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Domestically produced components are enabling China’s deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong to undergo a new round of upgrades, paving the way for its next phase of scientific exploration. The latest upgrades, which began in November last year, focused on critical components that are domestically produced. Jiaolong completed its first month-long trials on March 25, setting a new record by performing four “two-dives-a-day” missions – a feat made possible by its newly upgraded 7,000-meter-class high-energy-density oil-immersed lithium battery system. “Before the upgrade, Jiaolong needed around 10 hours to recharge after each dive, which made frequent missions nearly impossible. Now, with the new…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang  held a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the two sides to maintain free and open trade. Noting both China and the EU are advocates of economic globalization and trade liberalization, and staunch defenders and supporters of the WTO, Premier Li said the two sides should strengthen communication and coordination, expand mutual openness, safeguard free and open trade and investment, maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial and supply chains, injecting more stability and certainty into both sides’ and the world economy. The Chinese premier pointed out that…

The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 kicked off in Islamabad with a grand opening ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, federal ministers, and chief ministers from across the country. Delegations from China, the United States, Gulf countries, and Europe, along with leading private investors, are participating in the two-day high-level event aimed at showcasing Pakistan’s untapped mineral potential. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the organizers and welcomed the international delegations, emphasizing that Pakistan has been richly blessed by nature with an abundance of mineral resources across all provinces and regions. “There…

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora has landed in legal trouble after a Mumbai court issued a warrant against her in the high-profile Saif Ali Khan brawl case that dates back to 2012. The issue stems from a violent incident at a five-star hotel dinner party where Saif Ali Khan allegedly struck businessman Iqbal Mir Sharma, resulting in a fractured nose. The incident also involved a physical confrontation with Sharma’s father-in-law, Raman Patel. What happened in the 2012 brawl? The altercation occurred during a dinner party attended by Kareena Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, Amrita Arora, and other close friends of the Bollywood celebrities.…

After facing a historic downturn, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made a remarkable comeback as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,372 points, reaching 116,281 points. The recovery marks the restoration of two major thresholds — 115,000 and 116,000 points — bringing renewed optimism to the market. According to financial experts and brokers, the global financial markets also showed signs of improvement following easing concerns over the U.S. President’s tariff-related trade tensions. The broader sentiment contributed to the rebound in Pakistan’s market. Brokers noted that investors had a chance to recover losses, especially after a dramatic rally in the last…

Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) to conclude all May 9-related cases within four months. The decision was announced by a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, during the hearing of a case regarding the cancellation of bail for May 9 suspects. As per the order, ATCs are required to submit progress reports every 15 days to the Chief Justice of the respective High Court. The courts have also been instructed to ensure the protection of the fundamental rights of the accused during the trial proceedings. Defense lawyers raised concerns about the feasibility of completing…

Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan, known for her versatile performances in hit dramas like Pyaray Afzal, and Meray Paas Tum Ho, faced a wave of criticism from fans following her Western-style photoshoot. Known for her balanced mix of traditional and modern looks, Ayeza has been a fashion icon for many. However, her recent bold appearance in a glittering black ensemble consisting of a silk top, shiny trousers, and a coat, paired with a glamorous bob-cut hairstyle and full-glam makeup, caught many by surprise. While Ayeza has always been a trendsetter in the modeling industry, this bold departure from her usual…

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan recently addressed the massive response from fans comparing his son, Shahzaman Khan, to his late uncle, the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The comparisons began after Shahzaman performed alongside his father at the iconic Wembley Arena in London, an event that was nothing short of a milestone in Rahat’s illustrious career. During their joint performance, fans were quick to notice Shahzaman’s striking resemblance to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, both in his vocal tone and stage presence. The video clips from the concert quickly went viral, and many expressed how Shahzaman’s voice brought back memories of Nusrat,…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday about tariffs, trade relations, immigration and prospects for engagement on critical minerals, the State Department, opens new tab and Pakistan’s foreign ministry, opens new tab said in separate statements. President Donald Trump said last week that he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher duties on dozens of other countries, including some of Washington’s biggest trading partners, rattling global markets and bewildering U.S. allies. The Trump administration imposed a 29% tariff on Pakistan. “They (Rubio and Dar) discussed…

​Security agencies in Punjab have compiled detailed records of Afghan women residing in the province, including their locations, ages, and legal statuses. The data indicates that out of 6,308 Afghan women, 1,828 live without proper documentation, with the highest numbers found in Rawalpindi and Gujranwala.​ In Rawalpindi, 720 undocumented Afghan women have been identified. Gujranwala has the highest number of documented residents, with 3,398 women possessing Afghan Citizen Cards. Lahore has 296 women holding Afghan Citizen Cards, while 419 reside without documentation.​ Regarding age distribution, there are 1,915 Afghan girls under the age of 18, 2,987 women aged between 18…