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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urged on Monday the public to follow government guidelines to ensure the safe celebration of the Basant festival. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the chief minister said: “Every ‘pinna’ is QR-coded, allowing it to be tracked from the manufacturer to the seller and, ultimately, to the buyer. All manufacturers are registered with the government and fully compliant with approved safety regulations and specifications.” In view of the increased demand for kites and strings, supplies from outside Punjab have been permitted strictly for products that meet the prescribed safety standards.” The Punjab chief minister added: “Safety…

The prospect of Pakistan boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India has caused concern within the Indian cricket board and the International Cricket Council. The financial stakes rise further during elite tournaments such as the T20 World Cup, which begins next week. With Pakistan set to boycott the much-anticipated clash against India following government approval, Indian broadcasters are expected to suffer substantial financial losses. According to a report by NDTV, the total commercial value of a single India-Pakistan T20 match is estimated at around $500 million (approximately Rs450 billion). This figure includes broadcast rights, advertising premiums, sponsorship activations, ticket sales…

A system of standards for the low-altitude economy is expected to be basically established by 2027, according to guidelines published on Monday. The guidelines state that by 2030, there will be more than 300 standards for the low-altitude economy, and a structurally optimized, advanced, reasonable and internationally compatible standards system will be basically formed, providing strong support for the sector’s sound development. The standards system will cover the entire industrial chain, including low-altitude aircraft, infrastructure, air traffic management, safety supervision and application scenarios. China’s low-altitude economy has entered a period of accelerated industrialization, forming a complete industrial ecosystem that spans…

The YH-1000S hybrid-powered unmanned transport aircraft, developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, completed its maiden flight on Sunday in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. The YH-1000S in Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, February 1, 2026. /CMG The aircraft is a new iteration developed to meet global market demand, following the maiden flight of the YH-1000 unmanned transport aircraft in May 2025. The YH-1000S is equipped with a high-power hybrid propulsion system, which significantly shortens takeoff and landing distance while improving payload capacity and flight range. The YH-1000S in Chongqing Municipality, southwest China, February 1, 2026. /CMG The development of the…

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi in Beijing on Tuesday.

The Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council have issued approval for the spatial coordination plan for the modern capital metropolitan area (2023-2035), marking a major new step in deepening the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The capital metropolitan area has been designated as a critical zone for optimizing and safeguarding the capital’s core functions, serving as the primary engine for building a world-class city cluster, according to the document made public on Monday. It also functions as a key area for the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization, a leading zone in regional collaborative governance,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held his first official meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, underscoring the need for close coordination between the federal and provincial governments and stressing that cooperation is vital for the province’s peace and prosperity. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi first met in a one-on-one session. This was followed by a delegation-level meeting in which matters between the federation and the province were discussed in detail. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam were also present during the talks.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the critical importance of water resources in addressing environmental, economic and climate challenges, urging collective action on World Water Resources Day. In his message on World Water Resources Day, Prime Minister Sharif said the day offers an important opportunity to reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to the long-term conservation and sustainable management of water resources. He stressed that water plays a vital role in tackling serious environmental and economic problems faced by countries around the world. He noted that dwindling water resources directly affect people’s livelihoods, raise food prices and increase the risks of floods and…

Google has introduced a powerful new artificial intelligence feature to its popular navigation service, Google Maps, further enhancing the way users navigate during travel. Powered by the Gemini AI model, the feature was first unveiled in November 2025 with the aim of providing drivers with hands-free, voice-based navigation assistance. Initially, it was available only for motorists to help them navigate without taking their hands off the wheel. Now, Google has expanded the feature’s capabilities. Gemini for Maps has been rolled out for pedestrians and cyclists as well, making the conversational navigation assistant useful for all types of journeys. In a…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week’s lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper showed, heightening the chance the country will continue to pursue big spending and tax cuts. A strong showing in Sunday’s election would solidify Takaichi’s grip on her party and give her a mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy, which could heighten concerns about Japan’s finances and push bond yields higher. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party is likely to well exceed a majority of 233 seats out of 465 seats up for grabs in the lower house,…