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The Punjab cabinet has approved an amendment to Section 24 of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance Act 1965 in a move to simplify vehicle registration processes, allowing motor vehicle owners to register their vehicles in any district across the province. Previously, under Section 24, vehicle owners were mandated to register their vehicles in their home district. With the amendment, Punjab residents now have the freedom to get their vehicles registered in any district of their choice. An Excise and Taxation Department spokesperson highlighted that registration numbers are being allotted under a unified series across Punjab. The spokesperson also clarified that there…

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan recounted the intense moments from the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final, where a dropped catch nearly altered the course of the match.   “When Kohli’s catch was dropped, Azhar Ali provided immense support and told me to stay confident,” Shadab revealed. He admitted feeling the pressure as he moved to his position. “As I approached the point area, I kept hoping for his dismissal.” Shadab acknowledged Kohli’s exceptional capabilities, describing him as a player capable of changing a match’s outcome from any position. “Kohli is a match-winner in every sense,” he added. On the subsequent ball,…

Indian media on Wednesday raised questions about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the captains’ meeting for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing ongoing uncertainty.   According to reports, the event, expected to take place on 16 or 17 February, may be held in Pakistan or relocated to the UAE. The venue decision remains pending, leaving doubts about Sharma’s attendance. “No discussions have been held regarding Rohit Sharma’s visit to Pakistan,” revealed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia. – Vikrant Gupta hopes Indian spinners will ‘perform well’ in Dubai conditions – Separately, renowned Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta…

Renowned actor, director, and producer Yasir Nawaz, often known for his humorous banter and family-oriented image, recently addressed a topic that has intrigued fans for a while. During his appearance on a TV show, Yasir responded to the persistent questions regarding a second marriage, making a heartfelt announcement. Yasir Nawaz made it clear that a second marriage is not on his mind, stating, “I want to announce to the whole world that I am very happy with my wife Nida. I will never marry again.” He emphasized that his wife and children are his source of joy and contentment, leaving…

CASTAIC: A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 31,000 people. The Hughes fire about 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control. In just a few hours on Wednesday the new fire grew to two-thirds the size of the Eaton Fire, one of the two monster conflagrations that have ravaged…

Russia-installed officials in Ukraine’s partly-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said Ukrainian drones on Wednesday attacked Enerhodar, a city serving the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Russia seized the nuclear plant, Europe’s largest with six reactors, in the early days of the war and each side has since accused the other of staging periodic attacks on the facility. Russia-installed local officials have reported attacks on Enerhodar, particularly on two electricity substations nearby. Russian media quoted the city’s authorities as saying at least four drones had attacked Enerhodar. It said there were no casualties and no details on damage were provided. “This is a…

Redfish is an indispensable delicacy on the Spring Festival dinner table in many places in Hainan, such as Dongfang, Danzhou and Lin’gao. It’s also a distinct symbol of the Chinese New Year flavor in the local areas. There are many ways to eat the redfish. It can not only be cooked as a dish alone, but also made into delicacies with pork and beef, as well as made into redfish soup, redfish porridge and redfish rice. In Hainan, the redfish is a popular item purchased by locals during the Spring Festival, because its Chinese name “hong yu” symbolizes “good luck…

Chinese Ambassador to Britain Zheng Zeguang on Wednesday called for an “icebreaking” spirit when talking about China-UK ties. “In this new age of changes and turbulence, China-UK relations have become even more important both for the two countries and the world at large. And more than ever, we need to draw inspiration from the ‘icebreaking’ spirit,” Zheng said in a keynote speech at the annual “Icebreakers” Chinese New Year Dinner. Over recent months, there has been some progress in China-UK relations, Zheng noted. “We need to build upon that and keep up the momentum.” China and Britain should work together…

With the Spring Festival right around the corner, China begins its festive celebrations on Thursday with Xiao Nian, also called the “Little Chinese New Year.” The Chinese place great importance on the Spring Festival and often observe a series of pre-festival celebrations, such as Laba and Xiao Nian, to “warm up” to the main event.  While Laba is seen as the prelude to the festive season, Xiao Nian signals the beginning of active preparations for the Chinese New Year. After Xiao Nian, people begin putting up Spring Festival couplets, hanging lanterns, buying new clothes, and stocking up on holiday essentials. People shop for lanterns and other New Year decorations at…

China highlighted wider opening-up, tech innovation and green transformation to boost its high-quality development featuring cutting-edge technologies and fair competition market at Davos forum on Tuesday. The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, kicked off on Monday. Themed “Cooperation in the Intelligent Age,” the event discusses critical topics ranging from geopolitical tensions, the accelerating climate crisis to rapid technological transformation and its impact on artificial intelligence and automation on the global economy. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang attended the meeting and delivered a speech on Tuesday. He expressed firm confidence in China’s economic development and stressed…