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Experts believe that over the years, the China International Import Expo has become more than just a trade show, but also a public good, reflecting China’s commitment to openness and multilateralism.BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — With a record number of international exhibitors, the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) stands as a resounding vote of foreign companies’ confidence in China’s economy, highlighting the country’s expanding role as a stabilizer and driver of global trade and its commitment to openness, innovation and international collaboration.For many companies, the expo is not just about tapping into China’s vast consumer base, but also about…

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent home $3.42 billion in October 2025, marking an 11.9% year-on-year increase, offering some relief to Pakistan’s fragile external account at a time when the trade deficit has ballooned to $12.6 billion, driven by a surge in imports. This rise reflects continued momentum in remittance inflows amid seasonal factors and stronger receipts from key host countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. Cumulative remittances for the first four months (July-October FY26) reached $12.96 billion, up 9.3% compared to $11.85 billion in the same period last year, showing sustained support to Pakistan’s external…

China’s 15th National Games, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, will officially open on Nov. 9, symbolizing unity and shared development.Smart technology has been adopted across the host cities. In Guangzhou, more than 300 autonomous vehicles are used for venue shuttles and sanitation services, while the Hong Kong Police Force employs drones for 3D venue mapping to support precise deployments.As a symbol of traditional Chinese culture, the Lingnan lion dance will take the stage at the opening ceremony, together with Cantonese opera and dragon-boat performances, presenting the region’s distinctive culture to the world.by Xinhua writer Yang ShenshenGUANGZHOU, Nov. 8…

CB bench trades light remarks amid speculation over constitutional court’s location ISLAMABAD: Even before the approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, speculation has begun as to where the Federal Constitutional Court — proposed to be formed under the amendment package — will be established. Members of a five-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court on Friday made comments and exchanged interesting remarks with regard to the proposed amendment which the ruling PML-N is going to present in parliament soon — without ever naming it. The CB led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, was hearing a case related to Civil Service Rules.…

Neurodiverse professionals may see unique benefits from artificial intelligence tools and agents, research suggests. With AI agent creation booming in 2025, people with conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia and more report a more level playing field in the workplace thanks to generative AI.A recent study from the UK’s Department for Business and Trade found that neurodiverse workers were 25% more satisfied with AI assistants and were more likely to recommend the tool than neurotypical respondents.”Standing up and walking around during a meeting means that I’m not taking notes, but now AI can come in and synthesize the entire meeting into…

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the Ye Jianying memorial park to learn about local efforts in promoting revolutionary culture in Meizhou City, south China’s Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. Xi on Friday inspected the city of Meizhou in south China’s Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)GUANGZHOU, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for comprehensively deepening reform and opening up for high-quality development, and advancing the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with sustained efforts.Xi, also general secretary of…

DG ISI-led delegation heads back to country; Minister says Pak concerns centred on security; Turkiye, Qatar laudedMinister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: High-stakes talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime in Istanbul on Friday ended without any breakthrough, as the Pakistani delegation headed back home. The state media confirmed quoting sources that the Pakistani delegation led by Director General ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik began departing from Istanbul. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also confirmed that the latest round ended in a stalemate with no plans for further talks in the near future. “The round has…

Cg Tan | E+ | Getty ImagesMillionaires are increasingly dissatisfied with their wealth managers and accountants, but they prize their personal trainers and therapists, according to a new survey.Only a third of millionaires use a wealth advisor for their financial planning and 1 in 5 plan to fire their advisor due to high costs and poor service, according to a new survey from Long Angle, the professional network for startup founders and CEOs. Among those who do use an advisor, 26% are considering switching and 18% may stop using an advisor altogether.By contrast, millionaires are highly satisfied with their personal trainers, therapists and other…

Over 95% of international data and voice call traffic travels through nearly a million miles of underwater communication cables.These cables carry government communications, financial transactions, email, video calls and streaming around the world.The first commercial telecommunication subsea cable was used for telegraphs and was laid across the English Channel between Dover, England and Calais, France in 1850.The technology then evolved to coaxial cables that carried telephone conversations, and most recently, fiber optics that ferry data and the internet as we know it.”About ten years ago, we saw the advent of another big category, which is the webscale players and the…

SUP’s president Syed Zain Shah. Photo: (file) HYDERABAD: The nationalist parties have announced a protest movement against the proposed 27th constitutional amendment, calling the workers to take to the streets from November 11. A meeting, hosted at GM Syed Edifice in Jamshoro district on Friday by Sindh United Party (SUP), also decided to call a large conclave of the nationalists and likeminded parties to ponder over the issue on November 17. “The rulers want to bring an end to Sindh’s geographical unity; control natural resources and to enfeeble the judiciary,” argued SUP’s president Syed Zain Shah at a press conference…