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Egypt ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with China, says PM

CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday that relations between Egypt and China maintain a strong momentum of development, and Egypt hopes...

Ayesha Zafar smashes record century in Pakistan win

Pakistan women's national cricket team defeated Zimbabwe women's national cricket team by a massive margin of 153 runs in the first T20 International of...

Pakistan slip in WTC standings after Bangladesh defeat

Pakistan national cricket team have dropped to seventh place in the ICC World Test Championship standings after suffering defeat against Bangladesh national cricket team...

Pakistan to transform ports into regional transshipment hub: Maritime Minister

Pakistan has outlined plans to upgrade its port infrastructure and strengthen maritime logistics to position the country as a leading regional transshipment and trade...

Chinese firms plan major export-oriented investment in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a meeting with a Chinese business delegation led by Huwang, Chairman of Challenges Fashion, and Karen...

Pakistan, China discuss expanded EV and industrial cooperation

Pakistan and China on Wednesday discussed strengthening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and investment opportunities across key sectors including electric vehicles, agriculture, logistics, and renewable...

Pakistan, US explore deeper economic cooperation in Islamabad talks

Pakistan and the United States on Tuesday discussed strengthening economic cooperation, expanding trade ties, and boosting investment flows during a high-level meeting at the...

Pakistan, IMF discuss budget priorities and structural reforms

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday held high-level discussions in Islamabad, focusing on the country’s macroeconomic outlook, fiscal strategy, and ongoing...

China-led network expands media cooperation across 95 countries

A China–Arab Partnership Conference held under the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum concluded in Cairo on Wednesday with the adoption of an...

Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

BEIJING: U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping,...

Humayun Saeed’s ‘bus conductor’ video goes viral

A video of renowned Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed travelling on a bus with several well-known personalities has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread...

Indian actor Dilip Raj passes away after heart attack

Indian actor and producer Dilip Raj has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 47, according to Indian media reports. Reports said...

Steering China-U.S. relations steadily forward

BEIJING: As U.S. President Donald Trump is kicking off his state visit to China -- the first by a U.S. president in almost nine...

75th death anniversary of Hasrat Mohani observed

The 75th death anniversary of renowned Urdu poet, freedom fighter and political activist Hasrat Mohani is being observed today, with literary and academic circles...

Alia Bhatt grabs attention at Cannes 2026 despite viral claims

Indian actress Alia Bhatt made a glamorous appearance at the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival 2026, but a viral red carpet video...

Xinhua president meets guests attending Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Chinese-Arab Partnership Conference

President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Hussein Basleem, deputy minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Yemen, in Cairo, Egypt, May...

Xi Jinping meets UNESCO chief in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Khaled El-Enany in Beijing on...

China, Tajikistan sign key cooperation agreements in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon jointly attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Tuesday, marking a fresh...

China warns Asia-Pacific against Japan’s “neo-militarism”

China has urged Asia-Pacific countries to remain “clear-eyed” and jointly oppose what it described as the resurgence of Japanese neo-militarism, warning that such developments...

China launches global AI education platform in Hangzhou

China has launched a global artificial intelligence-based education service platform aimed at expanding access to digital learning and promoting cross-border sharing of educational resources,...

China advances satellite technology for climate change tracking

China is significantly expanding the use of space technology to support its climate change commitments, with a new greenhouse gas monitoring payload delivered to...

China reiterates opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan

China has once again expressed strong opposition to United States arms sales to Taiwan, reaffirming its long-standing position on the sensitive issue, According to...

Snapchat post sparks Arshdeep, Samreen Kaur dating speculation

Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has once again become the focus of social media attention after rumours of a possible relationship with Punjabi actor...

Rumours swirl around Vijay and Trisha after Tamil Nadu oath ceremony

Relationship rumours surrounding South Indian superstar-turned-politician Joseph Vijay and actress Trisha Krishnan have once again gained momentum on social media following the Tamil Nadu...

Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza retained in ICC Elite Umpires Panel

The International Cricket Council has announced that the Elite Panel of Umpires and Match Referees will remain unchanged for the 2026-27 season following its...

