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Shenzhen leads China’s low-altitude economy development

This photo taken on May 6, 2026 shows a drone delivering takeout food in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's tech hub of...

Chinese FM meets U.S. senators, stresses need to bridge differences

China has expressed willingness to work with the United States to ensure stable and constructive bilateral relations based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and...

China, Uzbekistan pledge stronger Belt and Road cooperation

China has expressed readiness to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with Uzbekistan and deepen bilateral ties under the framework of a shared future partnership,...

IPL 2026 final shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad amid dispute

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad,...

FIFA chief says fans deserve premium experience despite cost surge

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sparked attention with a light-hearted remark amid growing criticism over soaring ticket prices for the upcoming FIFA World Cup...

Constitutional Court strikes down Section 7E of Income Tax law

The Federal Constitutional Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance unconstitutional, delivering a major setback to the Federal Board of Revenue...

Pakistan likely to receive $200m under IMF climate facility

Pakistan is likely to receive $200 million under the International Monetary Fund Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) programme as global discussions on climate financing...

Bench and Bar reaffirm commitment to judicial reforms

Chief Justice of Pakistan held an interactive consultative meeting with vice chairmen and executive committee heads of the Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar...

Pakistan shares dispute resolution reforms at international symposium

The Supreme Court of Pakistan participated in the Judicial Dispute Resolution Symposium held in Istanbul on May 4–5, contributing to international discussions on strengthening...

Pakistan, Iran discuss railway connectivity and regional peace

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding railway cooperation during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday. According...

Pakistan losing Rs350bn annually to illicit cigarette trade

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with a delegation of Philip Morris International led by President CIS & Central...

Pakistan Embassy launches STEM mentorship clusters in China

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the third edition of the Pakistan Professionals & Students Forum (PSPF) 2026 under the theme “STEM Connect:...

PCB launches recovery drive against defaulters

The Pakistan Cricket Board has launched a large-scale recovery campaign against defaulters, issuing formal notices to stakeholders and directing them to clear outstanding dues...

Top tennis stars demand bigger share of Grand Slam revenue

Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka has warned Grand Slam organisers that the possibility of a player boycott could grow if athletes’ demands are...

Activist threatens FIR over inclusion of teenage cricketer in IPL

The Indian Premier League has landed in another controversy after allegations surfaced against Rajasthan Royals over the inclusion of 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi in...

Warwickshire signs Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq

Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq has joined the English T20 Blast after signing with Warwickshire Bears. According to details, the 30-year-old spinner will represent Warwickshire...

Irrfan Khan’s lost film released six years after his death

A rare and long-lost film of legendary Indian actor Irrfan Khan has finally been released six years after his death, leaving fans emotional and...

Artists celebrate first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq success

Prominent personalities from Pakistan’s entertainment industry have paid glowing tribute to the country’s armed forces on the completion of one year of the historic...

King of Pop continues to rule global music platforms

The late King of Pop Michael Jackson has once again proved the timeless appeal of his music by becoming the world’s most popular artist...

Syed Noor regrets casting TikToker Jannat Mirza in movie

Pakistani film industry’s renowned director and producer Syed Noor has termed his decision to cast popular TikToker Jannat Mirza in a film as a...

Neymar apologises after training ground clash with Robinho Jr

Brazilian football star Neymar was reportedly involved in a heated altercation with 18-year-old teammate Robinho Jr. during a training session of Santos FC. According to...

Kapil Sharma pays tribute to Amanullah Khan on World Laughter Day

Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma paid tribute to legendary Pakistani comedian Amanullah Khan on the occasion of World Laughter Day. During his special World...

Fazeela Qazi advises women not to share everything with husbands

Senior Pakistani actress Fazeela Qazi has shared an interesting piece of advice for married women, saying that not every matter should be discussed with...

China urges US to end sanctions and blockade on Cuba

China has called on the United States to immediately end its blockade, sanctions, and all forms of coercive pressure against Cuba, terming such measures...

