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BEIJING :Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said that China’s “small and beautiful projects” and green development financing align with Pakistan’s national economic transformation plan from 2024 to 2029, and complement the upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. “We are grateful to China for launching a series of ‘small and beautiful’ projects in Pakistan…These projects are yet another demonstration of China’s enduring commitment to promoting inclusive development,” he made these remarks on Tuesday when the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) released its two latest reports addressing “small and beautiful” projects and green development assistance projects, the fifth and…

Meta has begun another round of mass layoffs, cutting approximately 4,000 jobs to streamline operations. The workforce reduction, which is part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision to optimize company functionality, has left employees in shock, especially those who had positive performance ratings last year. Confusion over performance-based layoffs Many affected employees reported that they were given an “At or Above Expectations” rating in mid-2024, but during the end-of-year review, their rating was revised to “Meets Most.” This sudden downgrade led to their inclusion in the layoff list. Meta had previously announced its plan to cut 5% of its workforce, primarily…

PESHAWAR : Barrister Dr Saif has been removed from his position as PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s general secretary for information. Following his appointment as provincial president, Junaid Akbar has been making structural changes within the party. He has assigned the role of provincial information secretary to Malik Adeel Iqbal, while Advocate Zeeshan has been appointed deputy information secretary. According to the official notification, both appointments have been formally approved and announced.

On Wednesday, a civil judge reached out to the high court with a letter requesting that PTI founder Imran Khan be tried in jail for the case involving threats made against a female judge. The case was heard by Civil Judge Muhammad Murid Abbas at Islamabad’s District and Sessions court. Advocate Sardar Masroof represented Imran Khan in the proceedings. During the hearing, the judge pointed out, “This court had formally requested the high court to begin the jail trial for this case, but we have yet to receive any response.” Afterward, the court decided to adjourn the hearing, leaving the…

Chairman of NAB, Lieutenant General (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt, addressed a critical issue regarding land matters in Karachi, emphasizing their importance and announcing that swift action will be taken. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the gravity of the situation, revealing that a massive scam involving land in Sindh was at play. He even stated that if the files of 7,500 acres of Karachi land were examined, it would uncover widespread problems, suggesting that the land issue in Karachi is even more pressing than that of Kashmir. Butt pointed out the lack of a proper system for maintaining land records…

The Afghanistan cricket team has arrived in Lahore with all the attention and security you’d expect, given the high stakes of the ICC Champions Trophy. After a long journey, they were safely escorted from the airport to their hotel, where they’ll have a well-deserved rest before beginning their training tomorrow. It’s not just a moment of anticipation for the team but also for their fans, who are hoping to see some great performances. However, there’s a tough blow for the team, as one of their key players, spinner A.M. Ghazanfar, has been ruled out of the tournament due to an…

ISLAMABAD: In a significant ruling, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected a representation seeking alterations to the seniority list of judges, affirming that transferred judges do not need to take a fresh oath upon joining a new high court. The decision, issued by IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, underscores the constitutional provisions that distinguish between the appointment and transfer of judges. The controversy arose following the transfer of three judges — Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, and Justice Muhammad Asif — to the IHC on February 1, 2025. The judges were previously serving in the…

LAHORE : Police have declared Imran Khan’s sisters, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, innocent in the Jinnah House attack case. During a hearing at the Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court regarding the sisters’ interim bail in the May 9 case, the police submitted their findings, stating that both sisters had been cleared of any involvement. The investigating officer confirmed that the probe was complete and that Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were not guilty in the Jinnah House attack case. Following this, the court dismissed their interim bail applications as they were no longer required.

RAWALPINDI : The opening ceremony of the two-week-long joint military exercise “Ataturk XIII” was held at the Special Operations School, Cherat. The joint drills are being participated by the Special Forces of Turkiye and Pakistan’s Special Services Group Units. This is the 13th bilateral joint exercise between the armed forces of both countries in the fight against rerrorism. The commandant of the Special Operations School, Cherat, was the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony. These military drills are conducted regularly between the two countries. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance professional skills through joint training. The military exercise…

ISLAMABAD : President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will reach Islamabad today (Wednesday) on a two-day visit to Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Foreign Office, in a statement, said President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers and senior officials, as well as corporate leaders. During the visit, the prime minister and Turkish president will co-chair the 7th Session of the Pakistan-Turkiye High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC). At the conclusion of the Session, a joint declaration and a number of important agreements/MoUs are expected to be signed. The two leaders will…