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Canada and India announced new high commissioners to each other’s countries on Thursday, in the latest sign of improving ties frayed by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation that India was linked to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil. India’s previous high commissioner left Canada in October. Ottawa said he was among six diplomats who were expelled after they were linked to the murder of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, while India said it had withdrawn the envoy. India also said that same day that it had ordered the expulsion of six high-ranking Canadian diplomats, including the…

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced major reforms in Pakistan’s internet and telecom infrastructure, promising faster connectivity through spectrum auctions, satellite internet licensing, and new submarine cable projects. Spectrum auction to double internet speed Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday, Shaza Fatima said the government is working to resolve the long-standing issue of slow mobile internet. Currently, Pakistan operates on just 274 MHz spectrum, which she compared to “8 lanes of traffic running on a two-lane highway.” She confirmed that the government will soon auction 600 MHz of spectrum, a move she said…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China stands ready to enhance strategic mutual trust with Brazil, firmly support each other, and deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone conversation with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. The China-Brazil relationship is at its best in history, Wang noted. He added that China is ready to work with Brazil to further deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Noting that Brazil has…

The first-ever static display of China’s J-20 stealth fighter jets will take place during an aviation open-day event in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, according to a press conference held on Thursday in Beijing. The aviation open-day, hosted by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, is scheduled for September 19 to 23. Themed “soaring in the sky, winning the future,” it will feature a range of exciting displays and performances, said Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang. “This event will display over a hundred types of active-duty aircraft, ground equipment, and classic retired equipment of the Air Force.…

China’s total intelligent computing capacity has reached 780,000 PFlops, ranking second in the world, Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, said on Thursday. Liu unveiled this data during the opening ceremony of the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2025, being held in Guiyang, capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province. The country has continued to accelerate the construction of data infrastructure, and by the end of July this year had built 25 urban business nodes nationwide, he said. This progress stems from China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative, which has become a strategic project in the country’s major…

China held its second press conference on Friday to provide updates on preparations for the upcoming victory anniversary events in Beijing. The press conference was organized by the press center for the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu gave a briefing on China’s commitment to upholding peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for humanity during the press conference.

NAROWAL : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that climate change is a major challenge and emphasized the urgent need to build new dams without wasting time. Addressing a meeting in Narowal, he stated that after Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab is now facing floods, with floodwaters flowing through the province’s rivers. He appreciated the role of NDMA, Rescue 1122, and other agencies in relief efforts and expressed sorrow over the loss of lives due to the floods. He added that the efforts of federal ministers, Narowal’s political leadership, civil administration, and the Pakistan Armed Forces are commendable. The effective early…

LAHORE : Ravi River is flowing in very high flood level in Shahdara with water level continuously increasing. Currently 155,000 cusecs of water is passing in Shahdara, with expectations of further increase. Due to the serious risk of flooding in low-lying areas, a high alert has been issued. According to the Lahore Commissioner, the River Ravi has a capacity of 250,000 cusecs. All departments, including the district administration, are fully prepared to handle any untoward situation. Evacuation of residents from the affected areas is underway. At Jassar, the water flow has been recorded at over 166,000 cusecs, and at the…

ISLAMABAD  – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to depart for China on August 30 to participate in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. During the high-level meeting, the prime minister is expected to hold bilateral talks with several world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit will bring together heads of member states to discuss regional cooperation, security, economic integration, and mutual development. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to attend the gathering. The SCO platform provides member countries with an opportunity to engage in multilateral dialogue and strengthen diplomatic…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged — and while fans might expect a glamorous Hollywood-style wedding, insiders reveal the couple is planning something very different. According to Page Six, the pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end want a “casual” and “private” ceremony with close family and friends. “It will be more casual than people think,” an insider shared, just a day after the couple announced their engagement on Instagram with the playful caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” Travis Kelce’s proposal didn’t go as planned While their engagement post charmed fans…