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BEIJING (Xinhua) : China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests should the United States escalate its tariff measures, the country’s commerce ministry said Tuesday. The comments were made by a spokesperson with the Ministry of Commerce after the United States threatened to impose an additional 50-percent tariff on Chinese imports, which the spokesperson said China firmly opposes. The U.S. so-called “reciprocal tariffs” against China are groundless and a typical practice of unilateral bullying, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson noted that the countermeasures China has adopted are entirely legitimate actions aimed at protecting its sovereignty, security, and…

The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Tuesday denounced the U.S. threat to impose 50-percent additional tariffs on China. The threatened additional tariffs are a mistake on a mistake, the ministry said in a statement, urging the U.S. to immediately rectify its wrong practices and cancel all unilateral tariffs. China hopes the U.S. can resolve disagreements through dialogue based on mutual respect, it added.

China has unveiled a plan to accelerate building up its strength in agriculture for the 2024-2035 period. The plan, issued by the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, sets the main goal of achieving notable progress in building up China’s strength in agriculture by 2027. It also aims for substantial advances in rural revitalization and a new stage of modernization in agriculture and rural areas by 2027. By 2035, the plan envisions decisive progress in all-round rural revitalization, the basic realization of agricultural modernization, and the establishment of modern standards of living in rural areas. According…

Zhao Leji, chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, held talks with Jussi Halla-aho, speaker of the Finnish parliament, in Beijing on Monday, calling for the joint creation of a favorable and stable legal environment for practical cooperation. Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Finland, Zhao said China stands ready to work with Finland to implement the important consensus reached between their heads of state to advance the future-oriented, new-type cooperative partnership between the two countries. China hopes that Finland will continue to uphold the one-China principle, understand and support…

The nation on Monday solemnly marked the 13th anniversary of the Gayari sector tragedy, paying rich tribute to the 129 soldiers of the Pakistan Army who lost their lives in one of the most devastating avalanches in the country’s military history. On April 7, 2012, a massive avalanche struck the battalion headquarters of the Pakistan Army in the Gayari sector near the Siachen Glacier, burying the entire camp under deep snow and ice. Despite difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions, a large-scale rescue and recovery operation was launched by the Pakistan Army, which continued for several months. Foreign experts had…

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in four years, driven by fears of economic fallout following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose massive tariffs on America’s trading partners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.5% to $63.30 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark, also fell 3.5% to $59.84 by 4:16 a.m. ET. Both benchmarks are now trading at their lowest points since early 2021, when the world was still grappling with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The price declines come after OPEC+—a coalition of the world’s leading…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday denied reports suggesting that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had resigned from his post following his recent appointment as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Speculation regarding Naqvi’s resignation began circulating on various sports websites and social media platforms over the weekend, with several reports claiming that his increasing responsibilities, particularly after assuming the ACC presidency, might compel him to step down from the PCB chairmanship. However, officials from the PCB dismissed such reports, terming them “baseless”. A senior board official said, “There is no truth to the reports about Mr. Naqvi’s resignation.He…

Tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 are now officially on sale across TCS centers with a variety of pricing tiers catering to different fan preferences. For most matches, general tickets are priced at PKR 650, providing fans an affordable option to enjoy the thrilling cricket action. However, the opening day clash between Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars, along with the qualifier in Rawalpindi and the two eliminators at Gaddafi Stadium, will be priced at PKR 1000. General tickets for the final at Gaddafi Stadium are priced at PKR 1500. First-class and premium ticket pricing For those…

Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 is scheduled to take place in Islamabad from April 8 to 9, with the aim of promoting investment in the country’s mineral sector. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir are expected to attend the forum and deliver keynote addresses. The high-level event will also be attended by foreign dignitaries, federal ministers, secretaries, and key figures from various sectors, highlighting the government’s commitment to tapping into the vast potential of Pakistan’s mineral resources.

In a major intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, security forces eliminated nine terrorists associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) – Fitna-ul-Khawarij –  including a leading commander named Shireen.  According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces successfully neutralized the terrorist hideout, where they found and seized significant amounts of arms and ammunition. Among those killed was a leading figure, identified as Shireen, who was reportedly a key member of the Khawarij leadership. The operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Pakistani forces to dismantle the growing threat of terrorism in the region.…