
China railway passenger trips hit record 3.71 billion in first nine months
October 18, 2026
BEIJING, Oct 18: China’s railway network recorded a record 3.71 billion passenger trips during the first nine months of 2026, an increase of 4.8…

China, Uzbekistan sign new cooperation deals during Li Qiang’s visit
October 18, 2026
TASHKENT, Oct 17: China and Uzbekistan signed a series of cooperation agreements covering trade, education, customs, healthcare and poverty reduction on Saturday as Chinese…

Beyond Denials
October 18, 2026
The prospect of renewed diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again drawn regional attention, particularly amid reports that Russia may be willing…

Zhengzhou Marathon brings Chinese culture to life through running
October 18, 2026
ZHENGZHOU, Oct 18: The 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon brought together 25,000 runners and centuries of Chinese cultural traditions on Sunday, combining long-distance racing with poetry,…

WhatsApp may soon let users request locations directly in chats
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow users to request someone’s location directly through a chat, eliminating the…

Pakistan’s first astronaut to launch into space on November 25, says Ahsan Iqbal
October 18, 2026
NAROWAL, Oct 18: Pakistan will send its first astronaut into space from China on November 25, Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced on Sunday,…

Pakistan’s textile crisis leaves 50% of power looms idle
October 18, 2026
KARACHI, Oct 18: Pakistan’s cotton and textile industry remains under severe financial pressure, with nearly 50 percent of power looms, around 500 ginning factories…

Global oil prices rise after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: Global crude oil prices rose following reports of attacks on ships and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions…

Audit flags over Rs222 billion in irregularities at Communications Ministry
October 18, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18: An audit of the Ministry of Communications for the 2022–23 financial year has uncovered financial irregularities exceeding Rs222 billion, including questionable…