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Pakistan beat South Africa by 36 runs in the third and final one-day international (ODI) at Wanderers Stadium, Sandton on Sunday leading them to a historic ODI whitewash against the Proteas. Chasing a target of 309 runs in 47 overs the South African team succumbed at 271 runs Pakistan’s young left-arm leggie Sufiyan Muqeem starred with the ball taking four wickets while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah took two wickets each. Saim Ayub took one wicket and bowled an economical spell giving away just 34 runs in his ten overs. Wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klassen showed some resilience with the…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new regulations granting a 5-year residency visa to individuals aged 55 and above. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) announced these new guidelines, which come as part of the country’s broader initiative to provide enhanced stability and flexibility for foreign retirees. Expatriate retirees wishing to settle in the UAE can now apply for a renewable 5-year residency visa, provided they meet specific criteria. To qualify, applicants must have worked for at least 15 years, whether inside or outside the UAE. Additionally, the applicant must meet one of the…

The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns over the recent verdicts delivered by Pakistan’s military courts against 25 civilians involved in attacks on military installations during the May 9 riots. The EU argues that these sentences conflict with Pakistan’s international obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which the country ratified. A statement issued by the European External Action Service (EEAS) stressed that the military court’s handling of these cases was inconsistent with Pakistan’s commitments to ensuring a “fair and public” trial for all individuals, as outlined in the ICCPR. Article 14 of the ICCPR guarantees every person…

By: Tahir Farooq As I write from the heart of Xinjiang, amid the vibrant festivities of the Winter Festival, I am struck by the region’s incredible transformation. Nestled in the northwestern frontier of China, Xinjiang has emerged as a beacon of development and harmony, dispelling long-standing myths about its socio-political and economic fabric. What I have witnessed here is not only a testament to China’s visionary policies but also a vivid reminder of the resilience and vitality of its people—Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Xinjiang’s progress is nothing short of extraordinary. In recent years, the region’s Human Development Index (HDI) has…

Asma al-Assad – the wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad – has reportedly filed for divorce after expressing dissatisfaction with her life in Moscow, where she and her family sought refuge following her husband’s ouster by rebel forces. The 49-year-old former First Lady, who was once regarded as the epitome of elegance and a key figure in Bashar al-Assad’s regime, is now seeking permission from Russian authorities to leave Moscow and return to her hometown of London. Born in London to Syrian parents, Asma al-Assad had moved to Syria in 2000 at the age of 25, where she married…

A twin-engine plane crash in a residential neighborhood of Gramado, a popular tourist destination in southern Brazil, has claimed the lives of all 10 people on board, including prominent businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi and his family, and left 17 injured on the ground. The Piper PA-42-1000 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Canela on Sunday, hitting the chimney of a house and the second floor of another residence before colliding into a shop. The Civil Defense agency confirmed the fatalities and detailed the sequence of events leading to the tragedy. Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite addressed a…

Chinese company ADM Group has announced a $350 million investment in Pakistan, supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The plan includes establishing over 3,000 EV charging stations nationwide, with 1,000 in Sindh, 1,500 in Punjab, and 750 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Additionally, ADM Group will invest $250 million in an EV manufacturing plant and $90 million in charging infrastructure. The new EVs, with a range of up to 300 kilometers per charge, aim to reduce carbon emissions and lessen Pakistan’s dependence on traditional fuels.

BEIJING : Chinese and Pakistani academic achievements in resistant rootstocks for economic forests and grafted and fodder plants were exchanged at the just finished 4th China-Pakistan Tropical Arid Non-Wood Forest Science & Technology Exchange Conference. Over 500 professionals from China and Pakistan attended the conference simultaneously in Zhengzhou and Gwadar, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Saturday. Starting from 2021, in the Belt and Road Engineering Research Center for Tropical Arid Non-wood Forest, professionals from the Chinese Society of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China Overseas Ports Holding Company Limited, Yulin Holding Company Limited, University of Karachi,…

China’s software developers have exceeded 9.4 million, according to China Media Group, based on data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). This number accounts for approximately one-third of the global total, making China the largest software developer base in the world, says Li Xiaodong, Vice President of the Internet Society of China and Director of the Fuxi Institution. “China’s proportion of software developers globally surpasses its share of internet users, demonstrating the strength of our digital talent base and its pivotal role in driving the future of the digital economy,” Li said. China’s contributions to open-source ecosystems…

As a key step to implement the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit, the 4th China-Africa Future Leaders Dialogue was held in Hubei Province under the theme “Partners Working Hand in Hand for Modernization.” Youth representatives from 14 African countries visited Yichang and Wuhan, engaging in meaningful exchanges with their Chinese counterparts on modernization. Three young African delegates share their insights and takeaways on how these experiences could contribute to the development of their home countries. 1.      Youth from Africa and China play pivotal roles in fostering bilateral exchanges. (6:20) 2.      China and African countries share significant similarities in development…