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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers have announced their resignations from all parliamentary standing committees of the National Assembly, including the powerful Public Accounts Committee (PAC), triggering a major shake-up in opposition representation. PTI resignations begin implementation According to the National Assembly Secretariat, PTI members are officially present in parliament under the banner of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Following the decision of PTI’s political committee, SIC lawmakers began submitting resignations late on Wednesday. In total, the SIC stands to lose the chairmanship of seven National Assembly standing committees and the Public Accounts Committee, making it one of the largest coordinated withdrawals…

BEIJING  : China will promote the high-quality development of the satellite communication industry by optimizing business access, according to a set of guidelines unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The guidelines aim to promote the launch of satellite communication services, stimulate the vitality of innovation in the commercial space sector and foster new drivers of productivity in an orderly manner, all of which is aimed at supporting China’s transformation into a manufacturing power and a cyber power, as well as the construction of a Digital China. By 2030, China aims to improve the management system, policies and…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The China Program at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad, hosted a high-level seminar on “China’s Mediation Diplomacy and the IOMeD Initiative: Global Dispute Resolution in a Multipolar Era.” Experts, mediators, and policymakers discussed the significance of the newly established International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) and its potential role in reshaping global dispute resolution. Delivering the welcome remarks, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, highlighted China’s efforts to promote a stable and collaborative world through dialogue and mediation. He described IOMed as a key step in strengthening global governance and noted that traditional mechanisms, such…

BEIJING: Foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a massive military parade in Beijing marking the formal surrender of Japan during World War II, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Attending the parade will be 26 foreign heads of state and government, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said at a news conference. Also attending will be Belarus’s President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Iran’s President Masoud Pezashkian, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik. China’s “Victory Day” parade on September 3 is set to be a major projection of China’s growing military might and show…

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, 26 foreign leaders will attend China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei announced at a press conference on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, will attend the commemorations. China will stage a massive military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China will also hold a gala at the Great Hall of the People on the evening…

China hopes the United States will stop unwarranted harassment, interrogation and deportation of Chinese students, and effectively safeguard their legitimate and lawful rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday. Guo made the remarks when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities. “We hope the U.S. side will implement President Trump’s statement of welcoming Chinese students in real terms,” Guo said, adding that educational exchanges and cooperation are conducive to enhancing interactions and understanding among the people of various countries.

Close to 2,000 foreign and Chinese companies, including Global Fortune 500 firms and leading international enterprises, have expressed intent to participate in this year’s China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), scheduled for September 10-14 in Beijing, according to a press conference held on Wednesday. Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping said preparations are nearly complete, with more than 70 countries and international organizations expected to host exhibitions and events at the fair. Notably, Australia, serving as the guest country of honor for the first time, will send its largest-ever delegation of nearly 60 companies and institutions to…

LAHORE : Following the release of water by India and continuous rainfall, the water in major rivers of Punjab – Chenab, Sutlej, and Ravi – has risen to dangerous levels. Floodwaters have caused widespread destruction in several areas of Punjab, submerging many villages. Due to the severe flooding, the Pakistan Army has been called in to assist local administrations. After India released water into the rivers, a flood situation has arisen in the Chenab River. The district administration has broken two bunds of the Chenab River to save Head Qadirabad. According to the Gujranwala commissioner, the first breach was made…

The historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur –  one of the holiest Sikh religious sites –  has been hit by devastating floods after India released millions of cusecs of water into rivers flowing towards Pakistan. According to local reports, floodwaters have surrounded the Gurdwara complex, submerging its boundary walls and nearby areas. Around 200 to 300 people have been stranded in Kartarpur due to the ongoing floods. The Pakistan Army, in coordination with the local administration, has launched rescue and relief operations to ensure their safety. Troops are actively engaged in evacuating the affected residents, providing assistance, and making efforts…

Spotify has launched a new in-app Messages feature that allows listeners to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly with friends and family. The rollout, starting this week, is available to both Free and Premium users worldwide. How Spotify messages works Millions of users already share Spotify tracks and playlists via Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok and other platforms. Messages now creates a dedicated space inside Spotify for these conversations, without removing external sharing options. With Messages, users can: Send songs, playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks in one-on-one chats. React with emojis and text replies. Access conversations by tapping their profile photo at the…