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RAWALPINDI:  Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ here on Tuesday at General Headquarters (GHQ). Upon arrival at GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out Tri Services contingent, said a news release issued by Inter Services of Public Relations (ISPR). During the meeting, both dignitaries exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, evolving regional security environment, defence cooperation and prospects for enhancing bilateral military relations. The discussions focused on strengthening professional…

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Asim Iftikhar has warned that terror attacks in Pakistan from the soil of Afghanistan is jeopardising world peace, adding Kabul is harbouring terror organisations. Addressing a meeting on the situation in Afghanistan at the Security Council, Asim Iftikhar has said the increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan is a threat to global peace, adding that the land of Afghanistan is still a safe haven for terrorist organisations, adding Pakistan had taken several steps for humanitarian assistance, political relations and trade, and there was a hope for an end to the bloodshed and peace from…

Iran would have “no problem” pursuing a deal with the United States if American negotiators and President Donald Trump can prove they are acting in good faith, according to Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security committee. Speaking in an interview with CNN on Monday, Azizi signaled that Tehran remains open to negotiations with Washington but stressed that trust remains the biggest obstacle to any potential agreement. Azizi was asked about President Trump’s recent assertions that a deal between Tehran and Washington could be close. Responding to those claims, the senior Iranian official said Tehran remains skeptical about the US president’s…

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying a deal could be finalized within days and claiming that Tehran is prepared to make major concessions, including abandoning its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Speaking in multiple media appearances and a virtual tele-rally for South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump said the negotiation process was advancing well despite recent military tensions between Iran and Israel. Trump said the United States could present a framework for an agreement with Iran in the coming days. “We’re negotiating now and they want to make a very good deal. They’re willing…

A United States Army Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, adding fresh concern to an already volatile region. US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that the two crew members were safely rescued. Trump said the United States would release an incident report later on Tuesday. The New York Times first reported the incident, citing two people briefed on the matter. It was not immediately clear whether the Apache was shot down by Iranian fire, suffered a mechanical failure, or went down due to another cause. One person familiar with the incident said the matter…

The proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 places a strong emphasis on defence and infrastructure development, with significant allocations planned for both sectors. Budget documents also indicate possible tax measures that could raise the cost of electric vehicles, solar panels and other consumer products. According to budget proposals, the government has earmarked Rs2,665 billion for defence spending in the upcoming fiscal year. At the same time, Rs1,126 billion has been proposed for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), which finances federal development projects across the country. Documents show that more than Rs1.1 trillion will be spent on development initiatives…

CHENGDU :  The 2026 Pakistan Cultural Week, themed “75 Years of Iron Brotherhood: Mutual Learning of Civilizations Toward the Future”, opened on June 5 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, offering local residents a chance to experience Pakistan’s history, culture and cuisine. The event provides a platform for people-to-people exchanges between Sichuan and Pakistan, showcasing Pakistani culture to local communities and facilitating meaningful connections between entrepreneurs from both countries. Through art, cuisine, film and photography, the event aims to foster mutual understanding and bring the Chinese and Pakistani people closer together. The opening ceremony was attended by more than 150 guests, including…

ISLAMABAD/ ZHEJIANG: China, Pakistan and OIC-COMSTECH on Saturday launched a Joint Laboratory on Research and Development of Herbal Medicine during the inaugural session of the 2026 International Symposium on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)-Unani Medicine Cooperation and SCO Member States Traditional Medicine Industry Exchange Forum held at Ningbo University in China’s Zhejiang Province. The joint laboratory has been established through collaboration between Ningbo University and OIC-COMSTECH. It aims to promote collaborative research and innovation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Unani Medicine, with a focus on herbal medicine development, clinical and pre-clinical studies, international registration of traditional medicine products, academic exchanges, and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expanded its export infrastructure for mango shipments to China after seven additional processing and Hot Water Treatment (HWT) facilities secured registration with China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), a development expected to improve supply chain efficiency and increase export readiness during the upcoming mango season. The registrations, facilitated by the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC), have increased the number of Chinese-approved mango treatment facilities in Pakistan from 25 to 32, according to a statement issued by the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP). Industry observers say the expansion comes as Pakistan seeks to capitalize on…

BEIJING: Pakistan’s diversified conglomerate Engro and Chinese technology giant Baidu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, research, talent development and industrial applications, the companies announced on June 5. As per the agreement, it aims to advance AI capabilities across the region by leveraging Baidu’s full-stack AI technologies and Engro’s growing focus on digital infrastructure and technology-enabled solutions. Under the partnership, the two sides will examine opportunities to accelerate the practical adoption of AI across industries, including manufacturing, finance and operations. “Technology is rapidly becoming a defining source of industrial competitiveness,” said…