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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : On this day, we pay tribute to one of Russia’s official state symbols, which, together with the national emblem and anthem, represents the country’s sovereignty and independence and reflects the continuity of generations of its multinational people. Today, the Russian flag is also a visible symbol of protection and the future. In the special military operation zone, servicemen raise the tricolour over liberated settlements. The history of the Russian tricolour spans more than three centuries. In 1693, the young Peter the Great raised it as his personal standard in Arkhangelsk, and in 1705 he ordered the…

The federal government has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi to maintain law and order and avert any possible unrest. The Punjab Home Department had requested the Interior Ministry to deploy the army in the city, according to a notification. According to the notification, the federal government has approved the deployment of the army in Rawalpindi under Article 245 of the Constitution. The approval comes following a request from the Punjab Home Department to the Interior Ministry for military assistance to maintain law and order in the city. Three army companies to be deployed The notification…

Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia, Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail, along with the Malaysian Ambassador to Pakistan and a high-level delegation called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), here Friday at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, the regional security dynamics and matters of mutual interest were deliberated upon. Both sides reaffirmed the strong and enduring bonds between Pakistan and Malaysia and expressed their resolve to further broaden cooperation and engagement in areas of shared interest, said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations…

ISLAMABAD: Two specialists from Shifa International Hospital took part in the eye examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan at Pims, the hospital administration said on Saturday, adding that it would not disclose the confidential contents of his medical report. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), Islamabad, Khan was brought to the hospital during the night between August 20 and 21 for a medical examination and treatment. The statement said two specialists from Shifa participated in the former premier’s eye examination, while relevant Pims specialists conducted his other medical examinations. The medical…

Pakistan’s exports to China maintained strong momentum during the first seven months of 2026, reaching $2.136 billion, according to the latest trade figures from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC). The figure represents a 45.91% year-on-year increase from $1.464 billion in the same period of 2025, adding more than $672 million in export value. GACC data showed exports rose year on year in each of the first seven months. Shipments stood at $251.54 million in January, up 22.66% from $205.08 million a year earlier, and increased to $317.46 million in February, up 32.86% from $238.94 million. Export value peaked at…

Lieutenant General Aziz Tashpulatov, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, has met with Rashad Mammadov, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan. The parties noted the evolving relationship between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, rooted in friendship, mutual trust, and strategic partnership. The parties focused on the current situation and potential areas for cooperation between the two countries’ internal affairs agencies. Discussions specifically covered experience sharing in fighting crime, terrorism, extremism, transnational organized crime, drug trafficking, and cybercrime. The parties highlighted their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation in law enforcement and public safety. Following the meeting, the parties identified…

Three decades after joining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, China is preparing to host the regional gathering for a third time, with November’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen set to mark another stage in its evolving engagement with the Asia-Pacific. China became an APEC member in 1991, joining a forum created two years earlier as the region’s economies became increasingly interdependent. Since then, its economic development has become closely intertwined with regional growth, while its participation in APEC has expanded from engagement in trade and investment to cooperation on connectivity, innovation and sustainable development. The first major milestone…

China has unveiled a plan to build a modern climate service system by 2030, with a strong focus on innovation and digital intelligence to bring key areas to world-class levels. The plan, issued by the China Meteorological Administration, calls for major progress during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) in technological independence, digitized operations, scenario-based services and integrated platforms to enhance climate services. The country will establish a national-provincial data-sharing network and a coordinated working framework so that any update made at one level is instantly available across the entire system, according to the plan. National-level institutions will take the…

The Yangtze River Delta, China’s most economically developed region, has long had one major weakness: its coastal transport network forms a “C” shape, with a gap around the Zhoushan Archipelago, China’s largest group of islands. In recent years, however, a mega island-linking project has been closing that gap, connecting Ningbo to the south with Shanghai to the north and gradually transforming the Delta’s coastal transport network from a “C” into an “O.” The Zhoudai Bridge is the “final piece of the puzzle” for Zhoushan’s Island-Connecting Expressway. Since it opened to traffic in 2021, the network has reached a total length…

China’s 2026 summer movie season is heating up, with box office receipts and audience turnout hitting record highs. As of Thursday, China’s total 2026 box office revenue (including presales) had surpassed 26.5 billion yuan (about $3.9 billion), with more than 670 million admissions and over 96 million screenings, according to an online ticketing platform. The summer stretch alone has already drawn over 290 million moviegoers, while the number of screenings has exceeded 34.5 million, both all-time seasonal records. While cinemas are drawing record crowds, the film boom is also spilling economic benefits into tourism, retail, dining and other consumer spending.…