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The ongoing monsoon rains and resulting floods have taken a devastating toll across Pakistan, claiming the lives of at least 105 people and injuring over 211 others between June 26 and July 13, according to a report issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Among the deceased are 49 children, 38 men, and 18 women, with one more fatality reported in Khanewal in the last 24 hours alone. A total of 211 individuals have sustained injuries, including 81 men, 82 children, and 48 women. The extreme weather has not only affected human lives but has also left a trail…

The UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue officially commenced in London with a major announcement to boost annual bilateral trade volume to €4.7 billion, signaling a new chapter in economic cooperation between the two countries. At the opening ceremony, both sides agreed to establish a Business Advisory Council comprising prominent business leaders and senior government officials. The council will provide strategic advice on policy reforms aimed at removing barriers to trade and enhancing business opportunities. Speaking at the event, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said, “The UK is a very important economic partner of Pakistan. By aligning our priorities, we can unlock…

England took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after defeating India by 22 runs in the third Test at Lord’s. In pursuit of England’s 193-run target, the whole Indian team was bowled out for 170 runs, according to the statistics. Jadeja scored 61 runs and KL Rahul scored 39, while most Indian players fell short of double figures. Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer of England bowled brilliantly, taking three wickets apiece, while Kars took two and Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir each took one. Joe Root led the way with 104 runs, followed by Braden Carus with 56, Jamie…

Themed “Connecting the World for a Shared Future,” the Third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will take place in Beijing from July 16 to 20. The expo covers six key industrial chains, namely Advanced Manufacturing Chain, Clean Energy Chain, Smart Vehicle Chain, Digital Technology Chain, Healthy Life Chain, Green Agriculture Chain, and one exhibition area, Supply Chain Service Area. A total of 651 enterprises and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations will participate, of which overseas exhibitors accounted for 35 percent. Together with the over 500 upstream and downstream partners accompanying those exhibitors, the total number of…

China’s Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft has successfully docked with the orbiting space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The Shenzhou-20 crew will enter Tianzhou-9 to carry out cargo transfers and other scheduled tasks.

China’s economy expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2025, according to data released Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), signaling resilience amid global uncertainties and domestic pressures. Preliminary estimates put the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) at 66.05 trillion yuan ($9.2 trillion) for the January-June period. In quarterly terms, the first quarter GDP witnessed a growth of 5.4 percent year-on-year while in the second quarter it grew by 5.2 percent year-on-year and 1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter. The NBS said the national economy “withstood pressures, overcame challenges, and maintained overall stability with steady progress.” Large bridge…

BRUSSELS : France, Spain, Italy, Denmark and Greece will test a blueprint for an age verification app to protect children online, the European Commission said on Monday, amid growing global concern about the impact of social media on children’s mental health. The setup for the age verification app is built on the same technical specifications as the European Digital Identity Wallet which will be rolled out next year. The five countries can customise the model according to their requirements, integrate into a national app or keep it separately. The EU executive also published guidelines for online platforms to take measures…

In 1905, a silent, 30-minute black-and-white reel captured Peking Opera master Tan Xinpei performing as a general in “Dingjun Mountain” – China’s first-ever film – ushering in an era of visual storytelling for the nation. Now, 120 years later, China has rewritten global box office records with “Ne Zha 2,” an animated epic that stands as the highest-grossing animated film of all time and one of the top five films worldwide by total earnings. In a recent reply letter to eight veteran Chinese film artists, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the country’s film industry to create more outstanding cinematic…

KARACHI : Following the announcement of a countrywide wheel-jam strike, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited traders for dialogue, urging them to come to Islamabad for discussions. Speaking to the media at the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce in Karachi, the minister said, “We are ready to sit with traders and explain the government’s position on the issues at hand.” Aurangzeb said the government took concrete steps to stabilise the economy and support the salaried class, investors, and businesses. Clarifying concerns over the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s powers, Aurangzeb emphasized that the additional powers granted to the FBR have…

By : Zheng Junfeng, CGTN High-speed trains and futuristic cityscapes often dominate global perceptions of China. Yet as millions of visitors arriving in Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing under visa-free schemes, they discover something fascinating and more fundamental: an astonishing abundance of delicious, diverse and affordable food. It is a stark contrast to the cost-of-living crisis squeezing grocery budgets in many Western countries. Hosting the Green Agriculture Forum at Beijing’s third China International Supply Chain Expo gave me, a CGTN anchor, a privileged view. The expo underscored a critical truth: feeding 1.4 billion people remains China’s paramount challenge, no matter how…