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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev today delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address, “Kazakhstan in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Key Tasks and Their Solutions through Digital Transformation.” The Head of State presented an ambitious program of reform centered on digital transformation, investment modernization, global connectivity, and institutional renewal. At the heart of the address was Kazakhstan’s determination to lead in the era of artificial intelligence. President Tokayev announced the creation of a new Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, which will be headed by a Deputy Prime Minister-level specialist. The new body will spearhead Kazakhstan’s transition into what…

Over the past decade, the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has financed over 100 projects across infrastructure, clean energy and digital development sectors, with total loans reaching roughly $40 billion. Beyond the numbers, the bank represents a powerful example of what emerging economies can achieve when they unite, turning shared vision into tangible results. More than a financial institution, the bank is a flagship of BRICS cooperation, personally championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Walking through the NDB headquarters in Shanghai earlier this year, Xi highlighted the institution’s broader significance, describing it as “a pioneering initiative for the unity and…

China launched a new group of Geely-05 constellation satellites in a single mission from east China’s Shandong Province on Tuesday morning. A Smart Dragon-3 rocket, carrying 11 satellites, blasted off at 3:48 a.m. from the sea near the Rizhao City, sending them into preset orbits. The offshore launch mission was carried out by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The Geely constellation, owned by GeeSpace, a subsidiary of Geely Technology Group, is expected to have a total of 72 satellites by 2025 in the first phase, providing global users with commercial satellite Internet of Things communication services. Developed by China Academy…

China’s total foreign trade reached 29.57 trillion yuan ($4.12 trillion) in the first eight months of this year, up by 3.5 percent year on year, according to data released by Chinese customs on Monday. During the period, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remained China’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at 4.93 trillion yuan, up 9.7 percent year on year, accounting for 16.7 percent of China’s total foreign trade. The European Union was the second largest, with trade valued at 3.88 trillion yuan, up 4.3 percent year on year. The US was the third largest, with bilateral trade valued at 2.73 trillion…

BEIJING: China is ready to enhance strategic communication with North Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a congratulatory message over the 77th anniversary of the founding of North Korea, Chinese state media reported. China is willing to maintain close cooperation with North Korea for regional and world peace and development, Xi’s message said, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Kim travelled to Beijing aboard his special train last week to attend a massive Chinese military parade along with Xi and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today, the Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing commemorated the Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan with a solemn and dignified flag hoisting ceremony. The event was attended by Embassy officials, members of the Pakistani community in China and media. On this occasion, Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi hoisted the national flag to the tune of national anthem. In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi paid rich tribute to the courageous sons of the soil who successfully foiled evil designs of the enemy and defended the motherland with…

India has released more water into the Sutlej River, raising fears of another major flood. The country continues its water aggression and violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, the Indian High Commission has warned of high-level flooding at two locations along the Sutlej. An extremely high flood is expected at Harike and Ferozepur. Emergency alerts have been issued to all relevant departments by the Ministry of Water Resources. Meanwhile, raging waves have caused destruction in Jalalpur Pirwala. A breach in the embankment has submerged several villages. Evacuation to safer locations is under way.…

A new letter from four Supreme Court judges addressed to the Chief Justice has surfaced, raising objections over the procedure for approving the court’s rules. The letter, signed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik, and Justice Athar Minallah, questioned why the rules were never placed before a full court for approval. The judges said they had received a letter regarding a full court meeting, but argued that only a single-point agenda had been set, focusing on resolving issues created by the new rules. They noted that since the rules were not approved by a full…

One person died as Nepali police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse young people who tried to break into parliament during a protest on Monday against a social media shutdown and alleged government corruption, state TV said. Nepal blocked access to several social media platforms, including Facebook, last week after they failed to register with authorities in a crackdown on misuse. The government said social media users with fake IDs have been spreading hate speech and fake news, and committing fraud and other crimes via some platforms. Authorities imposed a curfew around the parliament building after thousands of…

Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi urged people to stand by flood victims, calling it the “most beautiful form of worship” to help those in need. Speaking at an event in Islamabad, Afridi said he had personally witnessed the suffering of mothers, children, and animals amid the devastation. Afridi recounted seeing children and animals forced to drink water from the same source and people walking 10 kilometers just to fetch a pot of water. He appealed to the public to visit flood-hit communities, embrace the victims, and extend support during their hardships. “I speak less and act more,” Afridi said,…