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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu visited the Iranian Embassy in Beijing to convey deep condolences on behalf of China over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

KARACHI: Some roads in Karachi were reopened for light traffic on Friday, but MT Khan Road and the PIDC Bridge route remained closed as security restrictions continued after deadly protests earlier this week. Traffic police said the road from Jinnah Bridge towards PIDC had been opened for light traffic, while on Mai Kolachi Road, the stretch from the gate towards Jinnah Bridge was also open. However, MT Khan Road remained closed to traffic, with barriers placed on the road and police personnel deployed there, according to the traffic police. Containers have also been placed on the PIDC Bridge route to…

China’s economic growth target for 2026 helps steer attention toward high-quality development, an official said . The target of 4.5% to 5% economic growth, while striving to achieve better results in practice, is intended to strike a balance between what is needed and what is feasible, said Shen Danyang, head of the group responsible for drafting this year’s government work report, which was submitted to the national legislature for deliberation earlier in the day. Shen noted the target is “proactive and pragmatic,” reflecting a broad assessment of domestic conditions and shifts in the external environment. Shen also said the target…

Chinese President Xi Jinping  urged major provincial economies to redouble efforts to gain experience in analyzing new situations and solving new problems. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while taking part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature. After listening to the deputies’ presentations, Xi said developing new quality productive forces is essential to promoting high-quality development and strengthening economic competitiveness, urging Jiangsu to take…

Senior Chinese leaders on Thursday attended deliberations at the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature. When joining NPC deputies from Yunnan Province in a group deliberation, Premier Li Qiang noted that this year marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), amid increasing uncertainties in the external environment and arduous tasks in domestic reform and development. Li urged more proactive and pragmatic actions to effectively tackle various risks and challenges. Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and…

KOHAT:- Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the discovery of significant oil and gas reserves in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, describing it as the largest discovery in the sector so far this year. According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company confirmed that a major oil and gas reserve has been discovered in Kohat, marking an important development for Pakistan’s energy sector. OGDCL stated in the notice that the newly discovered reserves are the biggest find of the year in the country’s oil and gas exploration industry. The discovery is expected to…

LAHORE/KARACHI : The ongoing war in the Middle East has intensified the regional aviation crisis, with more than 20,000 flights cancelled across eight countries over the past five days. According to flight schedules, flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations remained disrupted for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday, with a total of 145 flights cancelled. Aviation sources said that 35 flights from Karachi to Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled, while 29 flights from Lahore and 12 from Multan were also affected. Similarly, 35 flights from Islamabad, 14 from Peshawar, 12 from Sialkot, and six from Faisalabad were cancelled due…

China announced plans on Thursday to build a “childbirth-friendly society” over the next five years, alongside measures to refine its social security system and support families amid declining birth rates and an ageing population. The government report highlighted efforts to improve employment, education, healthcare, and income for families. Authorities aim to foster “positive attitudes towards marriage and childbearing” while expanding housing support for families with children. Medical costs for women during pregnancy, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF), will be fully reimbursable under China’s national medical insurance system starting in 2026, ensuring no out-of-pocket expenses. Childcare subsidies will continue, with demonstrations…

Iran has warned that its military will target Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility if Israel and the United States attempt regime change in the Islamic Republic, according to a semi-official report from ISNA on Wednesday. A senior Iranian military official, cited by ISNA, said Tehran would respond decisively to any foreign intervention or conspiracy aimed at toppling the government. The official specifically named the Dimona nuclear reactor in Israel as a potential target, emphasizing that Iran has the capability to strike key sites if war is imposed. Protecting sovereignty The statement highlighted that Iran is prepared to go to any extent…

Spain has rejected claims by the White House that it agreed to cooperate with the US military in the ongoing war with Iran. Spanish officials reiterated their firm opposition to military involvement, even after President Donald Trump threatened economic repercussions. On Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt suggested that Spain had shifted its stance and agreed to support US military operations. “Over the past several hours, they’ve agreed to cooperate with the US military,” Leavitt told reporters, referencing Spain’s previously neutral position. Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares dismissed the claim categorically, stating on the Hora25 radio program, “Not a single comma…