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New Zealand thumped India by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 International to earn their first win of the five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Put in to bat, New Zealand struggled to build on the century opening stand between Tim Seifert (62) and Devon Conway (44) but still posted a commanding 215-7. India lead the series 3-1 ahead of Saturday’s final match in Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier, New Zealand got off to a blazing start with Seifert and Conway combining in an opening stand of 100 to lay the foundation for a big total. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Conway in the…

Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their resolve to further bolster bilateral ties between the two countries. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, President Asif Ali Zardari is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met UAE Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The meeting focused on bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, as well as matters of mutual interest. Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and First Lady Aseefa Bhutto were also present. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also serves as…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has said that the partnership between Pakistan and China has entered a new era, which is not limited to infrastructure alone but is focused on production, exports, employment and sustainable development. Addressing the China-Pakistan Mineral Cooperation Forum on Wednesday, he said that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, this partnership has become a shining example of continuity, trust and strategic depth. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has completely changed the development scenario of Pakistan through energy, roads, Gwadar Port and national connectivity. Pakistan and China…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he expects protests in Iran to flare up again, as the country’s worsening economy remains the public’s central concern. Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio said the Iranian leadership is weaker than at any point in recent years. He said the authorities lack the means to address the core grievances of protesters, noting that unlike earlier unrest driven by social or political issues, the current crisis is rooted in economic collapse. Separately, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has delivered strong remarks directed at Iran, claiming that the government lacks legitimacy and may…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday in Beijing for talks aimed at repairing strained ties and expanding economic cooperation, marking the first visit by a UK leader to China since 2018. Starmer was welcomed by Xi at the Great Hall of the People, where they held a 40-minute discussion followed by lunch. Later, Starmer was scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang. Accompanied by over 50 business leaders, the prime minister’s visit underscores the economic focus of the trip, with both nations seeking to deepen trade ties and business opportunities. “China is a vital player…

Despite a complex mix of domestic and external challenges, China’s economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, meeting its preset target and posting a strong performance by global standards. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s GDP reached a record 140.19 trillion yuan (about $20.01 trillion) last year, reflecting progress in high-quality development. In October 2025, the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded a pivotal meeting that approved recommendations for the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, a strategic blueprint guiding national development from 2026 to 2030. The recommendations underscore that high-quality development will remain at the core…

A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to promote a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. More than three months have passed since the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached. However, military strikes are still ongoing and civilian casualties continue to rise. China calls on all parties, Israel in particular, to fully comply with the ceasefire agreement and work toward a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire, said Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations. The situation in the West Bank remains tense as Israel continues to expand settlements and condone settler violence there. Israel…

According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, significant progress was made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025) in promoting green development and reducing carbon emissions. At a press conference on Wednesday, the ministry’s officials said that China established the largest clean power supply system and the largest clean steel production system globally during the period. Meanwhile, the market penetration rate of new energy vehicles in the country exceeded 50 percent, and the share of clean transportation in key regions and industries reached 78 percent. China has also established the world’s largest carbon emissions trading market, marking a major…

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.

The Federal Ministry of Health has issued an alert over the spread of the Nipah virus in India and has directed screening of passengers at airports, seaports and land borders. According to the ministry, the Nipah virus can be transmitted from large fruit bats to humans, prompting stricter precautionary measures. Instructions have been issued to screen all passengers arriving in Pakistan as well as those in transit at airports, ports and land crossings. The ministry said that any passenger showing suspected symptoms will be isolated immediately. It was also clarified that no confirmed case of the Nipah virus has been…