Golden era of UK-China relations is over: Rushi Sunak Rishi Sunak has said the so-called “golden era” of relations with China is over, as he vowed to “evolve” the UK’s stance towards the country. In his first foreign policy speech, Mr. Sunak said the closer economic ties of the previous decade had been “naïve”. The […]
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Japanese death row prisoners beg government to stop hangings
Japanese death row prisoners beg government to stop hangings Three death row prisoners in Japan are taking the government to court as they fight to end the practice of execution by hanging. The inmates argue hanging – currently the only means of execution in the country – is inhumane. They are also seeking 33 million […]
Chinese authorities seek out COVID protesters
Chinese authorities seek out COVID protesters People in China who attended weekend protests against Covid restrictions say they have been contacted by police, as authorities begin clamping down. Several people in Beijing said police had called demanding information about their whereabouts. It is unclear how police might have discovered their identities. On Tuesday officials said […]
Punjab becomes first province to launch Web 3.0 portal
Punjab becomes first province to launch Web 3.0 portal On Monday, a dedicated website (web3.punjab.gov.pk/) was opened to allow Web 3.0 contributors, including as researchers, scientists, and IT industry professionals, to register. Companies working with Web 3.0 technology both domestically and internationally will be able to provide their insightful input through the portal. The portal […]
Russia, China slam Israel’s ‘extreme use of force’ against Palestinians
Russia and China have strongly denounced the Israeli regime’s excessive use of force against Palestinians amid heightened tensions in the occupied territories. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue, Russia’s deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy slammed the Israeli regime’s “disproportionate use of force” in […]
Pakistani students won prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards
Pakistani students won prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards To honour their remarkable academic achievements in the June 2022 Cambridge examination, Cambridge International on Friday presented 277 Pakistani students with the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, among them 40 students received awards for receiving the highest marks globally. The Cambridge Assessment International Education declared the winners, and […]
Punjab announces winter holiday schedule
Punjab announces winter holiday schedule The public and private schools and colleges in the province of Punjab now have a two-phased winter break schedule. According to reports, 24 districts in Punjab would close their schools and institutions for the winter holidays in two separate phases, from 23 December 2022 to 6 January 2023 and from […]
Foundation stone of First-ever Two flyovers in D I Khan laid by Sardar Ali Amin
Foundation stone of First-ever Two flyovers in D I Khan laid by Sardar Ali Amin Former Federal Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Friday laid the foundation stone for the construction of two flyovers at Tank Adda and Sabzi-Mandi Chowk, to be built with a total cost of Rs 3.22 billion, to ease the traffic movement […]