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Venezuela to bump China oil exports to one million barrels a day

India avoid Hong Kong upset after Dhawan's hundred

CPEC provides important new trade route between China and the Gulf: Shaukat Aziz

Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz has said that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under Belt and Road initiative, would reduce the distance between China and the Gulf, providing an important new trade route.

Chinese economic diplomacy to create political stability in region: Speakers

Eminent scholars, intellectuals and professionals Tuesday underlined that China's diplomacy as a rising power and transforming of socio-economic texture across the region, contrary to what is generally perceived, would create socio-economic connectivity and political stability in the region.

Naval Chief holds meeting with various US dignitaries

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, who is on an official visit to the United States to attend the 23rd International Seapower Symposium-2018 met various dignitaries there.

Xi meets Latvian president

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Latvian counterpart Raimonds Vejonis in Beijing Tuesday.

Chinese delegation, UNODC representatives visit ANF HQ

A high level delegation from National Narcotics Control Committee (NNCC) of China along with representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) visited Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Headquarters (HQ) here on Tuesday.

15 dead in Malaysia from suspected alcohol poisoning

Fifteen men, most believed to be foreign workers, have died in Malaysia and 33 more are in hospital with suspected poisoning after consuming alcoholic drinks, police said Tuesday.

UK Home Secretary Announces New Anti-Corruption Partnership With Pakistan

UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced on Tuesday a new partnership with Pakistan that would focus on curbing corruption and eliminating barriers to investment in the Asian country, with London set to allocate 750,000 pounds (almost $1 million) to Islamabad.

Govt making efforts to not take foreign loans: Malik Amin Aslam

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Tuesday said that government was making efforts to not take foreign loans.

S. Korea to offer $300,000 in aid for typhoon-hit Philippines

South Korea said Tuesday it will provide the Philippines with US$300,000 in cash, as the country has suffered huge typhoon damages.

Stock markets rebound on tariff talks hope 18 Sep 2018

Stock markets and the dollar rose Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he would thump China with another round of tariffs but give some room for talks before jacking them up to the highest rate.

Ex, current cricketers see Pakistan a stronger side in Asia Cup

Former and current cricketers see the two times winner Pakistan a stronger side in the Asia Cup when they face defending and five times winner India on Wednesday.

Govt to launch 50 lacs low cost affordable houses project: Naeem-ul-HAq

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Naeem-ul-Haq on Tuesday said that the government is launching 50 lacs low cost affordable houses project to be completed in five-year.

Inter-Korean railway systems to boost economy: Experts

Railway systems that run through the Korean peninsula to the Eurasian continent, if built, would help boost the economy of countries in the region, government officials and economists said Tuesday.