China, ancient and mysterious, has always captivated me. Growing up in Yemen, I dreamed of one day immersing myself in this country’s rich history, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. As soon as I graduated from high school, I eagerly packed my bags and set off to study in China. Six years have flown by, and I am now pursuing my …
In just less than three minutes, an elevator transported nine students from the valley floor of Nizhu River Grand Canyon to a cableway platform 268 meters above. After stepping out, the students boarded a cable car and reached their mountaintop school – the Guanzhai village primary school – within five to six minutes. What was once a perilous three- to …
On Feb. 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a symposium on private enterprises and delivered an important speech. He stressed that on the new journey of the new era, the private economy has broad development prospects and immense potential, and it is the perfect time for private companies and entrepreneurs to fully demonstrate their prowess. The international community closely followed …
When I was 10, my parents began teaching me how to grow tulips. From that moment, I dreamed of seeing tulips bloom all over the world. As I grew older, I traveled extensively, searching for an ideal place to make my dream a reality. In 2013, I received an exciting offer from Holland Flower Park in Dafeng district of Yancheng, …
ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said on Wednesday that all five judges of the Supreme Court were unanimous in their decision that civilians cannot be tried in military courts. He made these remarks during the hearing of an intra-court appeal challenging the trial of civilians in military courts. Justice Mandokhail is part of a seven-member constitutional bench overseeing the appeal, …
GENEVA: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar assured the international community of Pakistan’s efforts in protecting human rights in the country, saying “robust legislative and policy measures” were in place to ensure that, a statement from the human rights ministry said on Wednesday. His remarks came as he addressed a high-level segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 58th session …
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and president of the Awaam Pakistan party Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said those in power were “suppressing democracy and dismantling the judicial system” as he addressed a moot organised by the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan. After talks between the government and the opposition collapsed in January, the PTI made another push to establish a …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan agreed on Wednesday to expand bilateral trade to $2 billion as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. The development comes days after a similar agreement to boost investments to $2bn was reached with Azerbaijan during the premier’s official visit there, which he concluded yesterday as he departed for Tashkent on …
ISLAMABAD: The extension in the service of former army chief, retired Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, was mentioned in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as a precedent of the court directing administrative functions. The seven-judge constitutional bench resumed the hearing on a set of petitions challenging the court’s Oct 23, 2023 order of nullifying the military trial of civilians involved in …
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders who are holding official positions in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will have to relinquish their party positions in a bid to reorganise the party in the province. The decision was announced by the PTI secretary general, Salman Akram Raja, on Tuesday after meeting the jailed PTI founder Imran Khan. While talking to reporters outside the Adiala Jail, …