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ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) — Leaders of China and five Central Asian countries convene Tuesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, for the second China-Central Asia Summit, with the aim of charting the course for future cooperation and deepening ties. The summit represents a historic first — the first time the gathering is being held in a Central Asian country. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to deliver a keynote speech. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, the summit will open up new space for Belt and Road cooperation and build an even closer China-Central Asia community with…

ASTANA, (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met here Monday with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi arrived in the Kazakh capital of Astana earlier Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit.

ASTANA, (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping landed here Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. Xi was welcomed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other senior officials at the airport. After Xi’s plane entered Kazakh airspace, fighter jets of Kazakhstan’s air defense forces took off to escort it. Kazakh teenagers and children, holding the national flags of China and Kazakhstan, warmly welcomed Xi’s visit. Accompanied by Tokayev, Xi watched the march-past performed by the guard of honor, as helicopters bearing the flags of both countries flew over the airport. Inside the airport VIP lounge, the two heads of…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), is currently on an official visit to the United States, where he met with members of the overseas Pakistani community in Washington, D.C. The COAS received a warm and enthusiastic reception, with a large number of expatriates gathering to welcome him. The overseas Pakistanis praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their exemplary performance in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos (Marka-e-Haq), commending their professionalism, courage, and dedication. During the interaction, General Munir expressed deep appreciation for the vital role played by overseas Pakistanis, referring to them as true ambassadors of the nation. COAS…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan will defend its right to water, as provided under the Indus Water Treaty. He expressed the resolve in his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on 17 June. The day highlights the global urgency to address land degradation and enhance resilience to the escalating impacts of drought. “The 2025 theme, “Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities,” is a timely call to action, reminding us that restoring degraded landscapes is essential not only for climate resilience but also for unlocking social, economic, and environmental benefits,”…

Pakistan and the United States held virtual discussions to address bilateral tariff matters, with both sides agreeing to move forward in a constructive manner, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance. The meeting was held between Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb and U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The primary objective of the talks was to finalize a trade agreement at the earliest. Discussions focused on strengthening trade, investment, and broader economic ties between the two countries. Both sides agreed to continue detailed technical-level negotiations under a mutually agreed roadmap. According to the finance ministry’s statement, both ministers…

TEL AVIV/DUBAI : Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and US President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump’s early departure from the…

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched another major attack on Israel, with missile and drone strikes triggering air raid sirens in key Israeli cities, including Haifa and Tel Aviv. Iranian state media reports this is the ninth such attack on Israeli territory in recent weeks, as Tehran continues its campaign of retaliation following what it describes as “Zionist crimes.” According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the latest wave of attacks is far from over. In a statement, the IRGC said, “The attacks will continue until morning.” The Iranian military claims it has launched both drone…

Indian singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh is facing severe backlash from the Indian film fraternity, particularly the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), over reports that Pakistani actress Hania Aamir features in his upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3. The controversy erupted following the tragic attack in Pahalgam in India-held Kashmir in April, which claimed 26 civilian lives and prompted a renewed ban on Pakistani artists working in India. FWICE strongly condemned the alleged inclusion of Hania Aamir, along with other Pakistani artists such as Nasir Chinyoti, Danial Khawar, and Saleem Albela, in the film. FWICE President BN Tiwari warned that…

Actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has stirred controversy following his appearance on a podcast hosted by Mansoor Ali Khan, where he openly criticized Imran Khan’s political approach and PTI’s strategies — particularly condemning the long marches and the events of May 9 as “totally wrong”.  Hamza argued that politics should not be seen as a battle of absolute right versus wrong, and suggested that Imran Khan should have avoided confrontation and protest-driven tactics. His comments sparked a wave of backlash, especially from PTI supporters, and ignited heated debate on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where reactions have…