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Chinese taikonauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang will carry out the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceflight mission on Friday, the China Manned Space Agency announced at a press conference on Thursday. The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 11:44 p.m. on Friday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. Click here for CGTN’s livestream of the event. Zhang Lu, a veteran of the Shenzhou-15 mission, will take the role of mission commander, while Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, both from the third batch of taikonauts, will be making their first spaceflights. Wu, born in 1993, will become…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump should guide the direction of bilateral ties. He made the remarks during a meeting with Trump after landing in Busan for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and a state visit to the Republic of Korea. Xi noted that since Trump’s reelection, they have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters and stayed in close contact. “Under our joint guidance, China-U.S. relations have remained stable on the whole,” Xi said. Xi recalled that a few days ago, in the latest round of consultation in…

ISLAMABAD : After talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed following days of border clashes, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to the Taliban rulers in Kabul, telling them that if they wished to test Islamabad’s resolve, they should do so “at your own peril and doom”. “We have borne your treachery and mockery for too long, but no more. Any terrorist attack or any suicide bombing inside Pakistan shall give you the bitter taste of such misadventures. Be rest assured and test our resolve and capabilities, if you wish so, at your own peril and doom,” he posted…

The Foreign Office on Wednesday strongly condemned Israel’s fresh attacks in Gaza, calling them a serious breach of the recently signed peace agreement and a threat to ongoing regional peace efforts. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the latest strikes by the Israeli occupying forces were “deeply regrettable” and “a clear violation of international laws and human rights.” The Spokesperson confirmed that reports have emerged of the martyrdom of several innocent Palestinian civilians, including women and children, as Israeli forces carried out overnight bombings across the Gaza Strip. Israeli aggression undermining peace efforts The Foreign Office expressed concern…

In a historic development for Pakistan-US trade relations, Pakistan has received its first-ever shipment of American West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, surpassing traditional imports of Brent and Arabian crude. According to officials, the US crude oil cargo ship MT Pegasus has docked at Synergyco’s oil terminal at Hub, Balochistan — marking the largest crude oil vessel in Pakistan’s history to arrive at a domestic port. The shipment, carrying one million barrels of WTI crude, represents a significant step forward in Pakistan’s energy import diversification following the new Pak-US tariff trade agreement. Crude oil imports begin under new trade deal…

The city of Lahore has once again been engulfed by dense smog, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching hazardous levels across multiple areas on Wednesday. The city’s overall AQI was recorded at 458 in the morning, marking the beginning of another severe air pollution episode this season, and taking the city to the top of the list of most polluted cities in the world. The AQI later dropped to around 250, but Lahore still remained the city with the worst air quality. According to data, Sanda Road recorded an alarming AQI of 943, while Lower Mall stood at 917.…

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has achieved a major milestone in his illustrious career by becoming the No.1 ranked batter in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings for the first time. The latest update also brings movement for Pakistan’s Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan in Tests, with Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan retaining his top bowling position. Rohit Sharma climbed two places to claim the top spot on the ICC ODI Batter Rankings, following his unbeaten century against Australia in Sydney that sealed a nine-wicket victory for India. The 38-year-old struck 13 fours and three sixes during his 33rd ODI century, guiding India to…

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong emphasized deepening Pakistan-China cooperation in governance, reform, and economic growth, highlighting Beijing’s newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) as a model for Islamabad’s Uraan five-year plan. Speaking after the 20th CPC Central Committee’s fourth plenary session, Jiang noted that both nations share goals of improving citizens’ welfare, modernizing agriculture, and strengthening national development. He underscored China’s success in lifting 99 million people out of poverty and expressed readiness to support Pakistan in agricultural modernization and poverty alleviation, including through contract farming and machinery donations benefiting over 13,000 farming households.

Pakistan-China Friendship Group in Parliament held its inaugural meeting at Parliament House, chaired by Senator Sherry Rehman, reaffirming the “all-weather, time-tested, iron-clad” friendship between both nations. Senator Rehman highlighted China’s role in Pakistan’s economic and social development through the CPEC, praising President Xi Jinping’s visionary leadership and calling for expanded cooperation in trade, agriculture, education, and climate resilience. She emphasized that China’s agricultural collaboration could transform Pakistan’s rural economy and promote sustainable growth. Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reiterated China’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and development, announcing new projects including 100 hospitals in Balochistan, industrial zones, and agricultural initiatives. Both…

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered a new phase of high-quality development, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and shared prosperity through joint efforts by Pakistan and China. Speaking at a seminar on “Economic Diplomacy in a Changing World Order,” Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening cooperation and supporting Pakistan’s economic growth. Professor Yao Weiqun, addressing via video link from Beijing, highlighted China’s 55-year plan focused on scientific innovation and high-quality development. Pakistan’s Director General at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Irfan Soomro, called for national reform, self-reliance, and innovation, urging a shift from “aid to trade.” The…