Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored on Sunday the potential for Pakistan to earn billions in foreign exchange through the modernisation and enhancement of its port systems. During his one-day visit to the Karachi Port Trust, PM Shehbaz received a comprehensive briefing on the operations of the ports and the national flag carrier, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). Addressing the meeting, …

Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam has unveiled Pakistan’s plans to launch Kisan TV channel to support farmers in combating the impacts of climate change. PM’s aide in a statement on Sunday said the idea of this innovative channel aims to educate farmers on climate adaptation strategies, disaster management techniques, and sustainable practices to mitigate …

At least 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced Palestinian families in central Gaza on Saturday, the Palestinian health ministry said. The health ministry said the attack on the school in Al-Nuseirat killed at least 16 people and wounded more than 50. The Israeli military said it took precautions to minimize risk to civilians …

Police raided the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan in Islamabad. As per details, the raid was jointly conducted by Mianwali and Islamabad police however, Omar Ayub was not present at his residence during the raid. The police personnel entered his house in Sector F-10 and conducted a search operation after Sargodha anti-terrorism court issued non-bailable …

Legendary actor of Indian cinema Dilip Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021 at the age of 98. His death marked the end of an era in Bollywood, as he was often hailed as the “Tragedy King” for his unparalleled performances in films like “Devdas,” “Mughal-e-Azam,” and “Naya Daur.” Dilip Kumar’s love story with Saira Bano remains one of the …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Development Management Authority (PDMA) said eleven Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts may be affected by floods due to monsoon rains. PDMA issued an alert instructing all the province’s district administrations to be on alert. “Thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected in the mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,’ PDMA said in an alert issued. “There is a possibility of dusty …

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 137 Indian nationals in a major cybercrime operation across multiple cities. The arrests came following complaints of widespread online scams and fraud schemes. The Criminal Investigation Department conducted raids in various locations, leading to the apprehension of suspects who had been operating fraudulent schemes targeting innocent citizens for an extended period. During the raids, police …

Afghan women are facing serious employment restrictions under Taliban rule, with many forced to work under strict conditions due to economic pressures. The World Bank reports that female labor force participation in Afghanistan dropped to just 4.8% in 2023. Ferozan Ahmadzai, one of 200,000 Afghan women not permitted to work by the Taliban, now makes pickles in a shop instead …

On the order of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Nepra and the FIA have started an overbilling inquiry and it has been directed to return the extra sent bills to the customers after the inquiry. The overbilling was committed under the pro rata system (basis based on the total Energy withdrawn during the relevant Settlement Period (Amounts Payable) instead of Rs3000 …

BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves stood at 3.2224 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of June 2024, official data showed Sunday. The amount shrank by 0.3 percent compared with the previous month, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said, attributing the decrease to the combined impact of currency translation and asset price changes. Affected by various factors such as …

SHANGHAI: As global scrutiny on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, China has emphasized the critical need to develop this transformative technology in a way that is safe, reliable, inherently controllable and equitable. In a declaration unveiled at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), China underscored the importance of ethical and responsible AI development while advocating for the …

President Ilham Aliyev is well known for his rigorous politicization and democratization in South Caucasus and beyond. Ilham introduced and subsequently institutionalized numerous structural reforms which have further strengthened political liberalization, opposition co-existence, women empowerment, political diversity, accountability, transparency, openness and role of the law gearing up immense socio-economic development to provide basic necessities of life and protection of basic …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone in agricultural sector with agro-exports reaching an unprecedented 8 billion U.S. dollars mark for the first time in previous fiscal year from July 2023 to June 2024, Pakistani Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan said Saturday. The achievement underscores the collective efforts of traders, farmers, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and the commerce …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s just-concluded trip to Central Asia is significant for guiding the direction of the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), deepening China’s good-neighborly relations with regional countries, and promoting the substantial advancement of building a community with a shared future among neighboring countries, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday. Wang, also a member …

There are many reasons to schedule routine manicures or apply paint and polish at home. It gives you a chance to express your style and creativity. One reason it’s important to consider regular nail care is that it can help to keep our nails healthy and strong and prevent future nail complications, like brittle nails. Brittle nails can be challenging …

World Championship of Legends sold out entire tickets for the highly anticipated match between Pakistan Champions and India Champions, the thrilling clash of the tournament. The tournament, approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), started at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 3 and will continue until July 18. This event brings together retired cricket legends from around the …

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Miftah Ismail and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Saturday formally launched a new party named Awaam Pakistan. Speaking at the ceremony in Islamabad, the former finance minister Miftah Ismail said that Awaam Pakistan would not follow the “hereditary politics”. The newly formed party also announced its slogan ‘Awaam Pakistan: Badlein ge nizam’ (People of Pakistan: …

A man from Bihar was bitten by a snake. In retaliation, the man attacked the snake, resulting in the reptile’s death. The incident occurred in the Rajouli area of Nawada, Bihar. Santosh Lohar, a labourer working on the railway line project in Rajouli, was sleeping at his base camp on Tuesday when a venomous snake bit him. Instead of panicking, …

