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This photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows a scene at the closing ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, in Beijing, capital of China. The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women concluded in Beijing on Monday afternoon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)Looking back on history, the world has undergone an extraordinary journey to achieve gender equality, strengthening humanity along the way.by Xinhua writer Dong YueBEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — The recently-concluded Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, held in Beijing, has provided a valuable opportunity for the international community to take more concrete measures to bolster the development of women.As Chinese President Xi…

Moves court to instruct action by PEMRA, PTA, guidance by Council of Islamic Ideology A constitution petition has been filed before the Islamabad High Court against reality TV show Lāzawāl Ishq on allegations of promoting obscene and immoral content.  The petitioner, Aman Taraqqi Party Chairperson Muhammad Faiq Shah, contends that the reality TV show runs content contrary to the country’s religiosocio values, traditions and morals. It promotes obscenity and moral corruption to its young audience, the petitioner has argued, moving the court to direct PEMRA [Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority] and PTA [Pakistan Telecommunication Authority] to strictly monitor “immoral” content on…

Operation necessary to prevent powerful land mafia seizing control of valuable real estate The repatriation of thousands of Afghan nationals from the Afghan Basti (Afghan Camp) in Karachi, authorities have now begun demolishing homes in the vacated area amid growing concerns over potential illegal occupation. The Malir Development Authority (MDA) has taken control of the land and initiated demolition of the abandoned houses to prevent encroachment and reclaim the land for official use. The move comes after earlier warnings by DIG West Irfan Baloch, who had raised alarms about land grabbers eyeing the area. In a letter to the city…

A Pony.ai AION robot taxi is displayed during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on April 23, 2025. Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty ImagesAutonomous driving firms Pony.ai and WeRide have received approval from China’s securities regulator for secondary listings in Hong Kong, as the companies look to raise funds and continue their global expansion. The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced Tuesday that both companies had filed to issue and list shares in Hong Kong. Chinese companies seeking a foreign listing are required to file an application with the CSRC in advance,…

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, leaves the U.S. Capitol after a meeting with Republican members of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on the issue of debanking on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesBank of America is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday.Here’s what Wall Street expects:Earnings per share: 95 cents, according to LSEGRevenue: $27.5 billion, according to LSEGNet Interest Income: $15.24 billion, according to StreetAccountTrading: Fixed Income of $3.11 billion, Equities of $2.10 billion, according to StreetAccountBank of America is likely to have benefited from…

This photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows a glasses-free 3D panda along a street in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The glasses-free 3D pandas here have won the hearts of both residents and tourists since its debut in 2024, becoming a must-visit spot in the city. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)A drone photo taken on Oct. 14, 2025 shows glasses-free 3D pandas along a street in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The glasses-free 3D pandas here have won the hearts of both residents and tourists since its debut in 2024, becoming a must-visit spot in the city. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)People take photos of…

A file photo of Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani. PHOTO: EXPRESS Senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader and former speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Agha Siraj Durrani, has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah have expressed deep sorrow and grief over his death. Agha Siraj Durrani passed away at the age of 72 while under treatment at a private hospital in Karachi. The senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader had suffered a brain haemorrhage a month ago and had been hospitalised since. His condition deteriorated again a few days ago, and doctors confirmed…

Waymo self-driving cars with roof-mounted sensor arrays traveling near palm trees and modern buildings along the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California, February 21, 2025. Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesAlphabet’s Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing services to London, the first European market for its robotaxi.The company said in a release on Wednesday that it plans to start test drives on London’s roads in coming months, with human safety specialists at the wheel. It intends to open its robotaxi service next year, assuming it can get permissions from regulators as well as local and national leaders.London will mark the company’s…

Every act of aggression receives swift, resolute, intense response remembered by posterityPakistan Rangers (R) and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag lowering ceremony at their joint border post of Wagah near Lahore PHOTO:REUTERS Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a statement addressing the rhetoric being spread by the Indian leadership recently that mimics “Bollywood-style scripts”.  The armed forces have stated that such “jingoism” and “unnecessary chest thumping” could endanger peace and stability in South Asia. The Indian military and political leadership, directing terrorism allegations towards Pakistan, which Islamabad has repeatedly refuted“. The lies being fed to…

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, gestures at a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)BEIJING, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland plans to expand on-arrival document services for Taiwan residents to cover all eligible ports, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a regular press conference that the move aims to further open up the mainland and make travel for Taiwan residents more convenient and secure.Under the plan, Taiwan residents will be able to…