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By : Zheng Na A small, quirky creature from China has quietly become a global phenomenon. With its jagged teeth, mismatched eyes, distorted body proportions, and mischievous personality, Labubu defies conventional beauty norms, yet has captivated young consumers worldwide. Some camp out overnight to purchase it; others pay steep premiums to add it to their collections. After a decade of relative obscurity, the character has surged into mainstream prominence, becoming a cultural and commercial juggernaut while igniting debate over the evolving aesthetics of a new generation. Originally inspired by a Northern European forest elf, Labubu’s unsettling yet strangely endearing appearance…

By: Jiang Yunlong, People’s Daily “As a child, my dream was to escape Makit and distance myself from the Taklimakan Desert,” recalled Reyhan Ehmet. Born in 2001 in Makit county, Kashgar prefecture in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Reyhan remembers a childhood dominated by sandy landscapes. “Spring rarely brought greenery—instead, everything indoors and outdoors was shrouded in a yellow haze, with the acrid taste of sand lingering in the air,” she added. Makit county, surrounded by the Taklimakan Desert on three sides, spans an area where 90% of its land is desert. After graduating from university, Reyhan worked in…

Pakistan Stock Market has achieved a historic milestone, crossing the 131,000-point mark for the first time. During the trading session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 736 points, reaching an all-time high of 131,080 points. The market witnessed an overall gain of 487 points, with the KSE-100 Index consistently trading at 130,831 points. Experts believe this bullish trend reflects growing confidence in the country’s improving economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government has expressed its determination to elevate Pakistan’s economy to the $1 trillion mark by 2035. In another positive development, the country’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the target set by…

The U.S. Immigration Department has issued a new warning for those planning to enter the United States, announcing the enforcement of a stricter policy regarding visa and green card cancellations. According to the department, individuals involved in terrorism, inciting violence, or participating in such activities will not be allowed to stay in the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that anyone residing in the country illegally is considered a criminal. He further emphasized that those who break the law will face cancellation of their visas and green cards. Additionally, visas will not be granted to students who…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday has forecast a significant intensification of monsoon activity across the country beginning from the evening of July 5 (Saturday), with widespread rain, thunderstorms and the possibility of flash floods and urban flooding in several regions. According to the Met Office, moist monsoon currents were continuously penetrating the country and will likely strengthen over the weekend. A westerly wave was also expected to approach the upper parts of Pakistan on July 06, further enhancing the rainfall. As per the regional forecast highlights, rain and thunderstorms with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall…

The search operation by Rescue 1122 to locate the missing individual, Abdullah, has entered its seventh consecutive day, the rescue spokesperson confirmed. Rescue teams remain actively engaged, combing through deep waters and battling strong currents in the search effort. According to the spokesperson, a total of 12 bodies have been recovered so far, but Abdullah from Daska is still missing. The detailed search operation is being carried out at multiple locations along the river from Faza Gat to Landa K, the spokesperson added. Over 30 personnel, including professional divers, are participating in the ongoing rescue efforts.

Pakistan has fulfilled another condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by achieving the targeted level of dollar reserves. According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s foreign exchange reserves have even surpassed the set target. The SBP statistics said that official foreign reserves stood at $14.51 billion at the end of the fiscal year on June 30, which reflected an increase of $5.2 billion during the 2024–25 financial year. Experts stated that the IMF had set a target of $13.9 billion in foreign reserves for the fiscal year 2024–25. The rise in reserves…

India has quietly lifted the digital ban on several Pakistani celebrities and entertainment platforms — a restriction that was imposed following the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where at least 26 civilians were killed. The incident led to a sharp escalation in tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals, India and Pakistan. Some online users have reported that they are once again able to access previously blocked social media accounts, including Instagram profiles and YouTube channels. Among the now-accessible accounts are those of popular Pakistani celebrities such as Yumna Zaidi, Dananeer Mobeen, Ahad Raza Mir,…

The ruling alliance has officially secured a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly following the restoration of reserved seats for women and minorities, a move made possible after the implementation of the Supreme Court’s landmark June 27 verdict. According to the latest figures released by the National Assembly Secretariat, the ruling coalition now holds 232 out of 333 occupied seats, well above the 224 required for a two-thirds majority, empowering the government to pass constitutional amendments without opposition support. PML-N emerges as largest party With 123 seats, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has cemented its position as the largest party…

Pakistan’s women’s football team pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory against higher-ranked Indonesia in their Group D match of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers in Tangerang on Wednesday. The win marks Pakistan’s first international triumph since September 2023. Nadia Khan opened the scoring in the eighth minute, netting her fifth international goal and giving Pakistan an early lead. Suha Hirani doubled the advantage in the 18th minute by converting a penalty, securing a commanding position for her side. Despite being ranked 157th by FIFA, 62 places below 95th-ranked Indonesia, Pakistan displayed resilience, particularly in defense. Goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj…