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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  As Pakistan enters the high-demand spring and summer seasons of 2026, the pressure on the national grid system has intensified significantly due to rising temperatures, increased use of cooling appliances, and growing industrial and agricultural activity. In this challenging environment, the 1320MW Sahiwal Power Plant has once again demonstrated its critical role in ensuring a stable and uninterrupted supply of electricity to the national grid. Through efficient operations, strong coordination with relevant institutions, and meticulous planning, the plant has emerged as a cornerstone of reliability during one of the most demanding periods of the year. The…

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in Beijing. Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence. It is imperative to promote the building of a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region, he noted. He urged adherence to the principle of national sovereignty. He said the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in the Middle…

The navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols from April 9 to 12 in the South China Sea, spokesperson Zhai Shichen said on Monday. Zhai said the Philippines had rallied extra-regional countries to carry out so-called “joint patrols,” stirring up troubles in the South China Sea and undermining peace and stability in the region. He stressed that forces of the command will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability. The new remark comes after a Chinese military spokesperson criticized the Philippines on April 9. Zhang…

China on Monday urged restraint and a swift ceasefire as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz escalated following US remarks about blocking vessels linked to Iran. At a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a query about US President Donald Trump announcing on Sunday that the US Navy would begin blocking ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, after peace talks with Iran failed to produce a deal. Guo said the Strait of Hormuz is a vital international corridor for trade and energy transportation. Safeguarding the security, stability, and unimpeded passage in…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Pakistan Embassy co-hosted with the renowned China International Cultural Communication Center (CICCC) a Star Gala to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The cultural event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, creative industries, media and business leaders to celebrate the iron friendship that continued to grow from strength to strength. In his remarks, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi highlighted that generations of leaders and diplomats from both Pakistan and China had established a model inter-state partnership rooted in mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual support. He emphasized that people-to-people connections remained central…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On April 12, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan organized a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in Fatima Jinnah Park of Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by Ambassador Albert P. Khorev, Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Ayesha Ali, Ambassadors of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Russian Defense Attaché Colonel Vadim Fenchenko, Russian Trade Representative Denis Nevzorov, as well as officials from the CDA and SUPARCO. The event was also attended by Embassy staff, Russian community and Pakistani academia. In his remarks, Albert P. Khorev emphasized that Yuri Gagarin’s flight ushered…

A high-powered US delegation led by US Vice President JD Vance along with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to participate in Islamabad Talks. The US delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi upon arrival. Welcoming the US Vice President, the DPM commended US commitment to achieving lasting regional and global peace and stability. Dar expressed the hope that parties would engage constructively, and reiterated Pakistan’s…

An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqher Ghalibaf has arrived in Islamabad in the wee hours of Saturday for peace talks with the United States. The delegation includes senior political, military and economic officials, including the Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, defense council secretary, central bank governor and several members of parliament. According to the Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, the Iranian delegation was received by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi were also present on the occasion.…

Renowned actress Hania Aamir has opened up about online harassment and the pressures of social media, sharing a candid message with her followers on Instagram. In a video captioned “attention seeker,” she addressed the criticism and negativity she often faces in the digital space. Known for her roles in popular dramas like Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum and Meri Zindagi Hai Tu, Aamir spoke about her brief absence from social media, revealing that constant judgment made her question whether she needed to change how she presents herself online. Reflecting on the criticism, she remarked that “people just hate happy women,” adding…

Promotional billboards for the Indonesian horror film Aku Harus Mati (I Must Die) have been removed across Jakarta after drawing criticism that their messaging could trigger suicidal ideation. The billboards, installed on roadside displays in Jakarta and several other cities late in March, were part of a marketing campaign ahead of the film’s theatrical release on 2 April. The boards included the phrases “I Must Die” and “Sell My Soul for the Wealth” displayed alongside an image of a blue creature with red eyes, prompting complaints from residents who said it was disturbing and inappropriate for public spaces. The film…