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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during a joint engagement with the foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Beijing. The high-level meeting, held under China’s presidency of the regional bloc, aimed to strengthen regional cooperation among member states. President Xi, in his address, welcomed the visiting delegates and underlined the importance of promoting multilateralism and security under the SCO framework, which comprises the world’s largest population bloc across the Eurasian region. Mr Dar is currently leading the Pakistani delegation at the SCO Council of Foreign…

Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh made his first public appearance in India on Monday weeks after facing intense backlash over his cross-border film Sardaar Ji 3. The actor was spotted at Mumbai airport, where he was warmly welcomed by paparazzi despite the controversy surrounding his latest release. In a video that quickly went viral on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, Diljit can be seen exiting the airport dressed in a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and a red turban. He responded to paparazzi calls of “Paaji” with folded hands, a warm smile, and a friendly wave before stepping into his car—avoiding…

KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday continued its record-breaking spree due to positive investor sentiment and improving economic outlook. The KSE-100 benchmark index has surged by 1176.38 points to reach fresh high of 137,678.91, marking a positive change of 0.86 percent. The market’s upward movement early in the session sets a positive tone for the rest of the trading day. Experts have attributed the rise to an increase in workers’ remittances, improved foreign exchange reserves, higher auto sales and trust of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the economic policies of the government. A day earlier, the…

The federal government and representatives of the sugar industry have reached a consensus to fix the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per kilogram amid skyrocketing retail prices across the country. The agreement was confirmed on Tuesday by the Ministry of National Food Security, which stated that provincial governments have been instructed to implement the decision and ensure the availability of sugar to consumers at the newly determined rates. The ministry said the development comes following a surge in sugar prices that pushed retail rates to as high as Rs200 per kg in several major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, and…

Unreleased music by global pop icon Beyoncé was reported stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta, just days before her four-night performance series in the city as part of her ongoing Cowboy Carter stadium tour, police officials confirmed. According to Atlanta Police Department, hard drives containing unreleased and watermarked tracks, detailed choreography plans, past and upcoming show setlists, and other sensitive materials were taken from a rented vehicle used by Beyoncé’s choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue. The incident took place on July 8, two days before the singer’s first show in the city. The rented black Jeep Wagoneer was reportedly parked…

US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged to deliver “top-of-the-line weapons” to Ukraine through NATO allies, while threatening Russia with sweeping secondary tariffs if a peace agreement is not reached within 50 days. The announcement came after a meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington, where both leaders signalled a significant escalation in Western support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing invasion. “We want to make sure Ukraine can do what it wants to do,” Trump told reporters at the joint presser, with Rutte confirming that the United States had agreed to “massively supply Ukraine with what…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has made bold claims regarding his government’s performance, stating that no federal or provincial administration in Pakistan’s history has collected as much revenue as his in such a short period. In an exclusive interview with Samaa TV on Monday, Gandapur revealed, “I challenge anyone to show me a government that has collected more revenue than mine. We’ve collected Rs2.5 billion, and that’s just the beginning.” He emphasized that he is not just competing with current administrations, but measuring his performance against the last four terms of past governments. “In one term, I have to outperform…

Earthquake tremors were felt in Kalat district of Balochistan and its surrounding areas on Monday, sparking panic among residents who rushed out of their homes in fear. According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located 43 kilometers southeast of Kalat, and it struck at a depth of 40 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface. The tremors created a moment of fear and anxiety. However, no loss of life or property has been reported so far. Local authorities confirmed that the district administration is actively monitoring the situation, and emergency response teams…

The ongoing monsoon rains and resulting floods have taken a devastating toll across Pakistan, claiming the lives of at least 105 people and injuring over 211 others between June 26 and July 13, according to a report issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Among the deceased are 49 children, 38 men, and 18 women, with one more fatality reported in Khanewal in the last 24 hours alone. A total of 211 individuals have sustained injuries, including 81 men, 82 children, and 48 women. The extreme weather has not only affected human lives but has also left a trail…

The UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue officially commenced in London with a major announcement to boost annual bilateral trade volume to €4.7 billion, signaling a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two countries. At the opening ceremony, both sides agreed to establish a Business Advisory Council comprising prominent business leaders and senior government officials. The council will provide strategic advice on policy reforms aimed at removing barriers to trade and enhancing business opportunities. Speaking at the event, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said, “The UK is a very important economic partner of Pakistan. By aligning our priorities, we can unlock…