China faces severe infection surge after 5 years, post-COVID-19
Along with other respiratory viruses, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is the main cause of the current respiratory disease epidemic in China. As winter deepens, this increase has put the nation’s healthcare system in a difficult position. Hospitals are overcrowded with patients in critical respiratory distress, particularly in child units. Waiting periods have considerably increased and ICU […]
China’s world largest hydropower dam in Tibet sparks controversy
China is building the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. This dam will produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. It will surpass the Three Gorges Dam in size and energy output. The project is worth over 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion). It is a key part of China’s push […]
BRICS welcomes nine new countries in the block
Moscow: Nine new countries are set to become official partners f BRICS from 1st Jan 2025. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday, Belarus, Thailand, Cuba, Malaysia, Uganda and Uzbekistan will join the block. After expansion, acronyms BRICS+ reflects new membership. The organization came into formation in 2001. Its founding members were Brazil, Russia, India […]
China visa-free transit policy expands to 10 days
China, the world’s second-largest economy, has expanded its visa-free transit policy to boost tourism and economic recovery. Travelers from 54 countries, including the US and Canada, can now visit China for up to 10 days visa-free. This policy also includes nations from Europe and Asia. This opportunity requires travelers to hold a confirmed outbound ticket […]
Pakistani commercial ship a step towards economic self-reliance
Pakistan has taken a historic step in its maritime industry by announcing the construction of its first commercial ship in over four decades. The project is a joint effort of the Pakistan Navy, Karachi Shipyard, and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). It marks a significant move towards reducing the country’s reliance on foreign shipping companies […]
Taiwan received US-made Abrams tanks to strengthen its defense potential
Taiwan has taken delivery of 38 advanced US-made Abrams tanks to strengthen military capabilities against potential Chinese attack. Abrams tanks are a mainstay of US military and among the heaviest in the world. In addition, a semi-official news agency confirmed that M1A2s are the first new batch of tanks to Taiwan in 30 years, ordered […]
US warship docks in Cambodia to reinvigorate military cooperation
On Monday, the Savannah, US Navy warship, reached at the Cambodian port of Sihanoukville on the Gulf of Thailand for five-day visit. This warship carries a crew of 103 and known as Littoral Combat Ship. This is a first such visit in last eight years to Cambodia and it signals the “reinvigoration of military-to-military cooperation” […]
First female Punjab CM Maryam embarks on official visit to Beijing
on invitation from the Communist Party of China, CM of Punjab set off for eight-day long high-profile visit to China. Her delegation consisted of senior provincial ministers: Marium Aurangzeb, Uzma Zahid Bukhari, Bilal Akbar and Ashiq Kermani. She is the first provincial female minister to undertake visit China. On her arrival at Beijing Airport, Maryam […]
New Gwadar airport named flagship venture to be operational by month-end
New Gwadar International Airport, driver of regional connectivity, is set to be open by the end of the month. As preparations are on completing stage, Zeeshan Saad, DG of Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), visited to review its readiness. The project team enlightened airport stakeholders on available business opportunities and the economic zones tied to the […]
