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Negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have hit a standstill, with no progress made toward scheduling the third round of talks. Sources reveal that PTI’s failure to present a written Charter of Demands has become the primary reason for the impasse. According to sources, there has been no contact from either side with the Speaker’s office to arrange the third round of negotiations. PTI, following its meeting with the party founder, is expected to finalize its position on the Charter of Demands. However, the government is reluctant to move forward in the absence of such a document, viewing…

Guo Jiakun, the newly appointed spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, made debut at his first press conference on Monday.

The West Indies cricket team has arrived in Islamabad under tight security ahead of their Test series against Pakistan. The squad made a two-day recovery stop in Dubai before reaching Pakistan. Upon arrival, they were escorted to their hotel amid stringent security measures. The West Indies team will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens starting January 10. The tour includes a two-match Test series between Pakistan and the West Indies, with fans eagerly anticipating competitive cricket action.

Oil prices slid on Monday amid a strong U.S. dollar, concerns over sanctions and ahead of key economic data by the U.S. Federal Reserve and U.S. payrolls later in the week. Brent crude futures slid 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $76.3 a barrel by 0445 GMT after settling on Friday at its highest since Oct. 14. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 19 cents, or 0.3%, at $73.77 a barrel after closing on Friday at its highest since Oct. 11. Oil posted five-session gains previously with hopes of rising demand following colder weather in the Northern Hemisphere and more fiscal…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed fluctuations as it failed to sustain the historic 118,000-point mark achieved earlier in the day. The trading session started with a positive trend, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by 950 points to reach a record high of 118,540 points. However, the market soon reversed its gains and slipped into the negative zone. The initial surge reflected strong investor confidence, but the subsequent decline highlighted the market’s vulnerability to volatility. The index opened strong, hitting a high of 118,735.09 but later slipped to a low of 117,169.91, ending at 117,515.54, down 71.44 points (-0.06%) from…

Pakistan’s ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, announced that the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is set to be completed by May 2025, with significant progress also made on the Rashakai SEZ. Spanning 1,530 acres in Thatta, Sindh, Dhabeji SEZ benefits from proximity to Port Qasim, ensuring efficient trade logistics. A Chinese delegation has shown interest in establishing a $1 billion medical city there. Hashmi highlighted China’s $26 billion CPEC investment, which added 8,800MW to the grid and created 250,000 jobs, countering perceptions of slowed progress. He emphasized enhanced exports in 21 sectors and collaboration with China on security concerns, including…

RAWALPINDI : An accountability court has again delayed its verdict in the 190 million pound case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. Earlier, the court was due to announce the verdict today (Monday). AC Judge Nasir Javed Rana said the court would announce the verdict later. After the latest development, the decision had been delayed three times. According to court staff, Judge Nasir Javed Rana is on leave today, and the verdict in the case has been postponed to January 13. The court staff informed Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry, about the rescheduling. Khalid…

BEIJING : The 41st China Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off at Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, capital city of Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. Themed “Dream of Winter, Love among Asia,” the festival offers visitors a diverse range of activities, some of which are related to the upcoming 9th Asian Winter Games, further enriching the festival’s cultural legacy, according to a press release the local publicity department sent to the Global Times on Sunday. During the opening ceremony, Harbin Ice-Snow World was bustling with crowds. Sun Zemin, a deputy director of the Sales and Marketing Department of Harbin…

The city of Karachi experienced a notable drop in temperature today, with the mercury recording a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp increase in the intensity of the cold. This chilly spell has been attributed to icy winds originating from Balochistan, which have significantly lowered the perceived temperature in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold is being felt 2 to 4 degrees colder than the actual temperature due to the northeast winds blowing at speeds ranging from 5 to 15 kilometers per hour. These winds have contributed to a piercing chill, particularly in the morning…

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is making waves ahead of its anticipated launch later this month, with a slew of leaks offering a closer look at the upcoming flagship devices. Renderings of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra have surfaced online, showcasing new colour options and design features, including a MagSafe-like wireless charging system, further intensifying excitement for the launch. The latest leaks, shared by Gizmochina, reveal images of the upcoming Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra smartphones, encased in Spigen’s Crystal Flex cases. These renders highlight the possible colour variants, including some striking shades of blue, giving consumers a…