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China and Bangladesh are looking to translate long-standing political trust into more concrete cooperation, with a growing focus on emerging industries, connectivity and regional coordination. Against that backdrop, the two countries on Friday agreed to elevate their ties by building a China-Bangladesh community with a shared future in the new era, marking a milestone during Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first official visit to China since taking office. The agreement underscored growing political trust between the two countries and a shared commitment to expanding cooperation across both traditional and emerging sectors, while strengthening coordination on regional and global affairs. Rahman’s…

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, however, protecting the lives and property of its citizens remains the government’s top priority. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Tarar said there would be no compromise on the safety and security of Pakistani people. He added that, under the National Action Plan and the Azm-e-Istehkam vision approved by the Federal Apex Committee, security forces and law enforcement agencies will continue their counter-terrorism campaign with full intensity to eliminate terrorism that the government says is supported by…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with European Union High Representative andVice President (EU HRVP) Kaja Kallas, on Sunday and reviewed the rapidly evolving regional situation. European Union High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts culminating in signing of the Islamabad MOU, however she expressed serious concerns at the recent ceasefire violations and stressed that channels of communication must remain open, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. Ishaq Dar apprised Kaja Kallas about Pakistan’s continued diplomatic efforts towards a comprehensive framework for peace and stability in the…

The Israeli military has destroyed underground infrastructure used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a village in southern ​Lebanon, according to a joint statement by the Israeli prime minister and defense ‌minister on Sunday. The US was informed ahead of the attack, which targeted a 200-meter (656-ft)-long tunnel in the town of Majdal Zoun, according to the statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ​Defense Minister Israel Katz. The strike came two days after Lebanon and Israel agreed ​a US-brokered security arrangement intended to ease hostilities along the border. ⁠The agreement provides for a phased Israeli withdrawal from some…

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is recognised around the world as a ” flag-bearer of peace”, reaffirming the country’s commitment to regional stability while stressing that its armed forces remained resolute in eliminating terrorism. Addressing a commissioning parade of the 125th Midshipmen and 33rd Short Service Commission Course at the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi on Saturday, the premier said the recent agreement between Iran and the United States is a matter of pride for Pakistan. Washington and Tehran signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” in Switzerland’s Burgenstock on June 17, largely mediated by Pakistan. The prime…

ISLAMABAD: Security forces neutralised eight India-backed terrorists during intelligence-backed operations (IBO) in Balochistan’s Kharan and Mastung areas on June 25 and 26, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. The IBO was carried out by the security in Balochistan’s Kharan after tracking the movement of a group of militants belonging to the Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan, the military’s media wing said, adding that troops engaged the militants in a timely and effective operation, killing three of them while injuring several others. A separate IBO carried out the Mastung area on June 26 on the information regarding…

India produced a dominant all-round display to beat arch-rivals Pakistan 7-1 in their penultimate match of the FIH Pro League 2025-26 season at the Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre in London on Friday. Pakistan struck first through captain Abu Bakar Mahmood, but India responded strongly with seven different goal scorers to complete a comprehensive victory. Pakistan, ranked 12th in the world, started brightly despite India winning three early penalty corners. Abu Bakar Mahmood gave Pakistan the lead in the 13th minute, converting his team’s first penalty corner near the end of the opening quarter. Ahmed Nadeem, who had scored…

Religious scholar Nasir Madni has publicly apologised to actress Momina Iqbal and her family after his earlier remarks against her sparked backlash and led to a legal dispute. The apology came days after Momina served him a legal notice demanding Rs190 million in damages, a retraction of his statements and a public apology within one week. In a recent speech, Nasir Madni directly addressed Momina Iqbal and her family. “I would like to say to Momina Iqbal Sahiba that we also apologize to you and your family members,” he said. He added that if any of his statements felt personally…

US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new rendering of a limited-edition American passport designed to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence, featuring his own image inside the travel document. The passport preview, shared by Trump on Truth Social, shows the president’s likeness alongside historic artwork linked to the Declaration of Independence. “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, signing the message as President DJT. The sample page features a stern-looking image of Trump positioned over the Resolute Desk, with the text of the original Declaration of…

US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a 100% tariff on all goods from any country that imposes a digital services tax on American companies, inflaming transatlantic trade tensions a day after ​European Union countries met Trump’s July 4 deadline to cut tariffs on US goods. “Numerous European Countries have ​been discussing the imminent implementation of a Digital Services Tax on American Companies,” Trump ⁠said in a social media post. “Some of these Countries are close to actually doing this. “Please let this ​statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a…