Pentagon warns Iran over attacks on commercial shipping

The United States Department of Defense has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that it would face an “overwhelming response” if it carries...

Rajasthan Royals sale deal faces legal challenge in US

A major controversy has emerged over the sale of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, with reports of a potential legal challenge to the high-profile ownership...

Pakistan Women create multiple records in win over Zimbabwe

Pakistan women's national cricket team created multiple records during their emphatic victory over Zimbabwe women's national cricket team in the opening match of the...

PSB launches merit-based talent identification programme

Pakistan Sports Board has announced the launch of a National Talent Identification and Verification System in a major step towards promoting merit-based sports development...

Finance Ministry reviews IAP proposals for budget 2026–27

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday held a meeting with a delegation of the Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP)...

Pakistan launches expanded plan to eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030

Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review progress and preparedness under Pakistan’s national strategy for the elimination...

Pakistan, China hold industrialisation dialogue in Islamabad

The Pakistan China Industrialisation Dialogue was held in Islamabad on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and development experts to chart the next...

IMF urges end to fuel subsidies in budget discussions

Pakistan has initiated early virtual consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to set key fiscal targets for the upcoming federal budget 2026–27, according...

KP announces pen-down strike over alleged federal discrimination

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike, alleging discriminatory treatment by the federal government in key financial and administrative matters. Chief Minister...

PM Shehbaz condemns missile, drone attacks in UAE

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks reported in the United Arab Emirates, expressing full solidarity with the UAE...

Upgraded payment connectivity delivers China’s tourism dividends faster, wider

KUALA LUMPURL Lin Qian, a tourist from southwest China's Chengdu, found her latest Labor Day holiday trip to Kuala Lumpur quite tourist-friendly, as "even...

China unveils AI robot for high-risk industrial work

China has showcased a new generation of embodied artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to perform high-risk industrial tasks, marking a significant step forward in...

Bangladesh foreign minister to visit China for key talks

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is scheduled to visit China from May 5 to 7 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi,...

IMO urges caution as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has urged vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz to exercise “maximum caution” amid rising maritime security concerns following...

Iran says US response to peace plan hard to assess

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that the United States’ response to Tehran’s 14-point peace proposal is “difficult to assess,” citing what it described as...

UAE issues emergency alert amid regional missile concerns

The United Arab Emirates has issued an emergency alert warning of potential missile-related threats amid rising regional tensions and increasing military activity in and...

Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional tensions, peace efforts

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a late-night telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi to discuss the...

Pakistan facilitates transfer of 22 Iranian ship crew members

Pakistan has facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from the seized Iranian container ship “MV Touska” as part of a confidence-building measure undertaken...

Imran Abbas recalls Urdu pronunciation challenges in India

Pakistani actor Imran Abbas has shared an interesting account of linguistic and pronunciation challenges he faced while working in India, saying that differences in...

Sufiyan Muqeem wins Player of the Tournament award

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 concluded with a range of individual awards recognising outstanding performances across batting, bowling, fielding and overall tournament...

2026 World Cup set to be biggest football tournament ever

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to become the largest edition in the history of international football, with an expanded format, increased prize...

BCCI moves to regulate players’ partners in IPL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering tighter regulations on the presence and movement of players’ partners during the...

PCB chief announces new venues for PSL 12

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced that new venues will be included in the next edition of the Pakistan Super League,...

Pakistan launches social-emotional learning initiative in schools

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the country’s education landscape, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Ministry of Federal Education and...

Pakistan, Kazakhstan reaffirm strategic partnership ties

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani at the Parliament House on Monday,...

Pakistan, China discuss green finance and climate cooperation

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik on Monday held a high-level meeting with President of the Institute of Finance and...

Smart economy gains steam in China as token calls skyrocket

BEIJING: In southwest China's Guizhou Province, Tang Hanlin, chairman of a data asset operation and digital-intelligence services provider, has witnessed a dramatic surge in...

