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The world’s first commercial liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) carrier, independently designed and built by a Chinese shipbuilding company, was delivered to its overseas client on Friday in Dalian City, northeast China’s Liaoning Province. The carrier, named Northern Pioneer, was constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd., of China State Shipbuilding Corporation. Measuring about 130 meters long and 21.2 meters wide, it can transport 7,500 cubic meters of liquefied CO2 at a time. Powered by liquefied natural gas dual-fuel technology, it meets the most stringent global energy efficiency design standards, making it a environmentally friendly, safe and highly efficient vessel with…

Social media users in China questioned Yanai’s remarks, and some even called for a boycott of the brand. One user wrote: “If Uniqlo’s boss said they chose not to use Xinjiang’s cotton, I think that’s a disrespectful attitude toward China.” Others said they would not purchase anything from the brand. Screen shot of online users’ comments on Uniqlo’s CEO’s controversial Xinjiang cotton comments on China’s social media platform Sina Weibo, November 30, 2024. /CGTN Some took the question to Uniqlo’s official online shopping store on Tmall. The store’s online assistants read the message but offered no response. CGTN has reached…

China’s State Council Information Office  released a white paper titled “China’s Rural Roads in the New Era” to introduce the achievements and vision of rural road development in the new era and to share China’s experience. The total length of rural roads reached 4.6 million kilometers by the end of 2023, an increase of 21.7 percent over 2013, enough to circle the equator 115 times, the white paper said. So far, the country has put in place a rural transport infrastructure network in which county roads connect rural and urban areas, township roads crisscross, and village roads facilitate travel between…

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan reaffirmed unwavering support for inalienable right to self-determination of Palestinian people. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari strongly condemned the unabated Israel’s aggression. He reiterated the call for the international community’s role for an immediate ceasefire and end to the genocide of Palestinian people. It merits mention here that International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is being observed on Friday (today). Every year on this day, the international community stands in solidarity for the dignity, rights, justice and self-determination of the Palestinian people. In his message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Palestinian people…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has officially abolished the Saturday holiday in all federally managed educational institutions. A notification issued on Friday said the decision has been taken to compensate for the academic activity disrupted by closure of schools in recent months. The decision will come into effect from November 30 (tomorrow), and remain in place until February 1, 2025. This means that starting tomorrow, Saturday will be considered a full working day in schools and colleges under the FDE’s jurisdiction. Explaining the move, FDE officials stated that students’ education had been significantly affected due…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has requested the Interior Ministry for an extension in the VPN registration deadline. According to PTA sources, the deadline for VPN which currently set for November 30 is approaching. The VPNs registration process has been accelerated while over 200 VPNs are being registered daily. The PTA revealed that consultations with stakeholders for VPN registration are going on while they requested for extension in the registration deadline. As per PTA sources, stakeholders sought more time and a simplified procedure for registering VPNs. The Interior Ministry issued directives for registration of non-registered VPNs.…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, one of the world’s toughest regulations targeting Big Tech. Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies have been doing to regulate children’s access to social media. AUSTRALIA The new law forces tech giants from Instagram and Facebook owner Meta to TikTok to stop minors logging in or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January, with the ban to take effect in a year. TECH’S OWN REGULATION Social media platforms…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Renowned Pakistani actress Neelam Muneer is reportedly gearing up to tie the knot, with rumours suggesting the wedding will occur by the end of December. The news has left her fans thrilled and eagerly awaiting official confirmation. Starting her career at a young age, Neelam gained fame through her role in ‘Qaid-e-Tanhai,’ where she starred alongside Faisal Qureshi and Savera Nadeem. Her stellar performance in ‘Dil Mom Ka Diya,’ portraying the complex character of “Alifaat,” remains a highlight of her career, earning widespread acclaim. The buzz about her impending wedding has been fueled by social…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially decided to extend the duration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from four to five years. The decision aimed at aligning the program with global standards has been communicated to all universities across Pakistan. As per the new regulation, the fifth year of the BDS program will be dedicated to clerkship, followed by a mandatory one-year house job. This move brings Pakistan’s dental education in line with international norms, where the BDS degree is typically five years long. The new curriculum will be implemented starting from…

ISLAMABAD (ID NEWS) : Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says that participation of foreign nationals in political protests in Pakistan is completely illegal. All foreigners should stay away from political affairs in Pakistan. During a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that Afghan nationals have been arrested during protests in Islamabad, and the Interior Ministry will release the details of the arrested Afghan nationals. Participation of foreign nationals in political protests in Pakistan is completely illegal. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that the Ministry of Information can comment on the circumstances in which journalist Matiullah Jan was…