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China rejects European push for Iran sanctions

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- China on Friday firmly opposed the European move to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, stressing that such actions would not help build trust among all parties... Read More


Shehbaz launches $100m China-backed industrial zone

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday broke ground on a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be developed by Chinese garments giant Challenge Fashion Private Limited, marking a $100 m... Read More


Trump, Putin face off in Alaska summit

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit that could shape Ukraine's future. The meeting will be ... Read More


Govt to speed up key social projects

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government's plan to fast-track three major social initiatives aimed at improving skills, empowering farmers, and enhancing ... Read More


Singapore shipowner protests $1 billion fine

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Owners of a Singapore-registered vessel have urged Sri Lanka to reconsider the $1 billion damages ordered by the Supreme Court over the country's worst marine pollution disaster. ... Read More


Short-term inflation records slight weekly increase

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan's short-term inflation rose by 0.31% compared to the previous week, while the year-on-year rate increased by 2.21%, as per the latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of ... Read More


Power minister criticises lack of ECC consultation

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- The power minister has voiced concerns over the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for not consulting the Power Division while collecting data on shipbreaking and recycling sec... Read More


Marka-e-Haq heroes honoured on I-Day

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Military and civilian leadership, as well as the martyrs of "Marka-e-Haq" (Battle of Truth), were presented with national honours as part of celebrations to mark Pakistan's 79th I... Read More


YouTube uses AI to block underage users

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- James Beser, YouTube's Youth Director of Product Management, explained that the AI will flag suspected underage users even if their profile lists an older age. The system will the... Read More


US vows to bolster Pakistan ties in congratulatory message on I-Day

Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended felicitations on Independence Day of Pakistan. In a message, Rubio appreciated Islamabad's engagement on counterterroris... Read More