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A flight carrying 51 tonnes of e-commerce goods departed from northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and arrived in Tallinn, capital of Estonia, on Wednesday, representing the region’s first direct air cargo route to the Baltic Sea area. The route is operated once weekly by a Boeing 767 freighter with a single-trip flight time of approximately 11 hours. Compared to conventional aircraft, it offers a 30 percent increase in cargo capacity, primarily transporting light industrial products such as garments and daily necessities, thereby cutting logistics costs. This route enables Chinese sellers to directly connect with e-commerce platforms from northern Europe…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will chair the Third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen, Fujian Province from May 28 to 29, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday. Foreign ministers or representatives from 11 island countries having diplomatic relations with China, namely President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau of Kiribati, Premier and Foreign Minister Dalton Tagelagi of Niue, Crown Prince and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala of Tonga, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Lionel Rouwen Aingimea of Nauru,…

China has unveiled an action plan to protect and create beautiful rivers and lakes from 2025 to 2027, with focus on improving the quality of aquatic ecosystems. The plan, jointly released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and other government organs on Wednesday, set the goals of achieving notable progress in creating beautiful rivers and lakes by 2030 and completing the initiative by 2035. Liu Jing, deputy director of the department of water ecology and environment at the ministry, said that beautiful rivers and lakes generally need to meet several criteria. In terms of water resources, they should have…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday claimed that the decision to promote army chief General Asim Munir to field marshal was taken by the civilian government after thorough consultation with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. “This is not the army’s decision; it is the collective decision of the entire government,” the premier emphasised. During a conversation with senior journalists in Islamabad on Wednesday, Shehbaz also confirmed that the directors general military operations (DGMOs) of Pakistan and India have reached an agreement and the progress in their communication is ongoing. He said the two sides had agreed to return to a…

Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has dismissed India’s claim of prior warning regarding recent military activities as ‘absurd’ stating that Pakistan does not rely on Indian intelligence sources for its security assessments. In an interview with British Broadcast Corporation (BBC), DG ISPR said that Pakistan’s air defense systems detect any drone intrusion instantly, particularly when Indian drones with a cross-section radar signature enter its territory. Speaking on recent tensions between the two countries, he revealed that on May 7, India’s Director General Military Operations (DGMO) reached out to Pakistan, expressing a desire…

Two of Pakistan’s most beloved television stars, Hiba Bukhari and Feroze Khan, are teaming up for a brand-new romantic drama titled Main Zameen Tu Aasman. The drama is currently being shot in Karachi and is scheduled to air in August 2025. Directed by Ahmed Bhatti—known for his work on Ae Dil and Radd—the drama promises an emotional love story written by Abdul Khaliq Khan. The supporting cast includes veteran actor Shahood Alvi, adding gravitas to the ensemble. The project marks an important milestone for Hiba Bukhari, as it will be her first drama following her pregnancy. She recently shared a…

Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan, who is all set to make her much-anticipated return to cinema with Love Guru this Eid ul Azha, is currently busy promoting the film in the United States. The movie, which also stars her Bin Roye co-star Humayun Saeed, has already built significant buzz among fans. As part of the overseas promotional tour, Mahira Khan appeared at an event in New York where she had a delightful and unexpected reunion with viral American fan Onijah Robinson. Known in Pakistan for her quirky love for desi culture and her iconic “I Love Shabana” moment, Onijah made a…

Pakistan has once again affirmed its commitment to regional peace by responding cautiously and defensively to India’s recent unilateral military actions.  Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said in an interview with The New York Times that despite India’s unilateral aggression, Pakistan responded defensively and cautiously, and is still ready for talks. He asserted that despite facing missile attacks from India on May 7, Pakistan refrained from escalating tensions and instead chose a mature and calculated response. As per the report, India initiated the hostilities with missile strikes targeting Pakistani territory. In response, the Pakistan Air Force…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule for the highly anticipated three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. The series will take place at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium from 28 May to 1 June 2025.  The action-packed series will kick off with the first T20I on Wednesday, 28 May, followed by the second fixture on Friday, 30 May. The third and final T20I is set to take place on Sunday, 1 June. Bangladesh are scheduled to arrive in Lahore on 25 May, with training sessions planned for 26 and 27 May to ensure optimal preparation ahead of the series. All…

Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday following reports that Israel may be preparing to launch airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — a move that could unravel fragile diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Brent crude rose to $66.37 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded at $62.56, as fresh U.S. intelligence indicated that Israel is seriously considering military action. CNN, citing multiple U.S. officials familiar with the intelligence, reported that Israeli preparations include movements of air munitions and recent air force exercises. The prospect of a strike has stoked fears of another regional conflict in the Middle East and overshadowed…