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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee has categorically rejected the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench verdict, which set aside its July 12, 2024, judgment. That ruling had reinstated PTI as a parliamentary party and allowed it to secure reserved seats in the legislature. Last week, the Supreme Court overturned its July 12 ruling on reserved seats, accepting review petitions and upholding the Peshawar High Court’s decision. As a result, the PTI lost its reserved seats. In response to the court’s ruling, PTI held a crucial meeting of its parliamentary committee in Islamabad on Wednesday to discuss the implications of…

Listen to article The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) restored on Wednesday all reserved seats in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies, in line with Supreme Court’s recent decision.  According to a notification issued by the ECP, the commission has reinstated a total of 74 reserved seats: The move effectively nullifies earlier notifications that had de-notified candidates elected on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) ticket. The ECP has withdrawn its earlier notifications dated July 24 and July 29, 2024. The decision comes in compliance with the Supreme Court’s June 27, 2025 ruling, which addressed review petitions related to the allocation of reserved seats.…

Synopsys logo is seen displayed on a smartphone with the flag of China in the background. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThe U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip-design software to China, semiconductor software companies Synopsys and Cadence announced Thursday. “Synopsys is working to restore access to the recently restricted products in China,” the California-based software maker said in a statement. Its rival, Cadence, confirmed with CNBC that the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, which falls under the Department of Commerce, had reversed the export restrictions.”We are in the process of restoring access to our software and technology…

This photo shows the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, Jan. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)by Xinhua writers Yao Yuan and Cheng YunjieHEFEI, July 2 (Xinhua) — Residents of Hefei say the city has two suns — one suspends in the sky and the other lies in an industrial park in the city’s suburb.Hefei, capital of east China’s Anhui Province, is home to the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST). It has been dubbed China’s “artificial sun” due to its unique fusion process, which simulates that of the sun. This facility lies at the heart of the…

Listen to article Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has challenged the state, asserting that if it can legally topple his government through constitutional means, he will leave politics if they succeed. “Don’t do anything unconstitutional — and even through constitutional means, you cannot do anything. Our government, our power, and everything belong to Imran Khan. He can instruct us to topple the government whenever he wishes. Our government cannot be overthrown through constitutional methods,” he said. Following a meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party, Gandapur held a joint press conference with PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja, and…

* Indonesia is currently the world’s largest producer of nickel and holds the biggest-known reserves of the metal, an essential component in EV batteries.* A new electric vehicle (EV) battery megaproject, whose groundbreaking took place on Sunday, is a nearly 6-billion-U.S.-dollar joint venture with China.* Chinese firms have played a pivotal role in bringing technology, capital and global market access to Indonesia, particularly in EV batteries and supply chain integration, said Kukuh Kumara, secretary general of the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries.JAKARTA, July 2 (Xinhua) — The groundbreaking of a new electric vehicle (EV) battery megaproject in Indonesia set another…

Listen to article In Lahore’s historic walled city, particularly around Lohari Gate, preparations for Muharram are in full swing with artisans devoting themselves to crafting ceremonial ornaments used in religious processions. Items such as the Alam, Tazia, Zarih and Shabeeh-e-Zuljanah are being meticulously handmade each holding deep spiritual and cultural meaning for Shia mourners during the sacred month. Demand for these symbolic artifacts surges in the lead-up to Muharram, though orders are placed throughout the year. Many of the craftsmen have inherited the trade from earlier generations, preserving the intricate techniques that give these items their distinctive identity. Among them is Mukhtar Ahmad,…

A humanoid robot poses during a permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Center in Beijing, capital of China, March 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)BEIJING, July 2 (Xinhua) — As the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrates the 104th anniversary of its founding this week, the Party’s signature five-year plans continue to serve as a roadmap for China’s modernization drive.This year, China is set to complete its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and is formulating the blueprint for the next one, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s long-term strategy for national rejuvenation.From transforming an agrarian society into the world’s second-largest economy to…

Listen to article India has lifted the ban on Pakistani YouTube channels and artists’ social media accounts, allowing Indian viewers to once again access to Pakistani content. Ahad Raza Mir, Mawra Hocane, Yumna Zaidi and Danish Taimoor are among the celebrities whose accounts have been reinstated. However, several accounts are still inaccessible to Indian users, including those of Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Wahaj Ali, Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir. After the April 22 shooting, which targeted tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and left 26 civilians dead, India had imposed restrictions on Pakistani YouTube…

The Datadog stand is being displayed on day one of the AWS Summit Seoul 2024 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea, on May 16, 2024.Chris Jung | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDatadog shares were up 10% in extended trading on Wednesday after S&P Global said the monitoring software provider will replace Juniper Networks in the S&P 500 U.S. stock index.S&P Global is making the change effective before the beginning of trading on July 9, according to a statement.Computer server maker Hewlett Packard Enterprise, also a constituent of the index, said earlier on Wednesday that it had…