Iran’s president-elect, low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, carries the hopes of millions of Iranians seeking less restrictions on social freedoms and a more pragmatic foreign policy. Pezeshkian, who defeated hardline Saeed Jalili in Friday’s second-round presidential vote, is someone world powers are likely to welcome, hoping he might pursue peaceful ways out of a tense standoff with Iran over its fast-advancing …

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced the postponement of its scheduled jalsa in the Tarnool area of ​​Islamabad today. PTI leader Barrister Gohar said that they were postponing the public gathering, which will now be held after Ashura. He said that the workers were looking forward to the rally, adding that they always relied on the law. He further claimed that …

Balochistan’s fishing industry is set for significant expansion, with several government initiatives underway. The province’s current marine fishing capacity of $500 million could potentially reach $100 billion. In 2023, 137,000 metric tons of fish were caught, valued at $105 million. The sector currently employs 600,000 people, with 82,583 registered fishermen. New projects include a marine ambulance service, the construction of …

A delegation of domestic and foreign petroleum and gas exploration and production companies met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, leading to them announcing a substantial investment of $5 billion in Pakistan over the next three years. The prime minister has directed relevant authorities to prioritize resolving all issues related to the sector. Expressing their confidence in Prime Minister …

DUSHANBE: In Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, two newly constructed building compounds on Rudaki Avenue stand less than a kilometer apart. These architectural marvels shine brilliantly under the sunlight. On Friday, visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon attended the inauguration of the parliament and government buildings aided by China in Dushanbe. Xi noted that the two …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Saturday afternoon after attending the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and paying state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. Xi’s entourage returned by the same flight.

BEIJING: China’s Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday allocated 540 million yuan (about 75.75 million U.S. dollars) of funds to support local governments in disaster relief work related to floods, geological disasters and forest fires. Specifically, 503 million yuan will go into supporting flood and geological disaster responses such as search, rescue and relocation of …

DUSHANBE: Tajik President Emomali Rahmon bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport on Saturday after Xi wrapped up a state visit to Tajikistan. The visit saw the two countries elevate their ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era. Chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan and mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali, as well as …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out rescue and relief work to safeguard people’s lives and property after a dike breach in Dongting Lake in central China’s Hunan Province which occurred Friday afternoon. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction. …

DUSHANBE: China stands ready to develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in the new era with Tajikistan, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Friday. Xi made the remarks during his talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, expressing his delight to once again meet his old friend President Rahmon. Five years after the last visit, Xi said he saw an …

DUSHANBE: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday awarded Tajik President Emomali Rahmon the Friendship Medal of the People’s Republic of China in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. It is the first time the award was presented outside of China. Xi is on a state visit to Tajikistan after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and paying …

DUSHANBE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday attended the inauguration of a parliament building and a government building aided by China in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. Xi is on a state visit to Tajikistan after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and paying a state visit to Kazakhstan.

DUSHANBE: China will continue to unswervingly promote the friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Tajikistan, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Friday. China will firmly support Tajikistan in pursuing a development path that suits its own national conditions, and in its efforts to safeguard national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Xi during his talks with Tajik …

DUSHANBE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon on Friday attended the inauguration of a parliament building and a government building aided by China in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. Xi is on a state visit to Tajikistan after attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana and paying a state visit to Kazakhstan.

BEIJING: A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said that the mainland coast guard’s recent seizure of a Taiwan fishing boat suspected of illegal operations in waters near the city of Quanzhou was legitimate and lawful. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query about slander from certain members …

Certain health conditions, diet, and genetics can cause high levels of uric acid. Avoiding alcohol and limiting some foods and beverages may help lower levels. Uric acid is a natural waste product caused by the digestion of foods containing purines. Purines are found in high levels in some foods and are formed and broken down in your body. Usually, your …

Saudi Arabia has approved granting Saudi citizenship to scientists, doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and other individuals with rare skills, experience, and specializations. According to a royal decree, the kingdom has offered citizenship to talented individuals in medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technical fields to achieve its goals. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme to create an attractive …

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Pakistan has forcefully raised the plight of Palestinian people at the international forums. Speaking in the Senate today, he reiterated Pakistan’s demand for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing that proceedings of war crimes should be initiated against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He said the genocide of Palestinians must come to …

A team from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expressed satisfaction with the security arrangements at Karachi and Islamabad airports. The aviation security assessment, conducted by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (UAE-GCAA) at Islamabad and Karachi Airports, was led by Senior Director GCAA UAE, Mr. Abdullah Al Kaabi, and hosted by PCAA. During …

Keir Starmer has declared it is “time for a reset” as he assumes office as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Following a decisive victory for the Labour Party, Starmer pledged to navigate the nation towards “calmer waters” and emphasized that his government would serve all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation. His win marks the end of …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the details of the upcoming home international season, which includes a tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series. This series, marking a return after 21 years, will feature the national teams of South Africa and New Zealand alongside the host nation, Pakistan. The tri-nation ODI series is scheduled to take place in February, with …

Renowned Pakistani actress and model Mahenur Haider, celebrated for her role as ‘Apana’ in the acclaimed drama serial ‘Khaie,’ recently delved into a deeply personal aspect of her life during a candid discussion on actor and host Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast. Mahenur disclosed the reasons behind her decision to discontinue wearing a burqa, a choice that had previously been a …