China’s “Ice City” fuels summer boom with indoor attractions
Alejandra Palacios found herself moving from summer heat to winter chill in just a matter of minutes. One moment, she was strolling in almost 30-degree-Celsius warmth in summer clothes; the…
India’s ruling BJP loses byelection in stronghold after Cockroach student protests
Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced the resignation of the education secretary are beginning to dent the BJP’s support India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has lost a byelection in…
China allocates emergency funds for flood recovery in northeast provinces
China has earmarked 50 million yuan (about 7.36 million U.S. dollars) in central government funds to support post-disaster recovery in flood-hit Heilongjiang Province in the northeast, the National Development and…
M-12 project: ECC approves Rs27.62bn sovereign guarantees issuance
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet (ECC) has approved the issuance of Sovereign Guarantees amounting to Rs27.62 billion for the construction of the Sialkot (Sambrial) – Kharian Motorway (M-12)…
Chinese defense spokesperson slams “China threat” rhetoric in Japan’s new defense white paper
A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday refuted contents related to the Chinese military in Japan’s new defense white paper, noting that it is hyping up the so-called “China threat” rhetoric,…
Govt Approves Nationwide Online Police Character Certificate System
The federal government has approved, in principle, a uniform nationwide system for issuing Police Character Certificates, allowing citizens to apply online through a centralized platform. The decision came during a…