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International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is being observed across the world including Pakistan today (Friday) to renew pledge for protecting rights of workers. Labour Day is an appreciation of the working classes promoted by the international labour movement and is celebrated on the first of May in many countries including Pakistan. The day aims to renew pledge to acknowledge and promote the dignity of labourers. Various public and private organizations host conferences, seminars, marches, walks to honor the ultimate sacrifices of laborers. International Labour Day is observed in the memory of massacre of labourers when the Chicago…

Iran said it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and restated its claim to the Strait of Hormuz, complicating U.S. plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. Two months into the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of the world’s oil and gas supplies. That has sent global energy prices surging and heightened concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. of Iran’s oil exports, Tehran’s economic lifeline. U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for the next 24 hours. According to the report, rain with thunder is expected in Islamabad and the Potohar region, while upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir may also receive rainfall. The department said most other parts of the country are likely to experience hot and dry weather, including the majority of districts in Punjab. In Murree and Galiyat, the weather is expected to remain dry with partly cloudy skies. Meanwhile, dusty winds are likely to blow in Sindh and central and southern districts.

Pakistan has dispatched its first consignment from the Karachi Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) to Kyrgyzstan via a land route, the government said on Thursday, as Islamabad steps up efforts to expand trade links with Central Asia. The shipment, sent a day earlier, is part of Pakistan’s broader push to diversify export markets and strengthen regional connectivity amid shifting trade routes and geopolitical tensions in the region. “The consignment, sent through a land corridor, underscores Pakistan’s commitment to exploring new and emerging markets in Central Asia,” the EPZA said in a statement. “The total value of the shipment stands at…

Pakistan’s inflation is expected to remain within the 8-9 percent range during April due to supply constraints caused by the Iran war, the Finance Division said , noting that key macroeconomic indicators have remained relatively stable. Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 7.3 percent year-on-year in March, ⁠compared to a 7 percent year-on-year rise in February, data from the ⁠statistics bureau showed on Apr. 1. Fuel prices have risen in many countries since February, particularly in Pakistan, amplifying cost pressures across the economy. The spike comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel, which have disrupted…

The federal government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, raising the cost of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs19.39 per litre, according to an official notification issued on Thursday by the Petroleum Division. Following the latest revision, the new price of petrol has been set at Rs399.86 per litre, while high-speed diesel will now cost Rs399.58 per litre. The revised rates will come into effect from May 1, 2026, and will remain applicable for a period of one week, as outlined in the notification. Petrol, widely used for private transportation, motorcycles, and small…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a comprehensive meeting with Dr. Ma Jun, President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability, Beijing, China. The meeting focused on advancing cooperation in sustainable finance, promoting green investment, and supporting Pakistan’s transition towards a climate-resilient economic framework. Welcoming the delegation, the Finance Minister appreciated the strong and longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese institutions in the area of sustainable finance and development cooperation. He emphasized that strengthening implementation capacity and enhancing institutional readiness remain critical to achieving meaningful outcomes in climate and development initiatives. He further noted that…

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday met Party Secretary of Hainan, Feng Fei, here and appreciated the warm welcome and hospitality extended by the Government of Hainan and noted the province’s transformation into a gateway for international trade and investment. During the meeting, Governor of Hainan province Mr Liu Xiaoming and Party Secretary of Sanya city, Wang Qiyang were also present, whereas the interaction focused on deepening economic cooperation, expanding trade links and strengthening people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan and Hainan, a Presidency’s news release said. Reaffirming that Pakistan and China are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners, the president underlined that friendship…

Lhasa, the “City of Sunlight,” is a place graced by an eternal dance of light and shadow, where countless stories take root upon the Roof of the World. Its snow-capped summits, sacred waters and ancient temples, interwoven with the devotion of pilgrims, form a silent, soul-stirring canvas upon which every traveler’s story is painted. It was here, in the film Enjoy Your Journey, that Fu Zhen and Mao Mingji first met, weaving the opening threads of their journey toward the base camp of Mount Qomolangma.

The main dialogue session of the “2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Xi’an” was held on Wednesday in Xi’an City, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Mayors and city representatives from countries including Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, New Zealand, Tunisia and Oman joined local officials for discussions under the theme of “Empowering High-Quality Urban Development Through Technology and Culture.” Participants expressed strong interest in Xi’an’s industrial planning, scientific innovation and business development, with many highlighting opportunities for future cooperation. Xi’an mayor Ye Niuping said the city has in recent years leveraged technology to drive the creative transformation and innovative development of its historical…