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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cloudy conditions and rain accompanied by strong winds in Islamabad and adjoining areas over the next 24 hours. According to the latest advisory, rain and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum. Similar weather conditions are likely to affect various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan. In Punjab, strong winds and rain are expected in Muzaffargarh, Taunsa Sharif, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar,…

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students, granting the Ivy League institution and its foreign student body a brief reprieve in a wider confrontation between the university and the White House. In a short order issued on Friday, US District Judge Allison Burroughs placed a two-week stay on the policy, which Harvard has characterised as retaliatory and unconstitutional. The university accused the administration of violating its First Amendment rights and undermining academic independence in a complaint filed earlier the same day in a Boston federal court. Judge Burroughs,…

The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries was held in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 300 representatives from media, academia and enterprises across 26 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, observer countries and dialogue partners. The event highlighted initiatives to enhance cross-border media collaboration, including the release of a public opinion survey reflecting regional perspectives on cooperation. Delegates also launched an initiative to leverage digital platforms for storytelling, alongside a youth cultural exchange program designed to deepen grassroots connections. Discussions emphasized the role of factual, balanced journalism in fostering mutual understanding and regional…

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opened Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, offering an artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition area for the first time. The five-day event is being held across eight exhibition halls, three comprehensive spaces and five specialized areas. The specialized halls cover a broad array of fields, including international cultural trade, cultural tourism, art and design, film and gaming, and intangible cultural heritage. The AI exhibition area showcases the latest products from 22 local tech companies, such as robots, drones, smart glasses and smart earphones. Through interactive experiences, visitors can get a glimpse…

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for enhanced China-Germany cooperation to safeguard multilateralism and free trade, stressing the critical role both nations play in promoting stable global economic growth during a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday. Xi congratulated Merz once again on his election as German chancellor, and underscored the growing importance of China-Germany ties amidst a turbulent time. The stability of China-Germany relations not only serves the mutual interests of both nations but also aligns with the expectations of China and Europe, he said. Xi expressed China’s readiness to open a new chapter in its strategic…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of promoting high-quality cultural and ethical development to provide robust spiritual support for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction, which was conveyed at a national conference on Friday that honored champions of cultural and ethical progress. Noting coordinated material and cultural-ethical advancement is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, Xi emphasized the significance of applying the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for…

ISLAMABAD : Federal Interior Secretary Khurram Agha said on Friday the Indian proxies were behind the terrorist attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, where six children have lost their lives. He stated this while addressing a press conference along with Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry. “Fitna-al-Hindustan is behind terrorism in Pakistan,” he said, adding that the perpetrators of the attack on the schoolchildren would be brought to justice. There is no room for India-sponsored terrorists in Pakistan, he emphasised and added that India was trying to sabotage the regional peace. He…

Interior Ministry sources have confirmed the approval for the deployment of the Pakistan Army during the upcoming Bangladesh cricket series. Alongside the military presence, civil armed forces will also be stationed throughout the series to ensure security and the smooth conduct of the event. The move aims to provide comprehensive security measures for players, officials, and spectators amid increasing concerns over safety during major sporting events. The decision underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order during high-profile international matches.

The UN Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” terrorist attack on a school bus in Khuzdar in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan, and called for bringing the culprits to justice. “This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of at least 6 Pakistani nationals, including 4 school-going children, along with 53 injured, 39 of them children,” a press statement issued by the 15-member Council said. “The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of Pakistan, and they wished…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to review the longstanding and brotherly relations between the two countries. According to the Foreign Office, the two leaders discussed the full spectrum of bilateral ties and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation across all sectors, including political, economic, and cultural domains. The conversation also included an exchange of views on current regional developments, with both sides agreeing to continue close coordination on issues of mutual interest. The discussion underscores…