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Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, visited Egypt from Tuesday to Wednesday, where he met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and other senior officials. Zhai praised the progress in bilateral ties in recent years, saying that China-Egypt relations have become a model of solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit between China and developing countries. He said China is ready to work with Egypt to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, firmly support each other and promote further progress in practical cooperation across various fields. Zhai also stressed that…

China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept and collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. At a regular press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks when asked to comment on the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on imported steel, aluminum and their derivative products from 25 percent to 50 percent. He said that such U.S. moves not only harm others and itself but will also severely disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply…

China to roll out 10 national data element comprehensive pilot zones in 10 regions, including Beijing, Zhejiang Province and Anhui Province, China Media Group reports, citing the National Data Administration. The move aims to support data-driven enterprises in building dynamic and well-functioning data markets at the local level and accelerate the integration of the digital and real economies. As China’s first big data comprehensive pilot zone, southwest China’s Guizhou Province received official approval from the National Data Administration to establish a national-level experimental zone for data elements in January this year. It is expected to advance the construction of data infrastructure…

The rift between renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan and acclaimed writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar appears to have been resolved. Following Mahira Khan’s recent admission of fault, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has publicly stated that he has let go of all past grievances. In a recent appearance on a private podcast, Qamar spoke candidly about his past conflict with Mahira Khan. He revealed that he had even sent her a personal message following her comments. He stated that Mahira, during her appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, admitted it was a mistake to have tweeted instead of contacting him directly. Qamar said, “I have…

NEW YORK:  Years before Ana de Armas was using an ice skate to slice a neck in “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” she co-starred with Keanu Reeves in a much different film. The erotic thriller “Knock Knock,” released in 2015, was de Armas’ first Hollywood film. De Armas, born and raised in Cuba, had just come to Los Angeles after acting in Spain. English was new to her, so she had to learn her lines phonetically. “It was tough and I felt miserable at times and very lonely,” she says in an interview. “But I wanted to prove…

QUETTA : Four persons died and 11 sustained injuries in two road accidents in Qalat and Hyderabad, Dunya News reported here on Thursday. In Qalat, two persons lost their lives in a collision between two vehicles. In the accident, four passengers sustained injuries and were shifted to hospital. On information, police reached the accident site and started investigation. In Hyderabad on Indus Highway, two labourers fell to their death from a tractor-trolley full of fodders. Having being informed, police and rescuers scrambled to the crime scene, and started investigation after shifting the injured and the dead to hospital.

Russia mounted an intense missile and drone barrage of the Ukrainian capital overnight, killing four people, Ukrainian officials said, as powerful explosions reverberated across the city. The attack followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin, conveyed via U.S. leader Donald Trump, that the Kremlin would hit back after Ukrainian drones destroyed several strategic bomber aircraft in attacks deep inside Russia. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said 20 people were injured, 16 of them in hospital, in addition to the four deaths. The city’s metro transport system was disrupted by a Russian strike that hit and damaged tracks between stations, Kyiv’s…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly warned India against its continued threats and aggression over the region’s water resources, vowing that Pakistan will respond with full force and national unity to defend its rights under international agreements. Chairing a high-level meeting focused on Pakistan’s water security, PM Shehbaz described India’s stance on the water issue as a continuation of its arrogance and hegemonic mindset. “Just like Marka-e-Haq, we will respond to India’s water aggression — and Pakistan will emerge victorious,” he declared, calling the right to water security a “collective national challenge.” The emergency meeting, attended by chief ministers of…

Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stressed on dialogue, restraint, and a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for “sustainable peace in South Asia.” This was stated by Bilawal during meetings with American congressmen in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. He briefed the members on India’s recent acts of unprovoked aggression, including the targeting of civilians and the deeply concerning, unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, a clear breach of international law. He appreciated the United States, particularly “President Donald Trump, for his constructive role in helping de-escalate tensions and supporting efforts towards a ceasefire. The delegation…

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, has formally written to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, urging the immediate formation of a parliamentary committee for the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and two other members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). In his letter, Ayub highlighted the prolonged delay in filling these key constitutional positions, stressing that the tenure of the current chief election commissioner has already expired, and further delays could impact the credibility and functioning of the ECP. Referring to Article 213(2B) of the Constitution, Ayub stated that he has re-sent…