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NPC organises free medical camp for journalists

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ISLAMABAD: The National Press Club (NPC) organized a free medical camp for journalists and their families on Saturday, in collaboration with the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH). The camp offered free medical check-ups, tests, and medications, provided by specialists in various fields. Notable medical professionals such as … Read more

Security put on high alert in Islamabad

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Security

ISLAMABAD:  An alert has been issued regarding the security situation in the federal capital Islamabad and authorities concerned feared that terrorist organizations and anti-state agencies active in Balochistan can take advantage of the situation.

An alert has been issued regarding the security situation in the federal capital Islamabad.

In this regard, it has been said in the ongoing post that the Baloch Solidarity Committee’s protest in front of the National Press Club Islamabad has been going on for three weeks near the red zone. The protest camp of Balochistan Martyrs Forum is also set up in front of the National Press Club.

The letter said that the situation has worsened due to Pakistan-Iran tension, anti-state elements, and terrorist organizations can take advantage of the situation.

The letter has warned that militant organizations and foreign agencies active in Balochistan may attack.

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Starfield player creates the Millennium Falcon during the game

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Starfield player creates the Millennium Falcon during the game

Starfield player has taken advantage of the game’s ship customization feature. Starfield recently became available in early access on PC and Xbox Series. The Starfield player has shared their impressive ship creation. One creative Starfield player has taken advantage of the game’s ship customization feature to craft a remarkable rendition of the Millennium Falcon, a … Read more

China increases its military budget while announcing growing threats

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China

China will increase military spending by more than 7% this year. It was also disclosed that China would aim for a slightly lower 5% economic growth rate this year. The NPC conference this week will also formally install Mr. Xi as president of China. Although issuing a warning of “escalating” dangers, China will increase military … Read more

China plans to increase defense by 7.2% and targets by 5% economic growth rate  

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China has set an official economic growth target of “about 5%” for 2023. The summit, which lasts through March 13, will officially pick Premier Li’s successor. In 2022, the military budget increased by 7.1% to 1.45 trillion yuan, up from 6.8% the year before. In an effort to reinvigorate the world’s second-largest economy after a … Read more

China looks at reforms to strengthen Xi Jinping’s authority in two sessions

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China

Xi’s third term as president and the selection of his top team. In addition, they will choose a new premier to succeed Li Keqiang as Mr. Xi’s successor. China will pursue a reduced economic growth objective of approximately 5% this year. As lawmakers gather in Beijing to adopt comprehensive changes, Xi Jinping is expected to … Read more

Factbox: China’s yearly parliamentary meeting schedule

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China
  • NPC, China’s legislature began its annual meeting in Beijing.
  • This year also marks the beginning of China’s 14th legislature.
  • The NPC Standing Committee can pass laws when the whole parliament is not in session.

The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s legislature, began its annual meeting in Beijing on Sunday, with delegates due to examine government reports and elect leaders for the next five years.

This year also marks the beginning of China‘s 14th legislature, with representatives serving five-year terms. The NPC Standing Committee can pass laws when the whole parliament is not in session.

The timetable for the session, which closes on March 13, is as follows in local time (eight hours ahead of GMT).

