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11 militants were killed in a series of operations conducted by the security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 26 and 27. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations, which were aimed at neutralising terrorism in the region, began with an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan District. During this operation, security forces engaged militants, resulting in the death of five terrorists. In a subsequent operation, also in Mir Ali, three additional militants were killed. These engagements are part of the ongoing efforts to disrupt militant activities in the area. A third operation, which…

Salman Mirza’s four-for and Umar Siddiq’s unbeaten 46-ball 64 helped Lahore Region Blues beat Peshawar Regions to clinch the National T20 Cup in the final at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday. Opting to bat first, nothing went in Peshawar Region’s favour, with exception of some resistance by captain Iftikhar Ahmed (34) and Mohammad Zulkifal (32). Nizar Ali (1), Muhammad Amir Barki (2), Israrullah (2), Maaz Sadaqat (1), Waqar Ahmed (9) and Sahibzada Farhan could not managed to show significant resistance with the bat. Mohammad Imran (1) and Usman Tariq (7) remained unbeaten. For Lahore Blues, Salman Mirza (4-21)…

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) had imposed a ban on photography and videography in the operational areas of airports, including apron areas and aircraft maintenance locations. This restriction applied to all airlines and aviation companies operating within the country. According to sources, the directive was issued after a photograph of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft had been leaked. The PAA’s notice specifically stated that only relevant aircraft engineers and maintenance staff would be allowed to take photos or videos of aircraft during maintenance, and only when deemed necessary. In case of violations, the PAA announced that disciplinary actions would…

The government is considering abolishing the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the first property transaction, sources in the Finance Ministry revealed, in major good news for property buyers. The proposal, reportedly approved by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), aims to encourage investment in the real estate sector and stimulate economic activity. Currently, the FED on property transactions ranges from 3% to 7%: 3% for tax filers 5% for late filers 7% for non-filers According to sources, if approved, the new policy would waive FED on the first transaction of a property, while after the first time, full tax will be…

After the failure of the terrorist attack on Jaffar Express, India and its intelligence agency, ‘RAW’, have started another nefarious propaganda in order to facilitate the banned BLA, the leading terrorist organization in Balochistan.  The aim of this latest propaganda wave is to spread baseless information and prove that Chinese private military companies are being deployed in Pakistan to protect CPEC and Chinese personnel; however, the facts are completely opposite to this. This false and baseless information has come to light by the Indian newspaper India Today, which, while presenting baseless evidence, states that Chinese private military companies (PMCs) are being…

The government is set to impose a maximum tuition fee cap of Rs1.8 million per year for MBBS and BDS programs in private medical and dental colleges across the country. The decision was made during the fifth meeting of the Special Committee on Medical Education, chaired by Ishaq Dar, after extensive consultations with stakeholders. According to the official announcement, the Rs1.8 million limit will be revised annually based on inflation to ensure sustainability. However, institutions that currently charge fees below the new limit will not be allowed to increase their fees beyond their existing structure except for inflation-based adjustments. The…

The Chongqing Luhai International Communication Foundation hosted the China-Africa Ecological Civilization Exchange Forum on Wednesday at the Confucius Institute of the University of Nairobi, Kenya’s oldest university. The forum gathered senior officials, diplomats, environmentalists, and scholars to foster dialogue on ecological cooperation. A photo exhibition titled “The City of Eagles,” showcasing Chongqing Municipality in southwest China, was also displayed alongside the event. A key highlight was the launch of a nature observation program designed to strengthen collaboration between Chinese and African youth in promoting environmental sustainability. A nighttime view of Mount Kenya’s main peaks, with glaciers rapidly shrinking in Kenya,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday.

The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) opened , unveiling 10 major scientific and technological achievements. The opening ceremony brought together China’s Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, along with leading colleges and enterprises, to jointly release the list. A screenshot from the video introducing China’s ‘artificial sun’ at the opening ceremony. /ZGC Forum Dubbed the “artificial sun,” the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) simulates nuclear fusion reactions inside the sun and explores key challenges related to controlled nuclear fusion. On January 15, 2025, the EAST team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences successfully achieved a steady-state, long-pulse, high-confinement…

China is willing to work with the EU to strengthen dialogue and exchange, handle economic and trade differences in the proper manner, expand mutual openness, and promote the healthy, stable development of China-EU economic and trade relations, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Thursday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic. Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the EU, He said…