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The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased by Rs3.68 per kilogramme for February, bringing the new rate to Rs253.97 per kg. Following the price hike, the cost of an 11.8kg domestic LPG cylinder has increased by Rs43.52, reaching Rs2,996.88, according to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). The new prices will be effective across the country from February 1. The surge in LPG rates is expected to add to the financial burden on households relying on LPG for cooking and heating.

Pakistan revealed on Friday their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after an extended delay, with unexpected selections surprising the cricket world. According to details, the tournament had been scheduled to take place mainly in Pakistan, with a few matches in the United Arab Emirates, from 19 February to 9 March. All-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who last featured in the ODI format during Pakistan’s Asia Cup encounter against India in September 2023, made a shocking return to the squad. His inclusion raised eyebrows, given his prolonged absence from the national team. Wicketkeeper-batsman Usman Khan, who had yet to make his…

In an era where online privacy feels like a rare gem, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become the ultimate shield for internet users. Whether it is accessing blocked content, securing personal data, or maintaining anonymity, the use of VPNs has skyrocketed. But with great power comes great responsibility. The question is, are we using them wisely? The internet is like a double-edged sword as it could be a gateway to endless possibilities and a minefield of privacy risks. Whether you are browsing on your home network, scrolling through social media on your phone, or accessing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi,…

Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah has revealed that Pakistan has initiated discussions with Iran to establish a tourism route, aiming to enhance cross-border travel opportunities. Speaking at the Pakistan Travel Mart at Expo Center Karachi, Shah emphasized Pakistan’s strategic vision to gain land access to Turkey and Europe through Iran. “The atmosphere of terror in Karachi has ended, and major investments are being made in the tourism sector,” the minister stated. Shah confirmed that Pakistan has signed a cultural agreement with Iran at the Chief Minister’s House. “A new era of Pakistan’s development has begun,…

The PCB has announced Pakistan’s 15-member national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, being hosted by the country.  The much-awaited cricket tournament is set to begin on February 19 and run until March 9. Mohammad Rizwan is set to lead the team with Salman Ali Agha as the vice captain. Fakhar Zaman, Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakeel and Faheem Ashraf are set to return. The team selection committee member Asad Shafiq says Fakhar Zaman’s opening partner can be Babar Azam or Saud Shakeel, adding that cricketers with excellent performance in home conditions have been selected. The team also includes Babar…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather most plain areas of the country during next 24 hours, while very cold in hilly areas during morning and night. However, partly cloudy weather with rain thunderstorm/light snowfall is likely at isolated places in northeast Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. The synoptic situation reveals that a westerly wave is affecting upper parts of the country. During the past 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed in most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas. Leh remained the coldest place…

Peonies, fish and other symbols of good luck feature in the lanterns hung on the pedestrian streets of the Qianmen and Liulichang areas near Beijing’s Central Axis. The lanterns have been put up in the neighborhood as of Chinese New Year celebrations in China’s capital. Visitors who look up can read the lines of ancient Chinese poems, displayed on glowing lanterns above them. The ongoing Changdian Temple Fair also draws out people with an array of cultural activities throughout the holiday period.

An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, which stresses the importance of family ties, family education, and family values and traditions, will be published on Saturday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s third issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. The article is based on a speech delivered by Xi in 2016 while meeting with representatives of model families across the nation. Noting that the Chinese nation has always valued the…

As China’s Shenzhou-19 mission reaches its halfway, the three astronauts aboard China’s space station, orbiting 400 kilometers above Earth, have shared their experiences during the Spring Festival, offering a glimpse into their unique lives in space. The crew commander Cai Xuzhe, who returned to the space station after about two years, described the feeling as “warm and familiar” in a video released on Thursday. This is Cai’s second time working and living in China’s space station, but his first time celebrating the Spring Festival there. In 2022, he spent six months in space during the Shenzhou-14 mission. The Shenzhou-19 astronauts…

Stocking up on Chinese New Year goods, visiting loved ones, indulging in reunion feasts and attending vibrant temple fairs – China’s Spring Festival, the most cherished traditional celebration, is not only a time for family reunions, but has also become a major driver of consumption. This year, with the Chinese government designating New Year’s Eve as a statutory holiday, the Spring Festival holiday has been extended to eight days, creating even more opportunities for businesses to thrive. Extended holiday fuels tourism boom The eight-day holiday has sparked people’s tourism enthusiasm. According to the Ministry of Transport, this year’s Spring Festival…