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MELBOURNE: Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers battled back from a set down to defeat compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith 3-6 6-4 10-6 in the mixed doubles final at Melbourne Park on Saturday. Birrell and Smith raced to a 3-0 lead in the opening set on Rod Laver Arena and while they were pegged back to 5-2 they kept their cool to close out it out in 34 minutes. Gadecki and Peers stepped up a gear to level the contest in a tight second set before going on to win the 10-point tiebreaker and become the fourth Australian duo…

LAHORE : The Punjab government has taken a decision to provide “Nigahban Ramazan” package to millions of families to support them in the holy month. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review several suggestions and recommendation regarding the initiative. The chief minister has asked citizens to complete registration for the Ramazan package by Feb 15. She also issued instruction for ensuring transparency in distribution of the packages. Maryam Nawaz stated that the Nigahban package is a right of the underprivileged, adding that it is also the responsibility of the government to support them. The public should…

KARACHI : Journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) has out right rejected the ‘controversial’ PECA act amendment bill. JAC announced its decision to approach the court of law against the bill and also to launch a protest movement. A special meeting of the journalist organisations’ Joint Action Committee, which includes the PFUJ, PBA, CPNE, AEMEND, and APNS, was held, during which it was stated that the federal government had breached its promise by getting the controversial bill passed in the National Assembly without consultation. The focus of this bill is not just social media, but also electronic and print media’s…

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have reiterated their commitment to enhancing collaboration in the areas of trade, energy, air connectivity, and people-to-people contacts. This was discussed during a meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and the visiting Minister of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan, Vugar Mustafayev, who along with his delegation called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr here. Welcoming the visiting minister, the President highlighted the historic and deep-rooted relations between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. He urged the need to increase people-to-people contacts, tourism links, and trade and business relations to promote regional economic cooperation. The president called for finding ways and means to strengthen…

 Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi commended United States President Donald Trump for emerging as a symbol of peace and hope for the world. Naqvi made these remarks during his visit to the United States, where he engaged with members of Congress to discuss mutual interests. “President Trump’s tenure has brought a new dimension to Pak-US relations,” said Naqvi. “His inaugural address has been encouraging, particularly concerning global peace and conflict resolution.” During meetings with Congressmen Joe Wilson and Rob Bresnahan, Naqvi discussed enhancing bilateral ties, with a focus on sustainable peace in the region, particularly in Afghanistan. Both…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram vowed on Thursday to stage the nationwide protests against the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) amendment bill. Addressing the press conference, Akram said, “We also denounce the Digital Nation Act. The act will be used to control the social media and against the PTI. “The PECA Act is a draconian law. Both the laws are against the freedom of expression,” Akram added. Speaking about the talks with the government, “The fourth round of the talks will be held only if the government forms the judicial commission till 12 pm today.”…

President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China from February 5 to 7, where he will meet President Xi Jinping to discuss global and regional issues, including CPEC-2. He will also attend the Winter Olympics in Harbin. The visit, postponed from November 2024 due to a foot injury, is expected to result in the signing of about two dozen agreements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalizing the agenda and agreements in collaboration with other ministries.

BEIJING : China on Thursday congratulated the New Gwadar International Airport on its official operation and termed it a key facility for Gwadar Port to become a regional connectivity hub, and important symbol of further deepening of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) construction. To a question asked by APP regarding official opening of New Gwadar International Airport, the spokesperson’s office of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We believe that the operation of the new Gwadar airport will significantly enhance the external connectivity of the Gwadar region, promote the integrated development of ports, aviation, and trade, and bring more…

A senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) delivered Spring Festival greetings to religious leaders and believers across the country on Thursday. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, extended his greetings at a symposium with leaders of national religious groups ahead of the Chinese New Year. Praising the achievements of religious groups in 2024, Wang called for efforts to develop religions in the Chinese context, strengthen the governance of religious affairs, and foster active…

China Media Group (CMG) hosted its special “Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala” event in Nairobi on Wednesday, marking a key moment in global celebrations of the Chinese New Year. Held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, the event drew over 300 attendees, including officials, diplomats and cultural enthusiasts. Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivers a video message to the “Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala” event, Nairobi, Kenya, January 22, 2025. /CMG In a video message, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity…