Web archive - June 4, 2025

World

China's role in shaping future of global governance

The UN has played a key role in global stability for 80 years, with China contributing as a founding member

World

Bangladesh to send fresh note to India on border issue, says adviser

Foreign affairs adviser raises concern over the continued push-in of individuals across the border

Pakistan

Pakistan airspace ban costs Air India Rs8.2b in 40 days

Operational losses mount as daily cost hits Rs200m, Air India CEO warns of unsustainable operations

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz invites Omar Ayub for consultation on new ECP chief

The terms of CEC and two members have ended, but they continue serving under Article 215 of the Constitution

World

China hits back at Marco Rubio's remarks on Tiananmen Square crackdown

Troops and tanks cleared protesters from Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, after weeks of political demonstrations

World

Iran's Khamenei rejects US nuclear deal proposal to halt uranium enrichment

Supreme leader says abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's interests

Pakistan

Govt allocates Rs600m to put man in space

Rs24b allocation proposed for Suparco in development budget for fiscal year 2025–26

Pakistan

'Ready but not desperate' for talks with India: Dar

DPM says Pakistan wants dialogue on a range of issues including water, whereas India wanted to focus only on terrorism

World

Eleven killed in stampede at Royal Challengers' IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru

Thousands of people gathered outside Chinnaswamy Stadium, where an event was held to celebrate RCB's first IPL title

Pakistan

Karachi sees 27 tremors in 4 days as 7 more felt

Light tremors have been recorded across five locations in the city since Sunday, says National Tsunami Center