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A preliminary joint investigation report into the Rahman Baba Express train accident in Multan has revealed key details about how the derailment occurred. Railway sources say a part hanging beneath the second coach struck a railway crossing block and became lodged in it, while police sources have cited a technical fault in coach No. 7 and the train’s high speed as possible causes. According to railway sources, a part of the train’s truss bar or hanger, located beneath the second coach, struck a block at a railway crossing and became stuck. The component reportedly snagged at the crossing as the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s legitimate right to self-defence, stressing that Islamabad stands alongside Riyadh in protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and regional security under the Makkah Defence Agreement. The prime minister made the remarks during a meeting with the alliance’s first secretary-general, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, who briefed him on plans to strengthen defence and strategic cooperation under the joint agreement. During the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Saudi Arabia in safeguarding its sovereignty, defence and regional security. He emphasised that Pakistan fully supports…

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, accusing the group of acting at Iran’s behest and deliberately trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Trump stopped short of announcing military action against the Houthis but said Washington would decide on Iran “very soon”. He also indicated that he might ask Türkiye to intervene in support of Saudi Arabia as attacks on key regional targets and shipping routes raise concerns about energy supplies. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday,…

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan scored 76 runs in the third T20 International against Sri Lanka, who won by eight wickets to avoid a series whitewash. Sri Lanka chased down the target of 169 with 17 balls to spare. Captain Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 87 off 48 balls, while Kamindu Mendis finished on 40 not out. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled, fielders missed chances and the batting line-up faltered. Despite the defeat, Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1 and celebrated with the trophy. Farhan made history by setting a record for the most runs in a three-match T20I series between Test-playing nations.…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told international investors that Pakistan expects economic growth of 4% or higher this fiscal year, while highlighting fiscal improvements and plans to diversify the country’s financing sources. Aurangzeb participated in the Citi Macro Forum Session and briefed international investors on Pakistan’s economic outlook and reform priorities. The finance minister highlighted continued macroeconomic stabilisation, three consecutive years of primary surpluses, a fiscal deficit at a 22-year low and strengthened foreign exchange buffers, while expressing optimism about growth reaching or exceeding 4% during the current fiscal year. He outlined Pakistan’s capital market strategy, including further Panda bond issuances,…

A Chinese company, Hangeng, operating in Gwadar North Free Zone, exported 81 tons of donkey meat, bones and hides to China on October 5 in three consignments, following all required customs clearances and export protocols. The products were shipped in frozen condition, with the facility operating under a policy prohibiting the local sale of by-products. Built at a cost of $50 million, Pakistan’s modern donkey slaughterhouse caters to China’s demand for donkey meat and hides, particularly for producing Ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicinal product. Pakistan has approximately 5.8 million donkeys, making it the world’s third-largest donkey-owning country.

China’s Shengtang Group has expressed interest in exploring US$10 million worth of investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in industrial development, electric vehicles, infrastructure, energy, railways, tourism and urban development. During a meeting with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan in Islamabad, the delegation discussed a proposed MoU and potential cooperation. Haroon Akhtar highlighted government reforms to facilitate Chinese investors, emphasizing that Chinese investment could promote industrial growth, technology transfer, employment generation and economic development in Pakistan.

China has never recognized the so-called “Union Territory of Ladakh” unilaterally and illegally established by India and firmly opposes India’s announcement of so-called standard names, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday. Mao was responding to a question about a statement by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announcing standard names for 28 places, including those in disputed border areas and places under China’s actual control, and their inclusion on official maps. The move is illegal and invalid and cannot change the fact that the relevant areas in the western sector of the China-India boundary have always belonged to…

The 2026 Mid-Autumn Poetry Gala, held at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad unveiled two long-term cultural initiatives to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The Shouyang Book House Islamabad Public Reading Station was officially unveiled, creating a regular venue for reading, learning and exchange between Chinese and Pakistani people. In addition, a call for entries for artworks, photographs and video works under the theme “75 Years of Friendship, Forging Peace and Amity Together” was formally launched, inviting submissions from all sectors of society to capture friendship through images…

China’s service exports grew rapidly in the first eight months of this year, with travel, transport and knowledge-intensive services performing particularly well, according to data published by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. China’s total services trade reached 5.07 trillion yuan (about $757.60 billion) in the first eight months, up 7.9% year on year, data shows. Exports rose by 14.8% to 2 trillion yuan, while imports increased by 3.8% to 3.07 trillion yuan, and the services trade deficit narrowed by 145.12 billion yuan year on year. By sector, China’s imports and exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 2.23 trillion yuan in…