China unveils measures to boost “AI plus consumption”
China’s Ministry of Commerce and seven other government departments on Thursday released an implementation guideline document to accelerate the development of “artificial intelligence (AI) plus consumption.” It includes 17 measures…
Pakistan: Rs750bn allocated for the education sector
The Punjab government on Tuesday allocated Rs750 billion for the education sector in its 2026-27 annual budget, including funds for schools, colleges and universities. The government claimed that the allocation,…
Xi stresses carrying forward revolutionary traditions in reply to a centenarian Party member
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called on Party members in the new era to carry forward revolutionary traditions and strive for…
Pakistan: FCC lays down safeguards to protect women’s inheritance rights
In a landmark ruling reaffirming the inviolable inheritance rights of women, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday developed comprehensive safeguards requiring courts dealing with the enforcement of women’s inheritance…
Hainan sees booming inbound tourism after the launch of island-wide special customs operations
The inbound tourism market in Hainan has been heating up steadily since the launch of island-wide special customs operations on Dec. 18 of last year. According to Haikou General Station…
SBP reserves rise slightly, Pakistan’s total forex holdings reach $22.74 billion
Central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $6 million during the week ended June 12, while commercial banks hold over $5.5 billion. Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves remained broadly stable during…