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The federal government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, raising the cost of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per litre, according to an official notification issued on Thursday by the Petroleum Division. Following the latest revision, the new price of petrol has been set at Rs399.86 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now cost Rs399.58 per litre. The revised rates will come into effect from May 1, 2026, and will remain applicable for a period of one week, as outlined in the notification. Petrol, widely used for private transportation, motorcycles, and small…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a comprehensive meeting with Dr. Ma Jun, President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability, Beijing, China. The meeting focused on advancing cooperation in sustainable finance, promoting green investment, and supporting Pakistan’s transition towards a climate-resilient economic framework. Welcoming the delegation, the Finance Minister appreciated the strong and longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese institutions in the area of sustainable finance and development cooperation. He emphasized that strengthening implementation capacity and enhancing institutional readiness remain critical to achieving meaningful outcomes in climate and development initiatives. He further noted that…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday met Party Secretary of Hainan, Feng Fei, here and appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended by the Government of Hainan and noted the province’s transformation into a gateway for international trade and investment. During the meeting, Governor of Hainan province Mr Liu Xiaoming and Party Secretary of Sanya city, Wang Qiyang were also present, whereas the interaction focused on deepening economic cooperation, expanding trade links and strengthening people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and Hainan, a Presidency’s news release said. Reaffirming that Pakistan and China are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners, the president underlined that friendship…

Lhasa, the “City of Sunlight,” is a place graced by an eternal dance of light and shadow, where countless stories take root upon the Roof of the World. Its snow-capped summits, sacred waters and ancient temples, interwoven with the devotion of pilgrims, form a silent, soul-stirring canvas upon which every traveler’s story is painted. It was here, in the film Enjoy Your Journey, that Fu Zhen and Mao Mingji first met, weaving the opening threads of their journey toward the base camp of Mount Qomolangma.

The main dialogue session of the “2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Xi’an” was held on Wednesday in Xi’an City, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Mayors and city representatives from countries including Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, New Zealand, Tunisia and Oman joined local officials for discussions under the theme of “Empowering High-Quality Urban Development Through Technology and Culture.” Participants expressed strong interest in Xi’an’s industrial planning, scientific innovation and business development, with many highlighting opportunities for future cooperation. Xi’an mayor Ye Niuping said the city has in recent years leveraged technology to drive the creative transformation and innovative development of its historical…

The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) concluded its 22nd session Thursday in Beijing. At the closing meeting, lawmakers voted to adopt the revised Prison Law and the Social Assistance Law. The session also voted to appoint Zhang Zhu as minister of agriculture and rural affairs, replacing Han Jun, and appoint Zhang Chengzhong as minister of emergency management. President Xi Jinping signed two presidential orders to promulgate the laws and a third one to announce the decision on the personnel changes. Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over the closing meeting. Lawmakers also ratified…

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he may reduce US military presence in Spain and Italy, one day after he announced that his administration is assessing a possible cut of troops in Germany. “Yeah, probably will,” Trump told reporters at the White House when asked about the possible reduction. “Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help. Spain has been horrible. Absolutely,” said Trump, again slamming European allies for not helping in the US-Israeli war against Iran. Trump repeated his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, claiming Merz “is doing a terrible job.” Earlier this week, Merz said…

The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a working paper regarding Japan’s pursuit of nuclear weapons on Thursday, urging the Japanese side to abide by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the Three Non-Nuclear Principles – not possessing, not producing and not allowing introduction of nuclear weapons into Japanese territory. In recent years, Japan has consistently engaged in negative rhetoric and actions regarding the issue of possessing nuclear weapons, with Japanese officials repeatedly and openly discussing revising the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, noted the paper. It added that Japan has pushed forward revisions to its National Security Strategy and…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country’s working people ahead of the International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent the greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC and the first year of the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Xi called on workers across the country to work hard, deliver solid results, and play a leading role in…

Pakistan believes in diplomacy grounded in negotiations, whether under a new or an existing framework, the Foreign Office said on Thursday, as contacts continue between the United States and Iran. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, in a weekly briefing, said talks between Tehran and Washington were under way and that Pakistan places confidence in negotiation-based diplomacy to address complex issues. Owing to the confidence of the parties involved, he said, details of the talks and proposals are not discussed, adding that Pakistan does not place specific points of ongoing negotiations before the media. He confirmed that diplomatic contacts with both…