4 h. ago BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery

Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]

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8 h. ago New policies to boost personal and service consumption: State Council

BEIJING: China will see the implementation of new financial policies to strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, outlined Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, during a press conference held by China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) on Wednesday. Liao detailed the two new policies: first, an interest subsidy for personal consumer loans, and second, subsidized loans […]

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11 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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13 h. ago Flooding in Hunza River causes massive damage, blocks Karakoram Highway

GILGIT: Flooding in the Hunza River has caused significant destruction in the Gulmit area of Gojal, leaving the Karakoram Highway blocked for vehicular traffic since yesterday. The RCC bridge in Gulmit has been buried under flood debris, cutting off travel between Pakistan and China via the Khunjerab border. Local authorities have engaged two excavators from […]

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27 h. ago NA Deputy Speaker pays tributes to Chinese people’s resilience, steadfastness in 14 years of war

80th anniversary of Chinese People’s War of Resistance China first country to hold ground against fascism: Ambassador Jiang Zaidong The

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36 h. ago Sindh announces affordable electricity for Karachi residents

The Sindh government has announced plans to provide cheaper electricity to Karachi’s residents and industries. Provincial Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah stated that under the new regulatory body SEPRA, electricity rates will be much lower than those charged by K-Electric. The Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) will handle electricity transmission, allowing the government to […]

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57 h. ago China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China on Monday called on the Philippines to immediately cease its infringement and provocative actions near Huangyan Dao, reaffirming China’s firm stance on safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the intrusion by multiple Philippine Coast Guard vessels, official ships, and fishing boats into China’s territorial waters on […]

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57 h. ago China strongly rejects G7’s accusations against HKSAR govt law enforcement actions

BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday firmly condemned recent remarks by members of the G7 and certain Western countries on the law enforcement activities of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government. It was reported that members and associate members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism issued a statement recently, attacking and vilifying […]

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57 h. ago 6–0 vs. 5–0: Radar Plots, Wreckage, and the Case of the Missing S

Two Narratives, One Night May 6–7, 2025 — the most intense Indo-Pak air exchange since 2019. By dawn, two stories had emerged: Pakistan’s 6–0 vs India’s 5–0. In my No-Nonsense Zone, after fresh claims on 10 August, the jury is out. Today, I take South Asia’s most controversial scorecard to an unlikely forum: the #ChatGPT5 […]

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3 d. ago Nasir, Noor advance to squash semifinals at World Games 2025

Nasir Iqbal and Noor Zaman kept Pakistan’s medal hopes alive at the World Games 2025 as both secured spots in the plate event semifinals of squash in Chengdu, China on Saturday. Nasir crushed Romania’s Radu Pena 3-0 in quarterfinal in straight games (11-3, 11-3, 11-2) to storm into the plate semifinals. Nasir delivered a masterclass […]

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3 d. ago Muhammad Asif dominates opening match at world games snooker

Pakistan’s experienced cueist Muhammad Asif began his World Games 2025 snooker campaign with a commanding victory, defeating China’s Xiaolong Liang 2-0 in his opening Group B match on Sunday in Chengdu, China. He maintained control from the start, winning the first frame 79-50 before securing the second with a dominant 77-24 performance, ensuring a straight-frames […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan envoy visits Gansu to boost cooperation in agriculture sector

Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, held a productive visit to Gansu Province aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, education, and cultural exchange, China Economic Net reported on Saturday. During his three-day tour, the Ambassador met with senior provincial leaders, including Hu Changsheng, CPC Secretary of Gansu, to discuss strengthening government-to-government, business-to-business, and people-to-people […]

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4 d. ago Kazakhstan ready to investment in construction of new trade corridors via China to CASs: Envoy

Yerzhan Kistafin meets Pakistan’s Communications Minister, says Kazakh President to visit Pakistan in November ISLAMABAD: Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin on Saturday expressed his country’s readiness to provide full investment for the construction of new trade corridors through China to Central Asian States (CASs), according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP). The […]

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4 d. ago Modi’s superpower strategy backfires amid Trump, Xi tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to strengthen ties with the US and China have hit a dead end, according to a report by The New York Times. Despite India’s growing economy and global ambitions, tensions with both powers have exposed the country’s diplomatic limits. The report traces the fallout from key moments in Modi’s […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan first in South Asia to join UNESCO underwater treaty

Pakistan is set to become the first South Asian nation to ratify the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced this during a meeting with UNESCO’s Dr. Cristina Menegazzi in Islamabad. This marks a major step toward preserving Pakistan’s submerged maritime legacy. […]

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4 d. ago Hunger kills 4 more in Gaza; world condemns Israel’s “complete siege”

Gaza’s health ministry reported that four more Palestinians died from hunger in the last 24 hours. This raises the total hunger-related deaths to 201. Meanwhile, the international community, including China, the UN, and several European countries, strongly condemned Israel’s plan for a “complete siege” of Gaza. They warned that this move will worsen the already […]

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5 d. ago At least 10 dead and 33 missing after flash floods in China’s Gansu province

GANSU: Flash floods and mudslides in Gansu province, northwest China, have resulted in at least 10 deaths and left 33 people missing, according to state media reports on Friday. The natural disaster, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall starting on August 7, forced local authorities to issue the highest-level emergency warning. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered […]

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6 d. ago NA approves Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill to streamline border operations

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday passed the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward improving cross-border trade and travel. The legislation aims to create a dedicated authority to manage land ports and coordinate inter-departmental operations at border points. With this bill, Pakistan joins India and Bangladesh in South Asia in […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan secures South Asia’s lowest US tariff rate: Minister

Islamabad: Pakistan has secured the lowest tariff rate in South Asia after signing a trade deal with the United States. Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani shared the news during a National Assembly session on Thursday. He said Pakistan will now face only a 19% tariff on its exports to the US. This […]

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6 d. ago Thrilling action on the court on day 1 of 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

Basketball fans were treated to four thrilling encounters on the opening day of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah on Tuesday, as 16 teams begin their quest for glory at the 31st staging of the competition. Hosts Saudi Arabia lost 88-93 to China, who are the most decorated team in the history of the […]

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