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Business & Economy

China launches world’s largest electric cargo ship

Lithium-powered ship marks major leap in China’s drive for green maritime innovation

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 04:44pm

World

China’s CR450 high-speed train sets new benchmark with 450 km/h top speed

Dubbed the world’s fastest electric multiple unit, the CR450 is undergoing final operational tests on the Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu route before commercial rollout

Published 21 Oct, 2025 05:01pm

Life & Style

Maiden Pakistan-China Fashion Show organised at Great Wall of China

China-based Pakistani designer Aqeel Chaudhary also presents his jewellery collection

Updated 20 Oct, 2025 01:37pm

World

China accuses US of cyber breaches at national time centre

State Security Ministry says it found evidence tracing stolen data, credentials as far back as 2022

Published 19 Oct, 2025 12:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan launches first hyperspectral satellite HS-1 in major space milestone

'I commend the scientists and technical teams from Pakistan and China working on HS-1,' says Ishaq Dar

Published 19 Oct, 2025 11:08am

World

Air China’s Seoul flight diverted to Shanghai after lithium battery catches fire onboard

Crew swiftly contained the blaze from the passenger’s bag; the flight landed safely in Shanghai

Published 18 Oct, 2025 06:32pm

Must Read

Nobel-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103 in Beijing

Chen was a Chinese-American physicist who won Nobel Prize in 1957

Published 18 Oct, 2025 12:01pm

World

Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, plans to meet Xi

Blames Beijing for trade standoff, says China ‘forced his hand’ amid rare earth export curbs

Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China discuss deepening economic ties amid IMF deal progress

Aurangzeb shares updates on issuance of Panda Bonds in Chinese market

Published 17 Oct, 2025 09:36am

World

Trump says he will meet Putin again after making progress in Ukraine talks

The US president says 'great progress' was made in a two-hour call with Putin ahead of his meeting with Zelenskiy at the White House on Friday

Published 17 Oct, 2025 12:04am

World

Trump: Modi pledged to stop Russian oil imports, China next target

Washington steps up bid to cut Moscow’s energy revenues

Published 16 Oct, 2025 02:16pm

Business & Economy

Gold extends record gains on US-China strains, rate-cut bets

Investors flock to gold as global tensions rise and central banks signal potential rate cuts

Published 16 Oct, 2025 12:06pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to Launch First Hyperspectral Satellite on October 19

Pakistan’s first hyperspectral satellite to revolutionise farming, disaster management, and environmental monitoring

Updated 15 Oct, 2025 03:49pm

Business & Economy

International Gold prices jump to record high above $4,100

US President Donald Trump remains on track to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Published 14 Oct, 2025 01:57pm

Business & Economy

Gold hits record high as US-China trade tensions flare; silver also surges

'Developments in Middle East recently have been diminished tailwind for gold market'

Published 13 Oct, 2025 10:35am

World

Philippines, China trade accusations over vessel clash

Maritime confrontation occurs near disputed islands inSouth China Sea

Published 12 Oct, 2025 07:37pm

World

Beijing blames US for raising trade tensions, defends rare earth curbs

'US actions have severely harmed China’s interests'

Published 12 Oct, 2025 03:04pm

World

China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users

New rules restrict exports to overseas defence users and advanced semiconductor makers

Published 09 Oct, 2025 05:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran to hold key talks on Afghanistan today in Moscow

Regional powers to discuss counterterrorism and security; Pakistan to raise issue of militant sanctuaries

Published 06 Oct, 2025 06:03pm

World

India, China to resume direct flights after five-year freeze

No direct flights between China and India since 2020

Published 02 Oct, 2025 09:12pm

Business & Economy

Aurangzeb rules out new taxes, says IMF talks ‘positive’ and economy stable

Eurobond payment boosts confidence; Panda bond launch with China expected by November

Published 01 Oct, 2025 08:46pm

World

China launches visa to attract foreign tech talent

US tech industry shaken by surprise Trump-era H-1B visa policy changes

Published 01 Oct, 2025 03:34pm

World

Iran summons UK, France, Germany envoys ahead of UN sanctions

President says crisis ‘not like the sky is falling’, warns West of ‘serious consequences’

Updated 27 Sep, 2025 11:18pm

World

Ancient skull discovery may reshape understanding of human evolution

The skull is thought to be that of a male estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old

Published 26 Sep, 2025 12:21pm

World

Surge in H-1B visa fees raises concerns for foreign workers and tech companies

Employers are worried that these changes could lead to a shortage of highly skilled workers in the US

Published 25 Sep, 2025 12:20pm

World

China leads climate action with new emission reduction plans amid US criticism

Xi announced plans to boost China's wind and solar power capacity sixfold by 2030

Published 25 Sep, 2025 10:15am

World

Trump tells world leaders their countries are ‘going to hell’ in combative UN speech

Trump threatens new tariffs on Russia; lectures world leaders on migration, climate change; calls climate change a con job; rejects Palestinian state

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:29am

Business & Economy

Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond issuance in November to meet financing needs

Government also considering $300-500m commercial borrowing through global banks’ consortium

Published 23 Sep, 2025 05:58pm

World

Super typhoon Ragasa disrupts travel and daily life in Hong Kong

Ragasa approaches southern Guangdong with hurricane-force winds of up to 220 km/h (137 mph)

Published 23 Sep, 2025 12:01pm

World

Apple launches iPhone 17 in Beijing amid strong consumer interest

iPhone 17 base model boasts brighter screen and enhanced front camera for improved selfies

Published 20 Sep, 2025 10:53am