“Donald Trump’s Recklessness and the Looming Shadows of War Over Global Peace”

In today’s turbulent global political landscape, one reality has become unmistakably clear that modern wars are no longer fought solely with guns and ammunition....

Iran submits 14-point proposal to US through Pakistan

Iran has submitted a 14-point counterproposal to the United States seeking a permanent end to hostilities and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the...

Iran condemns Trump remarks on seizure of vessels

Iran on Saturday strongly condemned remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the seizure of Iranian vessels, describing the comments as an admission of...

China deploys AI robot police squad in Hangzhou traffic system

The eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou has deployed a fully operational “robot police squadron” during the Labor Day holiday, marking a major step in...

UK introduces plan to tackle possible jet fuel shortage

The government of the United Kingdom has announced a contingency plan aimed at managing a potential shortage of jet fuel, allowing airlines to consolidate...

Pakistan-Bangladesh trade reaches $1 billion mark: envoy

The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Saqib Sadaqat, has said that bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh has increased by around 20 percent in...

Benita David reveals using whitening injections for showbiz roles

Pakistani actress and model Benita David has revealed that she underwent skin whitening treatment in 2017 due to pressure from the entertainment industry’s beauty...

Seven OPEC countries to raise oil output in June

The OPEC group has announced that seven of its member countries will increase their combined oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in June,...

Cuba condemns Trump’s military threats amid rising tensions

Cuba has strongly condemned what it described as escalating military threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that such statements had reached “dangerous and...

PSL 11 winners to receive $1 million prize purse

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the prize money for Pakistan Super League Season 11 ahead of the tournament final. According to sources, the winning...

Pakistan Test squad arrives in Dhaka for Bangladesh series

Pakistan’s Test cricket team has arrived in Dhaka for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh national cricket team. According to reports, the visiting squad...

Rahul Roy breaks silence after facing trolling over viral videos

Bollywood actor Rahul Roy, who rose to overnight fame with the blockbuster film Aashiqui, has responded to intense social media trolling over his recent...

PM pays tribute to journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, has paid rich tribute to journalists, columnists, reporters, editors...

Pakistan warns India against any misadventure at UN forum

Pakistan has cautioned against any potential escalation from India, stating that it had already exposed what it described as “hostile intentions” before any further...

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson returning after surgery

Pakistan white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has departed from New Zealand for Pakistan ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against Australia national cricket team. Hesson...

Jannik Sinner reaches Madrid Open final

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner stormed into the final of the Madrid Open after defeating Arthur Fils in straight sets. The Italian star produced an...

Mohammad Ali fined for PSL code of conduct breach

Fast bowler Mohammad Ali of Hyderabad Kings Men has been fined for breaching the Pakistan Super League’s code of conduct during the second eliminator...

Govt reviews reforms to strengthen Pakistan’s REIT sector

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a virtual meeting of the Focus Group on incentivizing and facilitating the growth of...

Govt signals reforms to strengthen real estate investment sector

The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the real estate sector in Pakistan, signaling new policy reforms aimed at promoting investment and enhancing...

Pakistan hosts International Vesak Day at Taxila Museum

Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi attended and addressed the International Vesak Day 2026 celebrations held at the historic Taxila...

China predicts over 344 mln inter-regional trips on first day of May Day holiday

BEIJING: China is estimated to witness over 344 million inter-regional passenger trips on Friday, the first day of this year's May Day holiday. The figure...

Iran rejects claims over Supreme Leader’s condition

Iranian officials have strongly rejected circulating reports regarding the health condition of senior political figure Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that he is in complete good...

China warns Taiwan issue is core risk in US ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated that the Taiwan question remains central to China’s core interests and represents the most significant risk in...

China warns US over new telecom certification restrictions

China’s Ministry of Commerce has strongly opposed recent United States measures targeting telecommunications and certification sectors, warning that the move could undermine global trade...

First zero-tariff shipments from Africa arrive in China

China has begun implementing a sweeping zero-tariff policy covering all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, marking a major expansion in...

