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Pakistan and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties with the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements in key sectors such as trade, energy, tourism, and education. These agreements were formalized following talks between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Monday. The MoUs exchanged during the ceremony reflect a deepening partnership between the two nations. Among the key agreements was a collaboration between Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company (SOCAR) and Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) for the Machike-Thallian-Tarujabba White Oil Pipeline Project. Additionally, a…

A technical mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to begin crucial talks in Islamabad on today regarding Pakistan’s request for over $1 billion in additional financing to combat climate change. The discussions come as part of the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements, which provide long-term financing for climate resilience projects. The talks will continue for three weeks, followed by a broader policy review early next week to assess Pakistan’s performance under the ongoing $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). High-level engagement The IMF technical team is expected to hold meetings with key ministries, including Planning, Finance,…

BAKU : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday has arrived at the Zagulba Presidential Palace in Azerbaijan for a meeting with President Ilham Aliyev. Upon arrival at Zagulba Palace, President Ilham Aliyev personally welcomed PM Shehbaz Sharif at the main entrance. The two leaders exchanged a warm handshake before proceeding with the meeting. A guard of honor was presented to PM Shehbaz, during which the national anthems of both countries were played. Later, both leaders proceeded to the bilateral meeting which will follow the delegation-level talks to discuss areas of mutual interest and cooperation. They will also witness a ceremony to sign…

The 31st Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards were held on Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, honouring outstanding performances in film and television. Hosted by actress Kristen Bell, the star-studded evening witnessed major wins for Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building, and The Bear, while Kieran Culkin further cemented his frontrunner status for the upcoming Academy Awards. This year’s SAG Awards, streamed live on Netflix, highlighted a strong presence of period dramas and acclaimed comedies. In the television categories, FX’s Shōgun emerged as the dominant force, winning Best Ensemble in a Drama Series and securing acting honours for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai.…

Alibaba, China’s leading e-commerce and technology company, announced Monday a landmark investment of 380 billion yuan ($53 billion) in artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure through 2027, marking the company’s largest technology investment to date. The announcement comes just days after Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma attended a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling potential warming relations between China’s tech sector and regulatory authorities. This unprecedented investment will surpass Alibaba’s total AI and cloud-related spending over the past decade, according to company statements. The initiative aims to strengthen Alibaba’s technological innovation capabilities and accelerate its AI-driven growth strategy. Eddie…

Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 have taken a major hit after suffering a crushing six-wicket defeat to India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The loss, Pakistan’s second in as many matches, has left the defending champions in a precarious position in Group A. Having earlier lost to New Zealand in their tournament opener, Pakistan now finds itself on the brink of elimination. Kohli’s brilliance, Pakistan’s batting woes Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Muhammad Rizwan’s…

A campaign aiming to leverage the popularity of recent Chinese blockbusters to boost tourism across China was launched in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SAR) on Saturday. Named “China Travel with Chinese Films,” the campaign was hosted by the China Film Administration and China Media Group (CMG). The campaign aims to develop themed travel routes and attract more overseas tourists to visit China and experience the natural and cultural landscape, thus stimulating their strong interest in Chinese culture and injecting renewed vitality into the inbound tourism market. On the same day, “Ne Zha 2” – the No.1…

China responded on Saturday to the US’s announcement of new restrictions on bilateral investments, vowing to take “necessary measures” to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) condemned as discriminatory the US’s “America First” investment policy memo which seeks to further limit Chinese investment in the US and American investment in China. The spokesperson accused Washington of broadening the concept of national security in a discriminatory manner and implementing non-market policies that disrupt normal economic and trade relations between the two countries. “These moves will severely damage Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in the…

China unveiled its “No. 1 Central Document” for 2025 on Sunday, outlining the priorities for further deepening rural reforms and taking solid steps in advancing all-around rural revitalization. As the first policy statement released by China’s central authorities each year, the document is seen as an indicator of policy priorities. The document called for enhanced efforts in the work related to agriculture, rural areas and farmers in 2025 and beyond, with a target of advancing all-around rural revitalization and further consolidating the country’s agricultural foundation. With reform and opening-up, as well as scientific and technological innovation as the driving force,…

Amid the ongoing deadlock in talks between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government, opposition parties have moved forward with plans to strengthen their anti-government alliance. In a bid to unite like-minded political forces, opposition leaders are gearing up for a series of key meetings and discussions. As part of their efforts to broaden the coalition, the opposition leadership will embark on a three-day visit to Sindh, where they plan to meet with prominent figures such as Pir Pagara, leaders from the Grand Democratic Alliance, and Ayaz Palijo in Hyderabad. This outreach is a direct response to PTI founder Imran Khan’s…