ISLAMABAD: Amidst speculation surrounding Justice Qazi Faez Isa’s term, which is set to expire late next month, former prime minister Imran Khan voiced concerns that the government is still trying to extend the tenure of the incumbent chief justice of Pakistan. Talking to media persons on Wednesday, the incarcerated PTI founding chairman said that everyone knows what is happening in …
By Lin Lili, Huang Xiaohui, Wang Xinyue On a weekend night, on an open stage in the Ninth Street of Guanyinqiao business area, Jiangbei district, southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, people were singing and dancing, creating a lively atmosphere. “We come here to listen to music, enjoy food, and go shopping. The Ninth Street never sleeps at night,” said Chen Qi, …
By Li Xinping, Wang Zheng, Ding Yiting Bearings are considered as “joints” of industries. Recently, the Liu’ao offshore wind farm in Zhangzhou, southeast China’s Fujian province, which features the application of 16-MW offshore wind turbine units, was put into full-capacity operation and connected to the grid for power generation. The bearings of the turbine units were independently developed in China. …
By Yao Xueqing, Han Xin Autonomous freight transport is making rapid progress in China as the country continuously improves relevant policies and standards and strengthens pilot and demonstration projects. Leveraging pilot applications of intelligent transport, China is putting autonomous driving technologies into trial use on a larger scale, focusing on typical freight transport scenarios including road freight, delivery, intra-park transport …
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that the Group of 20 (G20) members should take on the responsibility of major powers and advance and improve global governance with a spirit of partnership. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting of G20 foreign ministers …
The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Thursday to analyze and study the current economic situation and make further arrangements for economic work. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. The Chinese economy has posted generally stable performance this year, making progress while ensuring stability, …
LAHORE: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday met with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, extending an invitation for the latter to visit China. The meeting focused on strengthening ties in technology, business, and investment between China and Pakistan, Express News reported. During the meeting, Nawaz Sharif praised China as a “trusted friend” and expressed pride …
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan has successfully met the stringent conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking at a discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) movement in the United States, PM Shehbaz also expressed his gratitude to friendly nations, including China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, for their invaluable support in …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui has criticised the judiciary for failing to stand against martial law, while a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad on Wednesday, Siddiqui questioned the legal basis of recent court decisions, particularly in relation to reserved seats and party defections. “No member in the case …
RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa to retire after completing his tenure, amidst what he described as political instability and chaos in the country. Speaking to the media at the Murree Press Club on Wednesday, Abbasi stressed that Pakistan is facing severe political turmoil. …