Noman breaks Saqlain, Kaneria fastest 100 Test wickets record

Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali has surpassed former cricketers Saqlain Mushtaq and Danish Kaneria by becoming the third-fastest Pakistani spinner to complete 100 wickets...

Nida Yasir hits on changing behaviour of sons after marriage

Renowned Pakistani host and producer Nida Yasir has spoken openly about the changes often seen in sons after marriage, saying many mothers experience emotional...

Mehwish Hayat calls ‘Billi’ item song a turning point in career

Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat has revealed that performing the popular item song “Billi” was one of the best decisions of her career, describing it...

Tamim Iqbal questions BCB’s handling of T20 World Cup issue

Head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad hoc committee Tamim Iqbal has said that the previous board management did not handle the T20...

Pakistan rejects CBS report on Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly rejected a CBS News report claiming the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, terming it...

Textile sector submits budget proposals to Finance Ministry

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb held an extensive meeting with a high-level delegation of Pakistan’s textile and apparel industry to discuss...

Pakistan, Turkmenistan discuss boost in trade and connectivity

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a detailed meeting with Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov to review bilateral cooperation in...

Ban on commercial conversion of residential plots withdrawn

The Federal Constitutional Court has disposed of a case related to illegal constructions in Karachi, while withdrawing its earlier decision regarding restrictions on converting...

Pakistan, Russia working on gas pipeline project: envoy

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said that Pakistan and Russia are actively working on a gas pipeline project as part of...

Parliament divided over blue passport facility proposal

The Senate witnessed rare political alignment as both government and opposition members agreed to refer a bill regarding blue passport facilities for parliamentarians and...

NA bans plastic book covers in Islamabad

The National Assembly has passed the “Islamabad Capital Territory (Ban on Plastic Covers for Books) Act 2026,” introducing a complete ban on plastic wrapping...

China, Russia push for reshaped global governance system

China has said that its relations with Russia are entering a phase of “new historical opportunities” and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation...

Xi Jinping invites Trump for high-level China–US summit from May 13

China has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold detailed discussions on major bilateral and global issues during...

Pakistan lodges strong demarche to Afghan Taliban over Bannu attack

The Afghan Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday to deliver a strong demarche regarding the vehicle-borne improvised explosive...

Australia announce squad for Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan as well as the white-ball tour of Bangladesh. Australia will tour Pakistan...

Barcelona beat Real Madrid to seal La Liga title

Spanish football giants FC Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a crucial El Clasico clash to secure their 29th La Liga title. The victory...

Babar Azam resumes training after injury recovery

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has resumed training after recovering from injury concerns and has started practice sessions ahead of the second Test against...

Israel seeks removal of U.S. military aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority has called on the government to remove U.S. military aircraft from Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, warning that...

Tehran says demands based on “legitimate rights,” rejects US criticism

Iran on Monday said a new peace proposal delivered to the United States through Pakistan focuses on securing what it called Tehran’s “legitimate rights,”...

Hamas denies Israeli claims of military rebuilding in Gaza

Hamas on Monday rejected Israeli media reports alleging that the group is rebuilding its military capabilities and preparing for renewed attacks from the Gaza...

Gwadar Port receives new cargo vessel in transshipment boost

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday highlighted the growing transshipment potential of Gwadar Port Authority, announcing the successful berthing...

Pakistan cuts Gwadar Port tariffs to boost regional trade

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday announced major reductions in tariff rates at Gwadar Port in an effort to...

Pakistan moves towards proactive disaster risk management framework

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday hosted the two-day 2nd National Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action at its headquarters in Islamabad under...

Gaza documentary wins BAFTA amid BBC censorship criticism

A documentary highlighting Israeli attacks in Gaza, the destruction of hospitals, and the deaths of Palestinian medical workers has won a the British Academy...

Akshaye Khanna praised for standing up for fellow actor

Indian actor Amit Behl has revealed an incident involving Akshaye Khanna, saying the Bollywood star once strongly confronted a producer after a fellow actor...

