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  At least five people, including three children, were killed and several others injured on Wednesday morning when a school bus was targeted with a bomb explosion in Khuzdar, Balochistan. “As per initial reports, three innocent children and two adults have embraced martyrdom and multiple children have sustained injuries,” the press release by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated. “After having miserably failed in the battlefield, through these most heinous and cowardly such like acts, Indian proxies have been unleashed to spread terror and unrest in Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa,” the ISPR said. "Having failed in the Operation Bunnianum Masroor and being hunted by military and law enforcement agencies, these Indian terror proxies are being employed as a state tool by India to foment terrorism in Pakistan against soft targets such as innocent children and civilians," the military's media wing said. Use of terrorism as a state policy by Indian political govern...

   Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar met with Chinese Communist Party’s International Department Minister Liu Jianchao in Beijing, with both sides agreeing to further strengthen strategic cooperation between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, the two leaders emphasised enhancing collaboration between political parties, including closer ties between Pakistan’s ruling party and the Chinese Communist Party. FM Dar reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its “iron-clad friendship” with China, while Liu assured Beijing’s continued support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. “China will firmly stand by Pakistan in safeguarding its core interests,” Liu said. Dar appreciated China’s steadfast backing, particularly on regional and international issues. “China and Pakistan’s first priority is peace,” DG ISPR tells China media group The foreign minister also raised concerns over India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, urgi...

  The Sindh government has announced plans to establish a mini-truck assembly line in Karachi in collaboration with Chinese investors, marking a significant step toward the development of the region’s automotive industry. The assembly plant, backed by Chinese investment, is expected to play a crucial role in addressing logistical challenges while promoting local manufacturing and technology transfer.  Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who led the announcement, revealed that electric vehicle (EV) charging stations would also be set up across Sindh to further support sustainable transport initiatives. These projects are expected to benefit various business sectors and individuals, contributing to the region’s growing green economy. The unveiling of the super mini truck, developed in partnership with China’s Chery Holding and Pedi Technology Company, took place in Bozhou, China.  Memon, along with provincial ministers and other dignitaries, attended the ceremony and empha...

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi are traveling to Beijing to attend a trilateral meeting with Chinese officials, according to Pakistani media reports citing official sources. Dar is set to begin his official visit to China on Monday, where he is expected to meet senior Chinese officials to discuss bilateral and regional issues. Reports indicate that tensions between India and Pakistan will be among the topics of discussion. The Taliban’s foreign minister is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Pakistani media. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the trilateral talks, which are expected to focus on expanding trade and security cooperation among China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The first round of trilateral talks between the three sides was held in Kabul on May 10, with economic cooperation, security, and regional stability on the agenda. Earlier this month, a Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China’s special en...

  United States President Donald Trump has admitted that Pakistan cannot be ignored, stressing the importance of maintaining engagement with the South Asian nation. During his interview with American news outlet, Trump stated that Pakistan and India were dangerously close to a nuclear conflict. "The situation had escalated to the point where nuclear war could have broken out," he said. Trump was of the view that the conflict was intensifying, with missile attacks being carried out. "The fighting was escalating; missiles were being launched with maximum force," he added. He emphasised that both nations are not just small nuclear forces but major nuclear powers. "These are not minor powers—they are major nuclear powers," Trump said. He mentioned having positive discussions with Pakistan. "We had excellent talks with Pakistan," he said, noting that communication was ongoing. Trump stated that Pakistan is interested in increasing trade with the Unite...

  JHANG: The Muslim Institute organized an extraordinary display of patriotism at the Darbar Sultan Bahu, where thousands of enthusiastic citizens gathered. The purpose of this magnificent event was to pay tribute to the bold actions of the Pakistan Air Force, which not only humbled India’s pride but also destroyed its most advanced Rafale fighter jets, causing immense embarrassment to the enemy. The atmosphere was filled with chants of "Pakistan ka matlab kya, La ilaha illallah," as participants showcased their national pride in various ways. A significant highlight of the event was the creation of a large human model of the J-10C fighter jet, in which thousands of participants participated and shaped themselves in the form of this aircraft. This was a unique method to highlight the capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force and emphasize the importance of the aircraft. Attendees raised powerful slogans in support of the Pakistan Armed Forces, appreciating their sacrifices. Addi...

  US President Donald Trump began a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday that is likely to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, after hailing plans by Doha to invest $10 billion in a US military facility during a trip to Qatar. Before his departure for the UAE on the latest stage of a tour of wealthy Gulf states, Trump said in a speech to US troops at the Al Udeid Air Base southwest of Doha that defence purchases signed by Qatar on Wednesday are worth $42 billion. He then flew to Abu Dhabi, where he was met at the airport by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the two leaders visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, its white minarets and domes impressive in the late-afternoon light. "It is so beautiful," Trump told reporters inside the mosque, which he said had been closed for the day. "First time they closed it. It's in honor of the United States. Better than in honor of me. Let's give it to the country. That's a great tribute...