BEIJING - A new air cargo route was launched linking Ezhou Huahu Air­port in central China’s Hubei province with Lahore, said SF Airlines, China’s largest air cargo carrier in fleet size. The Ezhou-Lahore cargo route is the first internation­al air cargo route launched by SF Airlines this year, de­parting from Ezhou Huahu Airport, China’s first cargo-focused airport. The opening of this inter­national cargo route is an im­portant measure for Huahu Airport to further increase routes to South Asia. Previ­ously, SF Airlines had opened two direct cargo routes from Ezhou to South Asia: Ezhou-Delhi and Ezhou-Chennai. SF Airlines, the aviation branch of China’s leading courier enterprise SF Ex­press, has launched a total of 11 international cargo routes from Ezhou to global desti­nations to date.

Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will pay a five-day visit to Davos, Switzerland from tomorrow to participate in the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). In the meeting, the prime minister will deliver a keynote address on the theme “Trade Tech’s Trillion Dollar Promise,” Foreign Office Spokesperson said on her official X account on Sunday. He will attend three key thematic events on ‘preventing an era of global conflict; restoring faith in the global system and preventing economic fracture’. On the sidelines of the event, he will also hold meetings with the government and business leaders. During his visit, Prime Minister Kakar will lead a special “Invest in Pakistan” event.

Also Sunday, Israeli warplanes struck targets in Lebanon following a Hezbollah missile attack that killed two Israeli civilians — an older woman and her adult son — in northern Israel. Opposing demonstrations either demanded the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas or called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Late Sunday, the Israeli military said it had struck Lebanon in response to the missile strike. Meanwhile, the Egyptian TV station Al-Ghad said a cameraman was killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza. Details were not immediately available, and the Israeli military had no comment.

Caretaker Religious Affairs Min­ister Aneeq Ahmed is current­ly in Saudi Arabia, engaged in the crucial task of finalising arrange­ments for the annual Hajj pilgrim­age. His itinerary encompasses significant meetings and active participation in the Global Hajj Conference held in Jeddah. The government, under Minis­ter Ahmed’s commitment, seeks to enhance facilities for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims. One notable plan involves extending the Makkah Route Initiative beyond Islamabad, reaching Karachi in 2024. AMIN WASTOO,Hoshab.

From Tribune staff reportsCALHOUN COUNTY — A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, has claimed the life of an Oxford man, according to Corporal Reginal M. King of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Cristian Soto, 22, was critically injured when the 2017 Ford Fusion he was driving collided head-on with the 2004 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by a 63-year-old Dakota City, Neb. After the initial collision, the Ford struck the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by a 21-year-old Oxford nab. “Soto was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he later succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased,” King said. The crash occurred on Airport Road, less than one mile west of Oxford, in Calhoun County.

1/14: Face The Nation The 2024 Republican race for president will have its first nominating contests in Iowa this week and New Hampshire next week. Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, who has endorsed former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the state of the race. Plus, Charlie D'Agata joins from Tel Aviv, Israel, as Israel's war with Hamas reaches the grim milestone of 100 days.

The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby that aired on Jan. 14, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined now by Admiral John Kirby of the White House National Security Council. We've taken- we've taken the requisite necessary precautions in the region to make sure we're ready for that if that should occur. MARGARET BRENNAN: Right. MARGARET BRENNAN: Right.

Chris Sununu , a Republican, a Republican Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a Democratof West Virginia, a Democrat 2024 Republican presidential candidate former Arkansas Gov. But they agreed with it anyway, even when we didn't note that Donald Trump had said it. And, look, that's important because it also speaks…MARGARET BRENNAN: That's tremendous. AMY WALTER: Despite it being her home state, it is still where Donald Trump has a great, deep well of support. SENATOR JOE MANCHIN: I'm just saying my – the crisis at the border is the greatest crisis we face in America.

Microsoft's stock market value ended a trading session higher than Apple's for the first time since 2021 on Friday, making it the world's most valuable company as worries about demand hit the iPhone maker's shares. Apple crept up 0.2% on Friday, while Microsoft added 1%. Apple's market capitalization was $2.875 trillion, calculated with data in a filing on Thursday. Apple's market capitalization peaked at $3.081 trillion on Dec. 14, according to LSEG. Analysts on average see Apple posting revenue up 0.7% to $117.9 billion for the December quarter, according to LSEG.

PHOTO: REUTERSTwo US setbacks this week in the race to the moon with China illustrate the risks of NASA's plans to bet on a new strategy of relying heavily on private companies. Before humans arrive, each space power plans to first send several smaller robotic missions to examine the moon's surface. Although the lander won't make it to the surface intact, three other private moon missions sponsored by NASA, including a second Astrobotic attempt, are planned for this year. US moon lander startup Intuitive Machines is next up in the private sector's bid to reach the moon, and has spent about $100 million on the mission, the company's CEO Steve Altemus told Reuters last year. "We had to build an entire lunar program, not just a lander.

Next day, despite a substantial drop, the PSX stayed above the 64,000 mark in volatile trading where the KSE-100 index swung in a 908-point range. The following day, bulls took over control, pushing the stock exchange above the 64,500 mark following gains of nearly 700 points. Overall, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded an increase of only 123 points, or 0.2% week-on-week (WoW), and settled at 64,638. Most importantly, the IMF board approved a second tranche of $700 million for Pakistan. During the week under review, foreign investors bought shares valuing at $1.9 million compared to net selling of $3.1 million last week.

Poverty stands out as the pri­mary root cause of numer­ous issues, particularly child la­bour in Pakistan, as highlighted in the UNICEF report. Approximate­ly 3.3 million Pakistani children find themselves ensnared in child labour, contributing to the persis­tently low literacy rate in the coun­try. Sadly, economic necessities of­ten outweigh the importance of education for parents, compel­ling them to send their children to work at tender ages in the pursuit of securing basic necessities. In conclusion, a concerted effort is needed to combat child abuse. We earnestly request the govern­ment of Pakistan to address this critical issue promptly.

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The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has granted permission to candidates participating in the national elections – slated for February 8, 2024 – to display advertising banners across the cantonment without the need for permits or charges. This decision was announced during a meeting on Thursday, chaired by RCB President Brigadier Ahmad Nawaz. RCB Vice President Malik Muneer Ahmad, Cantonment Executive Officer Ali Irfan Rizvi and elected and nominated members of the board were also present. The RCB president expressed his commitment to providing essential amenities to the Cantt residents. He highlighted his vision for creating a clean and green environment while ensuring the financial stability of the cantt board.

All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APSMA) have demanded the postponement of annual matriculation examinations, originally slated to start on March 1, due to the holy month of Ramazan and Eidul Fitr. They proposed examinations should be held after April 15 instead. In an official written request submitted after a meeting with Rawalpindi Education Board Chairman, Mohammad Adnan Khan, a delegation from the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association (APSMA), led by President Abrar Ahmed Khan, emphasized the need to conduct matric examinations after the conclusion of Eidul Fitr. Read: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2446284/marks-sheets-of-8000-matric-students-blockedThe official demanded in the written application that matric examinations should be conducted after Eidul Fitr. APSMA President said the demand for an extension has been made because of the increase in winter holidays and the upcoming month of Ramazan.