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ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said that the Doha ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a “positive and important” first step toward peace and stability in the region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar praised the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, noting that “Pakistan looks forward to the establishment of a concrete and verifiable monitoring mechanism, which is expected to be discussed at the next meeting hosted by Türkiye”. He emphasized that continued dialogue and mutual respect are essential for long-term regional harmony. Such a mechanism is essential to…

ISLAMABAD :  Pakistan has successfully launched its first Hyperspectral Satellite, HS-1, from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre (JSLC), with the mission’s live broadcast aired from Suparco’s Karachi complex, the space agency confirmed. The launch was conducted in the presence of Pakistani scientists and engineers. A Suparco spokesperson announced that the satellite had successfully entered its orbit and that in-orbit testing will take around two months before HS-1 becomes fully operational. The spokesperson explained that HS-1 will analyze land, vegetation, water, and urban areas, providing high-resolution images across hundreds of spectral bands. The satellite is expected to transform agricultural planning, environmental…

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a landmark ceasefire agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to restore peace and stability along their troubled border, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced in a statement issued late night on Sunday. The ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, is expected to lay a strong foundation for lasting peace in the region, according to the Qatari officials. Both countries have also agreed to hold further meetings in the coming days and to establish a permanent mechanism to ensure peace and stability between them. “During the negotiations the two sides [have] agreed to an immediate ceasefire…

China’s 14th Five-Year Plan links up national strategy with the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in crucial ways. It has not only mapped out a clear path forward for Hong Kong but has also brought about real growth through carefully rolled-out central policies, the building up of new quality productive forces in the HKSAR, and deeper ties across the region. Hong Kong has seen genuine progress in economic recovery, industrial upgrading, and fitting into the bigger national picture. Central government policies have come at just the right time, smoothing the flow of people and resources. During…

The Shenzhou-20 crew has been in orbit for more than 170 days, working in close coordination to advance various tasks inside China’s space station. Their mission is expected to conclude soon. Since entering the space station in late April, the three astronauts have been conducting research activities as planned for their mission, which is set to last around six months. They have used electroencephalogram devices to gather data for studies on metacognitive monitoring, as well as group brain cognitive-affective analysis and regulation, supporting ongoing research on Earth. China’s Shenzhou-20 crew uses electroencephalogram devices to gather data for studies on metacognitive…

Formulating and implementing the five-year plans in a scientific way is an important experience and a prominent advantage of China’s governance. The 15th Five-Year Plan, set to be unveiled at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, is drawing global attention. A survey conducted by CGTN, covering 47,000 respondents from 46 countries over three consecutive years, reveals that respondents have given positive evaluations of China’s governance experience, practices and effectiveness, with their confidence in China’s economy continuing to rise. In the three consecutive years of surveys, the proportion of global respondents who view…

ABBOTTABAD :  Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday urged the Afghan Taliban regime to rein in the proxies, who have sanctuaries in Afghanistan and involved in heinous attacks inside Pakistan. Addressing a passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, the field marshal said every proxy war by our neighbours will be razed to dust. He expressed resolve to protect every inch of Pakistan. “We will not lose an inch of our sacred land,” he said. India is politicising terrorisms for its ulterior motives, the army chief said while warning that any aggression…

Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif will lead a high-level Pakistani delegation to hold discussions with Afghan Taliban authorities in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday (today), the Foreign Office (FO) said, after the neighbouring countries extended a ceasefire to their fierce fighting. “The talks will focus on immediate measures to end cross-border terrorism against Pakistan emanating from Afghanistan and restore peace and stability along the Pak-Afghan border,” the FO said. Once allies, Islamabad and Kabul have been engaged in cross-border fighting, which came to a halt with temporary truce lately. Terrorist attacks in Pakistan have been a major irritant in its relationship…

MOSCOW: Three people were killed and five injured in a blast at the Avangard explosives plant in the city of Sterlitamak, Bashkortostan region, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said on Saturday via his Telegram channel. The explosion at the plant occurred on Friday evening. Forensic experts are investigating the cause of the blast, Khabirov said, denying that it was caused by Ukrainian drone strikes. The emergency services said on Saturday that they had completed search and rescue operations at the Sterlitamak plant, which had continued throughout the night. The Avangard plant manufactures industrial explosives and dismantles ammunition. Since 2022, the plant…

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series, which includes Pakistan, following an attack in Afghanistan’s Paktika province that resulted in the death of three cricketers and five other individuals. The tri-nation series scheduled from November 17 to 29 in Pakistan will now be played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan only, after Afghanistan pull out, Aaj News reported. Once allies, Islamabad and Kabul have been engaged in cross-border fighting, which came to a halt with temporary truce lately. Terrorist attacks in Pakistan have been a major irritant in its relationship with the Afghan Taliban, which…