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Teenager Zunaira Qayyum has been appointed as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund’s (Unicef) Youth Advocate for Climate Action and Girls’ Empowerment. Zunaira’s appointment was announced “Breathe Pakistan Climate Conference” highlighting her remarkable work as a champion for climate action and child rights. The 14-year-old hails from Balochistan and has represented Pakistan’s youth at national and international forums, including COP 29. Her research on the impacts of climate change-induced floods on girls’ secondary education in Hub, Balochistan, was recognised as one of the winners of the Unicef Policy Research Challenge in 2023. Zunaira’s passion for advocacy has led her…

Four senior judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan have written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, requesting him to postpone the appointment of new judges amid ongoing legal and constitutional challenges. The letter, signed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Athar Minallah, highlights concerns regarding the pending petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment and the seniority dispute of judges in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to the letter, a constitutional bench hearing the 26th Amendment case may recommend the formation of a full court to deliberate on…

Pakistan white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan said on Friday that injured opener Saim Ayub will be missed in the Champions Trophy. Addressing a press conference in Lahore ahead of the tri-nation series slated to happen from February 8. He made it clear that the playing XI will be picked up for the matches considering the conditions. Rizwan added, “There are part-time spinners in the squad. That is why, the specialist spinners were not considered.” He stated, “It is not necessary to change the squad.”

Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlighted Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s proactive approach towards climate change and environmental sustainability while addressing the International Conference on Climate Change in Lahore. She emphasized that Punjab is making historic efforts to combat air pollution, water scarcity, and environmental degradation. Marriyum Aurangzeb praised CM Maryam Nawaz, stating that she has emerged as a regional leader for environmental improvement. “She is initiating dialogue with India with an open heart to tackle air pollution, which affects both nations,” she said. A budget of Rs10 billion has been allocated for anti-smog initiatives, while Rs100 billion has been set…

Pakistan held the biggest general elections in its history on February 8, 2024, to elect members of the 16th National Assembly. As the country marks one year since the contentious nationwide polls, let’s have a look back at major political events that unfolded during the last 12 months. February 8, 2024 — The general elections were marked by delays in results and security concerns, including widespread internet shutdowns, leading to public frustration and allegations of rigging. 9 February 2024 — The shutdown of connectivity on polling day and the painfully slow release of unofficial results gave rise to allegations of rigging, casting…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and partly cloudy weather in most parts of the country during the next 24 hours. However, cloudy weather with light rain/snow may occur at isolated places in Upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the synoptic situation, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A shallow westerly wave is likely to approach western parts of the country from today. During the last 24 hours, Cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while very cold weather in hilly areas. Leh remained the coldest place in…

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a banquet in China’s northeastern city of Harbin to welcome international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. The following is the full text of Xi’s remarks at the banquet: Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China At the Welcoming Banquet of the Opening Ceremony Of the Ninth Asian Winter Games Harbi Distinguished Colleagues, Your Excellency IOC President Thomas Bach, Your Excellency OCA Vice President Timothy Tsun Ting Fok, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, As…

China has lodged serious protests to the U.S. side over unfounded accusations against China made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. Rubio, during his visits to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic from February 1 to 6, made comments concerning China, including on China’s cooperation with LAC. He also claimed to “counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party” in the Western Hemisphere. The spokesperson said that the groundless comments from the U.S. side, steeped in Cold…

The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) firmly opposed the U.S. decision to impose an additional 10-percent tariff on goods imported from China. The unilateral imposition of tariffs by the U.S. is a serious violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, CCCME said in a statement. It added that this move is not only unhelpful in solving its own problems, but also damaging to normal economic and trade cooperation between China and the U.S. Noting that China and the U.S. have been engaging in close trade exchanges, which have brought tangible benefits…

As China enters the Year of the Snake, the country welcomes leaders from four Asian states, including Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Brunei and Thailand. Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with them separately over the past few days, before the four leaders gathered in northeast China’s Harbin to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games on Friday. With the theme of “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia,” the 9th Asian Winter Games were declared open by Xi at the opening ceremony. Bridge for cultural exchange It is the third time China is staging the winter continental games, having previously held…