Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today met with H.E. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China.The Prime Minister paid rich tribute to Chairman Zhao for his contributions to Chinese politics and society and congratulated him on successfully convening the annual session of the National People’s Congress. The Prime Minister noted Mr. Zhao Leji’s important position in the Communist Party of China (CPC) and National People’s Congress (NPC) which underlined the trust placed in him by the Chinese leadership and people. The Prime Minister stated that the relations with China were the cornerstone of Pakistan’s…
Author: Iqra Khan
It’s understandable how passionate fans can get, especially when their team doesn’t perform as expected, let alone losing to an unexpected opponent. Cricket in Pakistan isn’t just a sport; it’s a deeply ingrained part of the culture, almost like a religion. So, when the team fails to meet expectations, emotions run high. This loss must have been particularly hard to swallow, especially considering Pakistan’s strong cricketing history. But sometimes, even the best teams have off days or unexpected losses. It’s important for fans to express their frustrations, but also to remember that the players themselves are likely feeling the weight…
During the ICC T20 World Cup photoshoot, a humorous incident unfolded involving Pakistan’s cricket star, Shaheen Shah Afridi. When asked to pose with a poster that simply labeled him as a “bowler,” Afridi couldn’t help but express his dismay. “Why just ‘bowler’?” he quipped, asserting his all-rounder status. Taking his protest seriously, Afridi even lodged a formal complaint with the ICC media team, insisting on proper acknowledgment of his versatile talents.
In a stunning upset, the USA emerged victorious over Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup hosted in Dallas, Texas. Making their debut appearance in the tournament, the co-hosts have now secured two consecutive wins, showcasing their prowess in the shorter format of cricket characterized by intense, action-packed innings of up to 20 overs each. This remarkable achievement is sure to be etched in cricketing history as one of the most memorable moments on the global stage. In a thrilling encounter, the USA’s victory over Pakistan has put them in a favorable position to advance to the Super 8 round…
Lahore: YouTube has removed Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s song “Bado Badi,” which made her famous on social media for her comic singing. The song by Chahat Fateh Ali Khan was a cover of the well-known song “Akh Lari Bado Badi,” which quickly amassed 28 million views on YouTube. This song was used in reels, or short videos, posted on social media by Pakistani users, although several Indian performers and users themselves also created videos for it. But because of copyright, the popular song Bado Badi has since been taken down from YouTube. According to a number of media sources, Chahat…
During its fourth test flight, SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket launched from south Texas on Thursday and made a splashdown landing in the Indian Ocean after surviving reentry through Earth’s atmosphere. In March, the spacecraft broke apart during its final effort to survive a scorching hot reentry through Earth’s atmosphere. The spacecraft was made up of two stages, with the Starship cruise vessel atop its massive Super Heavy rocket booster.Yet, a SpaceX livestream on Thursday demonstrated that the craft made it during its reentry. “Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a…
Karachi: The Country:s foreign exchange reserves had increased by $16 million every week to a total of $9.1 billion as of May 31. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced figures on Thursday that showed the nation’s total liquid foreign reserves were $14.2 billion. There were $5.1 billion in net foreign reserves held by commercial banks. The rise in reserves was announced by the central bank without explanation. It stated, “SBP reserves increased by $16 million to $9,109.5 million during the week ended on May 31, 2024.” Pakistan’s central bank’s reserves dropped by $63 million last week.
Islamabad: The education authorities in the federal capital have announced summer vacations in schools, colleges and universities across Islamabad beginning on June 10. According to a notification, the educational institutions will remain closed from June 10 to July 31 on account of summer vacations.
Following the recent general elections in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was able to secure only 240 Lok Sabha seats, meaning that the party has lost its absolute legislative majority. Despite not being a landslide, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s victory would mean he has to serve a tougher term in New Delhi. This is in contrast to his assertions that the BJP won over 400 seats, despite the party having a majority for two terms in a row. The results, which were announced on Tuesday, disproved the theory that, during the six-week election, Modi’s Hindu nationalist platform would…
Saudi Arabia will sight the crescent moon on Thursday to mark the start of Zil Hajj month, according to an official announced on Wednesday.The kingdom’s Supreme Court issued a statement on Wednesday, calling on residents to sight the moon on the evening of June 6. The sighting can be done with or without the help of binoculars, the publication added.Those who sight the crescent moon are asked to report to the nearest court and register their testimony. “The Supreme Court expressed hope that those who are capable of sighting the crescent moon will join committees formed for that purpose in…
