World Bank approves $194mn to support education & access to water in Balochistan
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors on Tuesday approved $194 million for two projects to enhance educational opportunities for children and boost water security in Balochistan. “The GRADES-Balochistan project…
Disaster relief efforts underway in flood-hit southwest China county
Heavy flooding has returned to Rongjiang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, prompting local authorities to re-activate the highest-level emergency flood response, effective from 12:30 p.m. Saturday. At 6:30 p.m.,…
Islamabad to have five new padel tennis courts
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has said it has auctioned five sites for establishing padel tennis courts in various areas of the city, expecting to generate Rs7.6 million per month.…
China’s regional jetliner C909 marks 9 years in commercial service
A C909 jetliner of an Indonesian airline lands at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, east China, May 8, 2025. Saturday marks the ninth anniversary of the commercial operation of…
Chinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan
The 12th batch of the Chinese medical team on Friday offered free medical services to university students in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The 12th batch of the Chinese…
