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By : Tahir Farooq Turpan is a city that seamlessly blends antiquity with modernity. Renowned for its historical significance, architectural marvels, and ingenious ancient water systems, Turpan is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of human civilization. In recent years, the city has also emerged as a beacon of development under China’s policies aimed at regional growth and cultural preservation. Turpan, historically known as Gushi and Gaochang, has a rich tapestry of history that dates back over two millennia. As a key node along the Silk Road, the city served as a bustling center of trade, culture, and knowledge.…

RAWALPINDI: The negotiation committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to brief it’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan on the first round of parleys with the government at Adiala jail today (Thursday), after being granted permission to meet him at the facility, reported citing sources on Thursday. The PTI negotiators will brief Khan on the first round of talks, held on Monday, and consult him on future strategy. The meeting is set to take place at 2pm, the insiders said. The development came as Senator Irfan Siddiqui, part of the government’s negotiation panel, confirmed on Tuesday that they had approved the…

South Africa won the toss and elected to field in the match against Pakistan. The national team has announced its playing XI, featuring several key players. Pakistan’s XI: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas. Key changes in the lineup include dropping opener Abdullah Shafique. Pakistan has also opted for a pace-heavy strategy, fielding four fast bowlers. South Africa XI: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch…

The National Logistics Cell (NLC) and DP World have successfully established a direct shipping service between Pakistan and Bangladesh, marking a significant development in South Asian maritime trade connectivity. Since its inception in October, the service has facilitated the movement of more than 1,000 containers between the two nations, establishing a new trade corridor in the region. The initiative represents a substantial advancement in strengthening South Asian trade relationships and regional connectivity. In a further expansion of maritime operations, NLC’s first vessel will commence container service between Karachi and Jebel Ali on January 13. A second vessel is scheduled to…

The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered substantial natural gas reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The newly discovered reserves are expected to produce up to 2.14 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, marking a notable contribution to the country’s domestic energy resources. This discovery is anticipated to enhance Pakistan’s energy self-sufficiency and help alleviate ongoing energy challenges. OGDCL is currently overseeing some of the country’s largest exploration projects with government backing. The company continues to expand its exploration activities in the mining sector, focusing on identifying additional natural resource deposits. Industry experts suggest this discovery…

Bapsi Sidhwa –  the celebrated Pakistani author whose works have left an indelible mark on global literature –  passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86 in Houston, Texas. Known for her poignant storytelling and deep cultural insights, Sidhwa’s death is a significant loss to the literary world, especially to the literary communities of Pakistan, India, and the global Zoroastrian diaspora. Sidhwa’s literary legacy is best exemplified by her groundbreaking novel Ice Candy Man (1991), which vividly depicts the horrors and chaos of the 1947 Partition of the Indian subcontinent. The novel, which was later adapted into the critically acclaimed film Earth (1998)…

Islamabad District and Sessions Court has granted interim bail to Bushra Bibi, wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in cases filed against her regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) November 26 protest. Bushra Bibi filed applications for interim bail in the cases registered at Tarnol and Ramna police stations. Duty Judge Shabir Bhatti approved her interim bail until January 13, subject to submission of surety bonds worth Rs50,000 each. She appeared in court alongside her legal team for the proceedings. The cases against Bushra Bibi pertain to alleged violations during the PTI protest, with further hearings scheduled to proceed in January.

Oil prices edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the world’s biggest oil importer, while an anticipated decline in U.S. crude inventories also provided support. Brent crude futures rose 11 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.69 a barrel by 0148 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $70.25 a barrel, up 15 cents, or 0.2%, from Tuesday’s pre-Christmas settlement. China plans to boost fiscal support for consumption next year by increasing pensions and medical insurance subsidies for residents and expanding trade-ins for consumer goods, according to a finance ministry announcement on Tuesday.…

2024 was a year of joy for several celebrities across the globe as they embraced parenthood and welcomed the next generation of stars. Here’s a roundup of some of the most heartwarming celebrity baby announcements this year: Urwa & Farhan: On January 3, power couple Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane celebrated the arrival of their baby girl, Jahan Aara Saeed. Vikrant & Sheetal: Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey and his wife, Sheetal Thakur, welcomed their first child on February 7. Virat & Anushka: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma became parents to a baby…

MELBOURNE: Virat Kohli’s conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride. With Konstas well on top of India’s bowlers on day one, Kohli was booed by the Melbourne Cricket Ground after bumping into the 19-year-old as he walked down the pitch for a chat with opening partner Usman Khawaja at the end of the 10th over. Kohli and Konstas turned to face each other and exchanged words, prompting umpire Michael…