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LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has welcomed the establishment of Pakistan’s first coal-based fertilizer plant under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), describing the USD1.12 billion investment as a game-changing initiative that will strengthen agricultural productivity, enhance food security, create employment opportunities, and accelerate industrial development across the country. Nazir Hussain, President of PCJCCI, Brig, Mansoor Saeed Sheikh, Senior Vice President, Amir Ali Vice President, and Salahuddin Hanif, Secretary General, in a statement said that the utilization of indigenous coal resources for fertilizer production will reduce Pakistan’s dependence on imported fertilizer inputs, ensure a more…

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. The U.S. military believes the four Iranian drones were targeting regional maritime traffic, a U.S. official told Reuters. U.S. Central Command said on X that the U.S. then struck Iran’s surveillance sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, which are both on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted U.S. bases in the region with missiles in…

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Friday. Han conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to Putin. He noted that China-Russia relations have remained stable and resilient amid an international landscape of intertwined changes and turbulence, thanks to the strategic stewardship of the two presidents. The two heads of state held successful talks in Beijing recently and reached important new consensus on bilateral ties and cooperation across diverse fields, Han said. China stands ready to work with Russia to fully implement the important consensus, continuously consolidate political mutual…

China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment reported on Friday that the country’s ecological and environmental quality continued to improve in 2025. The “2025 China Ecological and Environmental Status Bulletin,” newly released by the ministry, highlights reductions in air pollution, improvements in water and soil quality, enhanced rural sewage treatment, and continued increases in forest coverage, among others. According to the bulletin, the average PM2.5 concentration in 339 major cities (those at the prefecture level and higher) dropped to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter in 2025 and is expected to fall further to 28 micrograms this year. The number of heavily…

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Friday attended a plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) and delivered a speech on implementing the Global Governance Initiative and jointly working for a better future. In his address, Han noted that momentous changes unseen in a century are accelerating across the world, and global challenges and governance deficits are becoming more prominent. The China-proposed Global Governance Initiative has won positive responses and support from nearly 160 countries and international organizations, he added. The Group of Friends of Global Governance was established at the United Nations, sending a unified…

China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday urged Japan to deeply reflect on its wartime crimes and make a clean break with militarism, saying history must not be revised, after reports that a museum in Nagasaki planned to alter references to the Nanjing Massacre. According to media reports, Japan’s Nagasaki atomic bomb museum is updating its displays and plans to replace references to the “Nanjing Massacre” with the term “Nanjing Incident,” described as an event in which many civilians and prisoners of war were killed. “The Nanjing Massacre was a brutal crime committed by Japanese militarism. The evidence is irrefutable and cannot…

The security forces killed six terrorists linked to the Indian-sponsored Fitna-ul-Hindustan during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Panjgur district. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was carried out on June 3 and 4 following intelligence reports regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. The slain militants were involved in several serious acts of sabotage and terrorism, the military’s media wing said. A vehicle, along with a large cache of weapons and ammunition, was recovered from the possession of the killed terrorists. A sanitisation operation remains under way to trace any other Indian-backed terrorists who may be…

Pakistan is determined to continue its mediation role to help maintain regional peace and prevent any further escalation of tensions involving Iran, the United States and other regional actors, according to a Foreign Office report presented to the National Assembly. The report outlined Pakistan’s policy strategy, assessed the impact of recent regional developments and highlighted Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability across the Middle East. According to the Foreign Office, preventing the further spread of the Iran-US conflict is Pakistan’s foremost priority. The report stated that Pakistan will continue playing the role of a mediator to support regional…

The Sindh government has announced the release dates for the annual Matric and Intermediate examination results across the province. According to the decision, Matric results will be issued by July 10, while Intermediate results will be released by July 31. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Minister for Universities and Educational Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo. The meeting was attended by Secretary of Universities Muhammad Abbas Baloch and chairpersons of all provincial educational boards, where a detailed review of the completed annual examinations was conducted. During the session, each board provided briefings on examinations held in their…

Pakistan were beaten 5-3 by India in the semi-final of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 on Friday. The national side held a 3-2 lead at the end of the third quarter and appeared on course for a place in the final. However, India struck three times in the fourth quarter to turn the match around and secure victory. The defeat ended Pakistan’s campaign in the tournament, while India progressed to the final. India will now face Japan in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup final on 7 June.