China to host 32nd APEC trade ministers’ meeting from May 22-23

BEIJING: China will host the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, from May 22...

US, Iran explore phased ceasefire plan amid rising tensions

The United States and Iran are reportedly considering a phased ceasefire framework aimed at ending ongoing tensions, restoring maritime traffic in the Strait of...

WHO monitors cruise ship after hantavirus outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that all passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak should be treated...

IRGC threatens US military bases amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The naval wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels will be...

Short Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to expand trade and cultural ties

Federal Interior Minister and Narcotics Control Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shammi Obaid Islam in Islamabad,...

Field Marshal Asim Munir warns India against future aggression

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir has warned that any future misadventure against Pakistan would not be limited in impact but would...

15 police personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack

At least 15 police personnel were martyred when terrorists rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu late at night,...

Diljit Dosanjh rules out joining politics

Indian singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has ruled out any possibility of entering politics, saying he is content with his career in the entertainment...

Veteran actor defends Firdous Jamal despite controversies

Veteran Pakistani actor Aurangzeb Leghari has made surprising remarks about senior actor Firdous Jamal, saying that although many people consider him difficult, he is...

Pakistan marks one year of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ in US

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that India paid a heavy price for misinterpreting Pakistan’s desire for peace as...

Iran sets conditions for World Cup participation in US

Iran national football team has confirmed its participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the team will take part in the tournament but...

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan women against Zimbabwe

Pakistan women's national cricket team on Saturday announced its squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe women's national cricket team at...

Pakistan women complete clean sweep against Zimbabwe

Pakistan women's national cricket team completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe women's national cricket team after registering a convincing nine-wicket victory in the...

Sugar mills seek approval to export 1 million tonnes of sugar

Sugar mill owners in Pakistan have requested permission to export 1 million tonnes of sugar, according to sources in the Ministry of Production. Officials said...

Kriti Sanon highlights pay gap in Bollywood

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has spoken candidly about the persistent pay gap between male and female actors in the Indian film industry, saying women...

Shakira’s new World Cup anthem teaser takes internet by storm

A teaser for the new FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem has created massive excitement among football fans and music lovers worldwide after global pop...

Where the Long March began, more Chinese look for strength in roads ahead

NANCHANG: On the banks of the Yudu River in east China's Jiangxi Province, actors dressed as Red Army soldiers step onto a floating bridge....

Azhar Ali joins Scotland cricket team as consultant

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has joined the Scotland national cricket team in a consultancy role ahead of the team’s upcoming international assignments. According to...

Mushfiqur Rahim breaks Imran Khan’s long-standing Test record

Bangladesh veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has surpassed former Pakistan captain Imran Khan in the list of longest Test careers among Asian cricketers. According to media...

Noor Zaman stuns Egyptian player in World Championship opener

Pakistan’s rising squash player Noor Zaman made an impressive start to his campaign in the World Squash Championship after defeating Egypt’s Adam Hawal in...

Pakistan, Bangladesh sign anti-narcotics agreement

Pakistan and Bangladesh signed a landmark agreement on cooperation in narcotics control and prevention during a high-level meeting between the two countries’ interior ministers...

Pakistan Railways halts train operations from Quetta

Train services from Quetta to different parts of the country have been suspended due to unavoidable reasons, railway authorities confirmed on Friday. According to railway...

Temperature may soar to 49°C in upper Sindh districts

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid weather in Karachi for the next three days and issued a heat alert for several...

Petrol, diesel prices increased as government raises levy

The government has increased petroleum product prices across the country from today, while also raising the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, adding further...

Dananeer Mobeen says she will never compromise on career for love

Rising Pakistani actress Dananeer Mobeen has said that she will never compromise on her career or professional goals for the sake of love or...

HBO confirms second season of Harry Potter series before first release

The world of Harry Potter is expanding even before its debut, as HBO has officially confirmed a second season ahead of the release of...

Iran prepares “deterrent law” on Strait of Hormuz access

A senior Iranian lawmaker has announced that legislation concerning the legal framework of the Strait of Hormuz is ready and will be enacted as...

