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Parliamentary relations between Pakistan and the United States have formally begun as a Pakistani parliamentary delegation held high-level engagements with members of the US Congress at Capitol Hill, marking a new phase of bilateral cooperation beyond government-to-government ties. The Pakistani delegation, comprising Rana Mahmoodul Hassan and Saleem Mandviwala, visited the US parliament in Washington. During the visit, they met with American senators and members of Congress. The delegation also extended formal invitations to US lawmakers to visit Pakistan, aiming to promote people-to-people and parliamentary-level engagement. Speaking on the occasion, US Congressman Ron Estes emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary exchanges between…

A powerful spell of rain and snowfall has engulfed large parts of northern Pakistan, disrupting daily life, closing major roads, and intensifying cold conditions as authorities urge citizens to avoid unnecessary travel. Snowfall has resumed in Murree with up to six inches of snow recorded so far. The Meteorological Department says snowfall will continue today. Due to heavy accumulation, the Murree Expressway has been completely closed, bringing tourist movement and traffic to a halt. Mansehra, Kaghan face heavy snow, disruptions In Mansehra, rain continues in the plains while intermittent snowfall persists in upper areas. The main highway in Kaghan Valley…

Russia said it will hold security talks with the US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday, but warned after a late-night meeting between President Vladimir Putin and three US envoys that a durable peace would not be possible unless territorial issues were resolved. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters the talks, which began shortly before midnight and lasted some four hours, had been “substantive, constructive and very frank”. He said Russian Admiral Igor Kostyukov would head Moscow’s team at the three-way security talks, and investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev would meet separately on economic issues with Steve Witkoff, the envoy…

As China and Africa move into the 2026 Year of People-to-People Exchanges, both sides are placing emphasis on cooperation in culture, education, youth, tourism, and social engagement. Nearly 600 activities are planned across the continent and China, underscoring a shared belief that development is ultimately about people. Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, said launching a dedicated year of exchanges carries both symbolic and practical significance for Africa. “Launching at the African Union symbolizes two things,” Mwencha noted. “First, the African Union is the collective voice of Africa. And second, it shows that under the Forum…

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on work related to military theory. The regulations, which will take effect on March 1, focus on accelerating the modernization of military theory, optimizing the top-level design for innovation in military theory, improving the model for military theory research and other issues. The regulations also standardize the management system for military theory work; specify the main contents, compilation and release procedures of military theoretical development strategy, development planning and annual plans; and clarify measures and requirements for the registration and sharing, evaluation and recognition, promotion…

China’s Foreign Ministry  dismissed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump questioning China’s use of wind power, saying the country has the world’s largest wind power capacity and has made widely recognized contributions to global renewable energy development. Responding to Trump’s claim at the World Economic Forum in Davos that China manufactures many wind turbines but has no wind farms, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China’s efforts to address climate change and promote renewable energy are evident. He noted that China has built the world’s most comprehensive carbon-reduction policy framework and the largest renewable energy system. As a responsible developing…

At a regular press briefing, Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said the EU has issued documents requiring member states to exclude “high-risk suppliers” from 18 key sectors, including energy, transport and ICT services. She said Chinese companies have long operated in Europe in compliance with local laws and contributed to the development of the region’s telecommunication and digital industries, adding that labelling some Chinese firms as high-risk without evidence is discriminatory and politicizes economic and trade issues. Responding to questions on Japan, He said China applies export controls on dual-use items in line with international non-proliferation obligations and domestic…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or undermine the United Nations. Trump appeared to touch on those concerns in his opening remarks at a signing ceremony for the board, saying the new board would work with the UN as he listed other major diplomatic issues around the region and worldwide. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump described…

The deadly Gul Plaza tragedy has triggered a sharp political confrontation in Sindh, with MQM Pakistan demanding Karachi be handed over to the federation, and the Sindh government accusing its rivals of exploiting a national tragedy for political gain. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal delivered a thunderous press conference in Karachi on Thursday. He said Karachi has been destroyed and demanded that the city be placed under federal control according to the Constitution. He strongly criticised the 18th Amendment, calling it a “drama” that must end immediately. He claimed Karachiites were being “genocided” under the powers granted through the amendment.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, became the center of attention at the World Economic Forum 2026. Their informal interactions with global leaders highlighted Pakistan’s growing diplomatic presence on the world stage. At the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, both Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir actively participated in high-profile discussions and networking sessions. Their presence drew significant attention from international leaders and policymakers. The prime minister and the Field Marshal conducted informal and pleasant meetings, fostering a warm and friendly…