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Pakistan strongly criticised India at the United Nations Security Council, accusing New Delhi of sponsoring terrorism, persecuting minorities, occupying Jammu and Kashmir by force, and breaching international law. Delivering a right of reply during the UNSC annual debate on the protection of civilians, Saima Saleem, Counsellor on Human Rights for Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, said India had appeared before the Council “wearing the mask of a victim,” adding that the international community could now see “the face behind that mask.” During the session, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, accused Pakistan of failing to uphold international…

MOSCOW: Russia delivered nuclear munitions ‌to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The three-day nuclear exercise, which started on Tuesday and is taking place ​across Russia and Belarus, comes at a time when Moscow is ​locked in what it says is an existential struggle with the ⁠West over Ukraine. “As part of the nuclear forces exercise, nuclear munitions were delivered ​to the field storage facilities of the missile brigade’s position area in the ​Republic of Belarus,” the ministry said. Russia said the missile unit in Belarus was carrying…

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington’s latest position on ending the war after US President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to “get the right answers” ​from Tehran but warned of renewed attacks if it did not agree to a deal. “We have received US views and are reviewing them,” Iranian ‌state-run agency Nour News quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei as saying. Pakistan, which hosted peace talks last month and is acting as the conduit for messages between the two sides, continues to mediate between Tehran and Washington, he added, with several rounds of communication…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s full support for China’s core interests and reaffirmed the country’s firm resolve to ensure the success of the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The development came during a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation led by National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Vice Chairman Cai Dafeng. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the delegation is visiting Pakistan to participate in the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. Welcoming the Chinese dignitary on the occasion, the prime minister recalled the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that built on mutual trust, sovereign equality, and shared aspirations for peace and development, the relations between Pakistan and China have continued to grow in strength, substance, and strategic significance, amidst changing regional and global circumstances. The prime minister, in his message on on 75th Anniversary of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Pakistan and China being observed today, said that the commemoration would enable the two peoples, particularly the younger generations, to better appreciate the depth, breadth, vitality, and future-oriented character of Pakistan-China relations. “On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, as well…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Jonathan Powell, the UK’s National Security Adviser, here at the Prime Minister House. Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, SAPM Tariq Fatemi, Foreign Secretary Ambassador Amna Baloch and Secretary National Security Division Mr. Sajid Baloch were also present, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment and resolve to maintain robust and forward-looking engagement with the United Kingdom, a longstanding strategic partner. While conveying his best wishes for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister recalled the warm…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage, saying that cultural diversity remained a vital source of national unity, social harmony and sustainable development. In his message on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development being observed on May 21, the prime minister said Pakistan joined the international community with renewed commitment and resolve to celebrate the richness of culture, civilization and shared human heritage. He said the occasion highlighted the important role of cultural heritage in promoting social inclusion, mutual respect and intellectual solidarity at both national…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its longstanding friendship with China as the two countries commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. In a message issued on the occasion, the president extended warm felicitations to the leadership and people of China, particularly Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing Pakistan-China relations as a “remarkable example of enduring friendship, mutual trust, strategic cooperation and steadfast support for each other’s core interests.” He said that over the past seven and a half decades, both countries had consistently stood together in solidarity despite evolving regional and…

uropean business representatives and officials said China’s advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are creating practical opportunities for cooperation with Europe, while stressing that standards, data security and governance will shape how far such cooperation can go. Their remarks, made during group media interviews on the sidelines of a trade and investment event in Beijing, suggest that China-Europe AI cooperation is moving beyond broad discussion toward specific use cases in medical technology, industrial automation and business operations. Spain’s Second Vice-President and Minister of Labour and Social Economy Yolanda Díaz Pérez said cooperation with China in AI was important, describing…

Pakistani exhibitors highlighted the country’s vast mineral and gemstone resources at the 2026 China (Nanjing) International Mineral Gemstone & Fossil Expo (CIMGE), held from May 14 to 18 at the Nanjing International Exhibition Center (NIEC), as China’s growing gemstone market opened new opportunities for international traders and collectors. The exhibition attracted participants from more than 50 countries and regions, including Pakistan, Peru, the United States and Switzerland, with international exhibitors making up over 25 percent of the total participants. Spread across 65,000 square meters, the expo featured dedicated sections for domestic and international mineral crystals, fossils and meteorites, jewelry, and…