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Xi puts forward three suggestions for further development of China-Germany relations

BEIJING: The more turbulent and intertwined the world becomes, the more China and Germany need to enhance strategic communication, increase strategic mutual trust, and...

China warns against rise of Japanese neo-militarism

The international community should firmly reject reckless moves associated with Japanese neo-militarism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. Mao made the remarks...

China urges US to honor nuclear test moratorium

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the United States to honor its commitment to suspending nuclear tests and to stop seeking pretexts...

China, Germany pledge deeper economic cooperation

As this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period, China–Germany economic and trade cooperation will embrace increased opportunities over the next...

China’s LandSpace plans second recovery test of Zhuque-3 rocket in 2026

Chinese commercial aerospace company LandSpace has announced plans to conduct another recovery test for its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket in the second quarter of this...

Pakistan shifts from subsidies to strategy at governance forum

Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, addressed the Pakistan Governance Forum organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special...

NAB recovers Rs9.67 billion railway land in Karachi

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has recovered 43.11 acres of prime land belonging to Pakistan Railways, marking a significant development in its efforts...

President Zardari congratulates Kuwait on National Day

President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, and...

Pakistan, World Bank review CPF cooperation and sectoral priorities

The Country Director of the World Bank for Pakistan, Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar, called on the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb,...

Users question authenticity of Fiza Ali’s show

A purported audio clip from a Ramadan transmission hosted by television presenter and actress Fiza Ali has gone viral on social media, prompting users...

Zara Noor Abbas breaks down during live show, leaves show midway

A clip from a recent television programme hosted by comedian and presenter Tabish Hashmi has gone viral on social media after actress Zara Noor...

Viral wedding sparks debate on morality and public content

A 60-year-old local man has found himself at the center of an intense social media debate after videos of his marriage to a young...

Pakistan to face India in Women’s T20 World Cup on June 14

The International Cricket Council has announced the full schedule of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, set to be staged in England and Wales...

Pakistan’s semi-final hopes hang by a thread after England defeat

Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup are all but over though mathematically still alive following their defeat...

PSL brand partnership rights hit record high for 2026–2029 cycle

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has entered a new commercial era after its brand partnership rights reached a historic high, marking a major financial...

ECB rejects claims of ignoring Pakistani players in The Hundred draft

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has categorically denied reports suggesting that Pakistani cricketers could be sidelined in the upcoming draft of The...

Nawaz claims record 100th T20I wicket, Shadab completes 1,000 runs

Pakistan’s all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan etched their names in the record books during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash...

No military solution to Russia-Ukraine war: Pakistan tells UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has said there is no military solution to the war between Russia and Ukraine,...

SECP data shows 21pc growth in non-banking financial sector

The total assets of Pakistan’s non-banking financial sector rose to Rs6.84 trillion during the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting robust growth...

Italy opens doors to Pakistani skilled workers

In a major development for Pakistani skilled workers, Italy has announced the issuance of thousands of work visas for Pakistanis, following a meeting between...

No child left behind campaign launched nationwide: Education Minister

Federal Minister for Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide “No Child Left Behind” campaign, declaring that not a...

China’s central bank announces 600 billion yuan MLF operation

The People's Bank of China on Tuesday announced that it will conduct a 600-billion-yuan (about 86.44 billion U.S. dollars) one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF)...

China urges US to revoke unilateral tariffs

China has consistently opposed all forms of unilateral tariff measures, and urged the United States to revoke its existing unilateral tariffs and refrain from...

China reaffirms support for international law, UN Charter

China firmly upholds the authority and integrity of international law, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. "The purposes and principles of the...

China, ROK resolve hot-rolled coil dispute under WTO rules

China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have resolved their hot-rolled coil dispute properly and in accordance with World Trade Organization rules, the Ministry...

China’s sci-tech museums attract over 3.5 million visitors during Spring Festival

China's sci-tech museums received over 3.5 million visits during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday, presenting festive science exhibits that integrated knowledge, fun and cultural...

