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Robots wave to audiences during the 27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo in Beijing, capital of China, May 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — As innovation and design emerge as new engines of growth, China’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a shift from scale-driven expansion to value-oriented transformation.In the first half of 2025, robust output in high-tech sectors, ranging from 3D printing and smart home appliances to personalized electric vehicles, highlighted the rise of smart manufacturing, where aesthetic design, intelligent production and cultural branding are reshaping global perceptions of “Made in China.”Chinese manufacturers, notably, are no longer just producers…
BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Monday held talks on aligning their cooperation in nuclear energy and space research with broader development goals. The development came as Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal met with China Atomic Energy Authority and China’s Space Agency Chairman Shan Zhongde. “The meeting focused on aligning cooperation in nuclear energy and space research with broader national development goals,” a statement said. Iqbal acknowledged that China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has played a vital role in removing bottlenecks in Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors. He noted that collaboration between Pakistan and China in the…
LAHORE: Pakistan finished 13th in the Under-19 World Volleyball Championship after defeating hosts Uzbekistan in straight sets in the positional match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Sunday. The visitors dominated the contest with set scores of 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, capping off a commendable campaign in the global event. Pakistan secured a total of 75 points in the match, including 35 from attacks, eight through blocks, six on serves, and benefitting from 26 errors by the opponents. Mohammad Yahya and Muhtat Ali Shah were the standout performers for Pakistan, contributing 14 and 10 points, respectively. “This is just the beginning of a…
ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited visit of Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Islamabad was postponed at the last minute due to what officials cited as a “technical issue”. Muttaqi was scheduled to begin a crucial three-day trip to Islamabad from August 4, as part of renewed efforts by both sides to reset their troubled relationship. Preparations had been finalised and all of the Afghan foreign minister’s engagements confirmed. However, before Islamabad and Kabul could formally announce the visit on Sunday, a “technical issue” forced a delay. While officials did not elaborate on the nature of the issue, it is…
A motorcycle is seen near a building of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. Daniel Ceng | Anadolu | Getty ImagesTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. said on Tuesday that it had detected “unauthorized activities” that lead to the discovery of potential trade secret leaks.The world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer told CNBC that it has taken “strict” disciplinary action against the personnel involved and that it has also launched legal proceedings.”TSMC maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any actions that compromise the protection of trade secrets…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued new instructions to pacify the protesting business community and decided to gradually ban major purchases, would treat cash deposits as digital transactions, and linked the use of enforcement powers with consent of the grievances redressal committees. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued two separate circulars to explain the taxation measures introduced in the budget and give effect to the understanding reached with the business community. The government has tried to address the concerns of the traders by softening the harsh provisions of the tax laws related to enforcement measures with subordinate legislation.…
LAHORE: Pakistan finished 13th in the Under-19 World Volleyball Championship after defeating hosts Uzbekistan in straight sets in the positional match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Sunday. The visitors dominated the contest with set scores of 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, capping off a commendable campaign in the global event. Pakistan secured a total of 75 points in the match, including 35 from attacks, eight through blocks, six on serves, and benefitting from 26 errors by the opponents. Mohammad Yahya and Muhtat Ali Shah were the standout performers for Pakistan, contributing 14 and 10 points, respectively. “This is just the beginning of a…
RAWALPINDI: The civil administration in Rawalpindi on Monday imposed Section 144 across the district from August 4 to August 10 ahead of the PTI’s protest scheduled for today, August 5. According to a notification issued by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema, public gatherings and political rallies are banned in the garrison city, whose Adiala Jail is the place where the PTI founder Imran Khan has been detained for around 2 years. Under Section 144, pillion riding on motorcycles and display of weapons are prohibited while loudspeakers cannot be used during this period. To prevent any law and order situation…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a wet week for the country’s upper and central regions, driven by weak monsoon currents set to intensify on Monday (today), followed by the strengthening of a westerly wave on Tuesday (tomorrow). According to the PMD’s National Weather Forecasting Centre, rain-wind and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK); Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Punjab and Islamabad until Thursday. “More rains with wind-thundershower predicted in upcoming week,” it stated. “Weak monsoon currents are continuously penetrating in upper/central parts of the country and is likely to intensify from…
A crane lifts the CB20 module of the nuclear island for the 3rd unit of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyang, east China’s Shandong Province, Aug. 4, 2025. The CB20 module was successfully lifted and positioned on Monday, marking the completion of all major module installations for the 3rd unit of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant and the start of equipment installation and commissioning phase. (Photo by Tang Ke/Xinhua)A crane lifts the CB20 module of the nuclear island for the 3rd unit of the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Haiyang, east China’s Shandong Province, Aug. 4, 2025. The CB20…