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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration exposed an organised gang involved in smuggling citizens to Europe via the sea route. The agency detained five passengers at Karachi Airport who had arrived from Senegal, via Ethiopia, and made significant revelations during the investigation. According to officials, the detained individuals included Iftikhar Ahmed, Naseer Ahmed, Rashid Farooq, Shamreez, and Saqlain Murtaza, all of whom hailed from various cities including Wazirabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, and Sialkot. Iftikhar Ahmed, one of the detained passengers, travelled to Senegal on a visit visa, while Saqlain Murtaza reached Mauritania via Dubai. The other three passengers initially went…

Punjab senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Friday that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz was steering the country towards prosperity. Expressing her thoughts during the flower exhibition at the Jilani Park, Aurangzeb said, “The laptop scheme in Punjab is starting again. We are also starting the scholarships in Punjab.” “Punjab is witnessing the development again. Families are attending all the events happening in Lahore,” said Aurangzeb. “The Horse and Cattle Show is a gift from Maryam Nawaz for Lahorites,” said Aurangzeb. She maintained, “The culture is being promoted in the Horse and Cattle Show.”

Pakistani actress Nazish Jahangir is once again making headlines, but this time it’s for her bold fashion choice during her vacation in Bali, Indonesia. The actress, known for her roles in dramas like Teri Behisi, Jinzaada, Inam E Mohabbat, and Kahin Deep Jalay, has been actively sharing pictures and Instagram reels from her trip. However, a recent reel where she donned a backless beach dress has sparked mixed reactions from fans and social media users. While many appreciated her confidence and fitness, others criticized her bold choice of attire, calling it inappropriate. Social Media Backlash Many fans expressed…

Merger talks between Honda and Nissan have collapsed after the two Japanese auto giants failed to agree on key terms of a multi-billion-dollar tie-up. The merger, valued at $60 billion (£48 billion), aimed to strengthen its position against growing Chinese competition, particularly in the electric vehicle market. The breakdown of negotiations means that both companies will continue independently, though they will maintain collaboration on electric vehicle development. Why did the deal fail? The proposed Honda-Nissan merger would have created the world’s fourth-largest auto group after Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai. While the deal initially seemed promising, fundamental disagreements about leadership and…

Sri Lanka’s spinner Dunith Wellalage took four wickets, helping his team secure a comprehensive 174-run victory over Australia in Friday’s second and final ODI. The result saw Australia bowled out for a meagre 107, their lowest ever total in Asia, in pursuit of a target of 282. Australia, fielding a much-changed lineup to test their options for the upcoming Champions Trophy, suffered a spectacular collapse, losing their last seven wickets for just 28 runs. “Not the best result we wanted. We used a lot of players and everyone got a game,” Australia’s captain Steve Smith remarked. “Credit to Sri Lanka.…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that even though different parties may have different understandings on international rules, the common understanding is to uphold the international system with the UN as its core, and the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while answering questions at the “China in the World” event at the ongoing Munich Security Conference. Responding to a question on how to address the crisis facing the international…

As of 11:20 a.m. Beijing Time on February 14, “Ne Zha 2” has grossed 10.76 billion yuan (around $1.5 billion US dollars), including pre-sales, making it the first Asian film to enter the global box office top 17. This marks a significant milestone in the film’s journey as it officially opens in theaters across North America today, following a premiere on February 8. A recent photo shows “Ne Zha 2” promotional posters displayed in a subway station in New York. /CMG Even before its official release in the US, “Ne Zha 2” sparked a wave of excitement, with pre-sale tickets…

Timothy Fok Tsun-ting, first vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), declared the 9th Asian Winter Games closed at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center on Friday night. “This is truly a unique and charming part of China and the world – not only for the beauty of the city and the landscape but also for the warmth and friendliness of the local people,” Fok said in his speech during the closing ceremony. The Games, officially opened on February 7, showcased over 1,200 athletes from 34 countries and regions across Asia, making this edition the largest…

China’s policy towards the United States maintains continuity and stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday during a meeting with Graham Allison, a professor at Harvard University, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. In light of the intertwined international situation, China must shoulder the responsibility of a major country by continuing to inject certainty into the world and playing a constructive role in advancing global peace and stability, Wang said. He added that China will continue to follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation to guide the development of China-U.S. relations and…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan on Friday calling its reference in the Indo-US joint statement as “one-sided, misleading, and contrary to diplomatic norms” said that it could not cover up India’s sponsorship of terrorism, subversion, and extrajudicial assassinations in the region and beyond. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, at his weekly press briefing, said that Pakistan’s reference had been included notwithstanding its counterterrorism cooperation with the US. He said that such references could not shift international attention from the stark reality of India being a safe haven for perpetrators of hate crimes against Muslims and other minorities. “The joint statement…