BEIJING: China will impose additional 34-percent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday. The announcement follows the U.S. decision to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese exports to the United States, a move that the commission said does not conform to international trade rules, seriously …

International markets witnessed a sharp decline in crude oil prices, with a 7% drop recorded. According to global media reports, Brent crude oil prices fell by $5.04, reaching $69.91 per barrel, while U.S. crude oil dropped $5.13, settling at $66.58 per barrel. Meanwhile, natural gas prices rose by 2%, with the new rate standing at $4.14 per MMBtu. The decline …

In a recent Eid special episode, popular host Nida Yasir sparked a flurry of rumors when she mentioned Anmol Baloch among the list of newlywed celebrity couples. The mention came during a segment featuring Sarah Khan and her husband, Falak Shabir, who were invited as special guests on the show. While the couple shared their well-wishes for other recent newlyweds, …

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone as the KSE-100 Index crossed the 120,000-point mark for the first time in history. During trading, the index saw a surge of over 1,800 points, reaching 120,793 points at one stage. Earlier, it had gained 1,427 points, touching 120,365 points. The sharp rally reflects strong investor confidence and bullish sentiment in the …

BEIJING: The United States and its allies were the main source of cyberattacks against China during the ninth Asian Winter Games, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, citing a newly released report. The report was released by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology on Thursday. It disclosed that the …

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pooling strength in the building of a Beautiful China and making the country even greener through afforestation efforts. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks when attending a voluntary tree planting activity in Beijing on Thursday. Xi …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has acquitted a woman and her friend who had been sentenced to death for the murder of her husband, giving them the benefit of the doubt. The court accepted their appeals and overturned the trial court’s 2021 death sentence verdict. A detailed judgment was issued by Justice Shahram Sarwar Chaudhry and Justice Sardar Akbar Dogar. …

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt and unnerved by geopolitical strife. Depending on how President Donald Trump and leaders of other nations proceed now, it may also go down as a turning point for a …

The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last week, straining its servers and temporarily limiting the feature’s usage. The viral trend saw users from across the globe flood social media with images based on the hand-drawn style of the famed Japanese animation outfit, Studio Ghibli, founded …

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the Pak-Afghan border areas on Wednesday morning, causing fear and panic among residents. The tremors prompted people in Zhob and nearby regions to rush out of their homes and buildings. According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 65 …

Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Haris Rauf has suffered an injury while batting in the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday. The second ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand was played at Seddon Park in Hamilton. During the match, fast bowler Haris Rauf suffered an injury while batting. A dangerous bouncer from New Zealand fast bowler Will O’Rourke hit …

US Senator Cory Booker has set a new record for the longest speech ever delivered in the Senate, speaking for 25 hours and four minutes. The New Jersey Democrat used the marathon speech as a symbolic protest against President Donald Trump, calling the current political climate a “grave and urgent” moment in American history. Although not a formal filibuster — …

Pakistan’s struggles in international cricket continued as they suffered another defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI, handing the hosts a decisive 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The match, played at Seddon Park in Hamilton, saw New Zealand post a competitive total of 292/8 in their 50 overs after being invited to bat first by Pakistan captain Mohammad …

Backdoor negotiations are underway between the PML-N and PPP leadership over the construction of new canals and the convening of a Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting, sources revealed. According to insiders, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken an active role in addressing PPP’s concerns, engaging in talks with PPP leadership and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to reach …

Pakistan has decided to formally serve a diplomatic notice to India in response to the latter’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, officials familiar with the development confirmed on Friday. The move comes amid heightened concern in Islamabad over what officials described as “unilateral and unjustified” actions taken by New Delhi. According to informed sources in the Indus Commission, consultations …

Where to start in defining a mother, after all, the Higher Power has created her with unbelievable power and resilience. When a mother departs from the world, clearly you have to face the music of life, with trials and tribulations coming your way following the mother’s passing. There is no doubt that there is no alternative to a mother, no …

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman ruled out of second ODI against Pakistan with the hamstring injury. According to details, Tim Seifert inducted in to the Black Caps’ squad in place of the injured, Chapman. Champan had challenged the Pakistan bowlers in the first ODI at the Mclean Park in Naiper and went on to score his career best 132, that …

US trading partners braced on Tuesday for the expected announcement of a fresh wave of tariffs by US President Donald Trump, who vowed to address what he claims are unfair trade imbalances with a “kind” approach. Trump, making unprecedented use of his presidential powers, hinted that the tariffs could be revealed as early as Tuesday night. During a press conference …

A massive fire forced residents to evacuate their homes during the Eid celebrations in Malaysia on Tuesday, as it engulfed residential districts near Kuala Lumpur. Seven people had to be rescued after multiple homes caught fire, though no casualties were reported, according to Selangor state fire officials. The blaze, visible from several kilometres away, was triggered by “a gas pipeline …

