Understanding China’s whole-process people’s democracy
By Xu Jun, People's Daily The upcoming "two sessions," the annual meetings of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National Committee…
Chinese vision shapes future of global human rights governance
By He Yin, People's Daily Global governance stands at a new crossroads as the international human rights cause faces serious challenges. In these turbulent times, objective, impartial, and rational voices…
Woman killed, six injured as wall collapses at BISP payment centre in Shangla
SHANGLA, Mar 13: A woman was killed and six others injured when a dilapidated wall collapsed at a payment centre of the Benazir Income Support Programme in the Koz Kana…
Gold prices drop Rs2,900 per tola in Pakistan as global bullion market declines
KARACHI — Gold and silver prices fell in Pakistan on Friday after a two-day gap, tracking a decline in the international bullion market that pushed local precious metal rates lower.…
LUMS study outlines pathway for Pakistan to achieve near-zero carbon electricity by 2040
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12: A new technical study by the LUMS Energy Institute says Pakistan could transition to a largely fossil-free electricity system by 2040 while maintaining affordability, reliability and long-term…
Afghanistan: A ‘Strategic Burden’
Everyone is watching the Middle East burn. The big global players have their eyes fixed on Gaza, Lebanon, and the whole Iran-Israel standoff. Because of that, a really dangerous—and surprisingly…
Pakistan plans to deploy AI in agriculture sector, says Ambassador Hashmi
BEIJING, Mar 12: Pakistan is planning to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in its agriculture sector to improve productivity and modernise farming practices, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said on…
China condemns attacks on Gulf countries, calls for immediate de-escalation
BEIJING — China said it does not support attacks on Gulf countries and condemned strikes targeting civilians and non-military infrastructure, urging an immediate halt to military operations and a return…
UN Security Council passes resolution condemning Iran attacks on Gulf states
NEW YORK — The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s reported attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan and calling on Tehran to immediately halt hostilities…
Pakistan joins Arab and Islamic countries in condemning Israel’s closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque
JERUSALEM — Pakistan and seven other Arab and Islamic countries have strongly criticized Israel’s continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions on access to Jerusalem’s Old City, urging the immediate…
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