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The Global Supply Chain Promotion Report 2025, along with the global supply chain index matrix, was released on Wednesday during the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). As the flagship publication of the event, the report reveals new trends in global supply chain cooperation. “The report finds that technological innovation is playing an increasingly prominent role in driving global supply chains,” said Zhao Ping, spokesperson for the CCPIT. “Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence are rapidly evolving and maturing, while green and low-carbon technologies like carbon capture…

Chinese archaeologists have investigated the lives of nobles from the Qin state during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, providing new insights into ancient Chinese social hierarchy, dietary customs and cultural integration. Details of the study have been published in Heritage Science, an international journal. The work was conducted by a research team led by associate professor Shang Xue at the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology. The research team investigated two noble tombs — one of a male noble,…

China’s economy expanded by 5.3 percent in the first half of 2025, exceeding expectations and prompting multiple major international banks to revise their full-year growth projections upward. Key economic indicators demonstrated resilience in the first half of the year. Industrial output from major firms rose 6.4 percent, buoyed by a 9.5 percent surge in high-tech manufacturing. Retail sales, a critical gauge of consumption, climbed 5 percent, marking an acceleration from the first quarter. Meanwhile, exports grew 7.2 percent during the same period. Following the data release, multiple financial institutions have raised their 2025 GDP projections for China. Morgan Stanley has lifted its…

Ten years ago, on July 17, 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of improving institutional mechanisms and innovation in promoting the revitalization of the old industrial base in northeast China. A decade on, China’s northeastern region, including Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces, has frequently appeared on the itinerary of Xi, reflecting his enduring concern for the region and the importance of the full revitalization of northeast China in the new era. Comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up is crucial for the full revitalization of northeast China, Xi said on February 8, noting that related policies and regulations…

LAHORE : The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has released a comprehensive report detailing the human and infrastructural losses caused by ongoing monsoon rains across the province. According to the report, monsoon-related incidents have resulted in 103 deaths and 393 injuries across Punjab so far this season. Additionally, 128 houses were damaged, and six livestock animals perished due to the relentless rains. In the last 24 hours alone, 63 people lost their lives and 290 others were injured. The highest number of fatalities was reported in Lahore (15 deaths), followed by Faisalabad (9), Okara (9), Sahiwal (5), and Pakpattan…

Continuous rainfall has been recorded across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with the twin cities receiving a total of 168 millimeters of rain, according to the Meteorological Department. The highest rainfall was recorded in Kacheri with 237 mm, followed by Gawalmandi at 234 mm and Katarian at 220 mm. Pirwadhai received 200 mm, Bokra 187 mm, and Shamsabad 162 mm of rain. In Islamabad, Sector H-8 recorded 152 mm of rainfall. Golra saw 170 mm, while Saidpur received 144 mm, the Met Office reported. Since June 26, monsoon rains have continued across Pakistan, bringing widespread downpours with intensity ranging from light showers…

Indian actress Zareen Khan has publicly criticised the growing trend among paparazzi to capture female celebrities in an inappropriate and intrusive manner, calling the behaviour “insulting” and “morally undesirable”. In a recent interview, the actress said the paparazzi culture has changed significantly in recent years, with some photographers deliberately zooming in on specific parts of a woman’s body. “I am not saying all photographers do this, but many focus their cameras on places where it is absolutely unnecessary,” she said. “It is worrying and vile the way women are being portrayed.” Known for her work in Bollywood and regional cinema,…

Authorities in Rawalpindi have declared a one-day holiday due to adverse weather conditions. The decision was formalized through a notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel during this period. The Deputy Commissioner urged the public to remain cautious and prioritize safety amid the prevailing weather situation.

Following the tragic death of actress Humaira Asghar, her parents have broken their silence expressing doubts about the nature of her death and countering claims that they had disowned her. In interviews with local television channels, Humaira’s father, Dr Asghar, and her mother rejected media speculation that they had abandoned their daughter in death. They also dismissed suggestions that she had been facing financial hardship at the time of her demise. “It is untrue that we refused to take her body. I had sent my son to Karachi to receive it once legal formalities were completed,” said Dr Asghar. “We…

Heavy rainfall in the federal capital and Rawalpindi on Thursday severely disrupted flight operations at Islamabad International Airport, with dozens of flights delayed or cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. British Airways flight BK2160 was delayed by three hours, while a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Dubai was held back by an hour. A private airline’s flight to Karachi faced a delay of two hours. Flights to Jeddah, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Riyadh, and Baku were also delayed by up to an hour, according to airport authorities. As per the Islamabad airport’s official flight inquiry portal, six flights to and…