Xinhua’s think tank releases report on China’s solution to global governance

GENEVA: The Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, on Tuesday released a report titled "Upholding International Justice and Jointly Addressing...

Kohat police van attack leaves five officers martyred

Five police personnel including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were martyred and two under-custody suspects were killed in a terrorist attack on a...

Faysal Quraishi advises artists to avoid weddings during busy season

Renowned actor and television host Faysal Quraishi has advised fellow showbiz personalities to avoid planning weddings during the current “wedding season,” citing rising expenses...

Pakistan invites Qatari investors to explore opportunities

A delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association, led by His Excellency, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan,...

Shehbaz, Qatari minister discuss trade expansion in Doha

Minister of State for Foreign Trade of Qatar Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed called on the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif during...

Zara Noor Abbas says she began career only after marriage approval

Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas has revealed that she was not allowed to begin her acting career until after her marriage, citing her father’s...

60-year-old Hakim defends marriage to young bride after viral video

A video of a 60-year-old traditional healer (Hakim) marrying a young woman has gone viral on social media, prompting widespread discussion and mixed reactions...

PSL Season 11 preliminary schedule prepared

The preliminary schedule for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been prepared, with the opening match proposed for March 26 between defending...

Ronaldo makes history with 500 goals after turning 30

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved another landmark in his illustrious career, becoming the first footballer to score 500 goals after the age of 30. In a...

English all-rounder backs Pakistani players, calls for ECB vigilance

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has come out in support of Pakistani cricketers, warning that players would raise their voice if they felt that participants...

Pakistan hockey team leaves for Egypt for World Cup qualifiers

The Pakistan national hockey team departed from Islamabad Airport for Egypt to participate in the World Cup qualifying round, amid renewed optimism and changes...

ICC revises T20 World Cup semi-final schedule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised the schedule for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, introducing conditional venue arrangements based on...

KP announces Rs200bn package for Hazara division

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a Rs200 billion special development package for Hazara Division, with Rs50 billion earmarked for tourism-related projects, as...

Punjab to outsource 2,735 more public schools in third phase

The Punjab government has decided to launch the third phase of outsourcing public schools to the private sector, expanding the scope of its education...

Govt moves bill to legalise disputed FBR appointments

The Federal government has introduced an amendment bill in Parliament seeking to provide legal cover to allegedly irregular appointments and unapproved incentives granted within...

China braces for peak in passenger return trips as Spring Festival holiday ends

Passengers head to board trains at Yinchuan Railway Station in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, on Feb. 23, 2026. China's national railway...

Spring Festival celebration event held in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Spring Festival celebration event themed "Chinese New Year, China Pakistan Go Together," hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, was held here...

Imran Khan undergoes follow-up eye procedure at PIMS, condition stable

Former prime minister Imran Khan underwent a scheduled follow-up eye procedure at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on earlry Tuesday morning, and...

PM Shehbaz to visit Qatar on two-day official trip from Monday

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a two-day official visit to Qatar from February 23 to 24, 2026, at the invitation of the Amir...

Three workers abducted during night attack on plant in Barkhan

Security tensions escalated in Balochistan’s Barkhan district after unidentified armed men attacked the Zargoon Construction Company’s crushing plant late at night. According to police sources,...

Liaqat Baloch urges all-party conference on Balochistan issues

Liaqat Baloch, Vice Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami, held important meetings with opposition leaders to discuss the country’s political situation and strategy for upcoming opposition movements. In...

Trump calls Cristiano Ronaldo greatest player

US President Donald Trump has shared a special message praising Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as one of the greatest players in...

English voices back Pakistani cricketers amid controversy

Support has emerged from England in favour of Pakistani cricketers amid controversy surrounding alleged restrictions linked to franchise ownership, with concerns raised over the...

Australian selectors accused of disrespecting Steve Smith

Australian selectors are facing criticism after being accused of showing disrespect toward senior batter Steve Smith. Despite delivering strong performances in the Big Bash League,...

New party set to acquire 90 percent of Team Sialkot shares

Sources have confirmed that 90 percent of shares in the Team Sialkot franchise are expected to be acquired by a new party, as the...

PHF announces ad hoc governance and management committee

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an ad hoc governance and management committee as part of a strategic restructuring aimed...

British-Pakistani teen killed in Birmingham stabbing

An 18-year-old British-Pakistani youth was killed in a knife attack in the city of Birmingham, police confirmed on Saturday. According to West Midlands Police, the...

Somalia moves closer to deal for 24 JF-17 Thunder jets

Significant progress has reportedly been made in negotiations between Pakistan and Somalia over the proposed purchase of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets,...

Pakistan shares governance reform plan with IMF

Pakistan has shared an action plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to review the appointment process of the chairman of the National Accountability...

Registered citizens reach 227 million, 48 percent women: Nadra

The National Database and Registration Authority has registered 97 per cent of the country’s population, according to its annual report submitted to the Ministry...

Tajikistan: A New Economic Miracle in Central Asia

It seems that Tajikistan has become a new “economic miracle” in Central Asia, comparatively surpassing other countries in the region in terms of high...

Pakistan strikes seven terrorist camps along Afghan border after suicide attacks

Pakistan carried out intelligence-based, selective strikes against seven terrorist camps and hideouts along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in response to a series of recent suicide...

China’s manufacturing digital transformation enters large-scale adoption phase

China’s digital push in the manufacturing sector has entered a stage of broad-based adoption, with the vast majority of large industrial enterprises implementing digital...

China develops soil “seed” to fight desertification

Scientists in northwestern China are releasing soil “seed” into arid desert areas to form artificial biological soil crusts, as part of efforts to stabilize...

UN warns of fire risk for displaced families in Gaza shelters

UN humanitarians warned of a severe threat to displaced families in the Gaza Strip from open fires used for cooking in dangerously overcrowded temporary...

World leaders congratulate Xi Jinping on New Year of the Horse

More world leaders and heads of international organizations have recently sent their blessings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist...

Australia’s poor T20 World Cup form puts Olympic 2028 hopes at risk

Australia’s disappointing performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has reportedly placed its participation in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games under...

Ali sisters reach quarterfinals at German Junior Open 2026

The German Junior Open Squash Championship 2026 witnessed a strong performance from Pakistan’s Ali sisters as Maheenor Ali and Sahrish Ali advanced to the...

Babar unlikely to return as opener, says Mike Hesson

The head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Mike Hesson has indicated that Babar Azam will not be reinstated as an opener. Speaking at a...

Saba Qamar recounts ‘scary incident’ during drama shoot

Pakistani showbiz star Saba Qamar has narrated a frightening incident that reportedly occurred during the shooting of her drama serial Maamla. Recently, Saba Qamar appeared...

Actor thanks supporters, calls for reforms in prison system

Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has put forward a unique demand following his release from Tihar Jail, suggesting the establishment of designated smoking areas inside...

Priyanka Chopra says she never wanted to leave Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra has revealed after a long time the reasons behind her departure from Bollywood, saying she never intended to leave the industry but...

CTD to be made operational in Gilgit-Baltistan soon

Caretaker Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Justice (retd) Yar Muhammad Khan has said that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) will soon be made operational in...

Punjab abolishes stamp duty on property transfers in mergers

The Government of Punjab has issued a notification abolishing stamp duty on property transfers resulting from corporate mergers in the province, marking a significant...

Govt plans landmark web series on Jinnah, Iqbal

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday chaired a high-level consultative meeting with leading media houses, prominent producers, directors...

Pakistan, Russia discuss academic, archival cooperation in Moscow

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, visited the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the...

Gas theft, leakage cause Rs60 bn annual loss, NA panel told

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee was informed that gas theft and leakages in the country’s two major gas utilities are causing an annual loss...

Pakistan’s first gender-sorted semen lab set up in Okara

The Green Corporate Livestock Initiative (GCLI) has established the country’s first gender-sorted semen laboratory in Okara, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of...

