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ISLAMABAD: With over 160,000 Pakistanis dying each year due to smoking-related illnesses, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to implement stronger tobacco taxation policies. Increasing taxes on cigarettes is a globally recognized strategy to curb tobacco consumption, particularly among youth and children, while also generating…
By Abdul Ghaffar BugtiWe are the ones who will fight against oppression and violence. We are the ones who will create a new curriculum of love.We are the ones who will dismantle class divisions. We are the revolution. We are the ones who will build a new society.We are the ones who will overthrow patriarchal…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape. The agreement focuses on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Major General (R) Hafeez…
Muzaffarabad: Kashmir Digital, a project of Azaad Digital—home to Azaad English, Azaad Urdu, Azaad Arabia, and Azaad Chinese—was officially launched in February, marking a significant step towards modernizing news reporting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Muzaffarabad, CEO Musawir Abbasi expressed gratitude to the esteemed guests for their presence and…
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has appointed Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif, Former Dean, Agriculture University, Peshawar, as Chairperson of the National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC). The appointment has been made for a period of four years w.e.f. January 15, 2025, as per section 3 and 4(j) of the approved bylaws of the Council. The…
ISLAMABAD: Nadeem Mahbub, Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, carried out a surprise visit to the Outpatient Department (OPD) of PIMS Hospital to review healthcare services and administrative arrangements. During his visit, the Secretary inspected the attendance of doctors and medical staff. He emphasized that hospital administration must ensure the availability of…
By Zhang Zhiwen, People’s Daily In recent years, Chinese smartphone brands have seen a steady rise in their sales in the Middle East. According to data released by Singapore-based market research firm Canalys, smartphone shipments in the Middle East (excluding Türkiye) reached 11.5 million units in the second quarter of 2024, marking a 20 percent…
By Guo Xiaolong, People’s Daily Mohe, located on the southern bank of the Heilongjiang River and the northern slope of the Greater Khingan Mountains, is the northernmost city in China. Temperatures here can plummet to minus 53 degrees Celsius, and the land is covered by ice and snow for nearly six months each year. Leveraging…
By Liu Yang, People’s Daily China’s film industry set a new milestone during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday. According to the China Film Administration, the country’s box office revenue during this period reached a staggering 9.51 billion yuan ($1.3 billion), with 187 million moviegoers packing theaters, up 18.64 percent and 14.68 percent from a year…
By Zou Xiang, People’s Daily For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. Shopping events for festival goods centered around Chinese intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are gaining popularity across China in recent years. During a recent event in north…
