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Agricultural experts and environmentalists from around the world have urged greater international collaboration to safeguard agricultural biodiversity and advance sustainable development during a high-level gathering taking place in southwest China. The appeal was made at the third International Agrobiodiversity Congress, which opened on Tuesday in Kunming, provincial capital of Yunnan. The event aims to serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, technologies and experiences in agricultural biodiversity, with the goal of fostering a more resilient and sustainable global food system. “We still have people with food insecurity and malnutrition, and agrobiodiversity is a key element of the solution,” said Marcela…

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday condemned the United States for attempting to ban Chinese advanced computing chips globally and urged it to correct its wrongdoings immediately. In a statement, a spokesperson for the ministry said the Chinese side has taken note of a recent guideline issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which, under the pretext of so-called presumed violations of U.S. export control rules, attempts to impose a global ban on advanced Chinese computing chips, including Chinese tech giant Huawei’s Ascend chips. The U.S. measures are a typical case of “unilateral bullying and protectionism” that seriously undermines…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on China and the United States to achieve positive interactions in the Asia-Pacific region first, thereby establishing a correct way for them to get along with each other and finding effective channels for win-win cooperation. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Kyung-wha Kang, president of the Asia Society, in Beijing. He said that recently, progress has been made in the high-level economic and trade meeting between China and the United States, which proves that equal…

President Xi Jinping has underscored unwavering confidence in boosting high-quality development and enhancing governance efficiency while urging central China’s Henan Province to write a new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during his inspection tour of the cities of Luoyang and Zhengzhou in the province on Monday and Tuesday. He said Henan should focus on building a modern industrial system and strengthening its agricultural capacity, improving people’s well-being and social governance, enhancing ecological and environmental protection, and promoting cultural…

China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India to properly handle their differences through dialogue, achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, and seek fundamental solutions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when holding talks with Mohammad Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan. He added that this is in line with the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides, conducive to regional peace and stability and also the common expectation of the international community. China and Pakistan…

In a historic development, the federal cabinet has approved Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s proposal to promote Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal. The decision comes in recognition of his exceptional military leadership during Pakistan’s recent victory in the Battle of Haq, following an unprovoked war imposed by India on the night of May 6 and 7. Chaired by the Prime Minister, the federal cabinet meeting discussed a five-point agenda, including the country’s overall political, economic, and security situation, as well as budget proposals for the next fiscal year. However, the key highlight…

Pakistani actor and screenwriter Yasir Hussain has never shied away from sharing his unfiltered opinions, and this time, his target is none other than TV host and actress Nadia Khan. Known for his theatrical performances and unapologetic humour on social media, Yasir recently criticized Nadia’s rating style on her drama review show, “Kya Drama Hai.” Nadia Khan, who co-hosts the show alongside veteran actresses Marina Khan, Rubina Ashraf, and Atiqa Odho, frequently shares her thoughts on ongoing Pakistani dramas — evaluating performances, storytelling, casting, and wardrobe, and assigning ratings to each show. In a recent episode, Nadia mentioned that a…

Legendary Pakistani actor and producer Asif Raza Mir, whose career spans more than 50 years, recently addressed his family’s much-talked-about past in a rare public statement. Appearing on a talk show, the veteran star opened up about working with his former daughter-in-law, Sajal Aly, following her divorce from his son, Ahad Raza Mir. Asif Raza Mir revealed that he and Sajal are currently working together on the much-anticipated drama “Main Manto Nahin Hoon”, where he plays the role of her father. Acknowledging that questions were raised when the casting was announced, he explained that both he and Sajal made a…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer for the 2021 gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam dismissing his appeal. Noor, aged 27 years, was found murdered at Zahir’s Islamabad residence in July 2021, with the investigation revealing that she was tortured before being beheaded. The trial court sentenced Zahir to death, a verdict later upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which also converted his jail term for rape charges into a second death penalty. A three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar and comprising Justices Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Ali Baqar Najafi heard the case.…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed that Bangladesh will tour Pakistan later this month for a three-match T20 International (T20I) series. In a statement issued by the PCB, it was announced that the decision followed successful talks held in Dubai between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Farooq Ahmed. “All three matches will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore,” the PCB confirmed, adding that the tour will take place over a brief window as part of the international calendar. The series, initially proposed to include five T20Is, has been reduced to three…