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Karachi :  YourPace, an initiative of inDrive, proudly announces the successful completion of its latest event held at the scenic HMR Waterfront in Karachi, where over 800 students from 12 different schools participated in a thrilling day of running. This event not only celebrated the joy of running but also highlighted the importance of inclusivity and support for children with disabilities. The event featured three competitive race categories: 1km, 3km, and 5km, allowing children aged 7 to 14 years to showcase their running talents. With a remarkable turnout, the majority of participants were female students, reflecting a growing commitment to…

ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR : The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists, led by party founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, on Tuesday reached D-Chowk after removing obstacles on the way. Earlier, the caravans reached Zero Point on the main Islamabad-Srinagar Highway where they clashed with law-enforcement officials when they were stopped from marching further. Police fired tear gas shells on marchers to disperse them. The protesters, in retaliation, pelted police personnel with stones. The boundaries of Red Zone begin beyond Zero Point, where military personnel have been deployed. Earlier, PTI leader Arbab Naseem, who was with the convoy from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, told a foreign media…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting and discussed trade, investment, defense cooperation, and regional issues besides reiterating resolve to further strengthening ties as well as mutually beneficial cooperation. The prime minister, who warmly welcomed the Belarusian president at the PM House, said that Pakistan greatly valued its relationship with Belarus. He expressed the hope that President Lukashenko’s visit would help open up new avenues for bilateral cooperation and partnership. The meeting featured discussion on political relations, trade and investment, defence cooperation and regional issues. Both leaders expressed satisfaction…

The government has deployed Pakistan Army in Islamabad under Article 245 of the Constitution to assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order amid escalating violence in the city. Security sources said early on Tuesday that the deployment follows incidents of attacks on law enforcement agencies. The sources said orders have been issued to deal with anarchists and miscreants with an iron hand, with clear directives to shoot such elements on sight. They further said all measures are being taken to deal with any kind of terrorist act by anarchists and terrorist elements. Meanwhile, miscreants rammed a vehicle into Rangers…

The United States has called for restraint and respect for fundamental freedoms as political tensions escalate in Pakistan. Addressing the ongoing protests, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstrations and adherence to human rights. “We support freedom of expression around the world, including in Pakistan,” Miller said in response to a question. “We call on the protesters to protest peacefully and refrain from violence.” The US also urged the Pakistani government to uphold human rights during the crisis. Miller added, “We call on the Pakistani government to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.” The State…

ISLAMABAD: At least four Rangers personnel were martyred when miscreants of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally ploughed a vehicle into them in Islamabad in the wee hours of Tuesday, Dunya News reported. The incident occurred at the Srinagar Highway where the driver rammed his vehicle into Rangers officials who were on duty to maintain law and order during PTI’s protest march on D-Chowk. Five other Rangers and police personnel suffered critical injuries in the incident. AZMA BOKHARI PRESSER Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari earlier addressed a press conference in Lahore and said a policeman was martyred and 70 others suffered injuries…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has warned the PTI that they should go to the Sangjani area and hold their protest there, as they will not be allowed to enter Islamabad. “If we have to impose a curfew, resort to Section 245 (seeking the army’s assistance) or a third option, we will take it. This is why we’re saying in advance that we will take extreme steps if we have to,” Naqvi said in a late-night news conference in Islamabad. The interior minister said there are people involved and they are trying to ensure that there is no loss of…

A cultural exchange event marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil was held in Brasilia on Wednesday. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent a congratulatory letter. He underscored the significance of the event, which coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s participation in the 19th G20 Summit and his state visit to Brazil. Lula highlighted the importance of the cultural exchange initiative in strengthening the longstanding cultural bridge between the two nations. He emphasized China’s pivotal role as Brazil’s key economic and trade partner and expressed his willingness to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership.…

China’s permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, has criticized the repeated failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt measures calling for an unconditional immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing the United States’ lone veto as a major obstacle. Fu made the remarks at a UNSC meeting to address the escalating Gaza conflict on Saturday. “The roaring ‘war machine’ continues unabated while the Security Council remains paralyzed,” Fu stated. He emphasized that further delays in action would lead to greater destruction and increased civilian casualties, and urged the UNSC to act decisively and urgently. China reiterated its stance…

The Arabic version of a book featuring discourses on Chinese modernization by President Xi Jinping has been published by the Central Compilation and Translation Press. The book collects a series of important discourses by President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, between November 2012 and October 2023. The Arabic version and the previously published English, French and Russian versions of the book are expected to help foreign readers gain deeper insights into the theoretical system and practical requirements of Chinese modernization and are of great significance…