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China successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday. A Long March-2C rocket carrying the AlSat-3B satellite lifted off at 12:01 p.m. (Beijing Time) and placed the satellite into its preset orbit. Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the satellite will primarily be used for areas such as land planning and disaster prevention and mitigation. The launch is part of the Algeria remote sensing satellite system program, a joint project between China Great Wall Industry Corporation, a CASC subsidiary,…

The Chinese military on Saturday conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace of China’s Huangyan Dao and the surrounding maritime and aerial areas. The People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said in a statement that since the beginning of January, it has organized naval and air forces to step up patrols and vigilance in the waters and airspace surrounding the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, and resolutely countered infringement and provocative actions by individual countries in the region. The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China’s sovereignty and security, and upholding peace and stability in the South…

China’s software industry saw rapid expansion in 2025, reporting double-digit revenue growth, according to the latest official data. Total revenues in the sector rose 13.2 percent year on year to more than 15.48 trillion yuan (about $2.22 trillion) last year, while total profits climbed 7.3 percent to over 1.88 trillion yuan, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said Friday. The sub-sector of information technology services generated 10.64 trillion yuan in revenues in 2025, up 14.7 percent year on year. Specifically, combined revenues from cloud computing and big data services rose 13.6 percent to 1.62 trillion yuan. Data also showed…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday chaired a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting reviewed a report from the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau on its hearing and discussion of work reports from the leading Party members groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court and supreme procuratorate, as well as the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting fully affirmed the work of these institutions in 2025 and approved their work plans for 2026. In 2025, the…

RAWALPINDI  – Security forces killed 41 terrorists affiliated with India-backed groups Fitna al Khwarij and Fitna al Hindustan during two separate intelligence-based operations conducted on January 29, 2026, in Balochistan, said ISPR. According to military’s media wing, the first operation was carried out on the outskirts of Harnai district following credible intelligence regarding the presence of Fitna al Khwarij militants. During the operation, troops effectively engaged a terrorist hideout. After an intense exchange of fire, 30 Indian-sponsored Khwarij terrorists were killed. A large cache of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from the site and destroyed on the spot.…

ISLAMABAD  – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of Rs 4.04 in electricity tariffs for industries and expressed his desire to further reduce tariffs by Rs 10 if possible. He also announced a Rs 9 reduction in wheeling charges for industrial units. Addressing a ceremony in the federal capital in honor of the country’s leading exporters and business figures, the Prime Minister said that participating in the event was a source of pride. He praised the hard work of Pakistani exporters, noting that they had achieved remarkable growth in exports despite challenging circumstances. He said, “No amount of…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The Government of Pakistan has officially appointed Mr. Tahir Farooq, Editor of Daily Ittehad, Peshawar, as a member of the Press Council of Pakistan in exercise of powers conferred under Section 7(2) of the Press Council of Pakistan Ordinance 2002 According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Tahir Farooq has been nominated by the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) to serve on the Press Council of Pakistan. He will hold office for the remaining term of the late Mr. Aamer Mehmood, extending up to August 2, 2027, with immediate…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Adviser to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Finance, Muzammil Aslam, has said that the friendship between Pakistan and China is among the rare examples in the world that has continued to grow stronger with the passage of time, changing circumstances, and global transformations. He said this relationship is not merely diplomatic or economic in nature, but a living bond based on trust, respect, brotherhood, and mutual cooperation, which has consistently brought the two countries closer to each other in every era. He expressed these views while addressing a grand ceremony organized by China Window…

In a major anti-terror operation near Chapri Dam, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully neutralized six dangerous terrorists. The CTD spokesperson confirmed that the operation aimed to arrest the terrorists, but they opened fire on the security team. During the exchange, six terrorists were fatally hit by bullets from their own group, marking a significant blow to the criminal network in the area. Authorities recovered a large cache of weapons and explosives from the slain terrorists, including a suicide jacket, three grenades, three submachine guns, and around 200 bullets. Escapees and ongoing security efforts Eight terrorists managed to flee the…

Residents of Balochistan’s Khuzdar felt earthquake tremors on Friday, causing many to rush outside their homes in concern. The Seismological Center confirmed the quake measured 4.3 on the Richter scale, with no reported damage or injuries. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 12 kilometers, with its epicenter located 70 kilometers southwest of Khuzdar. Authorities reported that while the tremors were widely felt, there were no casualties or property losses. Residents took precautionary measures, coming out of their homes while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba during the shaking.