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Dhanashree Verma – the wife of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal –  has finally responded to the growing divorce rumours surrounding her marriage. The dancer and choreographer took to social media to address the ongoing speculation, which has been fueled by baseless reports and online trolls. For the past few days, speculations about Chahal and Verma’s relationship have dominated the news cycle, with reports suggesting that the couple is heading for an inevitable divorce. Sources close to the couple claim that the separation is imminent, although the exact reasons behind the split remain unclear. An anonymous source revealed, “The divorce is inevitable,…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Thursday the resumption of applications under the remaining quota of the government Hajj scheme. This decision comes as the ministry seeks to ensure the utilization of the full quota and avoid returning any unused seats to Saudi Arabia. Starting next week, an additional 5,000 pilgrims will be able to apply on a first-come, first-served basis. These applications will be accepted within a specified window, with a proposal to limit the duration of submission to five days currently under consideration by the ministry. The government had earlier received 81,500 applications under the Hajj scheme,…

Pakistan’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and recovery, with the country achieving a per capita GDP of $1,680 in FY2024. Projections for FY2025 estimate further growth to $2,405, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to sustainable and inclusive development. Islamabad led the way with a per capita GDP of $2,996, significantly exceeding several regional benchmarks, including India’s national average of $2,106. The federal capital’s economic performance reflects targeted development and investment strategies. In provincial rankings, Punjab reported a per capita income of $1,713.60, marginally surpassing the national average by 2%. Sindh emerged as a standout performer with a per capita income of $1,748,…

Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur had a lighthearted social media slip-up when she mistakenly responded to a fan account, thinking it was Pakistani actress Hania Aamir.  A verified fan account of Hania recently praised Mrunal on X (formerly Twitter), calling her the “best actor of this generation” and the most versatile actress in India. Mistaking it for an authentic post from Hania herself, Mrunal responded with gratitude, saying, “Hania, you made my day. Thank you so much, my dear.” It didn’t take long for netizens to point out the error. Comments poured in, with users playfully suggesting she should hire a…

Gwadar Port, a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), holds immense potential as a regional trade hub and an economic catalyst for Pakistan. During a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal, stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to unlocking the port’s strategic value by developing a comprehensive operational plan, competitive pricing strategies, and targeted marketing campaigns. With directives to prepare a business plan within three days, focus on transshipment routes, and promote Gwadar’s cost-effective trade advantages globally, the initiative aims to attract international trade, create jobs, and boost the local economy. Efforts are also underway to enhance mineral exports…

China’s financial sector will promote the steady growth of green finance in support of green and low-carbon development, as the world’s second-largest economy presses ahead with building a beautiful China, a central bank official said at a conference on Wednesday. Zhu Hexin, deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, said that while doing this, the financial sector must focus on the effectiveness of green finance in generating environmental benefits and promoting industrial transformation and upgrading. During a green finance services promotion conference jointly convened by the PBOC and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment on…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday expressed China’s willingness to comprehensively expand mutually beneficial cooperation to support Chad’s development and revitalization. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno in the African nation’s capital, N’Djamena. He said China seeks to deepen exchanges on governance experience, solidify political trust through shared values, comprehensively expand mutually beneficial cooperation to support Chad’s development and revitalization, and jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Wang pointed…

The disciplinary body of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for confidence and perseverance in the protracted war against corruption as the current situation remains grave and complex. The call was made in a communique adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), held in Beijing from January 6 to 8. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the session and delivered an important speech. The plenary session reviewed the discipline inspection and supervision work in 2024 and…

While the search and rescue efforts continue after the magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, some are concerned about the possibility of stronger aftershocks or the occurrence of avalanches and other geological disasters. “The aftershock activity from this earthquake is relatively weak,” said Jiang Haikun, a researcher at the China Earthquake Networks Center. “There may still be aftershocks of around magnitude 5, but the likelihood of a larger earthquake is low.” Temporary tents in Yejiang Village, Dingri County, Xigaze City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China, January 8, 2025. /CFP Ma Weiqiang, director of the Mount…

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that he is ready to sit with everyone for the economic development of country. He was addressing a ceremony held in Pakistan Stock Exchange, Karachi on Wednesday. The prime minister congratulated the PSX for excellent performance in 2024. “The economy of Pakistan is improving with every passing day. It is an honour for me to visit the PSX today,” Shehbaz Sharif said. Addressing the ceremony, he said the main goal of the government is to convert macroeconomic stability into economic growth. The prime minister also lauded the recently launched ‘Uraan Pakistan’ project. He said…