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Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea from August 3 to August 4, said a spokesperson on Monday. China took the the action in response to the moves by the Philippines to enlist countries outside the region for so-called joint patrols and undermined peace and stability in the region, said Tian Junli, spokesperson for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. The forces under the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and maritime interests, Tian said, adding “All military activities that seek to stir up trouble or create flashpoints in…

More than 82,000 people had been relocated from areas across Beijing due to heavy rainfall as of 9 p.m. on Monday, the city’s flood control headquarters has said. Authorities have closed 201 scenic areas, 3,480 homestay businesses and 245 campsites. More than 3,200 construction sites citywide have suspended operations. Rain hits Beijing, China, August 4, 2025. /VCG On Monday afternoon, the city’s meteorological service issued a red alert for rainstorms – the highest alert level in China’s four-tier system – predicting heavy rains across the city from noon on Monday through Tuesday morning. The national capital has also activated its…

China’s economy delivered a solid performance in the first half of 2025, with robust growth across the manufacturing sector, high-tech industries, and domestic consumption, according to the latest data from the State Taxation Administration. The strong showing comes as government policy measures continue to yield results, and multiple departments have recently outlined key priorities for the second half of the year. Strong performance in H1 has given rise to three key priorities for H2 Data shows that the sales revenue of manufacturing enterprises grew 1.5 percentage points faster than that of all enterprises nationwide, while sales revenue in high-tech industries…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for measures to address climate change as he visited the flood-hit Gilgit Baltistan, which has witnessed loss of life coupled with damage to infrastructure in recent days due to heavy rains. “I regret the loss of life and property due to the rains,” said PM Shehbaz while speaking to the media on his GB visit to assess flood and rain damage. Noting that the federal bodies were in contact with the GB government, the premier shed light on the issue of climate change and the threat that it posed. “Every year we are…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss a wide range of bilateral matters, according to a statement from the Foreign Office on Monday. The two sides reviewed the state of Pakistan-US relations and exchanged views on various regional and international developments. The discussion underscored the commitment of both countries to continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The Foreign Office said both leaders expressed their desire to maintain regular diplomatic contact and deepen engagement across multiple sectors. This marks the second high-level interaction between Senator…

Chief of Army Stafff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir is making global headlines for steering the country through a new era of diplomacy. According to The Economist, Munir’s private lunch with US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 18 marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough between Pakistan and the United States. The meeting was followed by a noticeable policy shift. The U.S. announced a new trade agreement with Pakistan—imposing only a 19% tariff—while slapping a 25% tariff on India and calling it a “dead economy.” Rebooting Pak-US ties The British publication noted that the U.S. is now reconsidering its…

WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature that will allow users to engage in real-time voice conversations with Meta AI, marking a significant expansion of the app’s AI capabilities and improving accessibility for users seeking hands-free assistance. The feature, which is currently available to select beta testers through the latest iOS beta version (25.21.10.76) via TestFlight, is expected to be rolled out to a wider user base in the coming weeks, according to WABetaInfo, a portal that tracks WhatsApp updates. Users will be able to initiate a voice session with Meta AI by tapping a waveform icon located…

Acclaimed television actress Durefishan Saleem has firmly dismissed rumours of a secret marriage with fellow actor Bilal Abbas Khan, calling the claims baseless and criticising the increasing trend of unverified reporting in the Pakistani entertainment industry. In a recent interview, Durefishan addressed the viral speculation for the first time. “These rumours are completely unfounded. If anything like this had really happened, pictures would have surfaced by now,” she said. Durefishan, who rose to fame through popular dramas such as Ishq Murshid, explained that while she shares a warm professional rapport with Bilal Abbas Khan, there is no truth to reports of…

Ahead of next month’s high-stakes Tri-Nation cricket series, the Sharjah Stadium administration has devised a new strategy to prevent crowd trouble during matches, especially those featuring Pakistan and Afghanistan, sources said. According to insiders, new regulations are expected to be enforced during the series, including separate entry points and enclosures for Pakistani and Afghan fans. The decision comes in light of repeated clashes between supporters of both nations in past encounters. “Afghan fans tend to become emotional during intense matches,” a stadium official said. “To ensure safety, we’re planning to seat fans in separate sections.” Tensions between supporters have flared…

The government’s implementation of its circular debt elimination plan has triggered a surge in the stock market and boosted investor confidence. Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a strong note Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging by nearly 900 points to cross the 142,000 mark for the first time in history. The market opened with a 927-point jump, continuing its upward momentum from last week when it closed at a then-record high of 141,035 points. By 11am, the index had risen by 877.43 points or 0.62%, reaching 141,912.41. It later surpassed the 142,000 milestone, setting a new…