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The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme “Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation.” The event runs from March 25 to 29. More than 1,000 guests from over 100 countries and regions are taking part in the conference, which features five main sections: forum sessions, achievement releases, technology trade fairs, frontier competitions, and supporting events. Core activities include the opening ceremony and plenary session, parallel forums, achievement announcements, the ZGC International Technology Trade Fair, and the Grand Final of the Zhongguancun International Advanced Technology Innovation Competition. This year’s forum highlights the…

BEIJING : Over the past three years, China has seen a significant rise in the industrialisation of invention patents from its universities and research institutions, according to an official from the nation’s top intellectual property regulator. Hu Wenhui, Deputy Commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, announced at a news conference on Monday that from 2023 to 2025, about 80,000 patents were successfully brought to market as part of a patent commercialisation initiative. According to chian daily report, by the end of 2025, the industrialisation rates for invention patents from universities and research institutions reached 10.1% and 17.2%, respectively.…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Turkish University Fair 2026 is scheduled to take place in Islamabad and Lahore, bringing together a range of higher education institutions from Türkiye and offering students in Pakistan access to information on international study opportunities. The event will be held on 30 March 2026 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, followed by a second session on 01 April 2026 at the Nishat Hotel, Lahore, with participation expected from students, educators, and academic institutions across both cities. Organized under the Maarif Agency with the support of the Turkish Maarif Foundation and the Ministry of Trade of the…

KARACHI: Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued an alert for the upcoming spell of rain in Karachi and several parts of the province this week, as forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The port city, along with Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Dadu, Kashmore, Jacobabad, and Larkana, are expected to receive rain and thunderstorms on March 25, 26, 28, and 29, the Met Office said. In the wake of said rain forecast, the PDMA instructed its staff to remain on high alert with all necessary machinery ready. As per the alert, strong winds and hail may damage weak…

The friendship between China and Pakistan over the past 70 years has grown into a “towering tree, deep rooted in the hearts of the two peoples,” Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun said at a virtual meeting held on Tuesday to celebrate Pakistan Day. “China and Pakistan are iron brothers, and have forged the time-tested friendship,” he told the ceremony in which several Ambassadors accredited to United Nations, UN officials and Pakistani-Americans took part. The meeting, organized by the Pakistan Mission to the UN, was presided over by Ambassador Munir Akram, who profusely thanked his counterparts for joining the event and for…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to President Asif Ali Zardari on the Pakistan Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, Xi said for a long time, the government and people of Pakistan have steadfastly safeguarded national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national dignity, overcome various risks and challenges, and advanced national development, making contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity. As a close friend, China is sincerely pleased with Pakistan’s development achievements, Xi added. He stressed that this year marks the start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the 75th anniversary…

By: Moiz Farooq The question of return for displaced populations has long occupied a central place in international discourse, yet few cases encapsulate its complexity as vividly as that of Western Azerbaijanis. For decades, thousands of Azerbaijanis who were forced to leave their ancestral lands have carried with them not only the memory of displacement but also a persistent aspiration to return. Today, that aspiration is increasingly framed within a broader conversation on rights, reconciliation, and regional stability. The issue traces its roots to the late twentieth century, when escalating tensions in the South Caucasus led to the displacement of…

By: Maarij Farooq The convening of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku marked more than a routine gathering of policymakers, urban planners, and development experts, it signaled a renewed global urgency to rethink how cities are built, governed, and sustained in an era of rapid transformation. Organized under the auspices of UN Habitat, the Forum has long served as the premier international platform for dialogue on urbanization. Yet the Baku edition carried particular weight, arriving at a time when cities are grappling with converging pressures, climate change, migration, technological disruption, and widening socio economic disparities. At its core, the…

ISLAMABAD : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday underscored the significance of China’s newly unveiled Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, describing it as a comprehensive roadmap for sustained growth, technological advancement and global cooperation. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the envoy said the plan, alongside the Government Work Report 2026, reflects Beijing’s long-term vision and policy direction amid evolving global economic dynamics. GROWTH TARGETS The ambassador said the new five-year framework sends a “clear, positive and confident signal” to the international community, reaffirming China’s commitment to stable and predictable…

ISLAMABAD :The 1,320-megawatt Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant ensured uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the holy month of Ramazan, meeting the sharp rise in national demand through close coordination between government authorities and the enterprise. From February 18 to March 20, millions of households across Pakistan relied on steady power to carry out religious and daily activities. Ensuring a stable electricity supply during this period was vital for maintaining social harmony and supporting nationwide observances. This year, however, the energy landscape posed exceptional challenges. Regional security tensions, volatility in international energy markets, and domestic logistical constraints, particularly the shortage of railway wagons…