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Actress and TV host Amina Malik made an emotional revelation on Samaa TV’s morning show Subh Samaa ka Sath, recounting the pain of losing three pregnancies and explaining how the birth of her younger daughter after those losses changed her outlook on family life. She also discussed parenting choices, mental health, and plans beyond acting. Amina told host Madeha Naqvi that she experienced three consecutive pregnancy losses, including delivering babies who were already dead. She described the period as “the most painful time of my life,” specifying losses of a seven-month-old and a five-month-old, and another tragic episode in 2020. The…

China’s domestically developed J-16 fighter jet, a fourth-generation multi-role aircraft, is highly regarded for its aerodynamic design, heavy weapon load and supreme combat capabilities in air, sea and land strike missions. According to Ai Zhiqiang, an engineer at Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute, the J-16 features large-strake wing-body integration, a conventional twin-vertical-tail layout and clipped-tip tail fins, elements that enhance its aerodynamic performance. A J-16 fighter jet at the Changchun Air Show in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, September 23, 2025. /VCG “The J-16 is flawless, and the soldiers also often say this…

As the sun rose over Midekin Village in Douguia District of Chad’s Hadjer-Lamis Region, golden rice ears swayed gently in the breeze, calling farmers to gear up for this year’s harvest. The Harvest Festival in the village was celebrated on October 4 as the roaring engines of harvesters mingled with the joyful laughter of local farmers. Local authorities and senior government officials joined the occasion, watching with interest and pleasure as a Chinese agricultural expert started a brand-new machine: it hummed, then roared into action to begin harvesting rice. Mahamat Ahmad Alhabo, secretary general at the Presidency of Chad, observed…

China and Malaysia will conduct the “Peace and Friendship-2025” joint exercise in Malaysia and nearby waters in mid-to-late October 2025, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry on Wednesday. With the theme “humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and maritime security,” China and Malaysia will deploy multi-service forces for a joint live-fire drill, and other ASEAN member states will be invited as observers. As the sixth iteration of this series of joint exercises, it aims to strengthen practical cooperation between the militaries of China and Southeast Asian nations, improve their ability to respond jointly to non-traditional security threats, and maintain regional peace and…

All-solid-state lithium batteries, hailed as the “grail” of next-generation energy storage technology, have long faced a challenging problem: maintaining tight contact between the solid electrolyte and the lithium metal electrode. Chinese scientists have developed a self-adaptive interphase in all-solid-state lithium batteries that maintains intimate contact between the lithium metal anode and solid electrolyte without external pressure, a breakthrough that decisively overcomes a major bottleneck toward commercialization. The findings have been published in the journal Nature Sustainability. A screenshot of the study published in the journal Nature Sustainability on October 7, 2025. Traditional methods require constant pressure from bulky external equipment,…

Former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, who was arrested by Israeli forces while carrying food and humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza, has been released. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the news, saying Mushtaq Ahmed is currently at the Pakistani Embassy in Amman, Jordan, and is in good health. Dar shared the update in a post on X (formerly Twitter), writing that the former senator’s “health is good and his spirits are high.” He added that the Pakistani embassy will provide all necessary support for Mushtaq Ahmed’s return home, and expressed gratitude to “friendly countries” that played…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday approved applications seeking live broadcast of hearings on appeals against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. An eight-member bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin, ruled in favour of the petitioners, allowing public viewing of the proceedings to ensure transparency. During the hearing, the bench supported the live broadcast requests filed by petitioners, while the Additional Attorney General stated that the decision to broadcast or not rests with the bench itself. Following deliberation, the court approved the applications, marking another step towards judicial openness. Justice Jamal Mandokhel, however, noted that while live coverage is meant to inform the public,…

The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), a move seen as a sign of revived military collaboration between the two countries. The new deal will provide Pakistan with the AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) — the most sophisticated variant in the series — by 2030, according to official documents released by Washington. The contract, valued at $2.5 billion, was awarded to Raytheon Company and will cover the production of AMRAAMs for several allied nations, including Pakistan, Turkiye, and other US partners, the US Department of War (previously defense) confirmed.…

Following its 12-day war with Israel, Iran is reportedly preparing to modernize its air force by purchasing 48 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, according to a detailed report by Newsweek. The deal, valued at over $7 billion, could significantly upgrade Iran’s aerial capabilities and deepen military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow. The report follows the leak of classified documents online, allegedly from Rostec, Russia’s state-owned defense conglomerate. While neither Iranian nor Russian officials have confirmed or denied the agreement, analysts say the move could reshape the regional balance of power if proven true. Hacker leak reveals details of alleged arms deal According…

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Pakistan’s military development strategy revolves around incorporating effective, efficient platforms and promoting domestic defense technologies. In an exclusive interview with international publication Bloomberg, the ISPR chief emphasized that Pakistan remains open to acquiring advanced technologies from both eastern and western sources, while also strengthening its own indigenous capabilities. Pakistan’s defence focus: Efficiency and self-reliance Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif told Bloomberg that Pakistan’s defense approach is guided by a desire for technological efficiency and operational effectiveness rather than rivalry. “Our military development strategy has always been to incorporate effective…