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Pakistan and China have reached a “new broad consensus” on strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to Beijing, according to a joint statement issued by both countries.

The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including trade, energy, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, defence, technology and regional security, while reaffirming support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and broader regional connectivity projects.

The statement described Pakistan-China relations as an “important wealth and strategic asset”, with both countries pledging closer coordination on international and regional issues. Beijing also reiterated support for Pakistan’s sovereignty and stability, while Islamabad reaffirmed commitment to the One-China policy.

Officials from both nations emphasized that the partnership aims to contribute to regional peace, economic growth and long-term cooperation between the two countries.

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Hundreds of thousands of Hajj pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia under intense desert heat during one of the most important rituals of the annual pilgrimage. Pilgrims spent the day in prayer, reflection and supplication from dawn until sunset, marking the spiritual peak of Hajj.

Saudi authorities deployed extensive cooling systems, water stations and medical teams to help pilgrims cope with soaring temperatures as worshippers from around the world performed the sacred ritual in a deeply emotional atmosphere.

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Pakistan and several Gulf states have agreed to launch an integrated relief coordination plan to help flood-affected communities.
Officials say the joint effort aims to streamline aid distribution, medical support, and reconstruction work.
The announcement follows recent severe floods that displaced thousands and caused widespread damage.

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Widespread protests have erupted in several parts of India as demonstrators take to the streets in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Shia communities and supporters gathered in cities from Kashmir to Hyderabad, calling for an end to foreign airstrikes and expressing solidarity with civilians affected by escalating conflict.
Authorities in some regions have urged calm and appealed for peaceful demonstrations amid heightened tensions.

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Dubai airports have announced the resumption of limited flight operations this evening after several days of cancellations.
Major carriers will operate selected routes as services gradually return.
The move aims to restore air connectivity following regional disruptions to travel.

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According to reports, the satellite frequency of Geo News was reportedly hacked, leading to the suspension of its satellite broadcasts and disruption in transmission services. Technicians are investigating the source of the interference, and engineers are working to restore normal broadcast operations.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the motives or culprits behind the alleged hack, while the channel’s terrestrial services remain under review. Viewers across affected regions experienced interrupted transmission, raising concerns over broadcast security and media infrastructure vulnerabilities.

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The Punjab government has directed all schools in the province to suspend morning assemblies amid heightened security concerns. Authorities say the move is a precautionary measure to ensure students’ safety in light of recent incidents and alerts.

Under the new directive, students will go directly to their classrooms at the start of the day instead of gathering for assemblies, and school administrations have been instructed to strictly enforce the order until further notice.

Parents and teachers are being urged to stay alert and cooperate with authorities to maintain a secure learning environment.

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