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ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The US State Department yesterday released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, saying that the PRC continues to carry out genocide, crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, dismantle Hong Kong’s political freedoms and autonomy, and violate human rights in Xizang. Secretary of State Blinken attacked the human rights practices in Xinjiang in the preface of the report. What’s China’s comment? Wang Wenbin: Year after year, the US creates so-called human rights reports that are filled with political lies and ideological biases on China. We strongly reject this. The Chinese people have the best say on the…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Punjab food ministry has decided to ban the export of chicks in order to reduce the prices of broiler chicken. Sources stated that the Livestock Department prepared a summary for the ban and sent it to the Punjab government. Sources says that this ban can reduce the price of chicken by Rs 200 per kg, If something is in surplus, it is exported, but there is a complete shortage there. They further claimed that chicken became expensive due to wrong policies in the previous administration in Lahore. Despite the shortage at the local level, the rates increased due to exports.…

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ISLAMABAD (PEN) : On Friday, the gold rates in Pakistan witnessed another increase, moving the price of 24-karat gold to Rs245,000 per tola after seeing a price rise of Rs2,500. Dealers reported a similar increase in the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold, which has gone up by Rs2,143 to now trade at Rs210,048. Furthermore, the price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold also showed a spike to trade at Rs192,544. These movements are closely linked to changes in the value of the US Dollar, indicating the close relationship between currency values and gold prices. This underscores the impact…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the elements involved in the deep-rooted menace of corruption and criminal negligence for denting the national economy would be held accountable. Referring to the track and trace system agreement made in 2019, PM said this system was nothing but a cruel joke to the nation as no improvement was seen in the sectors of tobacco, cement, sugar and fertilizer. He said the agreement was totally a fraud as even no penalty clause was included in it. Chairing a meeting of the Cabinet at the PM House, he said that…

DHAKA (PEN) : Classes are cancelled across Bangladesh due to searing heat, but high school student Mohua Akter Nur found the soaring temperatures at home left her in no state for homework. Millions of pupils were told to stay home this week as the South Asian nation swelters through one of its worst heatwaves on record, with temperatures 4-5 degrees Celsius (7.2-9 degrees Fahrenheit) above the long-term average. Few schools in the capital Dhaka have air conditioning, and trying to conduct classes would have been futile. But the government’s decision to shutter schools was no relief to 13-year-old Nur. Her…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : As the business week draws to a close, the US dollar is experiencing a downward trend against the Pakistani currency, marking a notable shift in the foreign exchange market dynamics. Currency dealers report that at the onset of business on Friday, the value of the dollar has dropped by 8 paisas in the interbank market. Following this decrease, the dollar is currently trading at Rs278.40 in the interbank market, reflecting a decline in its value against the Pakistani rupee. Simultaneously, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is witnessing a bearish trend as the business day kicks off. The…

BEIJING (PEN) : China is ready to work with Pakistan to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, further, deepen strategic mutual trust, and promote practical cooperation in various fields within the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Global Development Initiative, Chairman, China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), Luo Zhaohui said. In his meetings with friends from various sectors during a recent visit to Pakistan, he hoped that friends from all walks of life would continue to exert their influence, and offer advice and suggestions for the development of bilateral relations, according to CIDCA’s…

BENGALURU/KOTTAYAM/MATHURA: India began voting on Friday in the second phase of the world’s biggest election, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his rivals raise the pitch of the campaign by focusing on hot-button issues such as religious discrimination, affirmative action and taxes. Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general elections that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1, with votes set to be counted on June 4. Modi is seeking a record-equalling third straight term on the back of his economic record, welfare measures, national pride, Hindu nationalism and personal popularity. Surveys suggest…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) : As the western wind system sweeps across Balochistan, intermittent rain continues to lash various regions, promising relief from the scorching heat. According to the Meteorological Department, this pattern is likely to persist for the next 24 hours, affecting both urban centres and remote areas alike. In northern Balochistan, including Chaman city and its surrounding areas, the weather has taken a chilly turn as rain persists. Residents find themselves bundling up against the sudden drop in temperature. The Chaman deputy commissioner has alerted the administration throughout the district. However, this respite comes at a cost as the supply…