Six injured, six missing in reported US strike on Iranian vessels

At least six people were injured and six others went missing after reported airstrikes by U.S. fighter jets on Iranian cargo and fishing vessels...

Iran, Türkiye discuss West Asia tensions in high-level call

Iran and Türkiye have exchanged views on escalating tensions in West Asia during a high-level telephone conversation between their foreign ministers. According to the Iranian...

FBR challenges presidential order in Islamabad High Court

The Federal Board of Revenue has approached the Islamabad High Court challenging the jurisdiction of the Federal Tax Ombudsman and a presidential decision regarding...

Special courts to hear all overseas property disputes: LHC

The Lahore High Court has ruled that all property-related cases involving overseas Pakistanis will be heard exclusively in special courts established under the Overseas...

HRCP condemns fuel price hike, warns of rising public hardship

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed strong concern and condemnation over the recent increase in petroleum product prices, warning that the decision...

China hosts global defence talks ahead of Xiangshan Forum milestone

More than 120 defence officials, scholars and representatives from over 40 countries and international organisations gathered in Beijing on Friday for the Xiangshan Forum...

China raises alarm after vessel attack near Strait of Hormuz

China has confirmed that a vessel attacked earlier this week near the Strait of Hormuz was registered in the Marshall Islands and carried a...

China-Europe rail trade surges as Xinjiang freight hub hits milestone

Freight movement through Alashankou (Alataw Pass), a key rail gateway in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has crossed 3,000 train trips so far...

From steel to space: China converts factory into satellite hub

A major industrial transformation is taking shape in east China’s Shandong Province, where a former steel production base has been converted into a high-tech...

Beijing unveils new rules to regulate fast-growing AI systems

Chinese authorities have released a comprehensive set of implementation guidelines aimed at standardising the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) agents, marking a...

Babar Azam’s T20 captaincy return ruled out

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly not considering a return of former captain Babar Azam as captain of the national T20 side despite his...

Shakira returns with official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem

Globally renowned Colombian singer Shakira has once again teamed up with football’s biggest spectacle, unveiling the teaser for the official song of the FIFA...

Bangladesh charges four in cricket corruption probe

Bangladesh Cricket Board has charged four individuals, including a local cricketer, over alleged corruption and betting-related activities linked to the 2025-26 season of the...

Former Australian batter set for key England cricket role

Former Australian Test cricketer Marcus North is likely to be appointed as the new national selector for the England cricket team, according to British...

Long wait for Test cricket finally ends

The toss for the Test match between Pakistan national cricket team and Afghanistan national cricket team marked the end of an unusually long break...

Melissa Barrera vows to continue speaking for Palestine

American actress Melissa Barrera has once again reiterated that her voice in support of Gaza and the Palestinian people cannot be silenced, even if...

Qamar’s remarks on marriage ignite online criticism

Pakistani drama industry’s renowned writer Khalilur Rehman Qamar has once again come under criticism on social media after making controversial remarks about marriage, infidelity...

Qatar PM praises Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with the Prime Minister of Qatar, during which both leaders discussed in detail the prevailing situation...

“Epic Fury to Project Freedom” Trump Administration’s Policy of War and the Future of Global Peace

The history of international politics bears witness to a persistent reality that great powers have often presented their strategic ambitions under the noble banners...

1,845 beneficiaries receive over Rs5 billion under Apna Ghar scheme

Under the Prime Minister Apna Ghar Programme, loans worth more than Rs5 billion have been disbursed to 1,845 individuals so far, officials informed a...

Pakistan plans for 500MW floating solar power project

Pakistan has finalized planning for a 500-megawatt floating solar power project aimed at expanding renewable energy generation and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. The...

365 drug cases reported in universities across Pakistan in 2025

A total of 365 drug-related cases were reported in universities across Pakistan during the year 2025, according to official documents. The data shows growing concerns...

Wheat supply disruptions from Punjab push up flour prices in KP

The price of flour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased once again amid reported disruptions in the interprovincial supply of wheat and flour from Punjab. According...

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