Pakistan, China

Pakistan reaffirms support for Syria, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, cooperation in defense, trade, investment, education, and human resource development.

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Screengrab/Fauji Founadtion Official Independence Day Song 2026

Fauji Foundation releases song celebrating national service, unity

The song conveys pride in serving the country, calling on people to fulfil their duties and contribute to its progress and development.

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China 'firmly opposes' Trump drone tariffs

Beijing urges Washington to "immediately withdraw" the planned levies; says the decision overstretches the concept of national security and discriminates against relevant Chinese products.

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Pakistan raises alarm over UN Security Council deadlock

Pakistan says the UNSC cannot effectively carry out its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security if internal disagreements prevent some of its key working bodies from functioning normally.

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England's captain Joe Root (R) leads the team out on the opening day of the first test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on August 19, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan, England seek fresh starts amid turmoil ahead of Headingley Test

The three-match series comes as a contest between the seventh- and eighth-placed teams in the World Test Championship standings, but the backdrop of leadership changes, coaching upheaval and poor recent results gives the encounter added significance.

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A Pakistani maker of AI-based garment inspection systems says it can now build most of its inspection system at home. The precision parts inside an industrial robot are another matter, and its founder says Chinese partners could help close that gap (Photo

Pakistani robotics firm calls for joint labs, ventures with China

In a recent installation, Awais Yasin, founder and CEO of Robionix Technologies, says only three major components came from abroad: the industrial camera, the operator touchscreen, and its mounting assembly. The measurement bed, lighting, display, computer, and electrical parts were made or sourced in Pakistan, as was the integration work.

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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles (L) shakes hands with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on August 18, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal

The two sides say the deal would see a 'better and enhanced arrangement between Australia and Japan for Japan's use of our missile ranges over the course of the next decade.'

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‘No credentials whatsoever’: Pakistan's UN envoy on India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

In an exclusive interview with Pakistan TV Digital, Pakistan’s UN envoy says its neighbour has no credentials for a permanent Security Council seat.

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US Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker meets with Pakistani officials during her visit to Lahore, Pakistan. Baker discussed trade, investment, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies during the visit. (US Embassy Islamabad)

US seeks deeper Pakistan ties in trade, technology and AI

US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker says Washington will continue working with Pakistan’s government, universities, innovators and private sector to expand economic ties under the Trump administration, according to the US Embassy in Pakistan.

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In Peshawar, one craftsman keeps Pakistan’s ‘Jinnah Cap’ tradition alive

At nearly 80, Haji Bashir has spent seven decades crafting Karakul caps, a traditional headwear made from Balkhi sheep pelts, and has supplied caps to some of Pakistan’s most prominent historical figures.

August 14, 2026