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The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has firmly denied reports of a fuel shortage in the country, saying that the situation remains fully under control. According to the Ogra spokesperson, there was a slight delay in the clearance of imported petroleum products. However, today PSO’s diesel and petrol cargos have been cleared. The Ogra emphasised that fuel supply across the country continues as normal and urged the public to ignore rumours, assuring that there is no disruption in fuel availability.

Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of education, with a memorandum of understanding signed between the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and Xinjiang University. The signing ceremony took place at Xinjiang University in Urumqi, China. According to a statement issued by the PIDE, both universities agreed to expand academic and research collaboration. PIDE Vice-Chancellor Dr Muhammad Nadeem Javed has represented Pakistan at the event. Discussions included joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and capacity building. Emphasis was placed on advancing cooperation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).…

The statement issued by the Australian defense ministry distorts facts and shifts blame onto China in an attempt to cover up the illegal intrusion of an Australian military aircraft into Chinese airspace, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, said on Wednesday. He made the remarks in response to a media query regarding the Australian statement about China’s military actions in response to an Australian military aircraft’s intrusion into the South China Sea airspace. China strongly protests this act and has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the Australian side, Jiang said. Jiang acknowledged that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army…

China is ready to work with all parties, guided by the spirit of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, to accelerate the all-round development of women and create a better future for humanity, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday. Yin Haigang, charge d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Vienna, made the remarks at a special event held at the Vienna International Center. The event was co-hosted by the mission, the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, and the United…

Approximately 100 representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait gathered at a sharing session in Beijing on Tuesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s restoration to China. Taiwan’s restoration was a key outcome of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, said Zheng Ping, president of the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, at the session. He noted that international legal documents, such as the 1943 Cairo Declaration and the 1945 Potsdam Proclamation, affirmed China’s sovereignty over Taiwan, while the five-decade resistance by the people of Taiwan against Japanese…

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China’s installed wind power generation capacity has consistently ranked first in the world for an impressive 15-year streak, according to the latest data released by the China Electricity Council on Sunday. This achievement highlights the country’s commitment to rapid and stable growth in wind energy, with an average annual increase exceeding 100 million kilowatts. So far, China’s newly added grid-connected wind power generation capacity has exceeded 57.84 million kilowatts, and the cumulative wind power grid-connected capacity has reached 580 million kilowatts, accounting for 15.7 percent of the country’s installed generation capacity, according to the latest data. The wind power generation…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, organized a high-level seminar titled “The Persistence of Terrorism in Pakistan: Challenges and the Way Forward.” The event brought together senior military officials, strategic analysts, policymakers, and academics to deliberate on the evolving dynamics of terrorism and Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategies. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, reaffirmed the Government of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He emphasized that Pakistan’s sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism stand unparalleled and reflect the nation’s collective resolve to…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its strong rally for the second consecutive day of the business week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index breaching the 168,000-point level amid robust buying activity across multiple sectors. At 10:20am on Tuesday, the index was trading at 168,015.96 points, up 1,773.06 points, or 1.07%, as improved investor sentiment and encouraging economic data spurred optimism in the market. The trading day began on a bullish note as the 167,000-point mark was restored soon after the opening bell. Within the first hour, the KSE-100 Index gained over 2,000 points, hitting 168,277 points — a level not…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has rejected reports suggesting that Pakistan is facing extreme drought or record cold this winter, saying that while rainfall will remain below average, there is no risk of a nationwide drought or historically low temperatures. Officials said that the country will likely experience a colder and drier winter than usual, but weather conditions remain within normal patterns. No major drought expected, says NDMA According to the NDMA, Pakistan’s overall rainfall this year will be less than normal, though the impact will be limited. The authority clarified that a mild form of meteorological drought could…

Russia has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent deadly border clashes, commending both countries for opting for dialogue and diplomacy over confrontation. The truce, brokered by Qatar and Türkiye during talks in Doha on Sunday, has been hailed as a key step toward regional stability. Moscow hails ceasefire In a statement on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed Moscow’s strong support for the ceasefire, describing it as a “mutual agreement along the Afghan-Pakistani border” achieved through the mediation of Qatari and Turkish authorities. “We welcome the agreement on a mutual ceasefire along the…