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China on Tuesday called on World Trade Organization members to actively fulfill their transparency obligations regarding trade measures, stressing that improved disclosure is essential to maintaining the stability of the multilateral trading system. The remarks were made at a formal meeting of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body, where China presented its stance in response to the organization’s recently released Trade Monitoring Report on members’ trade measures. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned at the meeting that the global trading system is facing its most severe turbulence in 80 years, citing a sharp increase in unilateral tariff actions, heightened geopolitical tensions,…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held a meeting on Tuesday, calling for safeguarding the outcomes of World War II (WWII) victory. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations have achieved high-level, wide-ranging and high-quality development. He said the two heads of state held in-depth exchanges twice this year on occasions commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of WWII, charting the course and shaping the future of…

RISALPUR : Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, said on Tuesday that the victory in Marka-e-Haq is the result of the harmony among the three armed forces, decisive offensive planning, and the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. If national sovereignty is challenged again, our enemy will find the Pakistan Air Force far stronger and better prepared. The air chief was addressing a graduation parade at the Pakistan Air Force’s Risalpur Asghar Khan Academy. Air Chief Sidhu said that the presence of Saudi cadets at the PAF Academy is a symbol of the strong friendship…

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday approved major appointments in the higher judiciary, nominating new Chief Justices for the Sindh and Balochistan High Courts and confirming Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The meeting, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, reviewed several nominations for crucial posts. The session began with deliberations on the appointment of the new Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court. Sources say the JCP reviewed the names of three senior judges before finalising its decision. After detailed consultations, the commission approved the nomination of…

Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have launched their annual joint military exercise, Warrior-IX, focusing on counter-terrorism operations. The drills began on December 1 at the National Counter-Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi. Warrior-IX marks the ninth edition of the annual Pakistan-China counter-terrorism exercises. Conducted every year, these drills aim to improve professional skills, enhance inter-service coordination, and exchange best practices related to modern warfare. The exercise is widely regarded as a practical demonstration of the strong military relations and enduring defense cooperation between Pakistan and China. It reflects the two countries’ shared commitment to maintaining regional peace and…

The European Union has announced a fresh three million euros aid package for flood-affected areas of Punjab, pledging financial assistance to families and support for ongoing reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. The latest aid comes as Pakistan continues to recover from one of its most damaging monsoon seasons in recent years. In its statement, the EU said the new funding will be used to provide financial assistance directly to flood-hit families, helping them rebuild homes and livelihoods disrupted by weeks of heavy rainfall. The aid is also aimed at accelerating reconstruction and rehabilitation measures, especially in the worst-hit districts of Punjab…

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has introduced a new online grievance redressal mechanism, allowing citizens to submit complaints through email and WhatsApp.  The Islamabad High Court has rolled out an innovative system enabling the public to lodge complaints conveniently. This mechanism covers all types of grievances, including issues related to the conduct of court officers and staff. Citizens can now send their complaints directly via the official email address or a dedicated WhatsApp number released by the court. This step marks a significant move towards modernizing court communication channels and improving accessibility. Special channel for court staff conduct A notable…

The White House on Monday issued a sharply worded briefing accusing former US president Joe Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal of creating long-term national security risks for the United States. Officials said the country is now suffering the “consequences” of those failures, citing recent attacks involving Afghan nationals admitted during Biden’s tenure. During the briefing, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said the suicide bombing at Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members happened because of what she called Biden’s “failed retreat from Afghanistan.” She further claimed that an Afghan national brought into the US under Biden carried out…

Two police personnel, including Assistant Commissioner Shah Wali, were martyred on Tuesday when suspected assailants attacked the Miranshah AC’s convoy in the Mamashkhel area, officials confirmed. At least two others were injured in the assault, which targeted the official vehicle as it travelled through the remote region. Convoy ambushed and vehicle torched According to police, unidentified suspects opened fire on the convoy, resulting in the martyrdom of AC Shah Wali and a police officer accompanying him. The attackers then set the official vehicle on fire before fleeing the scene. The sudden nature of the attack caused immediate panic in the…

The era of the passive chatbot is evolving. At AWS re:Invent 2025, currently underway in Las Vegas, a new buzzword is dominating the conversation and promising to reshape the global workforce: Agentic AI. Amazon has signaled a massive shift in the artificial intelligence landscape. We are moving away from simple “Generative AI”, tools that write poems or summarize emails upon request, toward “AI Agents” that autonomously plan, reason, and execute complex tasks to achieve specific goals. For businesses, the message is clear: the future isn’t about talking to AI; it’s about hiring it to perform work. From Chatbots to Digital Workers The distinction between…