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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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Pakistan: Deadly Monsoon Floods Affect Over One Million People in Punjab Province

Heavy monsoon rains have caused deadly floods across Pakistan. The floods in Punjab province alone have affected more than one million people, and the nationwide death toll has surpassed 800 since the monsoon season began in June. In the city of Lahore, even luxury developments have been submerged, with thousands of homes flooded.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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National Day of Slovak Republic marked with reception in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - The newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Egypt to Ukraine Barakat Elleity, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to Ukraine Antal Heizer, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to Ukraine Hashem Hasan Dajani, Charge dAffaires of the Embassy of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria in Ukraine Ahmed Ouail, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Ukraine Carlo Formosa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Ukraine Shueib Kasu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Ukraine Ravi Shankar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Major General (retired) Nadir Khan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to Ukraine Arief Muhammad Basal

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Blast Kills Two Chinese Workers - Pakistan

This photo taken on October 7, 2024 shows destroyed cars at the site of a terrorist attack near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, the capital city of Pakistan's south Sindh province. Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blast Kills Two Chinese Workers - Pakistan

This photo taken on October 7, 2024 shows destroyed cars at the site of a terrorist attack near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, the capital city of Pakistan's south Sindh province. Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blast Kills Two Chinese Workers - Pakistan

This photo taken on October 7, 2024 shows destroyed cars at the site of a terrorist attack near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, the capital city of Pakistan's south Sindh province. Two Chinese nationals were killed, one Chinese national injured, and several Pakistani nationals were killed and injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Sunday night, the Chinese embassy in Pakistan confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Farewell ceremony for deceased Chinese nationals held in Pakistan

STORY: Farewell ceremony for deceased Chinese nationals held in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony STORYLINE: A farewell ceremony for the Chinese nationals killed in a terrorist attack was held on Sunday at Nur Khan airbase in Pakistan. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, Pakistani officials, diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, and representatives of Chinese enterprises in Pakistan attended the ceremony. Jiang said in a speech at the ceremony that the Chinese compatriots who were in the flower of their youth came to Pakistan from afar and have made important contributions to promoting Pakistan's development and advancing China-Pakistan friendship and cooperation. He added that the best consolation for the deceased is to find out the truth of the incident and severely punish the perpetrators. The most powerful response to the terrorists is to resolutely fight

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China's cross-departmental joint working group, embassy mourn deceased compatriots in Pakistan

STORY: China's cross-departmental joint working group, embassy mourn deceased compatriots in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mourning hall STORYLINE: Members of a Chinese cross-departmental joint working group and Chinese diplomats in Pakistan on Friday mourned the five Chinese nationals killed in a terrorist attack while visiting a hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Laying flowers to their portraits, head of the joint working group Bai Tian and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong led all the personnel to stand in silence and bow three times. Ma Mingwei, head of a working group from Energy China and China Gezhouba Group Corporation, said that the five demised compatriots are excellent representatives of the company's overseas projects and witnesses of China-Pakistan friendship. Their sacrifice have enriched the deep China-Pakistan friendship. Bai, also chief of the Department of Exte

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Pakistani president expresses condolences to Chinese citizens killed in terrorist attack

STORY: Pakistani president expresses condolences to Chinese citizens killed in terrorist attack SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari at the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan 2. various of the high-level emergency meeting STORYLINE: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed condolences to Chinese citizens killed in a terrorist attack while visiting the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. In a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, Zardari assured that the terrorists involved in the gruesome act would be apprehended, and his country would not let terrorists undermine Pakistan and China's shared goals for peace, prosperity and security in the region. Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was attacked by terror

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Pakistani PM vows to bring to justice perpetrators of attack on Chinese

STORY: Pakistani PM vows to bring to justice perpetrators of attack on Chinese SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scene of the attack 2. various of the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday vowed to promptly bring to justice the perpetrators and accomplices of the attack on Chinese nationals in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province when visiting the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, the Prime Minister's office said. Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in the province, was attacked by terrorists on Tuesday afternoon, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan confirmed in a statement. In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong during his visit, Sharif offered deep and sincere condolence to the families of the

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5 Chinese nationals, 1 Pakistani killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan

STORY: 5 Chinese nationals, 1 Pakistani killed in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scene of the attack STORYLINE: Five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Tuesday, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan confirmed. The attack happened at about 1:00 p.m. local time (0800 GMT) when a vehicle from the Dasu Hydropower Project, being constructed by a Chinese company in the province, was attacked by terrorists, the embassy said in a statement. "The Chinese embassy and consulates in Pakistan strongly condemn this terrorist act, express deep condolences for the victims in both countries and extend sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims," the statement said, adding that the Chinese side has been working with the Pakistani side to make every effort to deal with the aftermath of

