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The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has revised the profit rates for several National Savings Schemes (NSS), with the new rates taking effect from April 22, 2025. The adjustment comes amid a notable decline in the inflation rate across the country. According to an official notification issued by the directorate, the profit rate for Regular Income Certificates has been slightly reduced by four basis points, while Special Savings Certificates and the Special Savings Account have received modest increases. Other savings instruments remain unchanged. A breakdown of the revised profit rates is as follows: Savings Scheme Previous Rate Revised Rate…

More than 4,804 illegal Afghan residents were repatriated on April 24 as Pakistan continues its deportation operations following the expiration of the deadline for illegal residents and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country. The total number of illegal Afghan residents who have left Pakistan has now reached 997,893. Strict legal action is being taken against illegal immigrants, foreigners, and Afghan Citizen Card holders who remain in the country beyond the deadline. The Government of Pakistan is ensuring the dignified repatriation of illegal immigrants, foreigners, and Afghan Citizen Card holders. Authorities have emphasized that no mistreatment will occur during…

An Israeli airstrike on a police station in the northern Gaza Strip claimed the lives of at least 44 people, including civilians, and left dozens more injured on Thursday, as violence escalated in the region. Local health authorities confirmed that the Israeli air raid hit a police station in Jabalia, a densely populated area, killing at least 10 people. According to medical officials, two Israeli missiles struck the police facility, located near a busy market, causing widespread destruction and injuring several others. The identities of those killed have yet to be disclosed. The attack targeted a police station that Israel’s…

The United States is preparing to unveil a sweeping arms package for Saudi Arabia worth over $100 billion, according to six sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The proposed deal, which could be announced during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the kingdom in May, underscores Washington’s evolving defence relationship with Riyadh. The development follows the Biden administration’s failed attempt to secure a comprehensive defence agreement with Saudi Arabia. That earlier proposal was aimed at normalising ties between the kingdom and Israel, and had offered access to advanced U.S. weaponry in exchange for a halt to Chinese arms…

Former Pakistan women team captain Nida Dar decided to take a break from cricket. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dar said: “I would like to inform you that a lot of things have happened in the past with me personally and professionally, and this has affected my mental health.” “For this reason, I am taking a break from cricket to focus on my well-being,” she said. “Please respect my privacy,” Dar added.

The online video-sharing platform YouTube celebrated a monumental achievement on Wednesday as it announced the upload of more than 20 billion videos since its debut twenty years ago. From its humble beginnings, YouTube evolved into a global entertainment powerhouse on the verge of eclipsing traditional US cable television in terms of paid viewership. The platform was conceived in 2005 by three former PayPal colleagues—Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim—during what was reportedly a dinner party. The domain YouTube.com launched on Valentine’s Day of the same year. Video uploading functionality followed on 23 April, when Karim posted the platform’s inaugural…

The 2025 Beijing International Film Festival has highlighted China’s booming cinema landscape, with Switzerland as the guest country of honor showcasing cross-cultural synergy. From Swiss Film Week collaborations to CGTN’s Picks, the festival embodies China’s cultural openness – bridging nations through shared cinematic visions and cementing its role as a global cinema leader. Caroline Wu reported from the festival.

China Media Group (CMG) and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation on Thursday, agreeing to deepen cooperation in promoting horse riding and broadcasting and reporting events of the sport. Shen Haixiong, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, and Ingmar De Vos, president of the FEI and a member of the International Olympic Committee, signed the MOU in Beijing. Founded in Paris in 1921, the FEI is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with 136 member organizations. The Chinese Equestrian Association joined the FEI…

The South China Sea Development Research Institute under the Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday has released a survey report on the coral reef ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu’e Jiao. Based on satellite remote sensing and field investigation data, the report presents, for the first time, a comprehensive and systematic assessment of the coral reef ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu’e Jiao. It provides scientific and accurate analysis of the formation processes of the shoals in these areas and identifies the main factors contributing to the degradation of the coral reef ecosystem in Tiexian Jiao. According to the report,…

In the face of the current uncertain and unstable international situation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged joint efforts to safeguard the international economic and trade order as he met with Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in Beijing on Thursday. As staunch supporters of multilateralism and free trade, China and Switzerland should work together to address the challenges of anti-globalization trends, defend the legitimate rights and interests of all countries, and jointly safeguard the international economic and trade order and the basic norms of international relations, so as to never allow the law of the jungle to…