to a source familiar with the matter. The individual, who chose to remain anonymous, stated that relations between Kabul and the Trump administration are off to a shaky start. Instead of retrieving the abandoned weapons, …

Pakistan is witnessing the early signs of a drought, as a severe shortage of rainfall has been recorded in multiple regions of the country over the past five and a half months. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that national rainfall has dropped by 40 percent from September 1 to January 15, leading to the emergence of drought conditions …

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday issued a comprehensive advisory after a gap of 20 years aimed at curbing human trafficking and ensuring stricter monitoring of passengers traveling to and from Pakistan. The move comes in light of rising concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for forced labor and trafficking purposes. The advisory, based on a detailed analysis …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani experts have stressed the need for further collaboration with China to promote eco-friendly special economic zones (SEZs) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for sustainable development. Learning from Chinese experience in developing green special economic zones, Pakistan can raise a climate competitive industry aligned with global sustainable development goals, the experts said at a recent seminar on SEZ …

BEIJING: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday extended festive greetings to people from non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), personages without party affiliation, and other members of the united front ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military …

WhatsApp has begun testing a bulk channel administration function on iOS with select beta users, allowing them to pick numerous channels at once, making it easier and more efficient to manage followed channels. This critical update allows users to take bulk operations, such as muting many channels at once, marking them as read, and changing notifications. For example, if the …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condemned acts of violence and destruction in Balochistan, stating that those responsible are not only enemies of the province but of the entire country. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, the premier termed the opposition to Gwadar Port a direct affront to Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic future. “Those fueling violence and destruction are not just …

Three senior judges of the Supreme Court including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Aqeel Abbasi have written a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. All judges in a letter expressed concerns over the non-scheduling of the important “bench powers” case, terming the issue a violation of judicial orders and contempt of court. The letter also addressed …

ISLAMABAD: The New Gwadar International Airport officially commenced operations on Monday, welcoming its inaugural flight in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said in a statement. A flight of Pakistan International Airlines landed at 11:14 a.m. local time (0614 GMT), marking the airport’s first commercial arrival, the statement added. The flight was warmly received by …

ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad announced that the Gwadar New International Airport, a Chinese-aided project, welcomed its first commercial flight, PA-503, today. In a statement released on Monday, the embassy described the airport as a “shining example of China-Pakistan friendship.” Designed to accommodate the world’s largest civil aircraft, the airport is poised to play a pivotal role in transforming …

According to the statistics, the number of internet users in China reached 1.1 billion by December of 2024, which underlines the position of China in the world economy of the digital era. Compared with the previous year, China has added 16 million more users, proving that China is indeed the world’s technology powerhouse and a leader in digitalization. China is …

GWADAR: Pakistan celebrated a major milestone in aviation history on Monday as the first commercial flight landed at the newly inaugurated New Gwadar International Airport, signaling the start of operations at the state-of-the-art facility. PIA flight PK-503, carrying 46 passengers, departed from Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 9:50 AM and touched down at Gwadar at 11:15 AM. The event marked the airport’s official operational launch …

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has stirred controversy by naming Pakistan as the favorites for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, leaving Indian fans fuming. In an interview with Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted Pakistan’s home-ground advantage as a key factor, saying, “Pakistan should be considered favorites for the upcoming Champions Trophy because of the home-ground edge. While India has announced a …

Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that he and his workers would prefer to be in jail rather than accepting the dictatorship of “Yahya Khan Part 2”. “Let me reiterate that our party workers, including myself, would prefer being in jail over accepting the dictatorship of Yahya Khan Part 2. I will not compromise on …

The Supreme Court was supposed to preside over the hearing of ‘powers of Supreme Court benches’ case. However, today Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Ayesha Malik were informed that the cause list for this week did not include this case. The petitioner’s counsel Barrister Salahuddin appeared before the Supreme Court and pled “I came from Karachi only for this …

Rain and strong winds have been predicted for Islamabad while the upper areas of the country are likely to receive snowfall The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts for various regions: Balochistan: Rain is predicted in Quetta, Mastung, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, and Qila Abdullah. Areas including Chagai, Nushki, Kalat, Harnai, Zhob, Musakhel, Qila Saifullah, Barkhan, Panjgur, Turbat, Jiwani, and Gwadar …

The long-awaited New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) is now operational, marking an important step for Pakistan’s aviation and economy. The first commercial flight, PIA’s PK-503, landed at NGIA from Karachi with 46 passengers on board. Although it was delayed by 45 minutes, the flight was welcomed with a water cannon salute. Defense and Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif was present to …

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka and China enjoy a robust partnership in Belt and Road cooperation. The recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing has given a fresh boost to the practical cooperation between the two countries within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The visit, Dissanayake’s first since taking …

In a dominant performance, Pakistan defeated the West Indies in the 1st Test at Multan, wrapping up the match on January 17, 2025. The West Indies were bowled out for just 123 in their second innings, chasing a target of 251. Abrar Ahmed played a crucial role with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs, while Sajid Khan added …

