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From the 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala stage to a historic water town, humanoid robots are stealing the spotlight this Chinese New Year holiday. After delivering a show-stopping martial arts performance at China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, a group of robots brought their skills to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town in Kunshan, east China’s Jiangsu Province, where they wrote calligraphy and joined a lively dance alongside robot dogs – drawing crowds and adding a futuristic spark to the festive celebrations.

China’s biggest night of the year, the Spring Festival Gala, proved a roaring success, shattering TV records. This year’s event, produced by China Media Group (CMG) and themed around “Joy and Auspiciousness, Festive and Cheerful,” served a fusion of timeless tradition and cutting-edge innovation alongside the New Year’s Eve dinner, with Chinese and foreign viewers worldwide savoring the spectacle like never before. As of 8:00 a.m. BJT this Tuesday, the latest records show that domestic all-media viewership soared to 23.063 billion, marking a 37.3 percent increase from 2025. The live broadcast captured 79.29 percent of the national TV audience share,…

The government has increased the levy on gas and LNG used by captive power plants to Rs 1,243 per mmBtu. The levy had been imposed on off-grid captive power under an International Monetary Fund condition. The director general of gas has issued the notification regarding the increase in levy for captive power plants. The new increased levy will be collected under section 3 of the Levy Act. The rate for captive power plants has been set for December 2025. The Levy Act stipulates the levy rate for the relevant period. The government has targeted revenue of Rs105 billion from this levy during…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on the appeal seeking suspension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s Toshakhana verdict. Meanwhile in the cipher case, the court granted the prosecutor time to submit a detailed response to the government’s appeal against the acquittal of PTI founder Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi. In the defamation case, notices were issued to the parties regarding Imran Khan’s appeals against Shehbaz Sharif. The Punjab government withdrew appeals against the bail of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in three land cases. Moreover, the court…

CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt.) Limited, led by Chairman Zhao Bo, has expressed readiness to explore sustainable alternatives for the 300MW Gwadar power project under the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor, while seeking support from Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to secure an extension of the project’s Financial Closing Date. Despite complying with requirements set by Private Power and Infrastructure Board, including extending its performance guarantee and paying fees, the company says the formal extension letter is pending and has requested government facilitation, reaffirming its commitment to meeting Gwadar’s energy needs and evaluating options like solar power if the coal project faces viability…

The new school timings for the holy month of Ramazan have been issued in Punjab. According to the notification, from Monday to Thursday schools will operate from 8:30am to 1:00pm. On Fridays, schools will function from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Double-shift schools will run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. A notification has also been issued by the Punjab School Education Department. The revised schedule will come into effect from the first of Ramadan.

The opposition alliance has announced the end of all sit-ins in respect of Ramazan. Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court alongside other opposition leaders, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas said the protest in parliament had been staged under the platform of the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan. He said that with the start of the holy month of Ramazan, the sit-in was being called off and the next course of action would be decided. Raja Nasir Abbas said there were concerns of PTI founder Imran Khan and that his treatment should take place at Shifa…

The Punjab government has issued directives to all relevant authorities for the implementation of digital payments across the province. According to an official circular, payments in Punjab will no longer be made in cash but through digital means. Business transactions will take place via QR codes and the Raast system. QR codes will be displayed at all commercial centres and retail shops throughout the province. A cashless system will come into force through digital payments. Officials state that the system will facilitate public convenience, transparency and accountability. Orders have also been issued to ensure immediate digital payments at petrol pumps…

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has been blessed with the birth of a son. The cricketer shared the glad tidings with his admirers through a post on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter. Hasan Ali wrote: “Helena, Hezel, Samiya and I welcomed a new addition to our family last night.” “Alhamdulillah, our beautiful baby boy (Hamdan Hassan Ali) is doing well, and his Mama, my Queen, is recovering strongly. Please remember me and my family in your duas,” he said. The right-arm pacer expressed gratitude and requested prayers for his family.

President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the nation to unite against extremism and economic challenges, stressing that Pakistan can overcome political and financial pressures through collective effort and steadfast leadership. Speaking at a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) meeting at Bilawal House in Lahore, Zardari emphasized the importance of unity, flexibility, and political dialogue amid national challenges. The session brought together local and provincial PPP leadership to discuss strategies for addressing pressing issues. President Zardari highlighted that democracy remains the strongest source of justice and national harmony. He urged party workers and leaders to focus on patience, continuous effort, and…