China’s urban renewal turns former industrial sites into new hubs of consumption
China’s urban renewal drive is reshaping disused factories and aging districts into cultural and leisure destinations, helping cities create new consumption spaces while preserving industrial heritage, according to officials and…
Big data alerts help Guizhou prevent households from slipping back into poverty
In southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities are using data-driven alerts to identify households at risk of falling back into poverty and intervene before financial shocks become long-term setbacks, officials…
China’s provinces set 2026 growth targets, focus on consumption, AI and industrial upgrading
China’s provincial governments have unveiled their economic growth targets for 2026 during their annual “two sessions,” outlining plans to support consumption, accelerate innovation, and strengthen key industries as the country…
BYD’s January slump deepens as China EV giant posts fifth straight sales decline
China’s BYD reported a fifth consecutive monthly decline in vehicle sales in January, as intensifying domestic competition and a cooling policy environment weigh on the country’s largest electric vehicle producer.…
LAAM Fashion Week Day 2 features high-street, retail and designer collections in Lahore
Lahore hosted the second day of LAAM Fashion Week on Saturday, February 1, 2026, as designers and brands from across Pakistan’s fashion industry presented runway collections spanning high-street, retail and…
Fire destroys Dr Salman Aesthetic Clinic in Islamabad’s Beverly Center
ISLAMABAD: A major fire gutted Dr Salman Aesthetic Clinic in Beverly Center, Sector F-6, Islamabad, causing extensive financial losses and leaving one staff member with serious burn injuries. The injured…
Jeffrey Epstein Files: Power, Silence, and the Exposed Face of Global Accountability
The name Jeffrey Epstein is no longer confined to the identity of a single individual; it has evolved into a symbol of modern global politics, power, wealth, sexual exploitation, the…
Samsung signals AI-first smartphone push for 2026 after record earning
Samsung has outlined plans to strengthen its position in the global smartphone market in 2026, signalling a sharper focus on artificial intelligence after posting record profits in its latest earnings…
Pakistan cabinet orders review of SBP’s polymer banknotes plan, questions Rs10 note withdrawal
The federal cabinet has directed a detailed review of a proposal to introduce polymer banknotes and discontinue the Rs10 banknote, raising questions about cost, safety, and suitability for local conditions.…
Pakistan spinners make T20I history with all 10 wickets against Australia
LAHORE: Pakistan’s spinners created history in international cricket by claiming all 10 wickets in a T20I match for the first time. The feat came during the second T20I against Australia…
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