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People visit a drone technology exhibition during the 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 10, 2025. Under the theme of “Path to Innovative Growth,” the 2025 conference features more than 40 insight forums, a global thematic day, more than 10 stages, a technology exhibition of nearly 10,000 square meters, a technology marketplace covering 5,000 square meters, an AI innovation contest, a technology job fair, and an investor meetup. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)An exhibitor introduces a humanoid robot to visitors during the 2025 Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 10, 2025. Under the theme…
LAHORE: Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi should have weighed his words before bashing a leader, who is amongst the senior most leaders of the PML-N and that, too, for merely speaking the unpleasant truth about our system, several ruling party leaders opined. A former federal minister, talking to The Express Tribune on the condition of anonymity, said that Hanif Abbasi should be ashamed of himself for unleashing a tirade against Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, a veteran politician of the country and a very senior party leader. He said that Khawaja Asif is a man of high stature unlike Haneef Abbasi, who…
DUBAI: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott demanded improvement from his team after an unsteady batting performance in Tuesday’s T20 Asia Cup victory against minnows Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan were 95-6 in 13 overs before dropped catches allowed them to post a match-winning total of 188-6 after electing to bat in the tournament opener. Opener Sediqullah Atal topscored with 73 but was spilled three times, including in the very first over. “We were a bit fortunate with a few dropped catches that sort of let us off. We need to make sure we improve on a few areas for the…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised sharp questions over the government’s imposition of the super tax, with judges warning that the burden of such levies ultimately fell on ordinary citizens and discouraged the taxpayers. A five-member Constitutional Bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, resumed hearing in the case challenging the super tax. During the hearing, Advocate Asma Hamid appeared on behalf of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Sitting on the bench, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar remarked that whether it was a cement bag or a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment, “the entire burden comes down on the common…
India’s Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan will battle for javelin gold in Tokyo next week, the latest chapter in a brotherly rivalry which has soured since a deadly military conflict between their countries. The Tokyo Olympic champion, Chopra, and his successor in Paris, Nadeem, will line up at the athletics world championships for their first encounter since the nuclear-armed neighbours engaged in a four-day conflict in May, their worst since 1999. Chopra, who took Olympic silver behind his great rival a year ago, had often spoken about his friendly relations with Nadeem despite the tensions between their countries.…
An aerial drone photo taken on June 26, 2024 shows reefs in China’s Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea. With the approval of the State Council, China will establish the Huangyan Dao national nature reserve. The official website of China’s central government (www.gov.cn) on Wednesday posted the State Council’s approval of the request by the Ministry of Natural Resources for the establishment of the Huangyan Dao national nature reserve, agreeing to the establishment of the nature reserve. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration has released the details of the Huangyan Dao national…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced in-principle approval for declaring a climate and agricultural emergency in view of the ongoing monsoon rains and flood situation across the country. The prime minister will soon convene a meeting of the chief ministers of all four provinces and relevant officials to formulate a strategy aimed at mitigating further damage from the adverse effects of climate change. The decision was taken during a federal cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister, where members were briefed on the extent of flood losses. Millions of acres of agricultural land and crops have been damaged,…
The monsoon depression that caused heavy rainfall in Karachi has weakened into a low-pressure system and moved towards Balochistan, ending the risk of heavy showers in the city. However, light rain is still possible in Karachi in the coming days. Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari told The Express Tribune that the monsoon system had weakened before moving from Karachi to the Makran coast in Balochistan. The system is currently affecting Pasni, Ormara, Turbat and adjoining areas. While the system may bring more rain to Balochistan, Karachi is expected to see only light showers on Thursday. Read More: Over 400 rescued…
LAHORE: Southern Punjab is facing an escalating flood emergency as rivers overflow, embankments break, and authorities warn of further breaches that could displace tens of thousands more residents. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has directed urgent evacuations from flood-prone districts such as Muzaffargarh, Lodhran, Rajanpur, Liaquatpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, stressing that residents in riverbeds must be relocated to safe areas without delay. PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia said all evacuees will be provided food, water, and medical facilities in relief camps, adding that police will assist in moving those unwilling to leave. He emphasised that the protection of…
Punjab has begun formulating its long-term Forest Vision 2050, aiming to prioritise forest conservation and ecological balance rather than treating forests solely as a source of timber. The initiative seeks to make forests a central pillar in tackling climate change and strengthening ecological resilience. To draft this vision, the Punjab Forest Department has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which organised a two-day planning workshop in Lahore. The event brought together national and international experts, government officials, academics, and community representatives to contribute proposals. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb inaugurated the opening session alongside IUCN Asia’s Dr.…