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On the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal, Pakistan’s armed forces reaffirmed their unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In their message issued on Tuesday, the military leadership — including Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff — expressed grave concern over what they termed a “continued illegal occupation” of IIOJK. “The continued illegal occupation of IIOJK by Indian security forces — characterised by an unrelenting military siege, systemic human rights violations, and demographic engineering — constitutes a…

As Pakistan marked the sixth anniversary of Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5, the country’s civil and military leadership strongly condemned India’s ongoing demographic engineering in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Islamabad warned that New Delhi’s attempts to alter the region’s Muslim-majority identity not only violate international law but also pose a grave threat to regional peace and stability. Six years since india revoked Kashmir’s special status On August 5, 2019, India stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomous status and bifurcated it into two union territories. The move, widely criticized by Pakistan and international observers, aimed to integrate the…

Gone are the days when oil was considered the king of energy. Despite being the largest energy source constituting nearly 31 percent of the total global energy demands, the black gold is set to lose its charm to rare earth elements (REEs). Since the world is transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy, these rare earths are now being seen as the new ticket to power. This transition has provided Pakistan with a rare opportunity to step into this global race and make hay while the sun still shines. However, by rushing into this race without proper planning, Pakistan will…

India has hit back at criticism from US President Donald Trump over its oil imports from Russia, calling it an “economic compulsion” driven by global market realities. The country also accused the United States and the European Union of hypocrisy, pointing to their own sizeable trade with Russia even after the Ukraine war began. Oil imports a necessity, not a choice In a detailed statement issued on Monday night, India’s Ministry of External Affairs defended its decision to import Russian oil, explaining that it was not a political choice but a response to a shifting global energy landscape. “India began…

China on Monday launched a group of low-Earth orbit internet satellites from a commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan. A Long March-12 carrier rocket, carrying the seventh group of low-orbit internet satellites, blasted off at 6:21 p.m. (Beijing Time) and sent the satellite into the preset orbit. Developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, the Long March-12 rocket is a new-generation two-stage carrier rocket capable of sending payloads of no less than 12 tonnes to a low-Earth orbit and those of no less than 6 tonnes to a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of…

Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from August 3 to August 4, said a spokesperson on Monday. China took the the action in response to the moves by the Philippines to enlist countries outside the region for so-called joint patrols and undermined peace and stability in the region, said Tian Junli, spokesperson for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. The forces under the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and maritime interests, Tian said, adding “All military activities that seek to stir up trouble or create flashpoints in…

More than 82,000 people had been relocated from areas across Beijing due to heavy rainfall as of 9 p.m. on Monday, the city’s flood control headquarters has said. Authorities have closed 201 scenic areas, 3,480 homestay businesses and 245 campsites. More than 3,200 construction sites citywide have suspended operations. Rain hits Beijing, China, August 4, 2025. /VCG On Monday afternoon, the city’s meteorological service issued a red alert for rainstorms – the highest alert level in China’s four-tier system – predicting heavy rains across the city from noon on Monday through Tuesday morning. The national capital has also activated its…

China’s economy delivered a solid performance in the first half of 2025, with robust growth across the manufacturing sector, high-tech industries, and domestic consumption, according to the latest data from the State Taxation Administration. The strong showing comes as government policy measures continue to yield results, and multiple departments have recently outlined key priorities for the second half of the year. Strong performance in H1 has given rise to three key priorities for H2 Data shows that the sales revenue of manufacturing enterprises grew 1.5 percentage points faster than that of all enterprises nationwide, while sales revenue in high-tech industries…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for measures to address climate change as he visited the flood-hit Gilgit Baltistan, which has witnessed loss of life coupled with damage to infrastructure in recent days due to heavy rains. “I regret the loss of life and property due to the rains,” said PM Shehbaz while speaking to the media on his GB visit to assess flood and rain damage. Noting that the federal bodies were in contact with the GB government, the premier shed light on the issue of climate change and the threat that it posed. “Every year we are…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss a wide range of bilateral matters, according to a statement from the Foreign Office on Monday. The two sides reviewed the state of Pakistan-US relations and exchanged views on various regional and international developments. The discussion underscored the commitment of both countries to continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The Foreign Office said both leaders expressed their desire to maintain regular diplomatic contact and deepen engagement across multiple sectors. This marks the second high-level interaction between Senator…