Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) partners with six banks to expend its payment system & serve 9.3 Million beneficiaries in a more way
Islamabad, Feb 21: In a landmark development, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) today, signed an agreement with 6 Banks for disbursement of funds among its 9.3 Million beneficiary households.…
U.S. should stop taking “national security” as catch-all excuse
By Zhong Sheng, People's Daily Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense once again used "national security" as an excuse to include some Chinese chip and artificial intelligence (AI) companies on its…
London’s free views come at a cost
Soaring towers ignite new tourism interest amid concerns over city's changing skyline Although it contains some hidden jewels to attract curious tourists, by and large, London's financial district, the City…
China calls on members of neutrality group to promote global governance
BEIJING, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- China's top legislator Zhao Leji on Thursday called on member states of the Group of Friends of Neutrality to jointly promote the development of the…
Beijing to host 2029 World Aquatics Championships
DOHA -- World Aquatics confirmed on Sunday that the Chinese capital, Beijing, will host the World Aquatics Championships in 2029. "Beijing has repeatedly welcomed major aquatics events, providing excellent conditions…
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sees record daily passenger flow
GUANGZHOU, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) saw over 130,000 inbound and outbound passengers on Monday, the third day of the Chinese New…
Worldwide celebration for Dragon Year Spring Festival of China
BEIJING, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese dragon, also known as the "loong," is prominent in Chinese mythology as a legendary and auspicious creature. Unlike their European counterparts, Chinese dragons…
45th Anniversary of Victory of the Islamic Revolution & National Day of Iran Celebrated
Islamabad, Pakistan - February 12, 2024: The 45th Anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution & National Day of Iran was solemnly celebrated in Islamabad, Pakistan, with esteemed guests…
Voting begins for Pakistan’s general elections
ISLAMABAD, Feb. 8 - Polling for Pakistan's general elections started across the country on Thursday morning, said the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Spokesperson of the ECP Syed Nadeem Haider…
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on Gaza rises to 26,637: ministry
GAZA, Feb 1 -- The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza said on Monday that the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli offensive on the enclave has reached 26,637 since it…
Beijing and Washington create specific plans for official meetings and working together.
In their recent talk, top officials from both sides discussed China's request for "peaceful reunification" support from Washington. They also laid out specific plans for official meetings and cooperation in…
Medical sources report that over 50 Palestinians have died due to bombings by Israel in Khan Younis
GAZA, Jan. 23(Xinhua) -- At least 50 Palestinians have been killed and dozens of others wounded by Israeli bombings on shelter centers of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip,…
U.S. “small yard, high fence” strategy will eventually backfire
By Zhong Sheng, People's Daily The United States' domineering and coercive practices in technology are continuing escalating. The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced an investigation into the semiconductor supply…
China to work with rest of world for common good of humanity
By He Yin, People's Daily Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the remarkable achievements China had made in 2023 and expressed the firm confidence of the Chinese people in forging ahead…
Discovering “new world” in Barcelona
By Cui Shixin, People's Daily The 20-story-tall Columbus Monument, having witnessed the vicissitude of the times, is unquestionably the most eye-catching structure, when looking at downtown Barcelona from a rooftop near the…