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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad. The two dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, professional collaboration and regional security. Discussions covered emerging warfare domains, including drone technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and integrated air defence capabilities. The Bahraini commander lauded PAF’s modernization, indigenous capability development and operational excellence, while expressing interest in expanding cooperation in training, aerospace technologies and future warfare domains,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The German Ambassador to Pakistan visited the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he inaugurated the CBM-funded Cataract Support Programme aimed at expanding quality eye care services across 45 districts of Punjab. During the visit, the ambassador praised the institution’s efforts in combating avoidable blindness and strengthening community-based vision care. The programme, supported by Germany’s Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM), is expected to enhance access to cataract treatment and eye health services for thousands of underserved patients. The visit underscored the strong Pakistan-Germany partnership in public health and reaffirmed their shared commitment to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad celebrated the Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities with a reception highlighting Portugal’s rich cultural heritage, global outlook, and growing friendship with Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Paulo Guedes Domingues paid tribute to renowned Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, describing him as a symbol of Portugal’s spirit of discovery, openness, and intercultural dialogue. The Ambassador also acknowledged the important role played by Portuguese communities abroad in strengthening Portugal’s international presence. Reflecting on Portugal-Pakistan relations, Ambassador Domingues noted the steady expansion of cooperation in political, economic, educational, cultural, and people-to-people…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around ​the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported. The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April. The Iranian strikes, which included attacks in ‌Kuwait and Bahrain, came after the US military said on X it had targeted Iranian air defence, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the strait in response to what US President Donald Trump said…

The United States on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump said Tehran had shot down a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening doubts about prospects for peace between the two countries. “I believe the response should be very strong, very powerful, and that’s what this one is,” Trump told ABC News. Iran’s state media reported that Qeshm island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and that a projectile hit was confirmed in the port city of Sirik on the strait. Explosions were heard in nearby Bandar Abbas, the Mehr news agency said. Trump…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has told foreign military forces operating near Iran to leave for the sake of their own safety. In a post on X, Araghchi said troops stationed close to Iran were exposed to risks arising from operational mistakes, unforeseen incidents, or the possibility of becoming involved in military exchanges. He said the safest way to avoid such dangers would be for foreign forces to withdraw from what he described as an environment that would not welcome a hostile military presence. He added that his country’s armed forces remain on high alert against any violation of its…

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Tuesday pledged “resolute and forceful actions” to safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query about Japan and the Philippines’ announcement of maritime delimitation talks regarding waters east of China’s Taiwan Island and subsequent Chinese law enforcement activities in relevant waters. “The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly made clear China’s firm opposition to the Japan-Philippines move,” Zhang said. He urged the two countries to immediately stop illegal infringement and provocative actions. “If Japan and the…

By: Farid Mustafayev When we look at different periods of human history, one truth becomes evident: the fate of nations is not determined during calm and comfortable times. On the contrary, the most important decisions, the greatest turning points, and the events that shape the lives of future generations emerge during complex and uncertain periods. History books tell us much about great events, yet the fundamental factor behind them is often the same—responsibility toward statehood, national determination, and the ability to envision the future. There are certain dates that remain alive in the collective memory of nations and stand apart…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On June 9, the Russian Embassy held an extraordinary press briefing on the situation around Ukraine in connection with the cynical shelling by the Ukrainian army of a dormitory and the educational building of a pedagogical college in the city of Starobelsk, as a result of which 21 teenagers under the age of 23 were killed and more than 60 people were injured. Ambassador of Russia Albert P. Khorev informed representatives of the Pakistani media about Moscow’s decision taken in this regard to give a new quality to its military actions in Ukraine, which will henceforth…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Speech of Amb.Jiang Zaidong  on the seminar of GGI and CPEC H.E. Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, H.E. Mr. Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, H.E. Mr. Sun Chengbin, President of Xinhua News Agency Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. It is my great pleasure to attend the seminar on Global Governance Initiative and the Development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. First of all, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan, I…