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Mashal Yousafzai – the spokesperson for Bushra Bibi – was removed from her position as Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur. The Chief Minister’s Secretariat issued an official notification confirming Masha’s removal, which took effect hours after her appearance on a private TV channel. In the interview, Yousafzai revealed key details about the internal dynamics of PTI’s leadership during the recent protests in Islamabad. In her interview, Yousafzai stated that Bushra Bibi, contrary to some party leaders’ views, had opted to go to D-Chowk instead of Sangjani, despite being advised otherwise. She recounted that Barrister…

Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab announced the launch of free WiFi services at all major parks and recreational spots in the city. The initiative aims to provide citizens with seamless internet access to stay connected, especially in popular outdoor spaces. While inaugurating the free WiFi service at Frere Hall, the Mayor emphasized that the facility would soon be extended to other well-known parks such as Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, Kidney Hill Park, Hill Park, Safari Park, and Lake Park, as well as other major public spaces under the administration of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC). “Karachi has now joined the ranks of…

China’s factory activity continued to expand in November, marking a second consecutive month of growth, as positive trends accumulate in the world’s second-largest economy. The country’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.3 in November, up 0.2 point from October, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday. This marks the third consecutive month of growth and the second month above the expansion threshold of 50. The rise in the headline PMI was largely driven by significant improvements in key sub-indices, including new orders, production expectations, and purchasing volumes. These components saw notable gains,…

The world’s first commercial liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) carrier, independently designed and built by a Chinese shipbuilding company, was delivered to its overseas client on Friday in Dalian City, northeast China’s Liaoning Province. The carrier, named Northern Pioneer, was constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., of China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Measuring about 130 meters long and 21.2 meters wide, it can transport 7,500 cubic meters of liquefied CO2 at a time. Powered by liquefied natural gas dual-fuel technology, it meets the most stringent global energy efficiency design standards, making it a environmentally friendly, safe and highly efficient vessel with…

Social media users in China questioned Yanai’s remarks, and some even called for a boycott of the brand. One user wrote: “If Uniqlo’s boss said they chose not to use Xinjiang’s cotton, I think that’s a disrespectful attitude toward China.” Others said they would not purchase anything from the brand. Screen shot of online users’ comments on Uniqlo’s CEO’s controversial Xinjiang cotton comments on China’s social media platform Sina Weibo, November 30, 2024. /CGTN Some took the question to Uniqlo’s official online shopping store on Tmall. The store’s online assistants read the message but offered no response. CGTN has reached…

China’s State Council Information Office  released a white paper titled “China’s Rural Roads in the New Era” to introduce the achievements and vision of rural road development in the new era and to share China’s experience. The total length of rural roads reached 4.6 million kilometers by the end of 2023, an increase of 21.7 percent over 2013, enough to circle the equator 115 times, the white paper said. So far, the country has put in place a rural transport infrastructure network in which county roads connect rural and urban areas, township roads crisscross, and village roads facilitate travel between…

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan reaffirmed unwavering support for inalienable right to self-determination of Palestinian people. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the unabated Israel’s aggression. He reiterated the call for the international community’s role for an immediate ceasefire and end to the genocide of Palestinian people. It merits mention here that International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed on Friday (today). Every year on this day, the international community stands in solidarity for the dignity, rights, justice and self-determination of the Palestinian people. In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Palestinian people…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially abolished the Saturday holiday in all federally managed educational institutions. A notification issued on Friday said the decision has been taken to compensate for the academic activity disrupted by closure of schools in recent months. The decision will come into effect from November 30 (tomorrow), and remain in place until February 1, 2025. This means that starting tomorrow, Saturday will be considered a full working day in schools and colleges under the FDE’s jurisdiction. Explaining the move, FDE officials stated that students’ education had been significantly affected due…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has requested the Interior Ministry for an extension in the VPN registration deadline. According to PTA sources, the deadline for VPN which currently set for November 30 is approaching. The VPNs registration process has been accelerated while over 200 VPNs are being registered daily. The PTA revealed that consultations with stakeholders for VPN registration are going on while they requested for extension in the registration deadline. As per PTA sources, stakeholders sought more time and a simplified procedure for registering VPNs. The Interior Ministry issued directives for registration of non-registered VPNs.…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world’s toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies have been doing to regulate children’s access to social media. AUSTRALIA The new law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January, with the ban to take effect in a year. TECH’S OWN REGULATION Social media platforms…