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China’s first pharmacy robot has begun operating in Beijing’s Haidian District, marking a new real-world application of embodied intelligence in the healthcare retail sector. The Galbot G1 robots have been trained to serve as sales assistants, as long as the operating company holds a valid permit for pharmaceutical distribution. The intelligent pharmacy robot operates at a drugstore in Haidian District, Beijing, March 12, 2026. /VCG The robots, developed by Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd., can locate medicines placed on the shelves, pick them up and package them before placing the order in a smart pickup cabinet. The intelligent pharmacy robot places…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the issues between Afghanistan and Pakistan can only be resolved through dialogue and consultation. The use of force would only complicate the situation and intensify the contradictions, which would be of no benefit to either side and threatens regional peace and stability, he said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a phone conversation with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi at the latter’s request. Muttaqi thanked China for its active efforts in mediating the conflicts between Afghanistan and…

A new round of China-US economic and trade talks is set to take place in Paris, France, marking the latest step in a series of negotiations aimed at stabilizing one of the world’s most significant bilateral economic and trade relationships. The upcoming talks, scheduled for March 14-17, follow five previous rounds held in Geneva, London, Stockholm, Madrid and Kuala Lumpur between May and late October 2025. Together, these meetings reflect a gradual effort by both sides to maintain communication channels and manage tensions. Talks so far, guided by the consensus reached by the two heads of state last year, have…

Pakistan’s security forces targeted the Tarawo militant camp and Shirin Naw terrorist camp in Paktia province, according to security officials. The operation also destroyed an airfield’s oil storage site along with adjoining logistics infrastructure, the sources said, describing the strikes as aimed at weakening militant operational capabilities. Security sources added that the operations were carried out under Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, which will continue until the set objectives are achieved. Pakistan conducted overnight airstrikes inside Afghanistan between March 12 and 13, targeting militant infrastructure linked to the Afghan Taliban and the militant group Fitna al-Khawarij, security sources said. According to the…

LAKKI MARWAT: At least seven police personnel were martyred in a blast near a police vehicle in the Bettani tribal of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, a police spokesperson said on Friday. According to the spokesperson, the explosion occurred close to a police mobile, resulting in the deaths of six officers, while one policeman sustained injuries in the incident. The injured cop was rushed to Insaafuddin Hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Following the blast, additional police contingents were dispatched to the area to secure the site and assist in further response measures, the spokesperson added. Condemning the…

Pakistan has reaffirmed support for the resolution of the Iran’s nuclear issue through peaceful means. It was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad during Security Council briefing on the 1737 Committee (Iran). The ambassador emphasised that diplomacy and dialogue should be the guiding principles for achieving a negotiated settlement of all contentious issues in accordance with the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the parties concerned. “Only an objective, fair and rules-based discussions can advance that objective,” he added. Asim called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, and urged all parties to…

ISLAMABAD  : Prof. Cheng Xizhong, Senior Research Fellow at the Charhar Institute, highlighted that Pakistan’s main security challenge comes from cross-border terrorist attacks from Afghanistan, threatening its sovereignty and civilians. He emphasized that Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts are lawful defensive measures, reflecting its sacrifices as a frontline state in the global fight against terrorism. Despite external shocks, high security costs, and global economic uncertainties, Pakistan has achieved steady economic stabilization with international support and continues structural reforms for sustainable development. Prof. Cheng noted Pakistan’s role as a constructive regional actor, promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and peaceful diplomacy, and stressed that its stability…

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed ⁠responsibility for downing a US military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. The group said in ⁠a statement it had shot down the ⁠KC-135 aircraft “in defence of our ⁠country’s sovereignty and ⁠airspace”.

LOS ANGELES: Netflix confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” the streaming platform’s most watched film of all time, is officially in development. The new installment will extend Netflix’s creative collaboration with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and marks the first project under their new exclusive multi-year writing and directing deal for animation. “I feel immense pride as a Korean filmmaker that the audience wants more from this Korean story and our Korean characters,” Kang said in the announcement. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and ⁠I’m excited to show you. This is only…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Azerbaijan in Pakistan, with the support of AIDAzerbaijan, organized a special Iftar dinner for students of Jamia Qasmia Madrasa in Islamabad and their families. The event brought together madrasa students, their family members, and representatives of the Azerbaijani Embassy in a warm and spiritually uplifting atmosphere during the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative reflected Azerbaijan’s commitment to promoting humanitarian values, cultural exchange, and community engagement, while strengthening the bonds of friendship between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Pakistan. Participants appreciated the gesture and highlighted the importance of such events in fostering solidarity,…