CPEC: An ongoing journey EDITORIAL: CPEC’s (China Pakistan Economic Corridor’s) 10-year journey has no doubt been one of game-changing... Published 29 Jun, 2023 04:19am
Editorials US-China relations EDITORIAL: It’s strange that US President Joe Biden chose to call his Chinese counterpart a “dictator” at a... Published 28 Jun, 2023 06:31am
World Netanyahu says invited to China, with US-Israel ties tense JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he had been invited to China and his office had... Published 27 Jun, 2023 07:18pm
World China ready to work with New Zealand on comprehensive strategic partnership: Xi BEIJING: China is ready to work with the New Zealand to promote a stable comprehensive strategic partnership,... Published 27 Jun, 2023 05:49pm
World WTO chief: Ageing populations in major markets will pressure growth TIANJIN: Ageing populations in developed countries and emerging markets will exert pressure on economic growth,... Published 27 Jun, 2023 10:42am
Business & Finance China’s growth to be higher in Q2, projected to hit annual 5% target: Premier Li TIANJIN: China’s economic growth in the second quarter will be higher than the first and was projected to reach the... Published 27 Jun, 2023 09:44am
Markets Ferrous metals drop as higher supply, tepid China demand weigh BEIJING: Ferrous metals futures slumped on Monday, pressured by mounting supply and weak downstream demand in top... Published 27 Jun, 2023 06:15am
Markets Saudi Aramco sees ‘sound’ oil outlook for H2 on China, India demand KUALA LUMPUR: Saudi Aramco believes market fundamentals remain “sound” for the second half as demand from emerging... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:44pm
Markets Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities have declared a five-day closure of financial markets from Thursday ahead of a... Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:38am
World China blast wounds two in third restaurant explosion in under a week BEIJING: A blast at an eatery in northwest China’s Gansu province injured two on Monday, according to state... Published 26 Jun, 2023 11:07am
World India’s Modi on first visit to Egypt CAIRO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday on a rare... Published 26 Jun, 2023 10:51am
Business & Finance S&P Global cuts China 2023 growth forecast to 5.2% from 5.5% BEIJING: S&P Global said it has cut its 2023 GDP growth forecast for China after May data showed a post-COVID... Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:32am
Markets Global oil market fundamentals sound for rest of 2023 KUALA LUMPUR: Global oil market fundamentals are expected to remain sound for the rest of the year, underpinned by... Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:28am
World Eyeing China, EU bolsters its armoury to tackle economic risks BRUSSELS: The EU will arm the bloc with tougher tools to confront economic security risks and be more... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance VW eyes sales growth powered by US, China FRANKFURT: German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it was targeting sales growth of five to seven percent ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance China unveils $72bn tax break for green cars to spur demand BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China unveiled on Wednesday a 520 billion yuan ($72.3 billion) package to boost sales of electric... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance Business delegation visits China’s province Hunan BEIJING: A delegation of Pakistani business representatives visited Hunan, China for exchanges and connections with... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Business & Finance China: NLC launches cargo service KARACHI: National Logistics Cell (NLC) launched regular cargo service for China, connecting Islamabad and Karachi to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Markets Sri Lanka to unveil domestic debt restructuring strategy this week COLOMBO: Debt-laden Sri Lanka will unveil its domestic debt restructuring strategy this week, central bank chief P.... Published 25 Jun, 2023 10:49pm
World China, Russia diplomats discuss 'issues of common concern' in Beijing: ministry BEIJING: China's foreign minister Qin Gang met with Russia's deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko in Beijing on... Updated 25 Jun, 2023 05:00pm
World Four arrested over China restaurant blast that killed 31 BEIJING: Chinese police arrested four people on Saturday linked to a restaurant explosion that killed dozens, state... Published 24 Jun, 2023 05:10pm
World North Korea will expand response to stronger US military measures SEOUL: North Korea will expand its response to stronger military measures and provocations by the United States on... Published 24 Jun, 2023 12:05pm
World Blinken called South Korea to discuss China visit; North Korea warns of stronger response SEOUL: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called key ally South Korea to discuss results of his visit to China... Published 24 Jun, 2023 11:56am
Print Shehbaz, Li agree to celebrate ‘decade of CPEC’ in a big way PARIS: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang here wherein the two sides... Updated 24 Jun, 2023 08:52am
World Premier Li urges China and Europe to ‘rise above differences’ at Paris summit SHANGHAI: Premier Li Qiang urged China and Europe to “rise above differences” and find “creative solutions” at a... Published 23 Jun, 2023 02:27pm
Pakistan Islamabad maintains good relations with both Beijing and Washington: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday dispelled the impression that Pakistan might be taking any side in the new... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Print Pakistan receives another $300m from China KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $515 million during the last week, mainly due... Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:55am
Print 10-year celebrations: Planning minister spells out CPEC achievements ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has stated that so far, 13... Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:53am
World China says US should act to undo negative impact of Biden’s Xi remark WASHINGTON: China’s ambassador to Washington has protested remarks President Joe Biden made about Chinese leader Xi... Updated 22 Jun, 2023 09:06pm
World Beijing temperatures near record as extreme heat sweeps northern China BEIJING: Beijing on Thursday appeared to log its hottest June temperature since reliable records began, according to... Published 22 Jun, 2023 03:46pm
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