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A formation of the China Coast Guard (CCG)’s Xiushan vessel conducted regular law enforcement patrols in accordance with the law in waters east of China’s Taiwan Island on Friday, CCG spokesperson Jiang Lue said. Since July, the Xiushan vessel formation has continued to strengthen maritime control in the relevant waters, effectively maintaining the normal order of navigation and operations while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests, as well as the safety of life and property, of Chinese people, including Taiwan compatriots, Jiang said. The spokesperson added that the CCG will continue to enhance law enforcement patrols in waters under China’s…

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China’s lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on implementing the important consensus reached between the two heads of state at their meeting in Beijing, and on maintaining stable economic and trade relations, expanding practical cooperation, and properly addressing each other’s concerns in the next stage. The Chinese side expressed serious concern over the recent economic and trade restrictions imposed by the United States on China.…

The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will be held in Beijing in October, according to a decision made at a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on Thursday. The Political Bureau will report its work to the CPC Central Committee, and the session will study major issues on advancing the Party’s full and rigorous self-governance, according to the main agenda of the session. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired Thursday’s meeting. Despite the significant progress made since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party’s full and rigorous self-governance…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss recent regional and international developments, with particular focus on the situation in Palestine. During the conversation, the two foreign ministers expressed deep concern over the continued Israeli military operations in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, and the worsening humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories. Both leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and stressed the need for continued diplomatic engagement…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to review measures aimed at making Pakistan’s consular services more efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly. During the meeting, officials briefed the deputy prime minister on ongoing initiatives to improve public service delivery. They informed him that a phased plan is being prepared to digitise consular services, while work is also underway to introduce morning and evening shifts to provide greater convenience for citizens. Ishaq Dar directed officials to further strengthen, modernise and improve the transparency of consular services to ensure people…

The Sindh government announced on Thursday that all government and private schools across the province will operate six days a week from August 1, with an official notification issued. Under the revised schedule, upon the reopening of schools after summer vacation, classes will be held from Monday to Saturday in both public and private schools. “It is hereby notified that all Public & Private Educational Institutions under the Administrative Control of School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, shall observe a six-day working in the week (Monday to Saturday) with effect from August 1, 2026, till further orders,” read…

Pakistani actress Arooba Mirza has accused Punjab Assembly member Saqib Chadhar of sending her unsolicited messages on social media, becoming the latest actress to level allegations against the lawmaker. In a series of Instagram Stories, Arooba shared screenshots of messages she claimed were sent by Chadhar through Instagram. The screenshots allegedly show repeated attempts to contact her and requests to continue the conversation on Snapchat. Alongside the screenshots, the actress wrote, “After Momina Iqbal and Tooba Anwar, now it’s me,” suggesting she had experienced similar interactions. The allegations come amid an ongoing investigation involving actress Momina Iqbal, who has accused…

Pakistani actor Fahad Sheikh has denied allegations that he mistreated veteran actor Syed Mohammad Ahmed, saying a video circulating on social media had been taken out of context. In a series of Instagram stories, Fahad said the viral clip presented only part of the incident and created a misleading impression. He maintained that “half the truth is always dangerous” and claimed the footage was being used to portray the situation inaccurately. The controversy emerged after Syed Mohammad Ahmed, during a recent podcast, spoke about being humiliated by a younger actor on a drama set. Although he did not identify the…

Bollywood actor Shehnaaz Gill has said artists should never hesitate to ask for fair compensation, emphasizing that financial stability also brings dignity and respect. In an interview with Indian media, Shehnaaz Gill said she gives significant importance to financial matters before signing any film or project. She said she always asks for compensation that reflects her hard work, abilities and current standing, believing that every artist should recognize their own worth. The actor recalled that there was a time when she worked without charging any fee, but despite doing so, she did not receive the respect and recognition she believed…

Arshad Nadeem secured a place in the men’s javelin throw final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after finishing seventh in the qualification round with a best throw of 78.63 metres. No athlete reached the automatic qualifying mark of 84 metres during the three-attempt qualification round, with the top 12 performers advancing to the final based on their best throws. Sri Lanka’s Ramesh Tharanga led the qualifiers with a throw of 82.84 metres, followed by Grenada’s Anderson Peters (81.29m) and South Africa’s Douw Smit (80.64m). England’s Ben East finished fourth with 80.38 metres, while India’s Neeraj Chopra placed fifth with a…