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Punjab is set to launch a comprehensive anti-polio campaign starting December 16. The drive will continue in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad until December 22, while in 33 other districts, it will conclude by December 20. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 23.3 million children against polio. Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique chaired a review meeting to assess the initiative’s preparations. During the meeting, Khawaja Salman Rafique emphasized that eradicating polio is a national priority and requires collective efforts from all provinces. He highlighted the critical need to enhance inter-provincial collaboration to achieve the complete elimination of the polio virus.…

Romanian-born actor Sebastian Stan received two prestigious Golden Globe nominations for the 2025 awards, recognising his performances in two distinct genres. He was nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor for his portrayal of Donald Trump in the drama “The Apprentice” and for his role in the comedy/musical “A Different Man”. Stan’s portrayal in “A Different Man” had earlier earned him the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the Berlinale this year. In an interview with “Vanity Fair”, Stan expressed his surprise and excitement, stating, “It’s certainly surreal… I’m still sort of shaking from it.” Reflecting on the…

Meta has introduced several new features for WhatsApp to enhance the app’s usability and fostering more interactive conversations.   – Typing indicators enhance real-time communication – One of the standout updates is the revamped Typing Indicator, offering users a clearer view of who is actively typing. This feature replaces the traditional “Typing” notification with a visual display that includes the profile picture of the individual composing a message, accompanied by a “…” symbol. This enhancement is particularly beneficial in group chats, where it can sometimes be challenging to identify who is typing. The update will roll out to both iOS…

China and Punjab have decided to collaborate on environmental improvement, biodiversity preservation, combating smog, wildlife conservation, and afforestation efforts. A significant decision to establish the “Beijing-Punjab Clean Air” joint working group was announced, with Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb representing Punjab in the initiative. During a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and China’s Minister for Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, both sides agreed to develop an advanced air quality management system for Punjab with China’s support. Under this partnership, there will be an exchange of environmental expertise, policy coordination, capacity building, data monitoring and sharing, green urban planning,…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s pace sensation Shaheen Afridi added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in each of cricket’s three international formats. Afridi reached the landmark during the first T20 international against South Africa on Tuesday when he completed his 100 T20I wickets. The 24-year-old achieved this feat in just his 74th T20I match, making him the second-fastest Pakistani to claim 100 T20I wickets after Haris Rauf, who accomplished the milestone in 71 games. Afridi also joined an exclusive club of cricketers, becoming only the fourth player globally to take 100 wickets in…

DURBAN: South Africa beat Pakistan by 11 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Kingsmead Stadium on Tuesday. Pakistan could score 172 runs in their 20 overs at the loss of 8 wickets. Skipper Muhammad Rizwan’s 74 runs off 62 balls could not get Pakistan over the line in the chase of the 184-run target set by the South African team. Saim Ayub scored quickfire 31 off 15 balls. George Linde starred with the ball for the Proteas with 4 wickets in his four overs. Young pacer Kwena Maphaka got two, while Ottneil Bartmann and Andile Simelane…

CAIRO : At least seven Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the Nuseirat camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip, medics told Reuters early on Wednesday. In Beit Hanoun town in northern Gaza Strip, where the Israeli forces have operated since October, medics said an Israeli airstrike killed and wounded several people. Rescue workers said several people were trapped under the rubble of a house. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the two attacks reported by Palestinian medics. Israeli forces have been operating in Beit…

LAHORE :The School Education Department has decided to phase out older teachers. The department has asked District Education Authorities to provide data on teachers who are interested in voluntarily retiring. The department specifically inquired about teachers aged 50 and 55, as well as those who have completed 25 years of service. The data requested includes the teachers’ date of birth, posting details, designation, and educational qualifications. The School Education Department has urgently requested this information from all schools. Currently, the department has around 12,000 matriculation-qualified teachers and over 8,000 teachers with an FA qualification.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned  that there would be “no winners” in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year. Former US president Donald Trump — who returns to the White House next month — unleashed a gruelling trade war with China during his first term in office, lambasting alleged intellectual property theft and other “unfair” practices. He has pledged to impose even higher tariffs on China after taking office on January 20, as Beijing is grappling with a shaky post-pandemic economic recovery. “Tariff wars, trade wars, and…

Ma Ying-jeou will lead a delegation of Taiwan youth to visit the Chinese mainland from December 18 to 26, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said the delegation will visit northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province and southwest China’s Sichuan Province and attend the cross-Straits Youth Ice and Snow Festival in Heilongjiang Province. While extending a warm welcome to Ma, Zhu said the mainland will make arrangements for the delegation’s various activities. With a long history, splendid culture, vast territory and magnificent mountains and rivers, China is the common home of compatriots…