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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that the nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in 1998 are a guarantee of a peaceful and secure Pakistan. In her message on Youm-e-Takbeer, she congratulated the people of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah, saying that even after 27 years, the heads of the Pakistani nation remain held high with pride — and will continue to do so. She added that no enemy dares to look at Pakistan with malicious intent. She said that Pakistan becoming a nuclear power is a source of pride for the entire Muslim Ummah. By the…

Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Beijing, Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, highlighted the transformative potential of mining cooperation under CPEC during his keynote at the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit. He showcased Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth—ranging from Reko Diq’s gold and copper to massive coal and iron reserves—positioning the country as a key industrial player in the region. Emphasizing CPEC Phase II’s focus on value addition and downstream processing, Chaudhary underscored China’s advanced mining technologies as a perfect match for Pakistan’s resources. He cited major projects like Saindak and Duddar mines as examples of “win-win collaboration,” supported by policy…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said  that China will work with Vietnam to advance their comprehensive strategic cooperation toward higher quality and deeper levels. Li made the remarks during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines of the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-China-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council) Summit. Li said that not long ago, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Vietnam, where the two sides agreed to accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that…

China Media Group (CMG) unveiled the world’s inaugural humanoid robot fighting competition on Sunday in Hangzhou City, east China’s Zhejiang Province, marking a milestone in robotics innovation. Dubbed the “Mech Combat Arena Competition,” this high-energy event showcased robots engaging in choreographed combat, performing moves like jabs, uppercuts and kicks. As part of CMG’s broader World Robot Competition Series – which includes robot football and basketball – the tournament blends education and entertainment, aiming to popularize cutting-edge robotics through immersive, theme-based spectacles. How robots learned to fight Behind the robots’ seemingly effortless martial prowess lies a meticulous development process: the bots…

China will further consolidate the role of state-level economic and technological development zones in attracting foreign investment amid its continuous opening-up efforts, the Ministry of Commerce said. The international economic and trade order is currently facing severe shocks, Ling Ji, vice minister of commerce, told a press conference, noting that the role of development zones as a mainstay in stabilizing foreign trade and investment is becoming increasingly prominent. By the end of 2024, the number of such zones reached 232 across the country, generating a combined GDP of 16.9 trillion yuan (about $2.35 trillion), according to the ministry. During the…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the ninth national congress of the Chinese Young Pioneers (CYP), a national organization for children. The congress opened on Tuesday in Beijing. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed in the letter that the CYP should follow the Party and cultivate qualified builders for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. As International Children’s Day is approaching, Xi also extended greetings to children across the country. He said children represent the future force in building a…

Pakistani actress and model Shazeal Shoukat, known for her outspoken nature and confident demeanor, recently made headlines with her fiery remarks about Bollywood and Fawad Khan. During a candid appearance on a podcast, Shazeal discussed her aspirations of working in Bollywood. She shared that she firmly believes in the power of manifestation — creating the reality she desires by visualizing it. “I want to work in Bollywood, but only when there is acceptance and respect from their side,” she said. “I have manifested this dream, and I’ll wait for the day they own me with pride.” However, the conversation took…

Apple is set to break away from incremental updates with the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro later this year. The upcoming flagship device is expected to deliver a fresh new look and several impressive performance upgrades, setting it apart from previous iPhone models. For the first time since the iPhone 11 Pro, Apple will overhaul the rear camera design. While it will maintain a triangular camera arrangement, the traditional square camera bump will be replaced with a long camera bar stretching across the back of the device. The LiDAR scanner, flash, and microphone will shift to the right side…

In a big update for fans, the highly anticipated Netflix original series “Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo” has shifted its release window from June 2025 to later in the year, with an expected premiere in October or November 2025. The Pakistani entertainment industry, is gearing up to make a splash on the global OTT stage. Leading the charge is Pakistan’s first-ever Netflix original series, Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo, a grand project that has been making headlines since it was announced. The series, originally scheduled for release in June 2025, has now experienced a postponement. According to sources…

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan on Tuesday condemned in the strongest possible terms the latest provocative actions by Israeli occupying power as well as illegal settlers that aimed to undermine the religious, historical and legal status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. “Such actions are unacceptable and constitute a flagrant violation of the international law, and have the potential to further escalate an already volatile situation in the region. Pakistan calls for upholding the sanctity and historical status of the holy sites, and preventing Israel from any further provocations,” Foreign Office spokesperson said in a press statement. Pakistan also strongly deplored the continued targeting…