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Neelam Muneer, a renowned Pakistani television and film actress, is admired by countless fans for her beauty and exceptional acting talent. With a massive Instagram following of 7.7 million, she remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Some of her most notable TV dramas include Qaid-e-Tanhai, Ashk, Qayamat, Dil Nawaz, Bikhray Moti, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Surat, Kahin Deep Jalay, Dil Moum Ka Dia, Ehraam-e-Junoon, and Khumaar. On the big screen, she has delivered hits like Wrong Number and Chakkar. Her recent Geo TV drama Mehshar has garnered widespread acclaim. Neelam Muneer is now set to tie the knot, with her wedding festivities already underway. She recently shared stunning…

The State Bank of Pakistan reported a decline in its dollar reserves due to external debt payments, bringing the total reserves down by $143 million. According to details, the reserves fell to $11.71 billion, reflecting the impact of financial obligations. However, commercial banks witnessed an increase of $180 million in their dollar deposits over the past week. The deposits rose to $4.7 billion, indicating positive inflows into the banking system. The rise in commercial banks’ deposits partially offset the pressure on national foreign exchange reserves. As a result, Pakistan’s total foreign reserves increased by $372 million, reaching $16.4087 billion. The…

Internet users across Pakistan are experiencing disruptions due to a fault in the international submarine cable AAE1, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The PTA spokesperson confirmed receiving information about the issue with the cable and issued an alert regarding a fault in the submarine cable, warning that internet and broadband users nationwide may face connectivity problems. “The affected cable is one of seven submarine cables that link Pakistan to global internet traffic,” the spokesperson explained. Efforts are underway to resolve the issue, with relevant teams actively working to repair the fault. The PTA assured the public that it…

BEIJING: China is “determined” to continue opening up its economy to the world in 2025, a top economic planning official said Friday, as Beijing steels itself for potential trade turmoil when US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The world’s second-largest economy has struggled to revive growth following the Covid-19 pandemic and remains beset by a debt crisis in the crucial housing sector, chronically low consumption and high youth unemployment. Prospects may darken further after Trump’s inauguration on January 20 – the mercurial US leader hiked tariffs on Chinese imports during a wide-ranging trade war in his first term in office,…

SEOUL: Authorities entered impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk’s compound on Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant, evading a crowd of protesters outside, but were confronted with presidential security forces inside. It was unclear whether the Presidential Security Service (PSS), which has previously blocked access by investigators with a search warrant to Yoon’s office and official residence, would try to stop him being arrested. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3 martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia’s fourth-largest economy and one of the region’s most vibrant democracies. An arrest would be the first…

SYDNEY: India were dismissed for 185 in their first innings on day one of the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday. After opting to bat, they crumbled under a relentless pace onslaught with Rishabh Pant top-scoring on 40. Scott Boland was the pick of the bowlers with 4-31 while Mitchell Starc took 3-49.

The China-Pakistan Young Engineers Exchange Program, held in Beijing from December 22-26, brought together nearly 40 engineers and professionals from over 20 institutions in both countries to enhance collaboration in water management, hydropower, and energy innovations. Organized by the Chinese Society of Engineers and the Pakistan Engineering Council, the program featured expert lectures, interactive discussions, field visits, and research tours. Participants explored topics like floating photovoltaic systems, pumped storage, dam safety, and energy storage technologies. Experts from top Chinese universities and companies shared insights, while engineers like Moaaz Awan and Aliyan Syed highlighted innovative solutions for Pakistan’s energy challenges. This…

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil-ur-Rehman Hashmi, emphasized the growing strength of Pakistan-China relations during a keynote address at an in-house roundtable hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS). He highlighted China’s global rise, bilateral trade and economic ties, and the collaborative efforts of Pakistan’s mission in Beijing to deepen the partnership. The discussion underscored the importance of enhancing business-to-business and people-to-people exchanges and ensuring strategic foresight to maximize the partnership’s potential in a multipolar world. ISS Director-General Sohail Mahmood reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to fostering dialogue on Pakistan-China ties, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its significance amid…

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Thursday condemned Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for deliberately obstructing media exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the office, made the remarks after Taiwan authorities announced the suspension of a Fujian-based newspaper and its parent organization from stationing reporters in Taiwan for “engaging in united front work.” Chen said the Lai authorities have been restricting and obstructing cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation since taking office. Now they are making baseless accusations against a mainland media outlet, he said. For over 20 years, the…

Beijing recorded 290 days of good air quality last year, the highest since monitoring began, the municipal ecology and environment bureau said Thursday. The number of days with good air quality in the national capital accounted for 79.2 percent in 2024, marking an increase of 19 days compared to the previous year and a significant rise of 114 days compared to 2013. Summer Palace in Beijing, China, September 25, 2024. /CFP The number of days with heavy air pollution dropped dramatically, from 58 in 2013 to just two in 2024, a decrease of 96.6 percent. Beijing’s average concentration of PM2.5…