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China on Friday rejected accusations by Australia about an aircraft encounter over the Yellow Sea and expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition against Australia’s distortion of facts. Responding to a media query, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, said that an Australian frigate recently dispatched its shipborne helicopters multiple times to conduct close-in reconnaissance against China in the Yellow Sea and the East China Sea under the pretext of implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions. “These actions constituted continuous provocations and endangered China’s national security,” Jiang said. He added that the Chinese military responded swiftly and their…

China will work to improve market stabilization mechanisms with Chinese characteristics during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), on Friday. Speaking at a press conference on economic issues during the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Wu said the CSRC will expand the tools and mechanisms for cross-cyclical and counter-cyclical adjustments to strengthen the market’s internal stability. The focus will shift toward enhancing the investability of listed companies beyond mere authenticity requirements, he said, adding that key measures include improving corporate governance through refined incentive and constraint…

The press center for the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress holds a press conference on people’s livelihood on Saturday in Beijing. Senior officials including Huai Jinpeng, minister of Education; Lu Zhiyuan, minister of Civil Affairs; Wang Xiaoping, minister of Human Resources and Social Security; Sun Yeli, minister of Culture and Tourism; and Lei Haichao, minister of the National Health Commission are invited to answer questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on issues related to education, civil affairs, human resources and social security, culture and tourism, health and other related issues.

Pakistan have qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after defeating Japan 4–3 in the semi-final of the Qualifiers at the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Hockey Stadium on Friday. The former champions booked their spot in the tournament for the first time since 2022. The Green Shirts made a rampant start to the high-stakes fixture, with captain Ammad Butt opening the scoring in just the ninth minute, courtesy of a sensational field goal. Pakistan’s early lead remained intact until the culmination of the first quarter and was eventually neutralised in the 21st minute when Ryoma Ooka scored a field…

ISLAMABAD : The federal government has approved a three-year extension for the tenure of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nazir Ahmad. The extension was granted under the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999, and the Ministry of Law and Justice has issued the official notification. According to the notification, the extension will take effect from March 6, 2026, and will be subject to the same terms and conditions as the current tenure. This development comes a day after both the Senate and National Assembly passed the NAB Amendment Bill, which now allows for the extension of the NAB chairman’s…

The Islamabad authorities have announced a six-day spring break for all educational institutions in the federal capital. Educational institutions operating under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) in Islamabad’s urban and rural areas will observe the spring break from March 24 to 27 (Sunday). “[…] Spring Break shall be observed in all educational institutions working under the ambit of the Federal Directorate of Education w.e.f. 24-03-2026 to 27-03-2026,” the notification read. After the break ends on March 27, the institutions will duly reopen on March 30 (Monday), with attendance on the day made mandatory for all teaching staff to ensure…

LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reviewed post-flood management measures and approved several key steps to reduce flood risks across the province. During a meeting chaired by CM Punjab, officials from relevant departments gave a detailed briefing on flood prevention and emergency preparedness. The chief minister directed authorities to take decisive action to clear all flood zones within three months and ensure a strict ban on new construction in these areas. Officials informed the meeting that the Supreme Court of Pakistan had already issued a ruling prohibiting construction in designated flood zones. Participants also agreed on a proposal to…

LAHORE : The Punjab government has decided to establish “Anti-Drone Units” in all districts, with each district also receiving an “Anti-Drone System” for enhanced security. According to the Punjab Home Department, these units will operate under the leadership of the district’s DPO, and the Anti-Drone Systems will use advanced jammers to neutralize drones operated by hostile or malicious actors. The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen aerial surveillance and improve public safety across the province. Punjab authorities have already enforced Section 144, restricting the outdoor operation of drones, while the government has banned drone usage by the…

US military investigators believe it is likely that US forces were responsible for an apparent strike on an Iranian girls’ school that killed scores of children on Saturday but have not yet reached a final conclusion or completed their investigation, two US officials told Reuters. Reuters was unable to determine more details about the investigation, including what evidence ‌contributed to the tentative assessment, what type of munition was used, who was responsible or why the US might have struck the school. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday acknowledged the US military was investigating the incident. The officials, who spoke on…

ISLAMABAD :  Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent attacks targeting the brotherly countries of Türkiye and Azerbaijan and reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Turkish people. In his separate posts on social media platform X, the prime minister said he joined the people of Pakistan in expressing complete solidarity with their “brave Turkish and Azerbajani brothers and sisters” during this challenging time. He termed such attacks reprehensible and warned that such actions risk further escalation and could undermine regional peace and stability. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for maximum restraint and emphasized the importance…