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President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation with China, highlighting the immense potential for collaboration in trade, economy, culture, and regional connectivity. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong at the Presidency, President Zardari praised China’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s socio-economic development and said Pakistan highly values its all-weather strategic partnership with Beijing. “China has always stood by Pakistan in times of need, and the people of Pakistan remain grateful to their iron-clad brother for its steadfast support,” the president said, acknowledging Beijing’s consistent assistance in Pakistan’s development journey. Zardari emphasized…

Economic and trade cooperation between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates has seen a significant boost, thanks to the effective policies of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). According to the State Bank of Pakistan, bilateral trade between the two countries surged by 20.24 percent, reaching $10.1 billion. The development follows the 12th session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial Commission, which focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, food security, aviation, IT, and energy sectors. Analysts believe this growing partnership could help Pakistan reduce its import bill and create employment opportunities through increased bilateral trade and industrial collaboration. Economic experts…

In a bid to tighten financial controls, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an austerity drive and issued instructions to various departments to implement cost-cutting measures across the board. As part of the initiative, players training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) will now have to pay for their own meals unless they are attending a PCB-organised training camp. Sources within the board confirmed that the new directive applies to all cricketers utilising the academy’s facilities independently. “All departments have been directed to reduce unnecessary expenditure,” a senior PCB official added.

A Russian passenger aircraft carrying 49 people, including five children, crashed in the country’s far eastern Amur region on Thursday, with all on board feared dead, according to preliminary reports from local authorities and state media. The An-24 twin-engine turboprop, operated by Angara Airlines — a Siberia-based carrier — had been en route from the border city of Blagoveshchensk to the remote town of Tynda when it vanished from radar during its final approach. Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that the aircraft’s debris was located by a search helicopter near the mountainous area bordering China. A large fire had…

ISPR Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Baloch people are bound to Pakistan through strong ties of religion, culture, history, and tradition. A handful of terrorists cannot stop the development of Pakistan and Balochistan. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif visited King Edward Medical University in Lahore, where he was warmly welcomed by the administration, students, and faculty. During his address, he shed light on the success of Operation Baniyan Marsous, national unity, and the Pakistan Army’s strategy against hostile forces. He said the victory in the battle for truth was made possible with the strong support…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan, emphasizing their protection as a top priority amid the ongoing expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chairing a high-level meeting, he highlighted the implementation of advanced security measures, including Safe City projects, special escorts, and surveillance-equipped housing. At a separate event at the National Police Academy, the PM outlined a major institutional overhaul, announcing new facilities, a Master’s program, elite training centers, and international collaboration to modernize police training. He stressed justice, merit, and national security, paying tribute to police martyrs and…

LAHORE : All education boards across Punjab have announced the matric results for first annual examinations 2025. Data shared by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore showed that the pass percentage remained at 65.32 percent. A total of 254,012 students appeared in the exams, out of which 165,912 candidates passed. From the Lahore Board, Haram Fatima secured the overall first position by scoring 1193 marks, while Noor-ul-Huda and Haji Abu Zar Tanveer shared the second position with 1188 marks, and Muhammad Ali stood third with 1187 marks. Multan A total of 125,002 students appeared in the exams…

A tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates is in its final planning phase, sources said. According to insiders, the series will be finalized during the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting. Following the meeting, the official schedule and venue details are expected to be announced. Sources further revealed that the tri-series will be held in the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

Ongoing monsoon rains have raised the risk of flooding in Punjab’s rivers and streams, with medium-level flooding recorded at Kalabagh and Chashma on the Indus River. According to a fact sheet released by the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the recent spell of monsoon rains has claimed 143 lives across the province, while 488 people have been injured. The report further states that 200 houses have been destroyed and 121 livestock have perished. PDMA Director General Irfan Kathia warned of possible urban flooding in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Gujranwala. While water flow in the Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum, and Sutlej rivers…

Britain and India are set to sign a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Kingdom on Thursday, in a move that both sides say will significantly deepen economic ties and create new avenues for business and investment. The pact, finalised in May after more than three years of intermittent negotiations, is expected to boost bilateral trade by an estimated £25.5 billion ($34bn) by 2040. It marks the most substantial trade deal secured by Britain since its exit from the European Union in 2020. The FTA, which will come into effect following…