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Pakistan and China Reaffirm Unbreakable Ties Amid Global Challenges

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Pakistan-China

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and building a closer community with a shared future. In a joint statement issued during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, both nations emphasized the strategic significance of their relationship in a rapidly changing global landscape. The statement underscored that any attempt to disrupt Sino-Pak ties is destined to fail. Both sides highlighted the high-quality and all-encompassing nature of their bilateral relations. China reaffirmed that Pakistan remains a priority in its foreign policy, while Pakistan reiterated that its relationship…

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PM Shehbaz Chairs SCO Summit, Highlights Trade and Regional Cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is presiding over the highly anticipated 23rd summit of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad. The SCO includes China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asian nations, with 16 additional countries as observers or dialogue partners. Pakistan became a full member in 2017 under former PM Nawaz Sharif. In his opening remarks, PM Shehbaz emphasized trade, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity among member states. The summit will approve the SCO budget…

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Diesel Price Increases for the First Time in Three Months, Petrol Unchanged

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Diesel-Price

ISLAMABAD: The government has raised the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre, marking the first increase in three months, while the petrol price remains unchanged for the next fortnight. According to an official announcement, the ex-depot price of diesel has been revised to Rs251.29 per litre, up from Rs246.29, while petrol stays at Rs247.03 per litre. In the retail market, diesel is being sold for Rs252 and petrol for around Rs248.50 per litre. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) calculated the revised prices based on global…

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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal to Support AI Energy Demands

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SAN FRANCISCO: Google has entered into an agreement to purchase electricity from small nuclear reactors developed by Kairos Power, aiming to power its growing artificial intelligence (AI) operations. This move follows similar initiatives, including Microsoft’s recent plans to source energy from the Three Mile Island nuclear facility. The deal marks a significant step in Google’s strategy to secure clean, reliable energy sources to support the expanding electricity needs of AI technologies. The first small modular reactors (SMRs) from Kairos are expected to be operational by the end of the decade,…

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