Author: admin

LAHORE: Newly-appointed Chinese Consul General in Lahore Sun Yan has said that Pakistan and China are jointly moving towards an upgraded phase of cooperation under CPEC 2.0, which will focus on critical sectors such as industry, agriculture and mining, while emphasizing that human capital equipped with Chinese language skills will be essential for unlocking the full potential of bilateral trade and investment. He said that as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor deepens, professionals who understand Chinese language and culture will be in high demand, as language acts as a bridge for communication and a powerful tool to enhance mutual understanding and…

Nora Fatehi is facing massive public backlash after the release of her new dance number from the film KD: The Devil. The track, titled ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ features the actress alongside veteran Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt. While a small group of fans liked the performance, many others were deeply appalled by the bold dance and blunt song lyrics. The music video for this Hindi song from the Kannada pan-India project was officially released on March 15. People on the internet are currently criticising the production for its vulgar double meanings and extremely suggestive dance moves. One frustrated viewer commented…

The groups for the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 have been officially announced, placing Pakistan in a challenging pool alongside traditional rival India, as well as England and Wales. The tournament will feature 16 teams divided into four groups, with each group consisting of four qualified teams. Pakistan has been placed in Pool D, considered one of the toughest groups in the competition. The Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands from August 14 to August 30, 2026.

An extra 45 million people could face acute hunger if the Middle East war rages on beyond June, swelling the number worldwide to a “terrible” high, the United Nations warned Tuesday. The war, now in its third week, and its shockwaves on food and fuel costs could price families out of staple foods far beyond the region, the UN’s World Food Programme said. “The escalating humanitarian fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is growing more concerning by the day,” warned WFP deputy executive director Carl Skau. “Our analysis projects that if the Middle East conflict continues through June,”…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan received Ms. Amina Hassan Sheikh, Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, for a courtesy call at the High Commission in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides held a constructive exchange on strengthening bilateral engagement, particularly in the areas of youth cooperation, parliamentary linkages and economic collaboration. Ms. Sheikh highlighted the importance of fostering closer connections between young parliamentarians of Malaysia and Pakistan, noting that such engagement could facilitate knowledge-sharing, leadership development and stronger people-to-people ties between the two countries. The discussion also touched on the broader economic landscape…

The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously extended the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan mandate for three months, with all 15 members, including Pakistan, backing the move as Islamabad flagged a surge in cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil. Speaking at the adoption of the resolution on the mandate renewal of Unama, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said Pakistan supported the three-month extension. He said Pakistan backed Unama’s role in promoting “peace, security and stability” in Afghanistan, which is facing multiple challenges, including terrorism, human rights concerns, narcotics and shrinking humanitarian aid. He…

Around 200 US military personnel have been wounded in seven countries across the Middle East since the start of the US-Israel war against Iran, a US military spokesman said Monday. “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 180 troops have already returned to duty,” while “10 are categorised as seriously wounded,” said Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for US Central Command. The injuries took place in countries around the region: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Hawkins added. The Pentagon had put the number of wounded at around 140 on…

ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar spoke with Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov. They exchanged views on the latest developments in the ongoing regional situation and discussed bilateral matters of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday. A day earlier, Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the evolving regional situation. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the two leaders exchanged views on the current developments in the region and the potential impact of the ongoing conflict. During the conversation, Ishaq…

ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar said on Tuesday that military installations in Kabul and Nangarhar were targeted during recent airstrikes under Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq. The minister said that the Pakistan Army carried out successful airstrikes on the night of March 16, specifically targeting locations in Kabul and Nangarhar that were involved in supporting terrorist activities. “Technical support infrastructure and ammunition storage facilities at two locations in Kabul were effectively destroyed. The visible secondary detonations after the strikes clearly indicate the presence of large ammunition depots,” Tarar wrote on X. “In Nangarhar, four installations used by the Afghan…

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has claimed that Iran allowed Pakistan’s oil tanker “Karachi” to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz after the shipment was paid for in Chinese currency. In a post on social media platform X, the senator said the development reflected a shift in regional dynamics. “Iran allows first oil tanker to pass through Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s ‘Karachi’ oil tanker, after shipment was paid in Chinese currency, Yuan! What a Change: Iran has the Initiative & is setting the regional Agenda, while US looks on helplessly!” Meanwhile, a report by Bloomberg citing ship-tracking data said the oil tanker…