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The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters around China’s Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas in the South China Sea. The CCG said in a statement that since March, it has stepped up patrols in the area, handling illegal and infringing vessels according to law and regulations, while intensifying control over relevant maritime zones to safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime interests. On the same day, naval and air units of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command also carried out combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace of…

An official delegation from China’s Ministry of National Defense visited the headquarters of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as well as Switzerland this week, and held multiple rounds of talks with their European counterparts on security and defense. The 15th China-EU security and defense consultations took place in Brussels on Tuesday, during which both sides discussed a range of global security challenges. According to the European External Action Service, the two sides exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, regional developments in the Asia-Pacific, and the situation in Iran and the broader Middle East region.…

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, have invited Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12, a CPC official announced on Monday. Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee, was authorized to announce that Cheng is welcome to lead a KMT delegation to visit Jiangsu, Shanghai and Beijing on the mainland. Song noted that since taking office, Cheng has expressed her willingness to visit the mainland on multiple occasions, and that…

A local court in Dadu on Monday acquitted all accused in the high-profile triple murder case of Umme Rubab Chandio’s father, grandfather and uncle after a seven-year-long trial. The Model Criminal Court had reserved the verdict on February 27, reportedly after 400 hearings spanning over years, in a case that has drawn widespread public attention. The case, which dates back several years, involved the murder of three male members of the complainant, Umme Rubab’s family, allegedly by some influential figures in Mehar, for forming a Tamandar Council against the tribal chieftain system. As per the case details, eight people had…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : It is an honor for me to represent our country and the Union of Bulgarian Journalists (UBJ) at the World Conference of Journalists 2026 (WJC), which is taking place in the Republic of Korea (Seoul) – from March 29 to April 3. The participants are over 50 names in world journalism, from over 30 countries around the world, shares journalist Martin Georgiev, who is the chairman of the UJ – Veliko Tarnovo. The conference will discuss two topics: – Democracy and journalism at a crossroads: The role of the media during crises! – AI in the…

​ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2026 officially opened this morning at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, serving as a global platform for media professionals to share their diverse experiences. This year’s conference features participants from 48 countries, including a delegation from Sri Lanka. ​The event, which runs from March 29th to April 3rd, commenced with a welcome address by Park Joung-hyun, President of the Journalists Association of Korea. A Senior Advisor from the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea also addressed the gathering. (Lee Kyu-yeon is the Senior Secretary for Public Relations and…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities, a key step toward unlocking $1.2 billion in funding. The fund said they have reached the agreement on the third review of the 37-month Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the 28-month arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). It added that the staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board. Upon approval, Pakistan will have access to about US$1.0 billion (SDR 760 million) under the EFF and about US$210 million (SDR 154 million) under…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed the FIA to launch a comprehensive crackdown against corruption in government institutions. During his visit to the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the infrastructure improvement project and assessed its progress. He instructed officials to ensure early completion of ongoing construction activities. Naqvi said that in line with the Prime Minister’s vision, a zero-tolerance policy against corruption in government departments must be adopted. He added that the reform process in the FIA will be completed by December this year. He further directed that all overseas job advertisements should be monitored online and…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that in an era filled with environmental challenges, Earth Hour serves as a reminder that protecting the planet is a shared and essential responsibility of all. In his message on the occasion of Earth Hour being observed on March 28, 2026, the Prime Minister appealed to the nation to actively participate by turning off electricity and unnecessary lights, or minimizing their use, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm for one hour. Shehbaz Sharif stated that this year Earth Hour is being observed under the theme “Give an Hour for Earth,” aimed at promoting…

Westerly winds have entered the country, bringing a forecast of rainfall in most parts of Pakistan from today until March 31. According to the Meteorological Department, clouds are hovering over Lahore’s skyline and intermittent rain is expected during this period. The minimum temperature is likely to remain at 19°C, while the maximum may reach 31°C. The current temperature of the city has been recorded at 24°C, with periodic showers anticipated. Rain has been forecast in most districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Thunderstorms with rain are expected in Peshawar, Swabi, Mardan, Charsadda and Nowshera, while Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram and…