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China’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday called on the United States to immediately halt its Section 232 tariff measures and engage in equal-footed dialogue to address mutual concerns. Speaking at a press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the Commerce Ministry, criticized the U.S. tariffs on imported automobiles, steel, and aluminum, as well as a Section 232 investigation into imported pharmaceuticals, as “typical acts of unilateralism and protectionism.” The spokesperson emphasized that these measures not only infringe upon the legitimate rights of other countries and undermine the rules-based multilateral trading system, but also harm the development of U.S. industries. She also responded…

After a massive 10,000-point leap in recent sessions, the Pakistan Stock Exchange continues its upward momentum. During today’s trading, the KSE-100 Index surged by over 1,100 points. The benchmark index gained 1,151 points, closing at 119,687 points, successfully crossing the 119,000-point mark and now steadily advancing towards the psychological barrier of 120,000 points. Market analysts say this is a clear sign of a gradually strengthening stock market. International financial journals have taken notice, terming Pakistan’s recent economic performance as nothing short of a “financial miracle.” According to brokers, the release of circular debt payments is expected to further energize the…

NEW YORK : Pakistan has called for reinvigorating the political process in Yemen to lay the foundation for a comprehensive and durable solution that would ensure a peaceful future for the Arab country. There is no military solution to the Yemen crisis, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan, told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, noting that persistent political divisions, economic collapse and environmental degradation are exacting a heavy toll on civilians. “The international community and the Council must remain engaged and act in earnest to prevent further deterioration and to help chart a path toward a peaceful…

ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the first heatwave of May 2025, with extreme weather conditions expected to grip most parts of the country over the next three to four days. According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system is likely to prevail over the region starting from May 15, leading to a significant rise in daytime temperatures across both southern and northern parts of the country. The southern regions including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to witness temperatures 4 to 6C above normal from May 15 to 20. Meanwhile, the northern areas such as…

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has labeled Israel a “genocidal state” in his most direct criticism yet of the country’s actions in Gaza. “We do not do business with a genocidal state, we do not,” Sánchez declared, prompting an immediate diplomatic response from Israel, which summoned the Spanish ambassador. The controversial statement came during an exchange with Catalan member Gabriel Rufián, who had criticized the Socialist leader for maintaining trade relations with Israel despite the ongoing Gaza conflict. Responding to these allegations, Sánchez made his unprecedented remarks. According to local media reports, this marks the first time Sánchez has publicly…

Champion Alexander Zverev and world number one Aryna Sabalenka fell by the wayside in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz beat Briton’s Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 to reach the last four for the first time at the claycourt event. Women’s world number one Sabalenka was toppled 6-4 6-3 by Zheng Qinwen, while Zverev’s title defence ended in a 7-6(1) 6-4 defeat by Italian hero Lorenzo Musetti. Chinese eighth seed Zheng will next face Coco Gauff for a place in the final. Cheered on by a roaring home crowd, Musetti stifled Zverev from the baseline. “It…

Real Madrid’s Jacobo Ramon scored a dramatic winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn them a 2-1 LaLiga victory over Mallorca on Wednesday that kept Barcelona’s title-winning champagne on ice. Barca were seconds away from celebrating the title as a 1-1 draw would have given them an unassailable six-point lead in the standings thanks to a superior head-to-head record. But a mistake by Mallorca’s defence, who failed to clear a cross from inside the box, allowed centre back Ramon, making his first league start, to pounce on the ball and fire a volley into the back of…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that there is currently no risk of a heat wave in Karachi, despite forecasting high temperatures for the city today. According to the latest weather forecast, Karachi will experience intense heat today with the actual temperature reaching 36°C, while the “feels like” temperature will exceed 40°C. The department stated that the weather will remain hot and humid during daylight hours. The morning temperature was recorded at 30°C with winds blowing from the southwest at 7 kilometers per hour. The humidity level in the air stands at 78%, adding to the discomfort despite relatively moderate actual…

Tom Cruise hit the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet on Wednesday to a live band rendition of the “Mission: Impossible” theme song as organisers pulled out all the stops to celebrate what may be the action star’s last appearance in the franchise. Expectations had been high for Cruise’s return to Cannes three years after he had presented “Top Gun: Maverick” with a colourful jet flyover. He could be seen mouthing “wow” and “bravo” to the band during the performance. Cruise, 62, greeted fans who had been waiting hours in the French Riviera resort town’s unrelenting sun before joining the other stars…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated they would not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, with the Kremlin sending instead a group of experienced technocrats. Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday “without any preconditions”. Late on Wednesday, the Kremlin said the delegation would include presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin – but Putin’s name was not on the list. After the Kremlin’s delegation announcement, a U.S. official said Trump, who is on a three-nation tour of the Middle East, would…