Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China launches third aircraft carrier named after province opposite taiwan

The Fujian will be joined by the Shandong and Liaoning, which will be commissioned in 2019. Only the US has more aircraft carriers, at eleven, while China has four. Taiwan is a vibrant democracy, but China believes the island to be its own territory and has never shied away from using force to reclaim it. … Read more

An unending divide

Although rural Sindh is approximately 100 kilometres away from Karachi, barring a few districts of the province, the rest depict a gloomy picture of deprivation and an abundance of issues that make life for the rural population extremely difficult. These issues include poor to no infrastructure, a bad law and order situation, dismal health and … Read more

Pakistan adds 370 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

Karachi becomes worst-hit city in Pakistan after Covid surge

ISLAMABAD, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) — Pakistan added 370 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Wednesday. The country’s number of overall confirmed cases has risen to 1,289,913, according to the NCOC, the department leading Pakistan’s campaign against the pandemic. Another four people lost their lives … Read more

TDAP organises seminar on value addition in minerals

TDAP

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised a seminar on “Potential of value addition in minerals of Balochistan”, a statement said. The purpose of the seminar was to create awareness regarding the potential of value addition in minerals of the province. The seminar was attended by 126 participants, it added. Shakoor Ahmed, provincial … Read more

World’s earliest coin workshop found 

ZHENGZHOU: The world’s oldest coin minting workshop dating back about 2,500 years ago has been uncovered in central China’s Henan Province. Using radiocarbon dating, Chinese archaeologists have confirmed that a bronzeware casting workshop at the ruins of Guanzhuang in Xingyang City, the western part of the provincial capital Zhengzhou, Henan, had begun to mint standardized … Read more

COVID-19 Positive Cases Rate Rises to 9% in Lahore

Pakistan confirms 372 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths

Secretary Health Sara Aslam said that the COVID-19 positivity ratio in Lahore has increased to 9% in the last 24 hours. Overall in Punjab, the positivity ratio has soared to 5.3%, as reported by the secretary health. In the last 24 hours, 1,087 new cases of coronavirus have been reported while 20,609 new tests have … Read more

Tianfu International Airport, China’s Third Largest Airport, is now Operational

Tianfu International Airport, China's Third Largest Airport, is now Operational

Tianfu International Airport, China‘s $11 billion new mega-airport has become operational, making it China’s second-largest airport. According to the details, the international airport of Chengdu city of China has finally officially started the work, and thus a new way has been opened to reach this area, which is famous for its cute animal panda. The … Read more

When would schools reopen in each of the provinces?

Schools in Punjab to remain closed till September 15 due to increasing Covid cases

All the provinces in Pakistan have announced the final dates of when schools reopen and academic activities resume in their respective states. Sindh The government of Sindh has given green light to the reopening of schools on 24th May in all but 12 districts. The exception of schools in the 12 districts will resume academic … Read more

Not all provinces are being given rights under 18th amendment

Bilawal

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that not all provinces are being given rights under the 18th amendment. Addressing the Independence Day celebrations, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that we have always complained that not all provinces are being given their due under the 18th Amendment. That is why we are facing problems … Read more

Sindh Govt extends Eid-ul-Adha holidays

Sindh Govt extends Eid-ul-Adha holiday

The Sindh government has extended the Eid-ul-Adha holiday by one more day. According to details, after the approval of the Sindh Chief Minister, the Sindh government issued a notification to extend the Eid-ul-Adha holidays by one day. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, August 3 will also be a … Read more

At least 15 people injured in Blast at Tori Market, Parachinar

A blast in the Parachinar area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has injured at least fifteen people. According to details, at least fifteen people were injured in an explosion at Tori market in Parachinar area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”one-die-seven-injured-in-turbat-blast”] The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital, two of them are in critical … Read more

Coronavirus: Lockdown in Sindh to be implemented till Eid

Murad Ali Shah

The spokesperson of Sindh said, the lockdown will be implemented till Eid in the province to fight against the coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the previous orders regarding the lockdown by the provincial government are for the whole of Ramadan. The spokesperson has also cleared that the lockdown will be fully implemented by the … Read more

Governor Punjab starts corona telemedicine helpline in province

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar distributed protection kits to doctors in Multan

Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has urged the opposition to cooperate with the government in tackling the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while talking to media in Lahore, he said it is not a time of politics and the opposition should also give suggestions to the government to cope with the current situation … Read more

Chief Secretary Punjab decides to step up campaign against adulteration

Chief Secretary Punjab

A meeting presided over by Chief Secretary Punjab Major (r) Azam Suleman Khan decided to step up campaign against adulteration in the province and take stern action against those involved in this heinous business. The Chief Secretary was briefed on the actions taken over sale of expired chocolates, chips, rancid cocking oil, fake beverages and … Read more

26 Afghan Nationals in 4th Schedule managed to escape from Pakistan

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PESHAWAR: Twenty-six Afghan nationals who were put on the Fourth Schedule have managed to flee to Afghanistan due to negligence of police. The Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) imposes various restrictions on people found involved in suspicious activities. A total of 378 people, including the 26 Afghan nationals, were put on the schedule … Read more

CCI commits to install telemetry system for equal water distribution among all provinces

Council of Common Interests

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said, fair distribution of water between provinces will be ensured. According to the details, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan gave a media briefing after the meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) and said that the Prime Minister has directed the … Read more

KPK witnesses another polio case

polio case registered in KPK

Alarming increase in polio cases as one more affectee surfaced from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Friday. As per details, the new case was reported from Lakki Marwat area in a three-month-old child. The authorities said the minor was not vaccinated against the virus. The tally of polio cases has reached up to 72 this year … Read more