[ Listen to article SHANGHAI: China’s industry ministry is planning to ban the resale of cars within six months of their initial registration as part of efforts to combat sales of so-called zero-mileage used cars, an industry association publication reported on Saturday. Zero-mileage used cars have emerged in China because of the uniquely cutthroat competition for sales … Read more

ATHENS: Greece has detained nearly 200 migrants who arrived after an asylum freeze imposed on claimants from North Africa, the migration minister said on Saturday. “The illegal immigrants who entered from Libya in recent hours were arrested by the coast guard,” Thanos Plevris said on X. “They do not have the right to apply for … Read more

A global study has revealed that one in three children is now short-sighted or struggling to see distant objects clearly, with researchers linking the rise in myopia to increased screen time and reduced outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, examined data from more than five million … Read more

KARACHI: Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) wakes up as a “meat popsicle”. Frozen stiff, vacuum-sealed, and utterly disposable, he’s not even the first version of himself to see this bleak fate. This opening image of Mickey 17 sets the tone for Bong Joon-ho’s latest: part grim existential crisis, part sadistic comedy, all wrapped in sleek sci-fi … Read more

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Saturday lauded KL Rahul’s recent form in Test cricket, attributing the opener’s run-scoring streak to a subtle but vital technical adjustment. Speaking to the ICC digital, Shastri said Rahul’s current form was a long time coming, considering his natural talent. “I think there was not one person in … Read more

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish a state-of-the-art Aquaculture Park at Korangi Fish Harbour (KoFHAH), Karachi, under a public-private partnership framework aimed at boosting the country’s blue economy through sustainable aquaculture. The project is estimated to cost Rs3 billion. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced the plan while … Read more

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: A group of 100 young agricultural graduates will depart for China on Sunday under the Prime Minister’s Special Capacity-Building Programme, a key step toward transforming Pakistan’s agriculture sector through international learning and technology transfer. The delegation will receive training at Southwest University of Science and Technology, according to a statement by the … Read more

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a major 50% reduction in port charges at Karachi Port, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of trade logistics and foster sustainable growth. In a statement on Saturday, the minister announced the initiative as part of a broader strategy to decarbonise … Read more