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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari extended New Year greetings to the nation on Wednesday, expressing hopes for peace, progress, and prosperity in 2025. In a statement, PM Shehbaz said, “I pray that 2025 will be a year of good fortune and immense happiness for our nation.” “My prayer is that the sun of 2025 rises with the promise of progress and prosperity for Pakistan,” he remarked, urging the nation to begin the year with renewed determination to build a stable and thriving future. The prime minister highlighted significant progress in 2024, noting improvements in economic indicators…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan marked the arrival of 2025 with vibrant celebrations and strict security arrangements. According to details, the cities across the country witnessed fireworks, concerts, and gatherings, while authorities implemented measures to ensure public safety. In Karachi, Section 144 was imposed for two days to curb aerial firing, one-wheeling, and the use of motorcycles without silencers. Police launched a crackdown on violators, and traffic authorities released a detailed plan to manage vehicular movement. Roads including Teen Talwar, PIDC, and Club Road remained closed, while heavy traffic was restricted on routes leading to Mai Kolachi. The Sindh Rangers deployed additional…

ISLAMABAD : The government on Tuesday increased the prices of petroleum products. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the prices of petroleum products have been raised by up to Rs2.96 per litre for the next 15 days. The government has increased the price of petrol by 56 paisas per litre and the price of high-speed diesel by Rs2.96 per litre for the next fortnight. The Ministry of Finance issued a notification for the implementation of the new prices, which will take effect from midnight and remain in place for the next 15 days.

All private and government educational institutions across Sindh will resume regular teaching activities tomorrow. According to a statement from the provincial spokesperson, authorities have assured that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure smooth operations in educational institutions, with security measures also being reviewed in light of the ongoing situation in the city. On Dec 17, the Sindh Education Department had issued an official notification regarding the winter holidays for educational institutions across the province. According to the notification, all private and government schools in Sindh were to observe holidays from December 21 to 31. The decision applied uniformly to…

As the cricket world has geared up to bid farewell to 2024 in a bittersweet way, but the signing up of Australian former cricketer David Warner for the forthcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is a big news for the fans, especially from Pakistan. According to details, Warner, who had registered himself for the PSL for the first time, was having a claim to fame as the aggressive and blazing opening batter, who had not only represented at the international level, but also went onto play for various franchises and teams across the world. The PSL administration was…

As 2024 comes to an end, it leaves behind a year filled with both joyous and sorrowful memories. Among the sorrowful events, the aviation industry experienced several major accidents, leaving a lasting impact, particularly on travel enthusiasts worldwide. Japan – January 2nd, 2024 In a shocking incident at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, a local airline’s aircraft collided with a small Coast Guard plane on the runway. The Airbus caught fire, but the 379 passengers were evacuated in time. Tragically, five of the six crew members aboard the smaller plane lost their lives. Canada – January  23rd, 2024 A small aircraft of…

BEIJING : In the first 11 months of 2024, China imported basketballs, footballs and volleyballs (commodity code: 95066210) worth USD 10.7 million from Pakistan, an increase of 6.68% compared with the same period last year, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. The development highlights Pakistan’s growing status as a global hub for high-quality sporting goods, as well as reflects its growing economic ties with China. Pakistan has an enduring practice of producing high-quality sports goods, including footballs, basketballs, volleyballs and other accessories. Experts believe that the country’s skilled artisans are renown for their expertise in this field.…

BEIJING : Yunnan Land and Resources Vocational College, China, in collaboration with the Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) of Pakistan, successfully conducted five short-term vocational training sessions for over 400 attendance at the China-Pakistan Resource and Environmental International College from Dec 16 to 20, which is part of the joint China-Pakistan dual-degree vocational education program. The training covered various key areas, including workplace etiquette, cross-border e-commerce, and financial management. The objective was to enhance the knowledge and skills of Pakistani youth in specific fields, improving their career competitiveness and cross-cultural communication abilities. This initiative further strengthens Sino-Pakistani cooperation in vocational…

President Xi Jinping said  that China has fostered new quality productive forces in light of actual conditions in 2024, and new business sectors, forms and models have continued to emerge. China has produced more than 10 million new energy vehicles in a year for the first time and made breakthroughs in multiple fields, including scientific research with the operation of the Antarctic Qinling Station and the Chang’e-6 lunar probe collecting samples from the far side of the moon, Xi said in his 2025 New Year Address.

China aims to build 10,000 factories powered by 5G and no less than 20 pilot cities for the integrated application of 5G + industrial internet by 2027, according to a plan released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday. The plan aims to accelerate the integration of information and communication technology driven by data and focused on establishing a new industrial network system represented by 5G. The plan sets a target that by 2027, 5G + Industrial Internet will be widely integrated into key sectors of the real economy, covering five aspects: network infrastructure, technological products,…