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This photo taken on May 18, 2025 shows dishes cooked by Xia Lu (not her real name) for her clients in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua)* A rising wave of young Chinese is embracing a new gig, that of on-demand chef.* It may reflect a consumption upgrade, with a sizable number of urbanites willing to dig deeper into their pockets for healthier and bespoke alternatives to takeout.* While recognizing its contribution to flexible employment, experts call for a clearer legal framework, better protection for workers, and more oversight from relevant platforms and authorities.BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) — A wok sizzled…
Listen to article Authorities have recaptured 87 of the 216 inmates who escaped from District Prison Malir in Karachi on Monday night, confirmed the Sindh police chief on Tuesday. One escapee was shot dead during the breakout. Sindh IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon confirmed in an interview that 78 escapees have been recaptured, and a massive search operation is currently in progress to locate the remaining fugitives after 216 inmates escaped from Karachi’s District Malir Jail on Monday night after earthquake tremors triggered a temporary evacuation of prisoners from their barracks. Of these, 50 were found hiding within the jail quarters, 19 were…
African countries have again topped the list of the world’s most ignored crises, with nearly all of the worst-funded humanitarian challenges located in the continent in 2024, according to a new study out this week. Released on Tuesday, the report by the nonprofit Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) lists Cameroon, Mozambique and a host of other African nations as some of the most burdened by violence and displacement, but also the most invisible to donors. The news comes as the United States, formerly the world’s biggest aid provider, massively cut development funding this year. Aid agencies received only half of what…
Klarna is synonymous with the “buy now, pay later” trend of making a purchase and deferring payment until the end of the month or paying over interest-free monthly installments.Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesSwedish fintech Klarna — primarily known for its popular “buy now, pay later” services — is launching its own Visa debit card, as it looks to diversify its business beyond short-term credit products.The company on Tuesday announced that it’s piloting the product, dubbed Klarna Card, with some customers in the U.S. ahead of a planned countrywide rollout. Klarna Card will launch in Europe later this year, the…
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a new prisoner swap and the return of thousands of dead soldiers during direct talks in Istanbul, although little headway was made towards ending the war. The rival delegations met on Monday at the Ottoman-era Ciragan Palace in the Turkish city, and officials confirmed that both sides will exchange prisoners of war and the remains of 6,000 soldiers killed in combat. The Istanbul meeting, which lasted less than two hours, marked the second time the warring countries have convened for direct talks in less than a month, but expectations were low amid recent military…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) announced a 20-member national squad on Monday, appointing Imad Butt as captain for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament, crucial for promotion to the elite FIH Hockey Pro League, runs from June 15 to June 21. Imad will lead the Green Shirts in the eight-nation competition, which also features hosts Malaysia, France, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa and Wales. Rana Waheed was named vice-captain for the campaign. The squad includes goalkeepers Muneer-ur-Rehman and Abdullah Ishtiaq, alongside field players Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Sufyan Khan, Abdul Manan, Hamad Anjum,…
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reaffirmed that Balochistan is an integral part of Pakistan and that no power can detach it from the country. “Balochistan is part of Pakistan and will always remain so,” he declared, adding, “No one can separate it.” Addressing educators during the Hilal Talks 2025 programme organised by the military’s media wing on Monday, the DG ISPR dismissed the narrative of Balochistan’s separatism as baseless, asserting that the province is deeply integrated into Pakistan’s economy and society. “The propaganda that Balochistan can be separated is unfounded,” he said. “Baloch, Sindhi, Pashtun, Punjabi, Kashmiri,…
NGO urges Russian accountability for war crimes in targeting Ukrainians with drones.Russian forces have been using drones to hunt and attack civilians in Ukraine and continue to do so, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). In a report released on Tuesday, HRW stated that the Russian military has repeatedly deployed unmanned drones to attack civilian targets in its more than three-year war with Ukraine. The NGO said that dozens of civilians have been killed and hundreds injured in violation of the laws of war. Referencing video from Russian drones and witnesses and survivors, the rights watchdog alleges that Russia has…
Listen to article Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leading a high-level delegation, met with Ambassador Fu Cong, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, to discuss the evolving security situation in South Asia, particularly in the wake of India’s recent aggressive actions. The meeting on Monday focused on Pakistan’s efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region amidst India’s belligerent posture. Bilawal expressed heartfelt gratitude from the people of Pakistan for China’s unwavering support during India’s provocations. He briefed the Chinese delegation on the developments following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, highlighting Pakistan’s responsible and restrained…
LAHORE: Pakistan Twenty20 International captain Salman Ali Agha has vowed that the side will continue to “entertain” the fans after registering a 3-0 series triumph over Bangladesh. Although it came against a non-elite opponent, the success was special for Pakistan, who announced their transition into a modern-day white-ball side, displaying a high-risk approach that paid dividends across the series. They won the first two matches by 37 and 57 runs respectively, defending with ease scores of 201 in each before chasing down 197 with 16 balls to spare in the final game. In Pakistan’s first T20I series victory on home…