Gwadar airport to start flights to Muscat from Jan 10
The airport is part of China’s $65 billion investment in Pakistan under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). A plane parks after completing its flight test at the China-aided New Gwadar…
Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged New Year greetings with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere congratulations and best…
New Year celebrations across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad light up nation
Highlight was at Governor House in Karachi where an attempt was made to set a record for the longest fireworks display As the clock struck midnight, marking the beginning of…
Grand national flag-raising ceremony held at Tian’anmen Square
A grand national flag-raising ceremony is held at the Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin) A grand national flag-raising ceremony is held at the…
Over 400 Christian Leaders Urge President Murmu, PM Modi to Address Anti-Christian Violence
The appeal comes after at least 14 incidents of violence, threats, and disruptions targeted Christian gatherings across the country during the Christmas season, the leaders and church groups wrote in…
What drives rapid rise of Global South in 2024?
“In the next five years, world GDP will grow by 55 trillion U.S. dollars, 70 percent of which will come from the Global South,” said UN Trade and Development Secretary-General…