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KARACHI :  H.E Yang Yundong, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China, expressed satisfaction with the diplomatic and economic relations between China and Pakistan and emphasized the need to further accelerate bilateral trade between the two countries. “The friendship between China and Pakistan is an example for the world. We deeply value Pakistan’s support for China on every forum and hold the same sentiments for Pakistan,” he said. This was discussed during a meeting at the Chinese Consulate with renowned philatelist and Chief Advisor of the Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA), Arif Balgamwala (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz), who was invited…

ISLAMABAD  (Xinhua) :  The New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province achieved a significant milestone as it received its first Airbus on Tuesday, the airport’s manager said. The special flight from the United Arab Emirates landed at the airport, marking the first-ever landing of an Airbus in Gwadar’s history, Khalid Kakar, the airport’s manager told Xinhua. The China-aided airport is a state-of-the-art 4F-grade facility capable of accommodating the world’s largest civil aircraft. Its 3,658-meter-long, 75-meter-wide runway, built with specialized foundation treatment, sets a new benchmark in engineering standards. “The airport officially commenced operations on Jan. 20, and since…

Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq extended warm greetings to the Chinese people and leadership on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, reaffirming the enduring Pakistan-China friendship. He expressed optimism for China’s continued progress and prosperity, highlighting the strength of bilateral ties built on mutual trust and respect. Acknowledging China’s rapid economic rise, he credited its leadership and people for their dedication. He also emphasized CPEC as a symbol of regional development and noted China’s contributions to Pakistan’s economic growth. He expressed confidence that the new year would further enhance cooperation between the two nations.

Meta Platforms on Wednesday said it has agreed to pay about $25 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the company’s suspension of his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol. Trump filed lawsuits against Twitter Inc, now known as X, Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google, as well as their chief executives in July 2021, alleging they unlawfully silence conservative viewpoints. Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended after his supporters launched an assault on the U.S. Capitol following a speech by him repeating false claims that his election defeat was the result…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faces an annual loss of almost Rs5 trillion (Rs5,000 billion or $18 billion) in the country’s maritime sector because of under-utilised ports, tax evasion, malpractices, fake billing, misuse of Afghan Transit Trade and lack of value addition. An informed government source, while referring to the report of a high-level task force, told ‘The News’ that under-utilised ports cost the exchequer of Rs3.19 trillion, tax evasion in the maritime sector calculated around Rs1.12 trillion, Rs313 billion is lost because of malpractices and fake billing, Rs70 billion is missed because of restrictions on trans-shipment (process of moving goods from one…

PESHAWAR :Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has commenced preparations for its rally in Swabi on February 8. According to party sources, all leaders have been instructed to mobilise workers, with each Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MNA tasked to bring at least 500 supporters. To ease financial strain on leaders, workers have been asked to arrange their own transport. Additionally, every national and provincial assembly member has been given specific tasks to ensure the event’s success. PTI workers from Punjab will also be invited to participate. Meanwhile, PTI’s provincial president, Junaid Akbar, stated that all party leaders would attend, promising that the Swabi rally would…

ISLAMABAD :Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country while very cold in hilly areas during the next 24 hours. However, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir are expected to have cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and snowfall. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave is currently affecting the upper parts of the country, bringing cold conditions, particularly in hilly regions. During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed across most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in hilly areas. Light rain and snowfall…

Former United States President Donald Trump has pledged to deport foreign university students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, a move that has drawn strong condemnation from civil rights groups and free speech advocates. In an executive order signed on Wednesday, Trump said his administration would use “all available and appropriate legal tools” to prosecute and remove individuals responsible for “unlawful anti-Semitic harassment and violence” on university campuses. “Jewish students have faced an unrelenting barrage of discrimination; denial of access to campus common areas and facilities, including libraries and classrooms; and intimidation, harassment, and physical threats and assault,” the order stated. A…

Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah underscored the dire need for judicial reforms in Pakistan, citing an alarming backlog of 2.4 million cases and a severe shortage of judges. Addressing a seminar in Karachi, he stated that the country required between 15,000 to 20,000 judges to efficiently manage the caseload.  Justice Shah said, “The number of judges in the country remains insufficient, leading to a staggering number of pending cases.” He stressed that individuals approached the courts for every issue instead of exploring arbitration or other mechanisms. Justice Shah said: “A prevalent mindset had emerged where litigants…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a ceremony of the Prisons Department, highlighted the need for prison reforms and a more efficient justice system in Pakistan. Reflecting on his own experiences, Gandapur stated, “I have many memories with the prison. Jail is not just a place of punishment but a great place for reform.” He emphasised that not all prisoners are criminals, as many are victims of a flawed system. “There are some good people also who are under a compulsion. Victimization is a problem in our country,” he remarked. “Punishment is meant for reform; it is…