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The third session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, held its closing meeting on Monday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. A resolution on a work report of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, a resolution on a report on how the proposals from political advisors have been handled since the previous annual session, a report on the examination of new proposals, and a political resolution on the third session of the…

Chinese national lawmakers submitted 269 proposals to the country’s annual legislative session , the deadline for proposal submission at the ongoing third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC). The secretariat of the session said on Sunday that it had also received over 8,000 suggestions from NPC deputies. Among the proposals, 268 are related to legislative work and one concerns oversight work, the secretariat said. It added that the proposals primarily cover legislation in key, emerging, and foreign-related areas. The suggestions cover a wide range of topics, including boosting consumption, promoting AI applications to drive economic growth, and protecting…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has endorsed the Arab League’s proposal for reconstruction of war-torn Gaza under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority. Dar expressed the support while addressing the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah. He said Pakistan stands with the Palestinian people and fully supports the decisions of the Arab League. He emphasised that along with the reconstruction of Gaza, it is also essential for Israel to stop its ongoing atrocities against the Palestinians and adhere to international laws. The OIC, in its Friday’s meeting, endorsed the…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated their commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women, underscoring the crucial role they play in shaping Pakistan’s future. In their messages marking International Women’s Day, the two leaders emphasised the need to address the challenges faced by women, including gender discrimination, violence, and economic barriers. They reaffirmed the government’s efforts in promoting women’s rights through policy interventions, legal reforms, and institutional support. President Zardari, in his message, highlighted the resilience of women and their significant contributions to social development. “Societies that ensure equal rights and opportunities…

Earthquake tremors were felt in Zhob district of Balochistan and its adjoining areas on Saturday, triggering panic among residents. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 10 kilometers. Its epicenter was located 135 kilometers southeast of Zhob. As the tremors struck, people rushed out of their homes and offices in fear. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious and follow safety protocols in case of aftershocks.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday expressed its support for an Arab counter-proposal to former US President Donald Trump’s widely criticised plan to take over Gaza, as foreign ministers from member states convened in Jeddah for an emergency meeting. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha backed the proposal, which was initially endorsed by the Arab League and revolves around Egypt’s initiative to reconstruct the war-torn Gaza Strip under the governance of the Palestinian Authority. A statement issued following the meeting said Taha “affirmed his support for the reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, which was adopted by the Arab…

US President Donald Trump has said that he finds it “more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine” than Russia as he attempts to broker a peace deal between the two nations. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Friday, Trump claimed that the US was “doing very well with Russia” and suggested that it “may be easier dealing with” Moscow than Kyiv. His remarks came hours after he said he was “strongly considering” imposing large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire was reached in Ukraine. The comments follow Trump’s decision to pause all military aid and intelligence-sharing…

Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Haris on Friday said that the players will make all-out efforts to defeat New Zealand team. Speaking to media in Lahore, Haris said: “The management has asked to play aggressive cricket. We will take all the decisions considering the condition of New Zealand.” “I have played cricket in New Zealand. That is why playing there will not be an issue,” stated Haris. He maintained: “My approach to playing will remain the same in New Zealand. The only thing I will forward is to take the responsibility.” “It is the selection committee’s decision to not select Babar…

ISLAMABAD: A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned 25 members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again in connection with an ongoing anti-state propaganda case involving social media activities. Although the JIT had summoned 25 party leaders on Friday, only Barrister Gohar, Rauf Hassan and Shah Farman appeared before the team, sources revealed. The party leaders underwent a five-hour interrogation by the JIT, during which Farman, who was thrown some additional tough questions, behaved inappropriately, the sources added. Additionally, the PTI leaders, including Hassan, Salman Akram Raja, and Firdous Shamim Naqvi, along with the social media team, have been summoned…

The third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) held its second plenary meeting on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the meeting.