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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine jointly held a solemn event on Wednesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Hosted at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the ceremony featured a documentary screening and photographic exhibition highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on Ukrainian civilians. The event was attended by diplomats, politicians, journalists, think-tank representatives, human rights activists, NGO members, and civil society leaders, who gathered to express solidarity with Ukraine and reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement, the…

The Federal Constitutional Court has restrained the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from initiating contempt proceedings against the prime minister and federal ministers in the Dr Aafia Siddiqui case. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the matter and examined the federal government’s appeals. According to the federal government, the amendment to the petition amounts to an overreach of judicial authority and undermines the finality of decided cases. It further contended that reopening a matter settled after a prolonged period runs contrary to established legal principles. The federal government maintained that the issue relates to foreign policy and…

The United States is concerned about China’s expanding presence in South Asia and is planning to offer Bangladesh’s next government US and allied defence systems as alternatives to Chinese hardware, Washington’s ambassador to Dhaka told Reuters. Bangladesh votes in a general election on Thursday after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled India-allied prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. She has since taken refuge in New Delhi, allowing China to deepen its influence in Bangladesh as India’s presence wanes. China recently signed a defence agreement with Bangladesh to build a drone factory near the India border, worrying foreign diplomats. “The United States…

US President Donald Trump has now claimed that as many as 10 fighter jets were shot down during the Pakistan and India conflict, doubling his initial figure. “I settled eight wars. Of the eight wars, at least six were settled because of tariffs,” Trump said on Fox Business, during a discussion about the effectiveness of his tariff policy. Expanding further, he said: “In other words, I said if you don’t settle this war I’m going to charge you tariffs, because I don’t want to see people getting killed. And they said, ‘Well, what does this have to do…’ I said, ‘You’re…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s central bank chief expects the economy to grow as much as 4.75% this fiscal year, pushing back against a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund. Governor Jameel Ahmad, in written responses to Reuters, argued the recovery is broader and more durable than headline export data suggest. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised its FY26 growth forecast to 3.75–4.75% at its January meeting, 0.5 percentage point higher than its previous range, despite a contraction in exports in the first half of the year and a widening trade deficit. The governor said differences in projections were not unusual and reflected…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lamented on Wednesday that politicians were fighting for their own interests instead of the country. Addressing the National Assembly, he said the Pakistan Army belonged to the whole nation. He accused the opposition leader of insulting the office by making an irresponsible statement. He added that politicians were not serving Pakistan but were engaged in a battle for vested interests. He criticised the habit of deviating from the oath. Asif said people changed parties many times for power, but there was no party for the martyrs, adding that the martyrs were sacrificing their lives for the land…

Karachi Kings have secured Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha for Rs58.5 million in the latest player acquisition. According to details, Agha had previously represented Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United as a marquee player in domestic competitions. The right-handed batter has featured in 36 Pakistan Super League matches, scoring 730 runs at an average of 22.81. He has struck three half-centuries, with a highest score of 64. Meanwhile, Australia’s Max Bryant has joined Islamabad United for Rs195 million. No franchise bought South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder. No franchise bought Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Zulqarnain, Mohammad Umar Burki, Nahid Rana, and England’s Tom…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took immediate notice of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) newly notified Net Metering Regulations 2026, directing authorities to safeguard the interests of existing solar consumers. A high-level meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the prime minister to review the new regulations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Atta Tarar, Power Minister Awais Leghari, Parvez Malik, Bilal Kayani, Muhammad Ali, Ahad Cheema and other senior officials. During the meeting, the prime minister instructed the Power Division and NEPRA to file a review appeal to ensure full…

South Africa beat Afghanistan after a contest of rare drama in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match settled only after two Super Overs. Batting first, South Africa made 187 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Ryan Rickelton struck 61 from 28 balls and Quinton de Kock made 59 from 41, the pair laying the foundation with a stand of 100 in 52 deliveries. David Miller remained unbeaten on 20 at the close. Rashid Khan claimed two wickets, while Azmatullah Omarzai took three for 41. Afghanistan replied with 187 in 19.4…

The 3rd session of the Belt and Road International General Practitioners Training Course has concluded at the First People’s Hospital of Kashgar, bringing together doctors from Pakistan and Tajikistan along with 90 local general practitioners. The program focused on general practice foundations, chronic disease management, infectious disease control, emergency response and primary-specialist collaboration, with Pakistani doctors also sharing their experience in delivering healthcare with limited resources. The initiative builds on earlier sessions since 2024 and further strengthens China-Pakistan medical cooperation under the Belt and Road framework.