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Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The committee formed under the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act, 2023 has made the office of acting chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) ineffective by adopting a procedure. The committee — led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Aminuddin Khan — on May 29 made a new procedure to regulate its business. A notification in this regard has been issued by Supreme Court Registrar Muhammad Saleem Khan. The same notification has also been uploaded on the Supreme Court website this week.The notification said the Supreme Court (Practice…

An exhibitor (1st L, front) promotes products to guests during the 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair in Lanzhou, northwest China’s Gansu Province, July 6, 2025. First held in 1993, the China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair serves as a window for the opening of northwestern China and is a major event for Belt and Road economic and trade cooperation. (Xinhua/Zhang Zhimin)LANZHOU, July 6 (Xinhua) – The 31st China Lanzhou Investment and Trade Fair opened on Sunday in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China’s Gansu Province, attracting over 2,000 domestic and international enterprises.This year’s fair features Indonesia as its…

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government, officials said on Saturday days after Russia became the first country to formally accept Taliban controlled Kabul as legitimate dispensation.Moscow’s decision, some observers feel, may be a prelude to other regional countries finally embracing the Taliban. However, officials in Pakistan said the decision of Russia was not a surprise as Moscow for sometimes had indicated they would reconcile with the fact that the Taliban were now in charge and there was no other option but to accept their rule. The Russian decision also stems from the fact…

Listen to article KARACHI: Braving blistering heat and choking humidity, rescue teams in Karachi’s Lyari toiled around the clock on Saturday, racing against time to pull survivors from the rubble of a collapsed building that claimed 23 lives – a tragedy that has kept the impoverished area on edge for over 40 hours. Authorities said the building had been declared unsafe and eviction notices were sent to occupants over three years, but landlords and some residents said there was no such notice. Residents reported hearing cracking sounds shortly before the apartment block crumbled around 10:00 am on Friday in Lyari.  The death…

ATTOCK: Rescue authorities on Saturday safely evacuated 25 people, including women and children, who were stranded in the Indus River near Shadi Khan, Attock, after a sudden surge in water levels due to monsoon rains and the opening of Tarbela Dam’s spillways. According to rescue officials, the group became trapped when the river’s flow intensified unexpectedly, leaving them isolated and unable to return to safety. The operation, which lasted five hours, was carried out by emergency teams who acted swiftly to prevent any casualties. Livestock also stranded in the river was secured during the operation. Rescue sources stated that the…

This photo taken on July 3, 2025 shows a view of the LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in Shanghai, east China. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)SHANGHAI, July 6 (Xinhua) — The opening of LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort in east China has added momentum to the country’s thriving theme park sector, reflecting China’s consumption upgrade and potential, as well as its commitment to opening up to the world.The resort in Shanghai, currently the largest LEGOLAND globally and the first in China, offers a new amusement option for Chinese citizens and foreigners visiting this metropolis.The cultural and tourism industries are becoming important growth drivers — as the Chinese…

VEHARI: To ensure the inclusion of women in municipal services and provide a dedicated platform for registering and resolving their complaints, ‘Women Facilitation Desks’ have been established in 44 municipal institutions across Punjab, including Vehari. The initiative has been launched under the directive of the Punjab Local Government & Community Development Department, while training and implementation responsibilities have been assigned to a foundation. These desks have been set up in 12 Municipal Corporations and 32 Municipal Committees, where they are now fully operational. The aim is to enhance women’s access to essential municipal services such as clean water, sanitation, cleanliness,…

ISLAMABAD: In a major crackdown, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Smuggling Cell has unearthed a high-profile visa scam involving the fraudulent issuance of Pakistani e-visas to Afghan nationals using fake sponsorships, with alleged complicity of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Information. According to the FIA spokesperson, two Afghan nationals were arrested during a targeted raid in Islamabad’s G-8 sector, while a case has been registered against six individuals. Raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects. The accused were reportedly operating out of car showrooms in the G-8 area, running a sophisticated racket…

Olympic javelin star Neeraj Chopra headlined what was billed as India’s inaugural world-class field competition on Saturday, living up to his goal of elevating domestic talent while also walking away with another gold medal. Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the 2024 Paris Games, triumphed with a throw of 86.18 metres at the 12-athlete javelin Neeraj Chopra Classic event. He finished ahead of former world champion Julius Yego (silver) and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage (bronze). “The biggest target of the competition was to uplift the Indian athletes alongside the international ones. We got…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the nation to take guidance from the life and character of Imam Hussain (RA) to overcome internal and external challenges and keep Pakistan on the path of peace, unity and progress. In a message on the occasion of Ashura 1447 AH, he said, “Ashura is a profound and instructive day in the history of Islam, which gives us the great lesson of patience, sacrifice and standing firm on principles. This day will continue to illuminate the conscience of humanity till the Day of Judgment.” “The battle that took place on the battlefield of Karbala…