ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has scheduled PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s appeal against his conviction in the Avenfield Apartments and Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption cases as well as those filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for hearing on Wednesday (today). An IHC division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb will hear them. In July …
ISLAMABAD: In a rather surprising development, former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday picked Barrister Gohar Khan as his candidate for the post of chairman in the intra-party polls – a role he has held since the party’s formation over two decades ago. The announcement came late in the day after much confusion and a sense of conflict creeping into …
BEIJING: In August, amid heavy rains, I traveled to the residence of Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, the Finnish Ambassador to China, for an interview. Recent downpours across China have heightened public attention on climate change, underlining the relevance of our discussion that day. Upon entering, I was immediately drawn to a photo of the ambassador’s sons playing in a vast field, illustrating …
BEIJING: How can such a burgeoning industry accelerate its transition to green logistics services? A whole-process tracking of the warehousing, packaging, delivery and recycling of an express packaging box by People’s Daily may offer a glimpse into the efforts. At 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 5, a woman surnamed Wang who lives in Dongxihu District, Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei …
BEIJING: It was a land of mystique and wonder in times of old. Nestled in the western frontier of China, it unfolds with a grandeur that left anyone who visits it spellbound — snow-clad mountains, lush forests, vast deserts, and emerald oases, each a vivid stroke in a masterful painting. Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture is situated in northwest China’s Xinjiang …
ISLAMABAD: A no-confidence motion submitted to the Senate led to Senator Saifullah Abro’s ouster as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Power, an official statement notified on Tuesday. In a significant turn of events, the motion moved by senators Bahramand Khan Tangi, Manzoor Kakar, Sana Jamali, Hafiz Abdul Karim, and Dilawar Khan, under Senate Rules garnered unanimous support …
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday overturned a fine imposed on wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan for displaying a Palestinian flag on his bat during a recent domestic T20 match. The imposition of the fine sparked social media criticism, with the PCB facing backlash for what was perceived as an unjust action against the cricketer. Khan — who represented Karachi …
SRINAGAR: Indian police in occupied Kashmir have arrested seven university students under tough anti-terrorism laws for alleged intimidation and “anti-India sloganeering” after Australia’s victory over India in the Cricket World Cup final. Police said on Tuesday that the students were arrested following “anti-India sloganeering and intimidation of others who did not agree with them” after the match. Hosts India were favourites to …
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to solidify its political footing, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to deploy its negotiation team in discussions with various political parties for alliance or seat-to-seat adjustments ahead of the upcoming general elections. The strategic move follows the strides made by the PML-N, prompting the PPP to proactively seek alliances to counter its rival’s advancements. …
ISLAMABAD: Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is planning to hold intra-party elections this week. Sources said that the PTI core committee has decided to hold intra-party elections after consultation with the incarcerated party chairman Imran Khan. It emerged that the former prime minister will remain PTI chairman unopposed while elections will …