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (2nd L) and his wife attend a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan takes part in the flag-raising ceremony during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ms. Ayesha Jawa reciting the Holy Quran as part of a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Participants of a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Military Attache of the Embassy of Pakistan in Ukraine, Brigadier General Muhammad Jawad Ahmed attends a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan and his wife (C, R to L) attend a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (R) speaks during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan and his wife attend a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (L) speaks during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (C) poses for a picture during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan speaks during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Senior Åxecutive Member of Administration of Islamic Cultural Center Sohail Afzal recites a dua prayer during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan and his wife pose for a picture during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan speaks during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Senior Åxecutive Member of Administration of Islamic Cultural Center Sohail Afzal recites a dua prayer during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (C) attends a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan takes part in the flag-raising ceremony during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan is pictured during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Senior executive Member of Administration of Islamic Cultural Center Sohail Afzal and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (R to L) are seen during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Day of Pakistan marked in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 23, 2024 - Senior _exec_utive Member of Administration of Islamic Cultural Center Sohail Afzal and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Ukraine Nadir Khan (R to L) are seen during a solemn event in honor of the Day of Pakistan, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINESE-SCHOLARSHIPS

(230827) -- ISLAMABAD, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pang Chunxue (2nd L), charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, speaks during the send-off ceremony for scholars of Chinese Government Scholarship Program in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on Aug. 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese scholarships help Pakistani students realize dreams, aspirations" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINESE-SCHOLARSHIPS

(230827) -- ISLAMABAD, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pang Chunxue (L), charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, and Mukhtar Ahmed (C), chairman of Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC), present a package to Annoushay Zahra, a recipient of the Chinese scholarship during the send-off ceremony for scholars of Chinese Government Scholarship Program in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on Aug. 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese scholarships help Pakistani students realize dreams, aspirations" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM

STORY: Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif making remarks 2. various of an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies under the CPEC 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PANG CHUNXUE, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that the Chinese companies working under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have contributed immensely towards Pakistan's industrial promotion in various walks of life. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies operating in Pakistan under the CPEC. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, P

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Dragon Boat Festival celebration held in Pakistan

STORY: Dragon Boat Festival celebration held in Pakistan DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activity 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LA JIE LIAN, President of Chinese Association Pakistan 3. various of the activity 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NASIR KHAN, President of Ex-Chinese Association Rawalpindi STORYLINE: A food festival was held in Pakistan's Islamabad on Tuesday by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, to celebrate China's Dragon Boat Festival. Local Chinese and Pakistani communities taste some specialty foods from both countries like Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. Participants also learned about the origin, history, and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LA JIE LIAN, President of Chinese Association Pakistan "(Zongzi and some other delicious) food from different regions are provided, so that everyone can enjoy Chinese food while remembering the traditi

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Pakistani students impressed by China-Pakistan ties

STORY: Pakistani students impressed by China-Pakistan ties DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): RIZWAN ASGHER, Student of Gwadar University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu): AAMIR BIZENJO, Student of Gwadar University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Urdu): RIZWAN ASGHER, Student of Gwadar University STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "A group of students from Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province visited Pakistan's federal capital Islamabad. The visit was organized by the Chinese embassy in collaboration with the Pakistan-China Institute. During the three-day visit (from June 8-10), the students went to different places in Islamabad, where they got a lot of exposure. They learned about the development path which China followed and they got ideas (from it). And they also visited a university and an entrepreneurship association from where they got the

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-PAKISTANI STUDENTS-CHINESE EMBASSY-VISIT

(230612) -- ISLAMABAD, June 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A student delegation of Gwadar University visits Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on June 8, 2023. The Pakistani delegates appreciated China's investment, especially their efforts under corporate social responsibility like the distribution of solar panels, laptops, health facilities, vocational institutes, etc. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistani students find China's development model inspirational" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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China-funded compassionate home brings hope, healing to underprivileged children in Pakistan

STORY: China-funded compassionate home brings hope, healing to underprivileged children in Pakistan DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the charity venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SOBIA ADNAN, Pakistani director of Islamabad China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Step and Cure Home (ICOSH) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIU XU, Chinese director of ICOSH 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI YUE, Counselor of consular affairs with Chinese Embassy in Pakistan STORYLINE: Chinese and Pakistani charity organizations have inaugurated a compassionate home to provide temporary accommodation for Pakistani relatives of children treated in hospitals for serious diseases. The Islamabad China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Step and Cure Home (ICOSH) is funded and operated by the Beijing-based charity One Heart Sphere Charity Foundation (BOHS), Islamabad-based volunteer organization China-Pakistan Youth Exchange Community, and Pakistani non-governmental organization Step and Cure.

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China donates hybrid rice seeds to flood-hit Pakistani province

STORY: China donates hybrid rice seeds to flood-hit Pakistani province DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAN MUHAMMAD JAMALI, Balochistan's legislative assembly speaker 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BAO ZHONG, Counselor of political affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan STORYLINE: A Pakistani official on Tuesday welcomed a hybrid rice seed donation from China, saying it will play a major role in rebuilding the agriculture sector of Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, which was badly affected by devastating floods last year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAN MUHAMMAD JAMALI, Balochistan's legislative assembly speaker "Last year we had terrible floods. Our areas were devastated. 85 to 90 percent of Baluchistan was affected by the floods. Today those seeds are going to be sent to revive the rice plantations, because the whole of the area is dependent on rice. I'm thankful to the government of China for