PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan opposes his party’s protest call during SCO summit
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Ali Muhammad Khan, has opposed his party's call for protest on October 15th during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.
All hospitals in Islamabad will remain open during SCO summit
The Capital Development Authority has announced that all hospitals in Islamabad will remain open during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. In a notification, the authority stated that hospitals will remain open for three days from October 14-16. Security tightened in Islamabad ahead of SCO Security is extremely tight ahead
IMF approves Pakistan’s bailout with US and China’s support: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb credited the approval of Pakistan’s IMF bailout package to US assistance and Chinese cooperation. Moreover, the first tranche of $1 billion has been released under the new 37-month loan program. In an interview with Voice of America, the minister highlighted that US involvement and China’s support
40th Anniversary of China at IAEA: Chairman PAEC felicitates as Guest of Honour
On the sidelines of the IAEA General Conference, the People’s Republic of China organised a special event to commemorate 40 years of its partnership with the IAEA. Moreover, the Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Dr. Raja Ali Raza Anwar was invited by China as one of the
China plans to increase retirement age as it faces population decline
China has announced a significant change to its retirement policy, set to take effect from January 2025, in a bid to address the challenges posed by a declining population and an aging workforce. The new regulation, approved by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, will be phased in
India to attend SCO meeting in Islamabad
India has expressed its willingness to participate online in the upcoming meeting of trade ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), scheduled to be held in Islamabad on Thursday.
Lahore to have electric buses by December
Electric buses are set to start operating in Lahore in December after the Punjab Transport Authority successfully completed the tendering process. A joint venture between a Chinese and a Pakistani company has been awarded the contract to manufacture these buses, Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan announced. Moreover, the company
China’s sky illuminated by seven Suns – what does it mean?
In China’s Sichuan province, seven suns were seen in the sky simultaneously. These suns appeared due to the refraction and dispersion of light. There was actually only one sun in the Chengdu sky, but the refraction and dispersion created six additional images of it. The residents of Chengdu captured this
Heat in China causes cars to swell, shocking video goes viral
China is witnessing an extreme heatwave that has not only disrupted daily life but also led to an unexpected phenomenon involving vehicles. A video going viral on X shows how cars are getting “pregnant” in China due to rising heat. The soaring temperatures in the country have led to the protective films
No sales tax on petroleum products, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed on Tuesday that the federal government will not impose a sales tax on petroleum products. Speaking informally with reporters, Aurangzeb also hinted at optimism regarding Pakistan’s agenda for the $7 billion IMF bailout, as the IMF Executive Board is set to meet at the end
