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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Tuesday its decision to challenge the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) Act in court.   Addressing the media outside Parliament House, Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz criticised the manner in which the law was passed. “The PECA Act was approved hurriedly in parliament,” said Faraz. “Parliament had lost its reputation, and the parliamentarians had no importance anymore,” said Faraz. Faraz expressed concern over the opposition’s treatment, stating, “The opposition leader was not allowed to speak in parliament. The opposition was ignored completely, which is a matter of concern.” PTI leader Ali Zafar also condemned…

After stealing hearts in the blockbuster Pakistani drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Hania Aamir is back with another highly anticipated project. This time, she is pairing up with the talented and charming Bilal Abbas Khan in the new drama titled “Meri Zindagi Hai Tu.” This marks a significant milestone for both stars, who made their debut in 2016 but have never worked together until now. The announcement of their collaboration has sparked widespread excitement among fans, who are eager to see this fresh on-screen pairing. Fans have flooded social media with comments expressing their anticipation: “It’s gonna be one hell…

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has always shared his best wishes with Chinese people during the Gregorian New Year as well as the Chinese New Year. Here are some of his wishes to Chinese people in recent years.

Red lanterns, festive decorations and vibrant displays adorn the streets of the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region ahead of the Chinese New Year, creating a shared atmosphere of joy among Chinese communities. Despite the geographical distance, people across China are bound by a common cultural heritage, celebrating the Spring Festival with traditions that highlight their deep-rooted connections. For Zhuang Ling, a photographer in Taiwan, the Chinese New Year is a time to reflect on family traditions that have been passed down through generations. Born on the Chinese mainland, Zhuang recalls his childhood in southwestern China’s…

This year’s Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group, commenced on Tuesday, the eve of the Chinese New Year, as Chinese people worldwide celebrated the Spring Festival, the most important Chinese festival centering on family reunions. Known as “Chunwan,” the gala, the first since China’s Spring Festival was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, has not only continued its tradition as the must-watch show for Chinese families on Chinese New Year’s Eve since 1983 but also reached new heights in showcasing human warmth and cultural heritage. The gala…

Foreign leaders have sent their best wishes to the Chinese people around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival. China on Tuesday rang in the Year of the Snake. Regarded as the most celebrated holiday among the Chinese, the Spring Festival signifies a time of family reunions and a slew of cultural events. Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on Tuesday extended the warmest New Year greetings to the Chinese government and people when meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Benin Zhang Wei. “Happy Spring Festival! As Chinese communities in Benin and around the world are…

Technology shares on Tuesday regained some ground lost with AI chip leader Nvidia closing up 8.9% as some investors shopped for bargains after the previous day’s record-breaking wipeout sparked by a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model that could threaten the dominance of U.S. rivals. On Monday, Nvidia lost about 17% or close to $593 billion in market value – a record one-day loss for any company, while shares of companies in semiconductor, power and infrastructure companies exposed to AI collectively shed more than $1 trillion. Monday’s selloff, which hammered many tech stocks across the globe, was prompted by the release of a free AI assistant from China’s DeepSeek that…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s aide on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah has rejected speculations of “ongoing backdoor talks” involving the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), saying that the establishment would not have any dialogue with the former ruling party. “Political issues can only be discussed through this door, from which they [PTI] ran away today,” the PML-N leader said while speaking on media The remarks came as the former ruling party skipped the crucial fourth round of talks scheduled today citing the government’s failure to form judicial commissions to probe the May 9 riots and the November 2024 Islamabad protest. The dialogue…

The Senate on Tuesday passed the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025 and the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Amendments) Bill, 2025 with a majority vote amid a ruckus by the opposition benches. Senate Deputy Chairman Syed Al Khan chaired the session. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar presented both bills. Despite opposition protests, the government succeeded in getting both bills approved. Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar emphasized that both the National Assembly and Senate Standing Committees had unanimously approved the bills. He criticized opposition members for their objections without engaging in the Standing Committee’s discussions and for submitting amendments after the meetings. During the…

The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has withdrawn the January 13 and 16 orders of Justice Mansoor Ali Shah which had formed the basis for the ongoing contempt of court case involving Additional Registrar Judicial Nazar Abbas. The decision was made during a hearing in the Customs Regulator Duty case, where Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan informed the bench that the government would challenge the ruling. During the hearing, the Attorney General stated that the federal government would file a review petition against the orders issued by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah. He confirmed that the review would focus on the…