Following the death of around 40 Pakistanis in the boat tragedy near Morocco’s coast, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that 21 Pakistanis have survived the ill-fated journey. The Pakistani embassy in Rabat has already given the green signal to assist citizens. The boat which capsized near the coast, had at least 86 passengers on board, including 66 Pakistanis. The …

Lahore has once again earned the grim distinction of being the most polluted city in the world, according to the latest air quality data. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at a staggering 553, categorizing it as a hazardous level of pollution. This marks another alarming episode in Lahore’s ongoing battle with deteriorating air quality, which continues to threaten public …

Supreme Court Judge Justice Athar Minallah on Sunday labelled the era of General Zia-ul-Haq as the “most terrifying” period in Pakistan’s history, describing it as a time when human rights were egregiously violated. Addressing the first International Animal Rights and Environment Conference in Lahore, Justice Minallah reflected on the harsh realities of the Zia era, citing the establishment of torture …

Israeli forces have been seen withdrawing from parts of central and eastern Rafah. It is unclear exactly when the troops left the area, but it comes ahead of the ceasefire that is expected to come into force at 8:30 a.m. local time (11:30 am PKT). According to a statement on Sunday morning, Hamas said it remained committed to the agreement …

BEIJING: “Sri Lanka and China are ushering in a new chapter in bilateral relations,” Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Dissanayake is on a state visit to China from Tuesday to Friday, his first trip to China since taking office in September as Sri Lankan president. “I first visited Beijing …

ISLAMABAD (Internews): The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad announced a historic achievement in the collaboration between Pakistan and China over launch of EO-1 Satellite in a joint collaboration. According to a statement released on Saturday, the embassy stated that under the partnership of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) and SUPARCO, Pakistan’s indigenous EO-1 satellite was successfully launched. The launch was …

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) has prepared a roadmap for 5G technology, documents showed . The documents said that 5G technology will be launched across the country, with the initial date given to be June 2025. The spectrum auction will be completed in five phases, the documents said. According to the details, the 5G spectrum auction process …

Going to the hairdresser is often considered a relaxing, pampering experience, but a rare condition known as beauty parlour stroke syndrome (BPSS) can, for a small number of people, make hair washing at the hairdresser’s a serious health threat. How could a trip to the hairdresser turn into a health emergency? Research suggests that sitting at an awkward angle at …

The Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan and Dubai was announced on Saturday on the International Cricket Council (ICC) official website. To the relief of Indian cricket fans, Jasprit Bumrah is on the squad. India Squad for Champions Trophy Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, …

The US Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law that would have required the popular short-video app to be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or banned in the United States on Jan 19. The justices ruled that the law, passed by an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress last year and signed …

After the West Indies ended Pakistan’s first innings on Saturday, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali took it on himself to get revenge, with the two combining for nine wickets. Pakistan’s Innings Pakistan were in dire straits after the bowling of Jayden Seales tore through their batting line-up. By tea time on Friday, the men in green found themselves down four …

Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela has issued a public apology to Saif Ali Khan after facing severe criticism for her comments on his recent attack. The apology, posted on her Instagram account on Friday, was later deleted. The 30-year-old actor admitted to being “ignorant and insensitive” while addressing the incident in an interview earlier this week. Saif Ali Khan, 54, was …

The Pakistani government on Saturday dispatched a high-level investigation team to Morocco to probe the tragic deaths of at least 44 Pakistani migrants in a boat accident that occurred off the coast of Morocco. The team, which left Islamabad today, will conduct an in-depth investigation into the incident thatraised serious concerns about human smuggling operations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took …

BEIJING (Internews): President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump. President Xi congratulated Trump on his reelection as President of the United States on Friday. President Xi noted that they both attach great importance to their interactions, and both hope for a good start of the China-U.S. relationship during the new U.S. presidency. President Xi …

CHONGQING: The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a key logistics network connecting China’s western regions to global markets, has expanded its reach to 555 ports in 127 countries and regions. With an operational hub based in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, this trade corridor connects global ports via railways, sea routes and highways through southern Chinese provincial regions such as Guangxi …

JIUQUAN: China on Friday sent a Pakistani satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite, named PRSC-EO1, was launched at 12:07 p.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-2D carrier rocket and entered its planned orbit successfully. The rocket also carried two other satellites, namely Tianlu-1 and Lantan-1. This launch marked the 556th flight mission …

The highly anticipated Champions Trophy, following its global tour, was set to return to Pakistan by the end of the month, with Lahore chosen as its first destination. According to detailThe International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had finalised plans to showcase the prestigious trophy in multiple locations across Lahore. Sources confirmed that the exhibition would offer …

The fault in the global submarine cable AAA-1, detected on January 2 near Qatar, remains unresolved even after two weeks, leading to slow internet services in various cities across Pakistan. A spokesperson for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) stated that the fault has impacted users’ ability to access social media apps and web browsing efficiently. Despite efforts to address the …

Following the sentencing of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in the £190 million reference case, party leadership has strongly condemned the court’s verdict, calling it baseless and politically motivated. A senior PTI leader Faisal Ch stated, “There is not a single proof of financial corruption against us. From the first day, this judge has been seeking a verdict. We …