Authorities said that they are investigating an incident of shooting which took place in Charleston County South Carolina, claiming one person’s life while injuring five others Monday night, according to US media reports. The shooting was also confirmed by Charleston County Sheriff’s Office saying “one person was killed and five others were injured in a shooting near a nightclub in …
QUETTA, May 30 (INP): Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said that Gwadar’s long-standing problems relating to electricity and water were resolved. Speaking to journalists, he maintained that the government had taken bold and historical steps for the development and prosperity of the province. “Unnecessary check-posts have been eliminated and Gwadar’s long-standing problems relating to electricity and water …
BEIJING, May 30 (INP): In a bid to turbocharge the potato industry, 11 Belt and Road (BRI) countries including China and Pakistan have joined international universities, companies and organisations to launch an international network on the potato industry at a forum held at China’s Southwest University. A collaborative effort led by the Southwest University, the Belt and Road potato …
Islamabad, May 30 (INP): Pakistan and China are steadfastly strengthening their collaboration through the inclusion of technical education and training including dual degree programs and initiatives under the CPEC framework to build Pakistan’s strength to fight back poverty. Luban Workshop, a collaborative initiative between the Punjab Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) in Pakistan and the Tianjin Modern Vocational Technology College in China, is playing a pivotal role in this regard by empowering the local youth with essential technical knowledge to earn a better living and contribute towards overall economy. As part of a broader international vocational education project initiated by China, with numerous workshops established in …
BEIJING, May 30 (INP): In a bid to turbocharge the potato industry, 11 Belt and Road (BRI) countries including China and Pakistan have joined international universities, companies and organisations to launch an international network on the potato industry at a forum held at China’s Southwest University. A collaborative effort led by the Southwest University, the Belt and Road potato …
LAHORE: Power outages continue despite a reduction in demand for electricity owing to the city’s relatively pleasant weather, as Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has formally begun four-hour-long loadshedding in the city, The News reported. There will be outages for two hours a day of one hour each for consumers of Category I and II, according to the latest Load Management Programme, where …
KARACHI: In order to provide relief to the inflation-weary people ahead of the upcoming federal budget 2023-24 — expected to be announced on June 9 — the government is likely to reduce the price of petroleum products, industry officials told The News. The price of petrol is expected to go down by Rs10 per litre effective from June 1 …
Cricket’s cash-starved associate member nations fear the proposed new international revenue distribution model, which heavily favours the game’s superpowers, could potentially stall the growth of the game. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has proposed a new revenue-sharing model for the 2024-27 cycle to be voted on at its July board meeting in Durban. According to figures leaked to Cricinfo, cricket’s financial …
As speculations are on the rise over the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the lender asserted that it is in touch with Pakistan’s authorities to pave the way for a board meeting before the financing programme expires at the end of June, Reuters reported. A board meeting on a review of the programme usually requires a prior staff-level agreement — which will also …
LAHORE (EW): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday decided not to appear before a joint investigation team (JIT) in cases related to the incidents of violence and arson at Jinnah House (Corps Commander residence) and Military Tower. The JIT, headed by DIG Kamran Adil, has summoned the former prime minister, whose party was hit be massive resignations following …
