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Tremors were felt in the district Barkhan of Balochistan early on Tuesday, hours after an earthquake jolted Karachi. However, no immediate reports of damage have been received. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.9 and occurred at a depth of 12 kilometres. The epicentre was located 59 kilometres northwest of Barkhan. Earlier on Eid, tremors were also felt in various areas of Karachi around 4pm. The Meteorological Department noted that the earthquake in Karachi had a magnitude of 4.7, with the epicentre situated 75 kilometres north of the city. However no damage or injuries…

 China Media Group (CMG)  launched an expert committee on South China Sea studies at a ceremony, during which the Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea was released in Sanya, south China’s Hainan province. As the world’s largest, most diverse and most extensive comprehensive international media organization, CMG is committed to being a promoter of peace in the South China Sea, a recorder of pragmatic cooperation and a driver of shared development and win-win outcomes, Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, said at the event. Shen Haixiong, president of CMG, speaks at the ceremony in Sanya, south China’s Hainan…

An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on forging ahead toward the grand goal of building a strong country in science and technology will be published on Tuesday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s seventh issue of Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. The article notes that since the 18th National Congress of the CPC in 2012, the CPC Central Committee has vigorously implemented an innovation-driven development strategy, setting the goal of building…

Military exercises by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te authorities’ blatant Taiwan secession provocations, and are a necessary action to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson on Tuesday. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated that Lai Ching-te persists in advocating for Taiwan secession, defines the Chinese mainland as a “hostile foreign force,” and openly incites anti-China sentiment on the island, which has obstructed cross-Straits exchanges and cooperation, and escalated tensions in the Taiwan Straits.…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday chaired a leadership meeting to review a set of regulations on ecological and environmental protection inspection. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting also reviewed a report on the fourth round of disciplinary inspection launched by the 20th CPC Central Committee. The meeting said the inspection of the ecological and environmental protection work had achieved positive results by pushing officials at all levels to fulfill their political duties, handling several major ecological and environmental damage cases, and solving a batch of prominent environmental…

RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir visited Wana, South Waziristan, and Chakkar, Dera Ismail Khan, to celebrate Eidul Fitr with the troops, said ISPR. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief celebrated Eid with officers and soldiers stationed at the western border. He offered Eid prayers and prayed for Pakistan’s stability and prosperity. Gen Asim Munir extended Eid greetings to the troops and commended their selfless service and unwavering dedication. He stated, “Your commitment and sacrifices not only ensure the security of our homeland but also reflect your deep love for Pakistan.” The…

ISLAMABAD  : Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country with religious enthusiasm, as mosques and Eidgahs in various cities hosted spiritually uplifting congregational prayers attended by large numbers of worshippers. Special prayers were offered for the unity of the Muslim Ummah, as well as for the peace, prosperity, and development of Pakistan. Following the prayers, people embraced each other, setting aside grievances and exchanging heartfelt Eid greetings. In Islamabad, the central Eid prayer gathering was held at Faisal Mosque, while Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque and Karachi’s Polo Ground also hosted significant congregational prayers. These gatherings were attended by key government officials,…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to adopt the fastest, most efficient, and cost-effective measures to deliver humanitarian relief to the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. He emphasized the need for immediate assistance to support those suffering due to the disaster. Additionally, the prime minister instructed Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry to oversee the departure of the relief assistance flight, ensuring timely and effective aid delivery. This move reflects Pakistan’s commitment to humanitarian efforts and regional solidarity. Pakistan-Myanmar Relations: A Historical Perspective Pakistan and Myanmar established diplomatic relations in…

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation, urging people to implement the lessons learned during Ramadan in their daily lives by promoting unity, compassion, and social harmony. President Zardari’s Message President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, in his Eid-ul-Fitr 1446 AH (2025) message, congratulated the nation and the Muslim Ummah on this joyous occasion. He emphasized that Eid is a divine reward following the month of fasting, prayers, and spiritual purification during Ramadan. He stated that Ramadan teaches patience, tolerance, worship, and charity, and now it is the responsibility of every…

RAWALPINDI ; Former prime minister Imran Khan is spending his third Eid inside Adiala Jail. Due to security reasons, Imran Khan was not allowed to leave his cell to offer Eid prayers. The main mosque of Adiala Jail hosted Eid prayers, attended by prisoners, detainees, and jail officials. However, both Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, remained confined to their respective cells and did not join the congregation. According to jail sources, Imran Khan has not yet changed into new clothes for Eid and is observing the occasion in his regular prison attire. Jail authorities ensured that security and…