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Pakistan and China have agreed to hold the 14th Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting on CPEC in July 2025, with preparatory working group meetings scheduled for March and April. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, while chairing a high-level review meeting, expressed concerns over delays in Gwadar’s power connectivity and desalination plant operations, directing immediate remedial actions. He also urged swift distribution of Chinese-aided agricultural and water supply equipment. Additionally, he instructed diplomatic engagement with China for the ML-1 railway project and assigned the Ministry of IT to lead discussions on the New and Emerging Technologies (NET) framework agreement.

China condemned on Wednesday the attack on Jaffar Express in Balochistan city of Bolan on Tuesday. According to details, the Chinese foreign ministry had issued a statement. “China opposes all kind of terrorisms. China stands wiy,”th Pakistan against terrorism, in achieving geographical peace and stabilit said the Chinese foreign ministry. “We will continue to assist Pakistan in protecting the masses. Both countries will together ensure peace and stability in the region,” said the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. Separately, President Asif Ali Zardari condemned on Tuesday the attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan. According to details, the president paid homage…

Pakistani actress Sajal Aly has once again proven her fashion prowess by sharing a breathtaking video of herself in a stunning red ensemble. The mesmerizing look has taken social media by storm, leaving fans and fashion enthusiasts in awe. Sajal Aly, who stepped into the entertainment industry with her role as Afreen in Mehmoodabad Ki Malkain, has built a remarkable career with hit dramas like Chup Raho, Gul-e-Rana, O Rangreza, Yakeen Ka Safar, Zard Paton Ka Ban, and Aangan. She even made her Bollywood debut in the critically acclaimed film Mom. Beyond her exceptional acting skills, Sajal’s beauty, expressive eyes,…

Pakistani celebrity couple Sana Javed and Shoaib Malik once again stole the spotlight—this time with their adorable post-match exchange after Shoaib’s victory in the JPL. Following Shoaib Malik’s triumphant performance, his wife, actress Sana Javed, jokingly claimed that she was the reason behind his victory. She playfully insisted that without her presence, he might have lost the game. “You won because of me!” she quipped. However, Shoaib Malik wasn’t ready to share the credit so easily. He responded confidently that his hard work and efforts were behind his success. But Sana wasn’t convinced, continuing to assert her playful claim. While…

The Pakistan Army announced on Wednesday that the Jaffar Express hostage-rescue operation was completed successfully and all attackers present at the site were killed by security forces and the hostages freed. Speaking to a private news channel, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed the completion of the complex operation, elaborating that units from the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Special Services Group (SSG), army and Frontier Corps (FC) took part. Dozens of militants, affiliated with the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), blew up a railway track and assaulted the Jaffar Express on Tuesday, carrying more than 400…

Pakistan assistant head coach Azhar Mahmood on Wednesday decided to bid farewell to the Islamabad United in the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to details, Mahmood had ended the agreement with the United due to the national duty. He extended his best wishes to the United for the forthcoming edition of the domestic premium tournament. United had hired New Zealander Ian Buttler as a replacement of Mahmood. Buttler will serve as the coach for the first team in the PSL. It is pertinent to note that the United had won the previous edition title under the…

Ongoing economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a critical phase, with the IMF rejecting Pakistan’s request for a tax exemption on international investment projects, sources revealed on Wednesday. During the discussions, officials from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) briefed the IMF delegation on investment and governance matters. The delegation was informed that SIFC is playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between investors and the government to facilitate foreign direct investment. However, the IMF declined Pakistan’s request for a tax exemption on the proposed railway track project from Chagai to Gwadar,…

The United States called on Russia on Wednesday to “unconditionally” agree to a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, following a proposal agreed upon by US and Ukrainian officials. This marked a significant development after discussions between US and Ukrainian representatives aimed at persuading Moscow to halt the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Kyiv’s readiness to accept the ceasefire plan. Speaking to reporters, Zelensky said, “We are ready to embrace this deal to halt the fighting,” adding that the United States had made it clear that any refusal from the Kremlin would trigger a “strong” response. The war, which had…

Major companies such as Amazon and Google on Wednesday signed a pledge to support the goal of at least tripling the world’s nuclear energy capacity by 2050, on the sidelines of the CERAWeek conference in Houston. Shale company Occidental and Japanese heavy machinery maker IHI Corp also added their names to the pledge. “We are truly at the beginning of a new industry,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Reuters in an interview at the CERAWeek conference on Tuesday. The pledge is expected to gain more support in the coming months from industries including maritime, aviation and oil and gas,…

China’s 41st Antarctic expedition has successfully completed a pivotal survey of the Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea, uncovering rare instances of polynyas. These are vital open-water regions within sea ice that influence both Antarctica’s ecology and global climate patterns. Sun Yongming, a member of China’s 41st Antarctic expedition, explained the visualization of sea ice concentrations and the significance of polynyas along the coast. “This map shows the average sea ice concentration from 2013 to 2020. It reflects data for November, with yellow areas indicating 100 percent ice coverage and pure blue areas representing 0 percent, or open water. Along the…