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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday in Beijing for talks aimed at repairing strained ties and expanding economic cooperation, marking the first visit by a UK leader to China since 2018. Starmer was welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People, where they held a 40-minute discussion followed by lunch. Later, Starmer was scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang. Accompanied by over 50 business leaders, the prime minister’s visit underscores the economic focus of the trip, with both nations seeking to deepen trade ties and business opportunities. “China is a vital player…

Despite a complex mix of domestic and external challenges, China’s economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, meeting its preset target and posting a strong performance by global standards. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s GDP reached a record 140.19 trillion yuan (about $20.01 trillion) last year, reflecting progress in high-quality development. In October 2025, the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded a pivotal meeting that approved recommendations for the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint guiding national development from 2026 to 2030. The recommendations underscore that high-quality development will remain at the core…

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to promote a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. More than three months have passed since the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached. However, military strikes are still ongoing and civilian casualties continue to rise. China calls on all parties, Israel in particular, to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement and work toward a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations. The situation in the West Bank remains tense as Israel continues to expand settlements and condone settler violence there. Israel…

According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, significant progress was made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025) in promoting green development and reducing carbon emissions. At a press conference on Wednesday, the ministry’s officials said that China established the largest clean power supply system and the largest clean steel production system globally during the period. Meanwhile, the market penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the country exceeded 50 percent, and the share of clean transportation in key regions and industries reached 78 percent. China has also established the world’s largest carbon emissions trading market, marking a major…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

The Federal Ministry of Health has issued an alert over the spread of the Nipah virus in India and has directed screening of passengers at airports, seaports and land borders. According to the ministry, the Nipah virus can be transmitted from large fruit bats to humans, prompting stricter precautionary measures. Instructions have been issued to screen all passengers arriving in Pakistan as well as those in transit at airports, ports and land crossings. The ministry said that any passenger showing suspected symptoms will be isolated immediately. It was also clarified that no confirmed case of the Nipah virus has been…

The price of gold in Pakistan and globally witnessed the highest ever single-day raise on Wednesday, taking the rate of the metal to a new all-time high.  The price of gold per tola in Pakistan has exceeded Rs550,000 for the first time in history. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold increased by a massive Rs21,100 per tola, reaching Rs551,662, as global rates rose amid steady investor demand. The price of 10 grams of gold also climbed by Rs18,090 to Rs472,961, according to the APSGJA. The price of 10g of 22-karat…

An Islamabad local court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after he failed to appear in a case involving alleged misleading accusations against state institutions. The case is being heard at the District and Sessions Courts, where the court ordered the arrest and production of the KP chief minister due to his continued non-appearance. The warrant was issued after Afridi failed to comply with court summons. The case against Sohail Afridi pertains to allegations of making misleading claims against state institutions and damaging their reputation. Authorities argue that such statements fall under offenses…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation of the Gates Foundation led by its President for Global Development, Chris Elias, to discuss Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts and continued bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the prime Mminister reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to completely eliminating polio from the country, stating that efforts would continue in collaboration with trusted partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He said Bill Gates’ contributions toward polio eradication in Pakistan would always be remembered and expressed gratitude for the support of Muslim brotherly countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in this regard. Premier Shehbaz Sharif…

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that could reshape how Channels communicate with their followers. The feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.5 and introduces status – style updates for Channels that automatically disappear after 24 hours, similar to regular WhatsApp Status. According to reports, WhatsApp is working on a dedicated status option within the Channels section. This will allow channel administrators, including creators, brands, and businesses, to share temporary updates without posting them on the main channel feed. With this feature, channel admins will be able to upload images, videos, and voice messages as…