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A legal row has erupted in the Pakistani entertainment industry after actress Alizeh Shah served a defamation notice to fellow actress Minsa Malik, accusing her of character assassination, spreading false allegations and attempting to damage her public image. In a legal notice, Alizeh Shah has demanded a public apology from Minsa Malik within 48 hours, alleging that Malik made “false, baseless, and malicious” claims that have damaged her public reputation and mental wellbeing. The actress also shared photographs of the legal notice on her verified Instagram account, confirming legal action had been initiated. The notice further claims that Malik attempted…

Pakistan on Thursday successfully launched a state-of-the-art remote sensing satellite into orbit from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The launch took place at 7:38am Pakistan Standard Time, in the presence of senior officials from the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). The event was broadcast live from SUPARCO’s headquarters in Karachi, underscoring the national significance of the occasion. According to officials, the satellite is equipped with advanced electro-optical and hyperspectral sensors capable of providing real-time data for a range of applications including disaster prediction, agricultural assessment, environmental monitoring, and urban development. “This is a landmark achievement in Pakistan’s space…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday announced that Canada will formally recognise the State of Palestine in September, joining the United Kingdom and France in pushing for a two-state solution amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Carney said the recognition would be conditional on democratic reforms by the Palestinian Authority, including the holding of national elections that exclude the participation of Hamas. “The level of human suffering in Gaza is intolerable and it is rapidly deteriorating,” the Canadian premier said, referencing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. “The prospect of…

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration has finalized a trade agreement with Pakistan, which includes plans for joint development of the country’s “massive” oil reserves. “We are in the process of choosing the Oil Company that will lead this Partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling Oil to India some day!,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. While specific details of the Pakistan deal were not immediately released, Trump said the White House is actively engaged in trade discussions with several countries, including South Korea. He confirmed a meeting with…

Pakistan’s campaign in the World Junior Team Squash Championship came to an end following a 2–0 defeat inflicted by England in the quarter-finals. In the opening match of the knockout round, Dylan Roberts secured victory for England by defeating Pakistan’s Anas Ali Shah in straight games: 11–7, 11–6, 11–5. In the second tie, Alexander Broadbridge overcame Abdullah Nawaz with a 3–0 scoreline, winning 14–12, 11–2, 11–9. With this result, Pakistan have been eliminated from the title race. The national team will now compete in the classification play-offs for positions five to eight, where they are scheduled to face the Czech…

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan increased by 38.68 per cent during the fiscal year 2024–25, compared to the previous year, according to official data shared by Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq. In a message posted on social media, Sadiq cited figures from the State Bank of Pakistan showing that total exports to Afghanistan rose from US$558.032 million in 2023–24 to US$773.892 million in 2024–25. During June 2025, exports amounted to US$50.23 million, reflecting an 8 per cent increase compared to US$46.405 million in June 2024. Meanwhile, imports from Afghanistan also registered a significant increase, rising by 116.53 per cent to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a powerful testament to operational excellence and commitment to national energy reliability, the Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant, operated by Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy Pvt. Limited, has successfully completed its annual capacity test (ACT), achieving an output that exceeded its allocated capacity. The plant demonstrated remarkable technical performance by generating 1252.03 MW—well above the assigned benchmark of 1243.517 MW—during a rigorous six-hour continuous full-load test conducted this week. Focal person sahiwal coal power plant This milestone underscores the plant’s position as one of Pakistan’s most efficient and dependable energy assets. Since its commissioning for commercial…

Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled services exports witnessed a robust increase of $586 million during the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching an all-time high of $3.809 billion, the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was informed on Thursday. The committee, chaired by Senator Pilusha Khan, reviewed the performance of the country’s technology sector in a detailed briefing by officials of the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB). The data presented showed that the sector recorded an 18 per cent increase in export earnings compared to the previous year’s $3.223 billion. PSEB officials noted that despite prevailing global economic challenges, Pakistan’s IT…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said China and the United States should establish more channels for communication and consultation and approach each other with an objective, rational and pragmatic attitude. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with a delegation from the board of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC). Wang noted that the world is undergoing a period of turbulence and transformation and that China-U.S. relations are both affected by and influencing global developments. “Regardless of how the situation evolves, China’s…

The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has held a symposium with non-CPC personages to seek opinions and suggestions on the country’s current economic situation and economic work for the second half of the year. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the symposium and delivered an important speech on July 23. Stressing the general principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, Xi said efforts should be made to keep employment, businesses, markets and expectations stable, effectively bolster consumption, and break free from rat-race competition. Work should be done to strengthen domestic economic circulation and…