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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, hosted a press briefing  in Islamabad to highlight President Kassym Jomart Tokayev’s recent address at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, held in Astana on September 17. The envoy used the occasion to underline Kazakhstan’s vision of connectivity, digital transformation, and expanded cooperation with Pakistan. Kistafin noted that Astana is placing strong emphasis on emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, and is seeking strategic collaboration with Pakistan in these areas. “Pakistan has vast potential in information technology and communications, and we believe our two countries…

NEW YORK : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has arrived in New York to attend the high-level segment of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly from 22-26 September 2025. The Pakistan delegation will be led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is scheduled to arrive on Monday afternoon. On his arrival, DPM Dar was received by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Rizwan Saeed Shiekh, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States and senior officials of the Mission. He will have a busy programme in New York. Besides…

Indian star batter Suryakumar Yadav has downplayed the idea of an India vs Pakistan rivalry after yet another convincing win over the arch-rivals on Sunday. Speaking after India’s seventh consecutive victory against Pakistan in men’s internationals, he insisted the contest no longer qualifies as a true rivalry. They last lost to them at the Asia Cup in 2022 in Dubai. ‘This isn’t rivalry anymore,’ says Suryakumar Responding to a question on Pakistan’s performance, Suryakumar brushed aside the long-standing narrative of rivalry between the two sides. “I feel that you should stop asking this question on the rivalry,” he said, before…

Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf gave a pointed response to trolling from Indian spectators during Sunday’s match against India by reminding them of a painful chapter in history. When taunted, Rauf gestured with his hand, showing six fingers in the form of “six zero,” a reference to Pakistan’s recent military triumph. Haris Rauf’s gesture sparks debate During the exchange, Haris Rauf made it clear that he had not forgotten Marka-e-Haq, when Pakistan Air Force pilots shot down six Indian fighter jets, including Rafales. The incident, which remains a source of pride in Pakistan’s defense history, was famously described by Air…

The US has described the recognition of a Palestinian state by several key allies, including Britain, Australia, and Canada, as “performative”.  “Our focus remains on serious diplomacy, not performative gestures. Our priorities are clear: the release of the hostages, the security of Israel, and peace and prosperity for the entire region,” a US State Department spokesperson said on Sunday on condition of anonymity, placing blame on Hamas. The move followed a historic shift earlier in the day, when the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognised Palestine. “In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, we…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will arrive in the United States tomorrow on an official visit, where he will attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, along with other ministers, will accompany the Prime Minister during the visit. Shehbaz Sharif will address the General Assembly session and hold bilateral meetings with world leaders and senior United Nations officials. In his address, the prime minister will speak on human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and Palestine. He will highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and call…

Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-state solution, prompting a furious response from Israel. The decision by four nations from the West, which has traditionally allied with Israel, aligned them with more than 140 other countries also backing Palestinians’ aspiration to forge an independent homeland from the occupied territories. Britain’s decision carried particular symbolism given its major role in Israel’s creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War Two. “Today, to revive the hope of…

More than 1,200 representatives from 97 countries and eight international organizations have gathered at the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, which kicked off on Sunday in Dunhuang, a key hub on the ancient Silk Road in northwest China. The expo will continue until Monday and features activities such as cultural dialogues, exhibitions and artistic performances to promote global cultural cooperation. Speaking at the expo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand Prasop Riangngoen said Dunhuang is a symbol of the Silk Road – an important hub where civilizations converge, ideas are exchanged and…

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) concluded on September 21 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The event hosted a series of forums and economic and trade negotiation activities aimed at strengthening regional synergy and enhancing cooperation in industrial and supply chains between China and ASEAN member states. This year’s expo featured a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence. A dedicated AI-themed pavilion made its debut, bringing together nearly 200 leading companies and innovative forces in the field — including Huawei and Alibaba Cloud — to showcase cutting-edge applications and solutions. The first China-ASEAN Ministerial Forum on Artificial Intelligence was also held,…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a U.S. congressional delegation in Beijing on Sunday, calling on the U.S. Congress to view China and bilateral relations in a correct way, actively facilitate exchanges and cooperation, and play a constructive role in fostering China-U.S. friendship and common development. When meeting with the delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, Li noted that as China and the United States are major countries with significant global influence, maintaining stable, sound and sustainable development of bilateral relations serves the common interests of both sides and meets the expectations of the international community. Chinese President Xi…