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Pakistani security forces, in coordination with law enforcement agencies, killed 24 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in Bannu and adjoining areas over the past 24 hours, the military said on Thursday, as authorities intensified efforts to dismantle militant networks following the recent suicide bombing in the district. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security personnel engaged the militants in heavy exchanges of fire, resulting in the deaths of 24 militants and the recovery of a large cache of weapons and ammunition. The military identified the slain militants as members of Fitna al-Khawarij, which it described…

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has concluded his visit to China, saying his meetings in Shanghai were productive and reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to expanding cooperation in key strategic sectors. In a statement posted on X, Dar thanked the Chinese government and leadership for their warm hospitality and the arrangements made during the visit. He said Pakistan and China agreed to further strengthen collaboration under CPEC 2.0, as well as in artificial intelligence, the digital economy and other priority areas. Commenting on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s address at the inaugural ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence…

SHANGHAI: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised ​the importance of a “people-centred” ‌approach to the development of AI technology in ​a keynote address ​at the opening ceremony ⁠of the World Artificial ​Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in ​Shanghai on Friday. Xi also spoke of China’s role in ensuring ​equity of access ​to AI capacity building for ‌developing ⁠countries in order to prevent the creation of “new historical injustices” in ​AI, ​announcing ⁠China’s plans to cooperate with numerous ​international bodies, including ​from ⁠Africa, Latin America, Asia and BRICS countries, ⁠to ​provide AI-related ​opportunities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) training and seminars over the next five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday. Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held in Shanghai.

China’s robotics sector demonstrated notable export growth in the first half of 2026, driven by continuous technical iteration and competitive pricing in international markets. Data from the General Administration of Customs shows that industrial robot exports reached 6.29 billion yuan ($930 million) in the first half of the year, representing an 18.6% year-on-year increase, with products shipped to 141 countries and regions. The growth is based on the 2025 shift when China became a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time, with exports outpacing imports. A key trend driving this momentum is that Chinese firms are shifting from…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Shanghai on a two-day official visit to China, where he will participate in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Upon his arrival, Ishaq Dar was received by Shanghai’s vice mayor. He is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference on July 17. — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 16, 2026 During the visit, Pakistan will sign the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as a founding member.The deputy prime minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with…

The federal government said on Wednesday it was stepping up security around a Chinese-run copper and gold mine in Balochistan after terror attacks disrupted supply routes, and the mine’s operator denied a report that the project could be forced to shut down. Saindak Metals Limited’s managing director, Raziq Sanjrani, called the closure report, first published by the Financial Times, factually incorrect. The mine has run without interruption for 25 years and “there is no possibility of its shutdown”, he said in a statement. He said the company had asked Pakistan’s authorities for help moving furnace oil to the site after some…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to empowering young people, saying the provincial administration would continue to support students until they achieve their goals. Speaking at the inauguration of 10 campuses of the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Arifwala, the chief minister said the government had launched the Honhaar Scholarship Programme to ensure that financial hardship does not prevent talented students from pursuing higher education. She said Punjab’s young people possess immense talent and that the government is committed to providing them with the resources and opportunities needed to succeed. Maryam Nawaz added…