Beijing, October 30, 2025: In a historic milestone for China–Pakistan space cooperation, China has announced that a Pakistani astronaut will join one of its upcoming space missions, marking Pakistan’s first-ever participation in a Chinese crewed space program. According to Chinese state media, the Pakistani astronaut will serve as a payload specialist for a short-duration mission…
Busan, October 30, 2025: The United States has announced a 10% reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods following a landmark meeting between the U.S. and Chinese presidents held in Busan, South Korea. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the U.S. President said that tariffs on Chinese imports would be reduced from 57% to 47%,…
Peshawar: Polling is underway in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to elect a new senator for the general seat left vacant after Shibli Faraz, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, was disqualified following his conviction in cases related to the May 9, 2023 riots. Three candidates are…
Islamabad: A Pakistani court has formally indicted human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in a controversial tweet case. The indictment was issued by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka during a hearing at the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad. Both Mazari and Chattha pleaded not guilty to the charges,…
David Gritten,Jerusalem and Rushdi Abualouf,Gaza correspondent, in Istanbul Reuters Four people were killed in an Israeli strike in Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza At least 104 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday night, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says. The Israeli military said it struck “dozens of…
Paul Kirby,Europe digital editor and Anna Holligan,Hague correspondent AFP via Getty Images Geert Wilders is facing a strong challenge from left-leader Frans Timmermans and liberal Rob Jetten Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam Freedom party is facing a tight race in Wednesday’s Dutch election, and even if he wins the vote his hopes of forming a new government…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has announced the issuance of more than 2,100 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims wishing to visit Pakistan for the upcoming birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. According to the spokesperson, the visas have been granted under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on…
ISLAMABAD: Cross-border trade and movement between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained suspended for the 18th consecutive day as key crossings, including Torkham and Chaman’s Bab-e-Dosti, stayed closed. According to the FIA Immigration, around 4,000 to 5,000 Afghan nationals continue to return to their homeland daily through the Bab-e-Dosti gate, despite the suspension of trade activities. Other…
TRIPOLI: At least 18 migrants lost their lives after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, local rescue authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The vessel, carrying migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean toward Europe, overturned due to rough sea conditions. Rescue teams managed to save 12 Pakistani nationals, who were among those onboard. Efforts are…
GAZA: Despite an announced ceasefire, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 91 Palestinians, including 24 children and several women, according to health officials. In central Gaza, 42 people from the same extended family were killed when a single strike wiped out three generations — children, their parents, and grandparents….
