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Rescue efforts are ongoing to save miners trapped in a collapsed coal mine in Sanjdi, Balochistan. Chief Inspector of Mines, Abdul Ghani, informed SAMAA that the rescue operation is being hampered by the presence of toxic gases and blocked pathways inside the mine. Local residents and rescue teams have intensified efforts at the site, and an alternative route is being created to access the trapped miners. Abdul Ghani expressed hope that the teams would soon enter the mine and safely evacuate the miners. Meanwhile, Balochistan’s Minister of Mines and Finance, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, has taken strict notice of the incident.…

Iqama of dependents of expatriates and house workers can extend from outside Saudi Arabia The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced that dependents of expatriates and domestic workers located outside Saudi Arabia can now renew their residency permits (Iqama) through the online platforms of Absher and Muqeem. Additionally, residents outside the Kingdom can extend the period of single or multiple exit and re-entry visas. The Jawazat noted that beneficiaries can access these services through the Ministry of Interior’s electronic platform Absher and the Muqeem Portal after paying the service fees as stipulated by regulations.

The federal government has decided to keep passport delivery counters operational 24 hours a day across all cities in Pakistan in a significant move to streamline passport services and ensure timely issuance and delivery of passports to citizens. Director General of Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, confirmed that citizens can now collect their passports at any time from 227 passport offices nationwide. He emphasised that this step is part of the government’s commitment to providing efficient and citizen-friendly services. “The backlog of passports has been completely eliminated across the country,” stated the DG passports. Citizens are urged to head to their…

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continues to dominate the box office, grossing an estimated $1.45 billion in India despite a recent dip in daily earnings. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned $260,000 on Day 34, maintaining its stronghold in theatres. Extended version postponed  Originally slated for release on January 11, the “reloaded version” of Pushpa 2, featuring 20 minutes of additional footage, has been delayed to January 17 due to technical processing delays. With a total runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes, this extended cut will make Pushpa 2 the longest Indian film ever. Historic Box Office feat …

The Cabinet Division has issued a warning to federal ministries, divisions, and provincial governments about the potential security risks associated with Wi-Fi and wireless networks, urging strict precautionary measures to safeguard sensitive information. In a letter circulated to government bodies, wireless routers were classified as less secure devices. It highlighted that network traffic can be easily intercepted through Wi-Fi, posing significant risks to users and organizations. Additionally, the letter warned that internet traffic could be diverted to insecure directions via router updates, and directories or files could be unintentionally shared from Wi-Fi networks. To counter these threats, the Cabinet Division…

Nvidia has officially announced the GeForce RTX 5070 at CES 2025, introducing a powerful mid-range GPU with Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 VRAM. Despite resembling the previous-generation RTX 4070 in some aspects, Nvidia claims the RTX 5070 delivers performance on par with the high-end RTX 4090. This new GPU was unveiled alongside the flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, marking the latest lineup of Nvidia’s gaming graphics cards. With a competitive price of $549, the RTX 5070 could become a top choice for gamers looking for high-end performance without breaking the bank. Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Release Date  The RTX 5070…

Experts on security and counter-terrorism emphasized the urgent need for enhanced Pakistan-China cooperation to address terrorism threatening economic initiatives and Chinese personnel in Pakistan. Speaking at the Beaconhouse National University’s Center for Policy Research in Lahore, Dr. Naveed Elahi and Amir Rana highlighted terrorism’s evolution, from sectarian violence to globally supported insurgencies like TTP and BLA, fueled by historical conflicts such as the Afghan Jihad and Taliban insurgency. Dr. Elahi noted Pakistan’s inconsistent counter-terrorism efforts, while Amir Rana criticized systemic issues and lack of policy implementation. Both experts stressed adopting modern approaches, including combating disinformation and fostering public trust, to…

BEIJING : China aims to pioneer new paths for international collaboration to facilitate early warnings about weather conditions, providing Chinese technological expertise in disaster prevention and risk reduction, a senior official at the China Meteorological Administration said. Chen Zhenlin, head of the CMA, highlighted the substantial progress the nation made in advancing international meteorological cooperation last year. This was exemplified by the unveiling of its early warning system at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November. Solutions have been deployed for testing in countries…

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, digital economies have become key drivers of growth and cooperation. The partnership between China and ASEAN, rooted in shared history and geography, is now propelled by this transformative force. As both regions integrate more digital solutions – spanning e-commerce, digital payments, and AI innovations – they are unlocking new avenues for trade, industry, and people-to-people exchanges. Digital trade has been a catalyst in enhancing the China-ASEAN relationship. E-commerce platforms allow businesses to overcome traditional trade barriers, enabling seamless exchanges of goods such as Chinese electronics and ASEAN agricultural products. Recent data shows a…

China is willing to work with Africa to ensure the Global Security Initiative takes root on the continent and to jointly build a peaceful and secure path to modernization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. China is ready to join hands with Africa to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era, he added. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a joint press conference with his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar. He emphasized that China will firmly support…