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Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged in the first half of 2025, reaching $35.93 million compared to $19.53 million during the same period in 2024—an 84% increase. Semi-wholly milled rice exports alone totaled $29.53 million, while broken rice shipments contributed $6.39 million. This growth reflects China’s efforts to diversify its import sources and strengthen food security, positioning Pakistan as a key rice supplier. Pakistani exporters are optimistic about continued market expansion, expecting further benefits for the country’s agriculture sector and bilateral trade ties.

The Pakistani government has launched a major electric vehicle (EV) initiative, planning to distribute over 100,000 Chinese-made e-bikes and 300,000 electric loaders and rickshaws among youth to reduce fuel imports, protect the environment, and boost employment. The program, part of Pakistan’s shift toward green energy and aligned with CPEC’s infrastructure goals, includes free e-bikes for top students, subsidized vehicles for unemployed youth, a 25% quota for women, and special allocations for Balochistan. The initiative is expected to promote local manufacturing, create jobs, and transform urban transport in cities like Gwadar and Quetta.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic Radman in Beijing . Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the two sides had always respected each other, treated each other as equals and cooperated in a mutually beneficial manner, adding that their high-quality Belt and Road cooperation has achieved fruitful results. Noting that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and Croatia, Wang urged both sides to enhance exchanges at all…

China had more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on Monday. The report also noted that internet penetration in China reached 79.7 percent by June 2025, an increase of 1.1 percentage points compared with December 2024. According to the report, China has made significant strides in internet development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). In particular, efforts to make the internet more inclusive have allowed key groups, such as the elderly and rural residents, to share in the benefits of this progress. As…

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the European Union’s (EU) decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia. Responding to a media inquiry, the spokesperson said the EU had disregarded China’s multiple representations and objections by unilaterally including Chinese companies in its sanctions list and imposing penalties on two Chinese financial institutions based on groundless accusations. The spokesperson emphasized that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that lack basis in international law and authorization from the United Nations Security Council. The EU’s actions…

KARACHI: Ahmed Raza is invisible in the eyes of his government, unable to study or work because, like millions of other Pakistanis, he lacks identification papers. In the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people, parents generally wait until a child begins school at the age of five to obtain a birth certificate, which is required for enrolment in most parts of Pakistan. Raza slipped through the cracks until the end of elementary school, but when his middle school requested documentation, his mother had no choice but to withdraw him. “If I go looking for work, they ask…

QUETTA : Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Monday condemned the brutal murder of a man and a woman in Degari. He said that they were not married and condemned the killings as unacceptable under any circumstances. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, he confirmed that tribal leader Sardar Sherbaz Satakzai was arrested without delay, and so far, 11 suspects have been taken into custody. He added that more arrests will follow, and all involved will be presented in court. He said the incident first came to his attention through social media, after which immediate action was taken. Bugti revealed…

The Balochistan High Court has taken suo motu notice of the alleged honour killing of a couple in Degari, a suburban area of Quetta, where a young man and woman were murdered reportedly for marrying of their own will. The case has sparked outrage following the emergence of a disturbing video on social media. Chief Justice Hashim Kakar of the Balochistan High Court summoned the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and Inspector General of Police Balochistan to appear before the court on July 22. The suo motu notice comes amid mounting public pressure and condemnation over the brutal killing of Bano…

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL) was officially cancelled on Sunday with the tournament organisers issuing a public apology for “hurting the sentiments” of cricket fans around the world. The match, scheduled to be held at Edgbaston on July 20, was called off after a number of Indian players, including former captains Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, pulled out citing “geopolitical concerns”. In an official statement released on X (formerly Twitter), WCL said the decision to schedule the high-profile encounter stemmed from a recent volleyball fixture between the two nations, which they…

Young Pakistani actress Aina Asif has candidly shared her experience of facing online criticism, admitting that she often breaks down in tears after reading negative comments. In a recent interview, the 16-year-old actor reflected on the challenges of growing up in the public eye. “Being a public figure, you have to be prepared for criticism,” she said, while adding that trolling and harsh remarks still take a toll on her mental wellbeing. Asif began her career as a child model, appearing in television commercials before making her acting debut in 2021 in the drama serial Pehli Si Mohabbat. She later rose…