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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s right to acquire nuclear power for peaceful purposes. “Pakistan stands by Iran for the acquisition of peaceful nuclear power,” the prime minister said during a joint press conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is on a two-day maiden visit to Pakistan. The statement comes amid renewed global scrutiny over Iran’s nuclear programme, which recently became a flashpoint in its conflict with Israel. In response to rising tensions, the United States launched strikes on multiple nuclear-related sites in Iran earlier this year. The conflict has drawn international attention to Tehran’s…

Erenhot, the largest land port on the China-Mongolia border, recorded a milestone of 20,000 entry and exit China-Europe freight trains since its service launch in 2013, said the China Railway Hohhot Group Co., Ltd. on Sunday. Over recent years, along with China’s deepening efforts in international economic and trade cooperation, Erenhot port in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has seen significant increases in train numbers, destinations, frequency and the types of transported goods, said the group. The 10,000th entry and exit milestone for the port was achieved in 2022, and the second 10,000 freight trips were completed in around three years.…

China’s self-developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, weighing over two tonnes, completed its first offshore cargo delivery on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in offshore logistics and a key step forward in low-altitude logistics applications across land and sea. The aircraft, named V2000CG CarryAll, took off from a land-based launch site in south China’s Shenzhen City, carrying supplies such as fresh fruit and emergency medical goods. After a 58-minute flight over open water, it landed on an offshore oil and gas platform 150 kilometers away from the coast, completing its cross-sea mission. China’s self-developed eVTOL aircraft V2000CG CarryAll completes…

More than 100 cutting-edge robotics products will make their debut at the upcoming 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, nearly twice as many as last year, highlighting the conference’s growing role as a global stage for innovation. Set to take place from August 8 to 12 in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, the 2025 edition of the conference will be held under the theme of “Making Robots Smarter, Making Embodied Agents More Intelligent.” The event will showcase over 1,500 exhibits from more than 200 leading robotics companies from around the world. A key feature will…

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad on Saturday after visiting Lahore, where he paid tribute at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal. At Noor Khan Air Base, he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior officials. A 21-gun salute was accorded to the visiting dignitary, who is accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a high-level delegation. Earlier, President Pezeshkian began his two-day official visit to Pakistan — his first since assuming office — when he landed at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport. He was warmly welcomed by…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal,  met the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing. Vice Minister Sun Weidong warmly received Minister Ahsan Iqbal upon his arrival, said a press release issued here on Saturday. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest with a particular focus on the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), especially industrial development and business-to-business cooperation. Ahsan Iqbal conveyed the message of goodwill from Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to the Chinese leadership. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : China and Pakistan signed an agreement in Beijing between Hazza Institute of Technology and NAVTTC to boost vocational, technical, and professional training under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted that the next phase of CPEC will focus on business-to-business cooperation and industrialization, aiming to create 1,000 new jobs in the coming years. He stressed that Pakistan’s youth, with two-thirds of the population under 30, must be equipped with future-ready skills in AI, robotics, big data, green technology, and advanced manufacturing to seize opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution. The Uraan Pakistan Program,…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during Multan Garrison visit reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to retain a decisive lead amid the changing nature of modern warfare According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday, the COAS was received at Corps Headquarters by the Corps Commander Multan and was given a comprehensive briefing on the operational preparedness and ongoing training activities of the formation. Expressing satisfaction over the high standards of readiness, he lauded the formation’s professionalism and strategic competence. Emphasises national unity in hybrid warfare era Later, the army chief held…

The federal government has accelerated its campaign to deport foreign nationals residing illegally in Pakistan, with a particular focus on undocumented Afghan citizens, officials confirmed on Saturday. The Ministry of Interior reiterated that residing in Pakistan on expired Proof of Registration (PoR) cards is illegal, warning that Section 14B of the Foreigners Act will now be enforced to ensure the return of under-trial Afghan nationals. “The PoR cards expired on June 30, and anyone still residing in Pakistan under this documentation is now considered to be living illegally,” said an Interior Ministry spokesperson. Authorities have been directed to arrest and…

Rumours are once again circulating in the entertainment circles regarding actor Urwa Hocane, who is believed to be expecting her second child with husband and singer Farhan Saeed. The speculation arose after a recent video clip of the actress went viral on social media, in which she appeared to be showing a visible baby bump. The short video, widely shared on Instagram and TikTok, shows Hocane dressed in a traditional outfit with ornate jewellery, posing for a shoot. It did not take long for social media users to flood the comment sections with questions and observations regarding her physical appearance,…