Pakistan: Green alternatives to oil dependence
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $39.47 billion in FY26, the highest in four years, highlighting the country’s deep structural dependence on imported energy. The petroleum group import bill alone reached…
China’s 34th National Book Fair records 1.18 billion yuan in transactions
The 34th National Book Fair concluded on Monday in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province, recording total transactions worth 1.18 billion yuan (around 173.71 million U.S. dollars), organizers said.…
US diplomats walk out as France addresses the UN Security Council
US accused France of “condescending” rhetoric over its human rights stances. United States diplomats walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Russia’s war against Ukraine as France’s…
China’s rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and openness
A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that China is now seen more positively than the United States in most of 36 countries surveyed. In many places, positive…
Pakistan, China sign $1.4bn investment deals to boost industry
Pakistan and China strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of investment and commercial agreements worth around $1.4bn during the Pakistan-China Business Conference, paving the way for increased industrial collaboration,…
SCO sees new opportunities in evolving global landscape: Xinhua think tank report
This photo shows a copy of the Xinhua think tank report titled “Upholding Fairness and Justice and Improving Global Governance — Achievements, Opportunities, and Prospects for SCO Cooperation.” The report,…