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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on youth and students’ federations to adhere to the right political orientation, deepen reform and innovation, and score new achievements under the Party’s leadership on the new journey in a congratulatory letter to a session of the All-China Youth Federation and a congress of the All-China Students’ Federation, which opened in Beijing on Wednesday morning. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has attached great importance to young people. Below are some quotes from Xi in recent years on this regard.

BAJAUR : At least five people were martyred and 11 others sustained injuries after a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) blast targeted a double-cabin official vehicle near the Sadiqueabad crossing in Khar Tehsil of Bajaur district. The explosion occurred near a Phatak Mela where an official convoy, including Assistant Commissioner Nawagai and Tehsildar Waqil Khan, was present along with police personnel. The IED was planted near the vehicle and detonated as the officials were passing by. According to hospital sources, the deceased include Assistant Commissioner Nawagai, Tehsildar Waqil Khan, a police subedar, and a constable. The injured, several in critical…

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent steps to resolve the Kashmir dispute, said the country’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. The remarks from Ahmad came as Pakistan took over the council’s presidency for July. He said that the long-standing issue of Kashmir is causing serious tensions between Pakistan and India. Speaking at a packed press conference at the UN headquarters in New York, he said it was time for the world to act and not let the matter gather dust. “It is time that this (Kashmir dispute) be…

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump urged Iran-backed Hamas on Tuesday to agree to what he called a “final proposal” for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza that will be delivered by mediating officials from Qatar and Egypt. In a social media post, Trump said his representatives had a “long and productive” meeting with Israeli officials about Gaza. He did not identify his representatives but US special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance had been due to meet Ron Dermer, a senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said Israel has agreed to the conditions to finalize…

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has set a new all-time record, reaching its highest-ever level at the start of the trading week. For the first time, the PSX 100-Index crossed the 129,000-point mark. During intra-day trading, the index witnessed a sharp gain of over 1,300 points. By the close of the trading session, the 100-Index had surged by 1,335 points, closing at 129,534 points. According to market experts, this bullish trend is driven by increasing investor confidence and improving economic indicators in the country.

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid conditions to continue across most parts of the country on Wednesday, with chances of rain, wind, and thundershowers at isolated locations in northern and upper regions. In Islamabad, residents can expect humid and partly cloudy weather, with a 35 percent probability of rain and thunderstorms in the capital and surrounding areas. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, partly cloudy skies will dominate, while intermittent rain and thundershowers may occur in isolated areas including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Bajaur, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, and Kohat. Punjab will remain mainly hot…

The rescue and search operation in the Swat River tragedy entered its sixth day , as teams continued efforts to locate missing victims, officials said. Rescue workers, supported by the district administration and civil defense teams, are conducting the operation from Kanju Bridge to Barikot. Divers, rescue boats, and modern search equipment are being used, according to a spokesperson. Authorities said the operation would persist until the recovery of the body of Abdullah, a young man from Daska, who remains missing. So far, 12 bodies have been recovered since the incident occurred. Meanwhile, a separate anti-encroachment operation in the region…

The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel’s strikes on sites across Iran, according to two U.S. officials. The previously unreported preparations, which were detected by U.S. intelligence, occurred some time after Israel launched its initial missile attack against Iran on June 13, said the officials, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters. The loading of the mines – which have not been deployed in the strait – suggests that Tehran may have…

According to Indian media, the Asia Cup is expected to start on September 4 or 5, with the much-anticipated Pakistan-India clash scheduled for September 7 in Dubai. Reports suggest that Pakistan and India will face each other at least twice during the tournament. A final decision regarding the Asia Cup is expected to be made later this week. The tournament will be hosted by India and played in the T20 format.

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced that a total of 42,000 Hajj pilgrims are expected to return to Pakistan tomorrow (July 2) as part of the ongoing post-Hajj operation. According to PIA management, 24,000 pilgrims have already returned to Pakistan through 109 flights. The post-Hajj operation is currently underway, utilising aircraft from the national carrier’s fleet, including Boeing 777s and Airbus A320s. The Hajj repatriation operation is scheduled to conclude on July 10, according to the PIA administration. Separately, few days back, it was reported that the Ministry of Religious Affairs has officially commenced the mandatory registration process for…