UN warns of global crisis over Strait of Hormuz disruption

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of severe global economic consequences if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue, calling for the...

FIFA confirms Iran will play World Cup 2026 in USA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that despite ongoing political and diplomatic tensions, Iran has confirmed its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026...

Palestinian FA chief refuses handshake with Israeli official

Tension emerged during the 76th FIFA Congress when Palestinian Football Federation president Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside and shake hands with Israeli Football...

Reem Shaikh says she cannot marry a non-Muslim

Indian actress Reem Shaikh has said that she cannot imagine spending her life with someone from another religion, citing her strong religious beliefs and...

Britney Spears indicted over alleged drunk driving

Globally renowned pop singer Britney Spears has once again landed in legal trouble after reportedly being charged in Southern California for allegedly driving under...

Sarwat Gilani says raising children is a shared responsibility

Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani has shared detailed views on parenting and the responsibilities of mothers and fathers, stressing the importance of mutual understanding and...

76-year-old Nana Patekar impresses fans with fitness video

Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has amazed fans with his exceptional fitness after a video of him working out in a gym went viral...

Pakistan marks 60 years ties with Singapore through Qawwali night

The Pakistan High Commission in Singapore, in collaboration with The Esplanade Theatre, organized a special evening of Qawwali titled “At the Feet of the...

Pakistan, China sign key deals in machinery, health sectors

President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of a joint venture agreement and two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between Pakistani and Chinese organisations aimed...

PM Shehbaz pledges protection of labour rights on Workers’ Day

Pakistan joined the global community in observing International Labour Day on May 1, with tributes paid to workers while highlighting the continued economic challenges...

Two new polio cases confirmed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Two new cases of poliovirus have been reported from Bannu and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to health officials. The National Institute of...

Zardari congratulates Iraq’s prime minister designate

President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on an official visit to China’s Hainan province, held a telephone conversation with Iraq’s prime minister-designate Ali Falih Khadim...

Barrister Gohar backs KP CM Sohail Afridi amid internal debate

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will continue to hold office, asserting that...

Pakistan, South Korea push to fast-track CEPA talks

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo to review progress on bilateral trade...

Pakistan, UNICEF discuss lead-free future initiative

The Ministry of Science and Technology held a high-level meeting with a United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) delegation to address growing concerns over lead...

President seeks deeper trade and investment links with Hainan leadership

SANYA, China: President Asif Ali Zardari met Feng Fei, Party Secretary of Hainan, here today. Governor of Hainan province Liu Xiaoming and Party Secretary...

Pakistan Navy Commissions First Hangor-class Submarine in China

BEIJING: President Zardari described the commissioning of HANGOR as a historic milestone in Pakistan Navy's modernization, affirming Pakistan's resolve to maintain a robust, balanced...

Xi stresses advancing basic research to solidify foundation for building China’s strength in science, technology

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged greater efforts and more concrete measures to strengthen basic research, enhance China's capacity for original innovation,...

President Zardari invites Chinese company to invest in Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari met Wang Jian, CEO of Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, and encouraged the company to expand its footprint in Pakistan, particularly in...

Iranian rial hits record low against US dollar

The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to a record low against the US dollar, according to the Iranian media, amid continued volatility in the...

China rejects US claims over Panama port issues

China on Wednesday rejected allegations by the United States regarding Chinese involvement in port-related issues in Panama, terming the claims completely unfounded and a...

China slams US sanctions on Cuba as “illegal and brutal”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday strongly criticised the United States over its sanctions and blockade on Cuba, saying that fabricated excuses...

China warns against “might-is-right” approach in global affairs

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said it is high time to support, reinvigorate and strengthen the United Nations amid growing global turbulence...

Remo D’Souza reveals why he converted to Christianity at 15

Renowned Indian choreographer and filmmaker Remo D'Souza whose real name is Ramesh Gopi Nair has revealed the reason behind converting to Christianity at the...

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