Pakistan’s government debt rises by Rs15.07 trillion in two years, SBP data shows

ISLAMABAD, April 20 — Pakistan’s government debt increased by Rs15.07 trillion over the first two years of the current administration, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan, underscoring…

Zafran Awan

Gold prices drop by Rs4,900 per tola in Pakistan amid global decline

KARACHI, April 20 — Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs4,900 per tola on Monday, tracking a decline in international markets, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers…

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Samsung SDI secures first EV battery deal with Mercedes-Benz

SEOUL, April 20 — Samsung SDI has signed its first EV battery supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz, securing a multi-year deal to power the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles. The…

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Turkish lawmaker Ali Şahin calls for Pakistan’s full membership in OTS

ANKARA — Turkish parliamentarian Ali Şahin has called for granting Pakistan full membership in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), highlighting deep historical, cultural and strategic ties between the two countries.…

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Chinese large AI models gain widespread global use

By Wang Yinxin, Li Junqiang, At 3 p.m. in New York, an engineer named Mike at a U.S. startup received a new assignment. He turned to an AI assistant powered…

People's Daily

Fire at chemical factory near Hanjarwal contained, no casualties reported

LAHORE, April 20 — A fire at a chemical factory near Hanjarwal in Lahore was brought under control after a coordinated emergency response, with authorities confirming no loss of life…

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Technology drives innovative solutions to tackle noise pollution across China

By Chang Biluo, Wang Zhe, Li Xinping, People's Daily Noise pollution from sources like construction, traffic, and daily neighborhood activities is a pervasive challenge of modern life, directly impacting public…

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Two decades of pursuit: founder Zhang Xue leads ZXMOTO to historic double victory in WSBK

By Wang Xinyue, Liu Wenxin, Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO secured a historic breakthrough at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), winning both races in the Supersport (SSP) class in Portugal round…

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How consumer demand is reshaping supply: lessons from China’s washing machine market

By Han Xin,   At the start of the year, a resident surnamed Wang in Hefei, east China's Anhui province, planned to replace her home appliances during a renovation.  …

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Pakistan, Egypt conclude Thunder-II joint military exercise in Cherat

RAWALPINDI, April 20 — Pakistan and Egypt have completed the Pakistan–Egypt Joint Exercise Thunder-II in Cherat, a two-week military drill focused on counterterrorism operations, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.…

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