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China pledges firm response to US tariff increase

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China will firmly implement retaliatory measures to protect its rights and interests if the United States intensifies its tariff actions, the nation’s Ministry of Commerce stated on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the ministry made these remarks following the US’s warning of a potential 50% tariff increase on Chinese imports, a move that China strongly opposes. The US so-called “reciprocal tariffs” against China are groundless and a typical practice of unilateral bullying, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson noted that the countermeasures China has adopted are entirely legitimate actions aimed at protecting…

PM pitches Pakistan’s trillion-dollar mineral industry to foreign investors

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ISLAMABAD: Aiming to boost the country’s volatile economic indicators, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation to both domestic and international investors to invest in Pakistan’s vast natural resources, estimated to be worth trillions of dollars. The premier said this while addressing a two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) in Islamabad on Tuesday. He was confident that using the outstanding resources would enable Pakistan to pay off its debt. Highlighting the potential of mineral resources in different areas of the country, PM Shehbaz emphatically said that Pakistan would…

PTI has no connection with legislation of US Congress, clarifies Barrister Gohar

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday dissociated itself from a bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives seeking sanctions against Pakistan state officials. Reacting to a bipartisan bill, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan told reporters at the Parliament House his party has no connection with legislation in the US Congress. His comment came after two US lawmakers in the House of Representatives last month sought sanctions against Pakistani state officials via the bill titled ‘Pakistan Democracy Act’ over alleged human rights violations, including the “persecution” of former…

FIA Cracks Down on Human Traffickers, Arrests Red Book’s Most Wanted Suspect

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By Wasif Ali Khan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujranwala Zone has successfully carried out major operations against human smugglers involved in illegally sending citizens to Europe via sea routes. Among those arrested is a highly wanted suspect listed in the Red Book. The arrested individuals, identified as Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Tanveer, and Ghulam Ghaus, were taken into custody from different areas of Gujranwala and Gujrat. Muhammad Imran had extorted a significant sum from citizens, promising them illegal passage to Spain via Mauritania. However, when the victims refused to…

International Quds Day: An Introduction

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By: ABID SIDDIQUE CHAUDHRY Every year, on the last Friday of Ramadan, Muslims around the world observe “Quds Day” or “International Quds Day.” This day is marked as a protest against the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem and as a show of support for the Palestinian people. Quds Day is not just about advocating for Palestinian rights but also symbolizes the unity of the Muslim Ummah. Why Do Muslims Observe Quds Day? Jerusalem holds great significance for Muslims as it is home to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third holiest site. Muslims believe…

Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland’s security against Russia, China

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NUUK: US Vice President JD Vance has accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland’s security, warning that the Arctic territory faces growing threats from Russia and China while calling on people for closer cooperation with the United States. The VP pledged respect for Greenland’s sovereignty while urging its people to partner with his country. Vance said the United States does not have immediate plans to expand its military presence on the ground in Greenland but will invest in resources, including additional naval ships. “Denmark has not kept pace and devoted the resources necessary…

First solar eclipse of 2025 to occur today

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The Meteorological Department said that the first solar eclipse of this year is set to take place today (Saturday) as many people across the world gather to witness the celestial event. The celestial event will be visible in parts of Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the Atlantic Ocean. However, it will not be possible to see the eclipse in Pakistan and India. According to the Met Office, the solar eclipse will begin at 1:51pm. Moreover, the partial solar eclipse will peak at 3:47pm, as per the Met Office.…

Top-level meeting agrees to combat extremist narratives via films, dramas

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ISLAMABAD: In a high-profile meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, federal and provincial leadership agreed to use films and dramas as tools to counter extremist narratives and reinforce the national stance against terrorism, sources revealed. The meeting, held here at the Prime Minister’s House on Friday, was attended by civil and military leadership, along with representatives from all four provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Officials resolved to expose the perpetrators of the Jaffar Express attack and aggressively counter anti-state campaigns on traditional and digital media. It was agreed that…

PM Albanese announces May 3 general election in Australia

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SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a national election for May 3 on Friday, launching a five-week campaign that is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures. Prime Minister Albanese’s Labour party won a majority at the last federal election in 2022, but most recent opinion polls show the party neck-and-neck with the opposition Liberal-National coalition when votes from smaller parties are redistributed. “Our government has chosen to face global challenges the Australian way – helping people under cost-of-living pressure, while building for the future,” he told a press…

Minister hints at issuance of Panda Bonds this year

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Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed Pakistan’s intention to issue Panda Bonds in Chinese yuan this year, signaling a move to diversify its funding sources and strengthen financial ties with China. Speaking to Chinese media outlets, including CGTN English and China Daily, Aurangzeb, who is visiting China to participate in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, emphasised the potential benefits of accessing Beijing’s vast capital market. Pakistan has previously issued bonds in US dollars and Euros. Now is the time to benefit from the Chinese capital markets, Aurangzeb stated,…