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US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a “massive” trade deal with Japan, which includes slashing tariffs on Japanese automobile exports and boosting US access to key sectors such as agriculture and energy. In a statement shared on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said the deal — which he called “perhaps the largest Deal ever made” — would see Japan invest $550 billion into the United States under a new economic arrangement. He claimed the US would receive 90 per cent of the profits from the Japanese investment. “We just completed a massive Deal with…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday announced its decision to challenge all recent convictions related to the May 9 riots, calling them legally flawed and politically motivated. The announcement came shortly after the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore handed down 10-year sentences to several PTI leaders, including former Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid and ex-minister Mian Mahmoodur Rashid, in the Sherpao Bridge (Pul) vandalism case. The court acquitted six accused, including former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Hamza Azeem, citing lack of evidence. However, nine others, among them prominent party figures Ijaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Khalid Qayyum, Riaz…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review and enhance security arrangements for Chinese nationals residing and working in Pakistan, especially in the wake of recent security concerns. The meeting, attended by federal and provincial security officials, focused on implementing special protection measures and improving the overall security framework for Chinese citizens across the country. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi briefed the prime minister on the comprehensive security strategy currently in place across the country. He said that all provinces and the federal government are working in close coordination to ensure maximum safety for Chinese workers, particularly…

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday delivered its verdict in the high-profile Sherpao Bridge arson and siege case linked to the May 9 violence, acquitting senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi and several others. The verdict was announced by the ATC judge at Kot Lakhpat Jail amid tight security arrangements. , Other key party figures have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms. According to court officials, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Hamza Azeem, and six other accused were acquitted of all charges due to lack of evidence. The court found that the prosecution failed to establish their direct involvement in…

Social media influencer Uorfi Javed has once again found herself in the spotlight after sharing an unfiltered video on Instagra, revealing her visibly swollen face following a cosmetic procedure to dissolve her lip fillers. The 26-year-old, known for her bold fashion statements and candid social media presence, posted a video showing the aftermath of the lip filler removal. The clip, which has since gone viral, prompted a mix of concern and praise from her followers. In the video, Uorfi is seen with a visibly puffed face, a common temporary side effect after filler dissolution, especially when done with hyaluronidase injections.…

China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday said it will carefully evaluate the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on China’s standard essential patent disputes with the European Union (EU), and address the issue in accordance with WTO rules. A spokesperson for the ministry said that the arbitration panel had upheld the expert group’s ruling, affirming that China’s actions had not affected the protection of patent rights by other WTO members and were not considered measures for the enforcement of intellectual property regulations under WTO rules. China welcomed the decision. However, in the absence of basis, the panel wrongly concluded that WTO…

China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong on Tuesday firmly rebutted U.S. accusations against China regarding the South China Sea during a high-level open debate at the UN Security Council on multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Fu spoke first, followed by the U.S. representative, who made unsubstantiated claims about China’s actions in the South China Sea. In response, Fu took the floor again for a second round to counter the U.S. allegations. Fu emphasized that China holds indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and their adjacent waters, with solid historical and legal…

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday. The ministry said the two sides held “candid and in-depth” discussions on China-EU economic and trade cooperation and its key issues. In addition, Wang lodged stern representations over the EU’s listing of two Chinese financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia, the ministry added.

The upcoming 25th China-European Union Summit will help enhance bilateral strategic communication and deepen dialogue and cooperation, which will serve the interests of both sides and the world at large, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the ministry, stressed the significance of the summit against the backdrop of growing turbulence in the international landscape and rising unilateralism and protectionism. President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China for the summit in Beijing on Thursday. The summit coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment…

SARGODHA : Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 case. An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Sargodha announced a brief verdict, sentencing 70 accused from Sargodha. None of the accused, including Ahmad Khan Bhachar, were present in court at the time of the ruling. Another provincial lawmaker of PTI, Ahmad Chattha, was among the party workers — all handed 10-year jail term. In the Mianwali riots and vandalism case, the court had previously granted exemption from appearance to 32 accused individuals, including Ahmad Khan Bhachar.…