President says ties with Beijing built on mutual trust PM says China indispensable to world progress President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress of China Cai Dafeng, and China’s envoy cut a cake during a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the…
. WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals it accused of “obstructing the peace process in Lebanon,” as Israeli strikes on the southern part of the country continued despite a ceasefire.“Hezbollah is a terrorist organization and must be fully disarmed,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.“Treasury will continue to take action against officials…
. PARIS: Wealthy countries topped their $100 billion annual climate finance goal for poorer nations for the third straight year in 2024, the OECD said Thursday, but questions are growing over their ability to meet a new larger pledge.Developed nations had long fallen short of their commitment to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020,…
. ISTANBUL: An Ankara court on Thursday annulled the 2023 leadership election of Turkey’s main opposition CHP party in a sharp escalation against the country’s embattled opposition.It is the latest in a string of legal moves targeting the Republican People’s Party, Turkey’s oldest party that won a huge victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to encourage oil producing countries to set up strategic oil reserves in an Energy City being planned by the government at Gwadar Port. These strategic reserves will be consumed by Pakistan if any emergency situation arises. “In case of emergencies like the breakout of war, Pakistan will have the first right…
. HYDERABAD: Renowned Hindu spiritual leader Sain Saadh Ram, who passed away in Singapore on May 19, was cremated with religious rites in Raharki town of Ghotki district on Thursday, drawing tens of thousands of devotees and followers from across the country. Body of 63-year-old leader was taken in a truck to the cremation site…
Report says Democrats lost ground to Trump’s Republicans through weak funding and voter outreach Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a “town hall” with radio host Charlamagne Tha God, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., October 15, 2024.REUTERS Bowing to pressure from within its ranks, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released on Thursday…
Cockroach Janta Party hits 15m Instagram followers; founder calls it a youth political voice An AI generated image of cockroach janta party. PHOTO: Cockroach Janta Party A five-day-old group that channels Gen Z concerns has gone viral in India, overtaking Instagram followers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), discussing issues like politics, inflation and…
Under the law, a 0.5 per cent quota was reserved for transgender persons in government jobs up to Grade 15 KARACHI: In Sindh, nearly four years after the announcement of a government job quota for transgender persons, the policy has still not been implemented. The main obstacle is a legal requirement that mandates a physical…
Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans celebrates after scoring in the Europa League final. Photo: AFP LONDON: Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side took the lead late in…