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A delegation from the automotive working group of the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) has urged EU officials to ensure fair market access for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. During discussions with European policymakers on Tuesday and Wednesday, representatives from the CCCEU’s automotive working group voiced concern that external political pressure could exert a “spillover effect” on EU policy decisions, potentially shifting the bloc’s approach from “de-risking” to “decoupling” from China. They expressed concerns that Chinese products might be labeled as “engaging in trade diversion,” thus having to face restrictions in the European market, and that…

The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is currently being held from July 16 to 20 in Beijing, organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) under the theme “Connecting the World for a Shared Future.” The event focuses six major supply chains—Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Smart Vehicles, Digital Technology, Healthy Living, and Green Agriculture—as well as a Supply Chain Service area. A total of 651 companies and organizations from 75 countries and regions are participating, showcasing new technologies, products, and services across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of each supply chain, with overseas…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday presided over a State Council executive meeting that studied the implementation of key policy measures aimed at strengthening domestic economic circulation, and reviewed measures to enhance the regulation of market order in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector. The meeting emphasized the need to advance the special initiatives to boost consumption, improve trade-in policies for consumer goods, and provide diversified services that meet various consumption needs of residents. It called for efforts to expand investment in new quality productive forces and emerging services to fully unleash the potential of domestic demand. During the meeting,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairing the federal cabinet on Wednesday, approved several major decisions, including a 15% increase in the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pension and the extension of the import of unregistered life-saving drugs for five more years. According to the official announcement, the EOBI pension will be raised from January 1, 2025, with the increase being funded through the institution’s own financial resources. The PM also directed the formation of a cabinet committee to propose structural reforms in EOBI, with special focus on extending coverage to the unorganized labour sector, including domestic workers and those involved…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued the latest Test player rankings, with England’s Joe Root reclaiming the number one position from compatriot Harry Brook. Harry Brook slipped two places to third, while New Zealand’s Kane Williamson secured the second spot. Australia’s Steve Smith stands at fourth. No Pakistani batsman features in the top ten Test batters list. In the Test bowlers’ rankings, India’s Jasprit Bumrah remains at the top, followed by Kagiso Rabada in second, Pat Cummins third, and Josh Hazlewood fourth. Pakistan’s spinner Nauman Ali holds the fifth position among the top Test bowlers.

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) on Wednesday announced the annual results for the 9th and 10th grades for the academic year 2025, with a remarkable overall pass percentage of 88.51%. A total of 284,037 students appeared in the matriculation exams this year. Among them, Maryam Nadeem, a student of Army Public School Westridge, stood out by clinching the first position in the Science Group, securing an impressive 1093 marks. The second position in the Science Group was bagged by Amna Nasir of Lahore Grammar School with 1087 marks. Meanwhile, the third position was shared by Saleha…

The federal government has stepped forward to play a mediating role in the much-anticipated merger of Telenor and PTCL, an issue that holds significant implications for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan. According to government sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar the task of resolving the merger issue as soon as possible. The decision came following a recent meeting between the PM and a senior delegation from Etisalat, the UAE-based telecom giant that holds a major stake in PTCL. During the meeting, the Etisalat delegation formally requested the prime minister’s intervention to help…

Investigations into the case of model and actress Humaira have made significant progress as her mobile phone has been handed over to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for forensic analysis. According to officials, CTD experts will examine the phone’s privacy locks and extract further details. Investigators revealed that Humaira was last seen leaving her home on September 28. She visited Clifton around 1 PM and returned by 2 PM, after which she was not seen exiting her residence. Officials also disclosed that Humaira was suffering from severe financial troubles and was distressed due to lack of work opportunities. Analysis of…

The United Kingdom has removed Pakistan from its air safety list, effectively lifting restrictions on Pakistani airlines, the British High Commission announced on Tuesday. With this development, Pakistani airlines can now apply for permission to operate flights to the UK. The decision was made by the UK Air Safety Committee following improvements in Pakistan’s aviation safety standards, the High Commission stated. However, airlines will still need to obtain operational approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority before starting flights. The British High Commission clarified that Pakistan’s removal from the safety list followed an independent and technical evaluation process. British High…

Federal government has decided to keep the petroleum development levy on petrol and diesel unchanged despite the recent increase in prices. According to sources, the levy on petrol remains at Rs75.52 per liter, while Rs74.51 per liter will continue to be charged on diesel. Officials said the decision aims to maintain revenue continuity.