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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday travelled from Chengdu to Mianyang by a high-speed train, covering the journey in around half an hour. During the journey, the president was briefed on the train’s operations, service, safety systems and environmental advantages, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release. The president was accompanied by Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, who is travelling with the president throughout his visit, and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. The president praised China’s achievements in sustainable and resilient transport, including pollution-free electric propulsion and earthquake early…

Between September 10 and 13, Pakistan’s security forces carried out intensive operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, neutralising 35 terrorists linked to the Indian-backed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the military’s media said on Saturday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), twelve brave soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending the motherland. The first operation was conducted in Bajaur District following intelligence reports about the presence of militants. During the engagement, security forces confronted the Khawarij and successfully neutralized 22 terrorists after an intense exchange of fire. In a separate encounter in South Waziristan District, 13 more militants were eliminated. These individuals…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has underscored the urgent need for long-term flood protection measures, stressing that Pakistan cannot afford to lose precious lives and properties to floods every year. The Army Chief visited Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan, on Saturday to review the prevailing flood situation. He was received by Corps Commanders of Lahore and Multan Corps upon arrival. During the visit, he was accompanied by the Chief Secretary Punjab and senior civil officials to ensure coordinated relief efforts between the Pakistan Army and local administration. “State cannot…

ISLAMABAD :  President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday emphasised the significance of expanding cooperation between Pakistan and China in political, economic and cultural fields. The president, who is currently in China on an official visit, stated this when he held a with Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee in Chengdu, China. Both sides explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and cultural spheres. The president also underlined Pakistan’s commitment to deepening people-to-people contacts and public diplomacy.…

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has stirred cricketing circles after hailing Saim Ayub as the “updated version” of Babar Azam, adding that the young left-hander has not yet showcased 80 per cent of his talent. In a video released by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Fakhar praised Saim’s skills and style of play, comparing him to former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who has earned multiple ICC accolades for his batting brilliance. “Someone asked me in Lahore, and I told him that he is Babar Azam’s updated version,” Fakhar said. “He is a very different player, and I think he has not…

Actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor’s much-awaited film Aabeer Gulaal has been released worldwide on September 12, except in India. The movie, earlier spelled Abir Gulaal, marks Fawad Khan’s return to Indian cinema after nearly eight years. Now, reports suggest that the film is finally set for release in India on September 26. Film’s India release still unconfirmed According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the producers have decided to bring Aabeer Gulaal to Indian theatres two weeks after its overseas release. “The team of Indian Stories Limited (UK) has now made the decision to release the film in India on September 26.…

US President Donald Trump held dinner with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha. Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an attack in Qatar on Tuesday, a strike that risked derailing US-backed efforts to broker a truce in Gaza and end the nearly two-year-old conflict. The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge. Trump expressed annoyance about the strike in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

The Pakistani government has formally requested the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to defer electricity bills for residents of flood-affected areas for three months. The move comes on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as millions across Punjab and Sindh reel from the devastation caused by recent floods. According to Finance Ministry officials, the IMF has asked for detailed flood damage data before taking a decision. The Power Division has been directed to provide the necessary information this week. The request seeks to temporarily suspend power bill payments in flood-hit regions, where residents have already lost homes, crops, and livestock.…

The United States has added 32 companies and organizations from China, India, Iran, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates to its trade blacklist. Among those penalized are GMC Semiconductor Technology (Wuxi) Co and Jicun Semiconductor Technology, which were accused of acquiring US chipmaking equipment on behalf of China’s top semiconductor maker, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp). The Federal Register notice said the two firms had supplied equipment to SMIC Northern Integrated Circuit Manufacturing (Beijing) Corp and Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Corporation, which were already on the US Entity List. Exporting American equipment to these companies requires licenses that are “presumed…

Veteran actress Atiqa Odho has suggested that Pakistani dramas featuring bold, horror, or mature themes should be shifted from the 8 pm slot to a later time, preferably 10 pm, to ensure they are only viewed by adult audiences. Speaking during a show on a private TV channel, Odho joined fellow actresses Nadia Khan and Marina Khan in commenting on the growing trend of bold content in Pakistani dramas. Nadia Khan pointed out that many dramas aired at 8 pm include inappropriate dialogues and scenes unsuitable for children and teenagers. She stressed that young audiences should not be exposed to…