China raises its game in hosting global sports events

By Wang Liang, Liu Shuoyang, Chen Chenxi, People’s Daily Recently, the 2024 International Cycling Union (UCI) Junior Track World Championships and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships 2024 were held in Luoyang, central China’s Henan province, and Shangluo, northwest China’s Shaanxi province, respectively. Both events attracted athletes from dozens of countries…

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Qinling Mountains better safeguarded with comprehensive digital platform

By Zhang Tie, Zhang Danhua, People’s Daily The Qinling Mountains in northwest China’s Shaanxi province are a natural boundary between China’s north and south in terms of geology, climate, biodiversity, water systems, and soil types. The unique geographic environment creates abundant moisture, and the rugged terrain harbors rich plant and animal resources, earning the Qinling…

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SW China’s Guizhou builds itself into computing power base serving whole country

By Chen Junyi At the Gui’an Supercomputing Center, which is located in Guiyang, southwest China’s Guizhou province, over 600 servers are running at full speed, supplying constant computing power to cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Wuhan, creating a vibrant ambiance with constant hum of cooling fans and flickering indicator lights. As one of the eight…

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Young poets from BRICS countries gather in China to enhance cultural exchanges

By Chen Yuanyuan, People’s Daily A poet sharing session was recently held at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing, during which poets from BRICS countries recited their original poems in their respective languages. The First International Youth Poetry Festival’s Special Session for BRICS Countries, organized by the China Writers Association and the…

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NICC approves National Measles-Rubella Campaign for Q4 2025

ISLAMABAD: The National Inter-Agency Coordination Committee (NICC) held a meeting at the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, chaired by Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on NHSR&C. The meeting, convened by the Federal Directorate of Immunization (FDI), brought together NICC members including EPI Managers from across Pakistan including…

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Telenor Pakistan Signs MoU with Crop2X to Revolutionize Agriculture with Data-Driven Solutions

Islamabad: Telenor Pakistan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crop2X, a leading agritech company, to empower farmers and agricultural companies with advanced, data-driven crop monitoring solutions. This strategic partnership aims to double crop growth by leveraging smart farming practices, ensuring more precise agriculture through real-time monitoring and consultation. The initiative will harness the…

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Revolutionary reforms in health sector underway: Dr. Mukhtar

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister for Health Dr. Mukhtar Bharath has said that a series of revolutionary reforms are underway to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from Pakistan. Dr Mukhtar told a press briefing these initiatives are part of a broader strategy to combat both infectious and non-communicable diseases. He highlighted government’s commitment to TB eradication, detailing…

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PTCL wins SAMENA LEAD Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award

Dubai: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL) snared the prestigious Best Business Strategy & Expansion Award at the second edition of the South Asia – Middle East – North Africa Leadership and Excellence Awards in Digital-development (SA-ME-NA LEAD). The SAMENA Council LEAD Awards celebrate excellence in digital development and ICT innovation across South Asia, the…

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