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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, operated by Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy, has emerged as one of the most influential energy projects in Pakistan, not only for its 1,320 MW contribution to the national grid but also for its far-reaching economic and social impact. Located in Sahiwal, the project represents a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security while simultaneously stimulating regional development. Beyond its technical capacity, the plant has become a key driver of fiscal stability, workforce transformation, and environmental modernization. From a financial perspective, the project stands out as a major…

A ten-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the two countries. The truce, which Trump said would begin at midnight local time in Lebanon and Israel (2100 GMT), comes as Washington steps up efforts to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, with Tehran insisting a Lebanon truce must be part of any agreement. Gunfire rang out in Beirut’s southern suburbs, Hezbollah’s heartland, as the ceasefire came into effect — an apparent bout…

In a major move to curb unfair means in board examinations, the Sindh government has decided to take strict action against students caught cheating and involved staff members. In a joint statement, Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahu and Education Minister Sardar Shah said a zero-tolerance policy against cheating has been enforced in matriculation and intermediate examinations. They said that the students found using unfair means while attempting the paper will be barred from appearing in future board exams, while the staff found facilitating them will be dismissed from service. They said disciplinary action will be taken against…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that the top priority is to return the United States and Iran to the negotiating table and seek a political solution. Wang made the remarks when meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani in Beijing. They exchanged views on the Middle East situation. The US-Israel war against Iran should never have happened, and its prolongation has already seriously affected both international energy security and the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held phone conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday, April 15. Wang said that China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and national dignity. Araghchi complimented China’s consistent efforts to ease tensions and de-escalate the situation, and added that he looks forward to China playing a positive role in promoting peace and ending the conflict.

China will work with the United Kingdom to promote peace talks on the Iran situation, a Chinese special envoy said during a meeting with the UK’s ambassador in Beijing on Thursday. Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, told Peter Wilson that China will act in the spirit of the four-point proposal put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping and work with all parties, the UK included, to actively promote peace talks and contribute to an early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East. The proposal has provided a Chinese approach to defusing the current…

China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on November 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday. Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, said that it overcame the challenges of compressed construction timelines and overlapping multi-trade operations by driving digital-smart upgrades across design, production, warehousing, quality control and project management. That helped lift overall building efficiency by about 20% compared with its sister ship, Adora Magic City, China’s first domestically built…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday met with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and underscored the importance of de-escalation and dialogue amid the ongoing regional situation. The meeting took place shortly after the prime minister’s arrival in Doha following his visit to Saudi Arabia a day earlier. The premier’s arrival at Doha International Airport marked the second leg of his April 15-18 tour, as Islamabad steps up efforts to engage key regional partners amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. “I had a most warm and cordial meeting with my dear brother, Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin…

In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a Live Weapon Firing of an indigenously developed Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missile, accurately engaging its target with high speed at extended range. Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnessed the missile firing, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release on Thursday. The missile integrates a cutting-edge guidance system and advanced maneuverability, enabling it to evade threats, adapt to dynamic conditions, and deliver with precision and lethality. The successful launch of this indigenously developed missile underscores the fusion…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia the recent developments related to Pakistan’s peace efforts that led to the US- Iran ceasefire and the recently held round of historic talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad. During the meeting, two leaders held detailed discussions on the evolving regional situation, and the PM expressed full solidarity and support for Saudi Arabia in the wake of the recent regional escalation, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a press release today. “He conveyed deep condolences…