Date
Time
Schedule
Sunday, March 5
9 a.m.
First plenary meeting of the NPC (opening ceremony)
(1) Hear the annual government work report by Premier Li Keqiang
(2) Review the annual report by the National Economic and Reform Commission, and the draft plan for national economic and social development in 2023
(3) Review the annual budget report by the finance ministry on the execution of the central and local budgets for 2022 and on the draft central and local budgets for 2023
(4) Hear an explanation of the draft amendments to the Legislation Law by Wang Chen (13th NPC Standing Committee (NPCSC) Vice Chairman)
(5) Vote on the draft decision on establishing special committees
(6) Vote on the draft voting method for directors, vice directors and members of the special committees
(7) Vote on the draft candidate lists of directors, vice directors and members of the Constitution and Law Committee
(8) Vote on the draft candidate lists of directors, vice directors and members of the Economic Affairs Committee
3 p.m.
NPC delegates deliberate on the government work report
Monday, March 6
9 a.m.
Delegates deliberate the government work report in small groups
3 p.m.
Delegates review in small groups the report on development plans and draft 2023 development plan, and the report on the budgets and the draft 2023 budgets
Tuesday, March 7
9 a.m.
Delegates review the draft amendments to the Legislation Law in small groups
3 p.m.
Second plenary meeting of NPC
(1) Hear the NPCSC’s work report from Li Zhanshu (13th NPCSC Chairman)
(2) Hear the Supreme People’s Court (SPC)’s work report from Zhou Qiang (SPC President)
(3) Hear the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP)’s work report from Zhang Jun (SPP Procurator-General)
(4) Hear an explanation of the reorganisation plan of the State Council by Xiao Jie (State Councillor & Secretary-General of the State Council)
Wednesday, March 8
9 a.m.
Delegates deliberate on the NPCSC’s work report in small groups
3 p.m.
Delegates in small groups deliberate on a revisions to draft amendments to the Legislation Law, the State Council institutional reform plan, and draft measures on elections and appointments of the first plenary session of the 14th NPC, and recommend ballot officials
Thursday, March 9
9 a.m.
Delegates deliberate on the SPC’s and SPP’s work reports in small groups
3 p.m.
NPC delegates deliberate on the draft decision on the State Council institutional reform plan and conduct deliberations and consultations on candidates for China’s president, Central Military Commission (CMC) chairperson, 14th NPCSC chairperson, vice-chairpersons, and secretary-general, and China’s vice-president
Friday, March 10
9 a.m.
Third plenary meeting of the NPC
(1) Vote on the draft decision on the State Council institutional reform plan
(2) Vote on the draft measures on elections and appointments of the first plenary session of the 14th NPC
(3) Vote on a draft list of ballot officials
(4) Elect China’s president
(5) Elect the CMC chairperson
(6) Elect the 14th NPCSC chairperson, vice-chairpersons, and secretary-general
(7) Elect China’s vice-president
3 p.m.
NPC delegates deliberate on nominees for the State Council premier, CMC vice-chairpersons and members, and conduct deliberations and consultations on candidates for the State Supervision Commission (SSC) chairperson, SPC president, SPP procurator-general, and rank-and-file NPCSC members
Saturday, March 11
9 a.m.
Fourth plenary meeting of NPC
(1) Appoint China’s premier
(2) Appoint the CMC vice-chairpersons and members
(3) Elect the SSC chairperson
(4) Elect the SPC president
(5) Elect the SPP procurator-general;
(6) Elect rank-and-file NPCSC members
3 p.m.
NPC delegates deliberate on nominees for State Council vice-premiers, state councillors, ministers, commission directors, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), auditor general, secretary-general of the State Council; and directors, deputy directors and members of NPC special committees including Ethnic Affairs Committee, Supervisory and Judicial Affairs Committee, Education, Science, Culture, and Public Health Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee, Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Social Development Affairs
Sunday, March 12
9 a.m.
Fifth plenary meeting of NPC
(1) Appoint the State Council vice-premiers, state councillors, ministers, commission directors, PBOC governor, auditor general, and secretary-general of the State Council
(2) Vote on draft lists of directors, deputy directors and members of NPC special committees including Ethnic Affairs Committee, Supervisory and Judicial Affairs Committee, Education, Science, Culture, and Public Health Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee, Environmental Protection and Resources Conservation Committee, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and Social Development Affairs
3 p.m.
Delegates deliberate in small groups on six draft resolutions on the government work report, annual development plans, annual budgets, the NPCSC’s work report, SPC’s work report, and SPP’s work report, respectively
Monday, March 13
9 a.m.
Sixth plenary meeting of the NPC (closing ceremony)
(1) Vote on the draft resolution on the government work report
(2) Vote on the draft resolution on the draft amendment to the Legislation Law by the NPC
(3) Vote on the draft resolution on the implementation of the 2022 plan and on the 2023 draft plan for national economic and social development
(4) Vote on the draft resolution on the execution of the central and local budgets for 2022 and on the draft central and local budgets for 2023
(5) Vote on the draft resolution on the NPCSC’s work report
(6) Vote on the draft resolution on the SPC’s work report
(7) Vote on the draft resolution on the SPP’s work report
(8) Speech by China’s president
(9) Speech by the 14th NPCSC chairperson

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China to help Pakistan seize wave of technological revolution

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'The 70-year-old friendship between China and Pakistan is rock-solid,' President Xi

BEIJING: In the context of the fourth industrial revolution and the digital economy, new industries are emerging, and China will help Pakistan seize the wave of the technological revolution to ‘overtake’ and achieve leapfrog development. In particular, in the process of promoting industrial cooperation and industrial park construction in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it is … Read more

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