SC declares blocking of CNIC for decree enforcement illegal

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has declared unlawful an order of the Sindh High Court that allowed blocking of a citizen’s computerised national identity...

Trump sets 10-15 day deadline for Iran nuclear deal, warns of “really bad things”

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, otherwise "really bad...

Iran warns of decisive response to US military moves over Diego Garcia

Iran will respond "decisively and proportionately" to any military aggression, exercising its right to self-defense under the UN Charter, its UN ambassador Amir Saeid...

China sets record with ultra-fast fiber-wireless communication system

A Chinese research team has developed an integrated communication system bridging optical fiber and wireless networks, setting a new world record for data transmission...

China launches DeepRare AI for rare disease diagnosis

A Chinese research team has developed an AI-powered rare disease diagnostic system called DeepRare, setting a new record for diagnostic accuracy, according to a...

China urges global action to uphold five-point consensus on Sudan conflict

China called on the international community to uphold the five-point consensus in its collective effort to seek a lasting and effective solution to the...

Pakistani actress Ushna Shah writes to Punjab CM over animal cruelty

Popular Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz urging action against the mistreatment of animals across the...

Angelina Jolie plans to leave the US for a new chapter abroad

Renowned Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is reportedly preparing to leave the United States by the end of the year, according to U.S. media reports....

Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 54 runs in Women’s Asia Cup semi-final

In the second semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 54 runs at the Asian Institute Stadium in Bangkok. Chasing...

Saudi ambassador pledges full support for football development in Pakistan

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki reiterated his country’s full support for the promotion and development of football in Pakistan during a meeting with...

PSL media rights set to hit Rs18bn record

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is on the verge of striking the most expensive media rights deal in its history, with a PSL franchise reportedly...

Khalistan campaign intensifies with $1bn offer to U.S. peace board

The U.S.-based pro Khalistan advocacy group Sikh for Justice has proposed to pledge $1 billion to participate in the Board of Peace initiative led...

Punjab government issues new transport policy for officers

The Government of Punjab has issued a new transport policy for provincial officers, specifying vehicle entitlements and petrol allowances, officials said. According to the notification,...

Rs3bn clean air plan targets major urban, industrial centres

The Government of Punjab has decided to install 30 modern fog cannons on electric trucks at a cost of Rs3 billion to control smog...

LHC issues contempt notice to PU VC in smog case

The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued a formal contempt of court notice to the Vice Chancellor of University of the Punjab during the...

PM, US secretary of state agree to boost trade and counterterrorism cooperation

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Board of Peace Leaders’ meeting in...

PM invites DFC to expand investment in energy, minerals and IT sectors

The CEO of the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Benjamin Black called on the Prime Minister in Washington D.C. He was accompanied...

As Board Of Peace gets to work, Pakistan holds line on Palestine

The first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington marked a shift from ceasefire diplomacy to the far more difficult questions...

King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested over misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, British police confirmed, in...

US trying to push Russia out of global energy markets, Lavrov says

The United States is “trying to push us out of global energy markets,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the...

Iran and Russia conduct joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean

The naval forces of Iran and Russia on Thursday held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, successfully...

Former South Korean President sentenced to life for insurrection

South Korea's former President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to life in prison on charges of insurrection stemming from his declaration of emergency martial law,...

China’s astronauts harvest tomatoes in orbit during Spring Festival

As China celebrates the 2026 Spring Festival, the crew of the Shenzhou-21 mission aboard the Tiangong space station has received a remarkable gift: a...

China submits first policy document outlining its stance on WTO reform

China recently submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a position paper outlining its stance on WTO reform under the current circumstances, the Ministry...

Taylor Swift named world’s most popular singer for sixth consecutive time

American singer Taylor Swift has once again been declared the world’s most popular singer, surpassing her own previous records. The 36-year-old topped the annual...

Bangladeshi singers impress audiences on Pakistan Idol

Bangladeshi singers Hamira Bashir and Raja Bashir captivated audiences on Pakistan’s popular music show ‘Pakistan Idol’, performing songs in both Bengali and Urdu. Their soulful...

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