Islamabad authorities have heightened security measures across the city, allowing only families to enter public parks during Eid celebrations. According to IG Islamabad, more than 500 traffic officers have been deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow, while over 3,500 police officers and personnel are actively patrolling the city. To strengthen security, 18 checkpoints have been set up at the city’s …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to adopt the fastest, most efficient, and cost-effective measures to deliver humanitarian relief to the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. He emphasized the need for immediate assistance to support those suffering due to the disaster. Additionally, the prime minister instructed Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq …

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, IPP Chairman Abdul Aleem Khan, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, along with other key political figures, offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in their respective hometowns. President Asif Ali Zardari performed Eid prayers at Zardari House in Nawabshah, accompanied by National Assembly Deputy Speaker …

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country with religious enthusiasm, as mosques and Eidgahs in various cities hosted spiritually uplifting congregational prayers attended by large numbers of worshippers. Special prayers were offered for the unity of the Muslim Ummah, as well as for the peace, prosperity, and development of Pakistan. Following the prayers, people embraced each other, setting aside grievances …

BEIJING: As protectionism surges across the globe, bringing in economic headwinds, China is doubling down on opening its doors and positioning itself as a stabilizing force in an increasingly fractured global economy. This message was front and center during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with representatives of the international business community on Friday, where he said that China has been …

Despite the western false and fake propaganda, political hyping, media smearing, economic sanctions, trade embargos and diplomatic pressure the Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s GDP remarkably witnessed 6.1 percent year-on-year during 2024, surpassing 2 trillion yuan (US$273 billion) for the first time vividly reflecting its economic strengthen, stability and sustainability and diversification.  Additionally, its major economic indicators also ranked …

It seems that the Western so-called human rights narratives, high philosophies and moralities have their own self-claimed colors and parameters creating mere ethnic discrimination, racial destruction and perpetual genocide against their opponents throughout the history. The western political hyping has been effectively used to economically marginalize the others to achieve their own vested interests. Thus human rights have become a …

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly dry weather across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most parts of the country during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. According to the PMD, continental air is dominating most regions of Pakistan. As a result, dry conditions will prevail in the twin cities and other areas over the weekend, while the plains will experience hot weather during …

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has faced a tax shortfall of over Rs100 billion in March 2025, as it managed to collect only Rs1,100 billion in taxes against the target of Rs1,220 billion. According to provisional data, FBR paid Rs34 billion in tax refunds in March alone, while a total of Rs384 billion has been refunded over the past nine …

Ministry of Finance has fulfilled another IMF condition by releasing the semi-annual report on public debt for FY 2024-25. According to the report, Pakistan’s total public debt surpassed Rs74 trillion by December 2024, with a Rs2,767 billion increase recorded between July and December 2024. During this period, the government paid Rs5,142 billion in interest on these loans, with 90% of …

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial state media reports of 144 …

A terrorist attack on the Lakhanai border checkpost in Dera Ghazi Khan was successfully repelled by security forces late last night. According to police reports, a group of 20 to 25 militants launched an assault on the post but faced strong retaliation. As a result of the counter-operation, three terrorists were killed, while several others sustained injuries. The remaining attackers …

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari on the topic of convening the 10th NFC meeting. Gandapur mentioned in his letter that as a result of the 25th Constitutional Amendment, the former tribal districts were merged with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The merger of those districts increased the population of the province by …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been granted permission to receive books and speak to his children over phone. Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) judge Amjad Ali Shah approved Imran Khan’s request during a hearing. The court directed the Adiala Jail superintendent to ensure the provision of books to the detainee and arrange a phone call with his children before Eid. …

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Thursday that the country should be run in line with the constitution instead of bringing laws like the PECA Act and 26th constitutional amendment. According to details, Dr Rashid issued a letter to the media. She lashed out at the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). “The PPP had staged a protest …

The government slashed on Friday the price of petrol by Rs1 per litre, while kept the price of diesel unchanged for the next fortnight, starting from March 29 (Saturday). According to issued notification, the fresh price of petrol reached Rs254.63 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel remained stable at Rs 258.64 per litre. The finance ministry had issued a …

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed on Friday the need for embracing the national unity to combat the menace of terrorism. Speaking at the “Rab-e-Zul-Jalaal Ka Ehsaan – Pakistan Day” ceremony, he expressed that the country’s progress hinged on a united front, especially against the forces of terror. PM Shehbaz said: “Every individual in this nation must contribute to the country’s …

LHASA: All-round and historic progress has been made in human rights cause in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, according to a white paper released on Friday. The document, titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era,” was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference held in Lhasa, capital city of the region. The Communist Party …

None of the Pakistani bowlers could manage to clinch any of the top 10 spots in T20I cricket as the International Cricket Council (ICC) had released the fresh rankings on Wednesday. According to details, Australian batter Travis Head continued to dominate the T20I rankings as the number one batter in the format. Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was placed on …

The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has ruled that a court decision granting the first wife the right to annul marriage if her husband remarries without permission is un-Islamic. The council, in its 241st session chaired by Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, stated that such a ruling does not align with Sharia law and is therefore incorrect in Islamic jurisprudence. The …