China’s Country Garden aims to pay missed coupons by next week HONG KONG: Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said it was unable to pay two onshore coupons due on... Published 09 May, 2024 12:27pm
Technology Huawei’s new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip SHENZHEN/SHANGHAI: Huawei’s latest high-end phone features more Chinese suppliers, including a new flash memory... Published 09 May, 2024 11:05am
Markets China’s exports and imports return to growth, signalling demand recovery BEIJING: China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in the previous month, customs... Published 09 May, 2024 11:02am
Markets China April copper imports slide on month as prices rally BEIJING: China’s unwrought copper imports fell 8.2% in April from the prior month, customs data showed on Thursday,... Published 09 May, 2024 10:16am
Pakistan Taliban deny Afghan bomber involved in deadly attack on Chinese dam engineers KABUL: The Taliban defence ministry on Wednesday denied Pakistan’s allegations that Afghans were involved in an... Updated 08 May, 2024 07:20pm
World China’s Xi to discuss multi-billion euro investments in Serbia BELGRADE: Serbia welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with a military guard of honour on Wednesday ahead of a... Published 08 May, 2024 02:52pm
World China suspected in cyberattack on UK defence ministry LONDON: The British government said Tuesday it could not rule out state involvement in a mass cyberattack on the... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
World China hospital attack leaves two dead, 21 wounded BEIJING: Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a hospital in southwest China ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan Ahsan Iqbal leaves for China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday evening left ... Published 08 May, 2024 06:43am
Business & Finance Cabinet allows AirSial to start some international operations ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has allowed AirSial to start flight operations in China, Malaysia, Sri Lanka,... Updated 08 May, 2024 09:53am
Technology Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools Toyota Motor is expected to get a big lift from demand for hybrids when it reports annual earnings on Wednesday,... Published 07 May, 2024 01:40pm
World India pulls most troops from Maldives before deadline MALÉ: The Maldives has said India withdrew more than half of its troops deployed in its territory ahead of a Friday... Published 07 May, 2024 12:38pm
World China lifts risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia BEIJING: China lifted the risk alert warning on bird flu in Serbia, the General Administration of Customs announced... Published 07 May, 2024 11:41am
World Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese... Published 07 May, 2024 10:19am
Markets China shares book catch-up rally SHANGHAI: Mainland Chinese shares staged a catch-up rally tracking their regional peers on Monday as investors... Published 07 May, 2024 07:25am
Life & Style Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism HONG KONG: Cost-conscious Chinese tourists have replaced many of the cash-rich mainland travellers who once flocked... Published 06 May, 2024 11:28pm
World EU ready for ‘tough decisions to protect economy’, von der Leyen tells China PARIS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from... Published 06 May, 2024 05:28pm
Markets Gasoline demand growth to slow this year on EV growth in China, US NEW DELHI: Global petrol demand growth could halve in 2024, squeezing second-half refinery margins, analysts said,... Published 06 May, 2024 11:51am
World Xi praises French ties as Macron prepares to talk trade PARIS: President Xi Jinping lauded China’s ties with France as an international model on Sunday as he arrived in... Published 06 May, 2024 05:30am
World France’s Macron set to press visiting Xi on trade, Ukraine PARIS: China’s President Xi Jinping heads to Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, with his French counterpart Emmanuel... Published 05 May, 2024 11:18am
Print Strategic dialogue with China: Deputy PM Dar to lead team ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar is to lead Pakistan’s delegation in the fifth... Updated 05 May, 2024 01:54pm
Print Retrieving samples from far side of the moon: China launches historic mission WENCHANG, (China): China on Friday launched an uncrewed spacecraft on a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks... Updated 04 May, 2024 08:50am
Life & Style Luxury brands lure Chinese shoppers despite slowdown SHANGHAI: Sipping champagne and nibbling fried dumplings, Shanghai’s rich and influential posed by Louis Vuitton... Published 03 May, 2024 05:00pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s iCube Qamar payload launches aboard Chinese lunar mission Pakistan’s first satellite mission to the moon, iCube Qamar, was launched on board China’s Chang’E6 from Hainan,... Updated 03 May, 2024 10:48pm
Opinion Finally, Pakistan will Orbit the Moon Pakistan’s ICUBE-Q satellite is set to be transported by China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft, scheduled to depart ... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Markets China solar power development driving down production costs LAHORE: China large-scale development of solar power, coupled with continuous innovation and a complete industrial... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
World China says to take ‘necessary measures’ after fresh US sanctions BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday said it would take “necessary measures” after the United States announced fresh... Published 02 May, 2024 06:33pm
World Death toll from south China road collapse rises to 36 BEIJING: The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China’s Guangdong province has risen to 36, state media... Published 02 May, 2024 12:08pm
Markets Asia’s crude oil imports slip in April, trail OPEC forecasts: Russell LAUNCESTON: Asia’s imports of crude oil slipped slightly in April from March, as increased arrivals in China failed... Published 02 May, 2024 11:04am
World China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier BEIJING: China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, state... Published 02 May, 2024 04:58am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees