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A rescue boat capsized during relief efforts in the flooded River Chenab near Jalalpur Pirwala, resulting in the deaths of five people, including a woman and four children. According to initial information, the Rescue 1122 boat overturned while evacuating flood victims. Over 20 people were on board, including women and children. Several individuals were rescued, while efforts continue to locate the missing. The incident occurred in the village of Wachha Sandila, a suburban area of Tehsil Jalalpur. The deceased include 80-year-old Bakht Bibi, six-year-old Fatima Bibi, seven-year-old Amir, three-year-old Mahnoor, and two infants aged six and three months. Punjab Chief…

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for possible urban flooding in Islamabad and northern areas of Punjab, as two more fatalities have been reported due to ongoing monsoon rains and flooding in the past 24 hours. According to the NDMA, there is a risk of urban flooding over the next two to six hours in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum. Heavy rainfall is likely in these regions due to a prevailing weather system. The authority has warned that intense rainfall could trigger landslides in hilly areas. Weak infrastructure in the affected zones may…

The United Kingdom will send its largest-ever business delegation to the upcoming 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), comprising over 100 companies and representatives from across the country, UK Trade Commissioner for China Lewis Neal said on Saturday. The UK is the guest country of honor at this year’s CIFIT, scheduled to run from September 8 to 11 in the coastal city of Xiamen in east China’s Fujian Province. The event will include investment-themed activities, exhibitions and roadshows, attracting participants from more than 120 countries and regions. Britain’s 400-square-meter national pavilion at the fair, themed “Invest in…

Kabaddi player Makha Jutt Jahanian Mandiwala tragically passed away after suffering a heart attack during a match in Vehari, leaving the sports community in shock and mourning. Makha Jutt collapsed during play, and despite immediate efforts, he could not be revived. His sudden passing has cast a shadow over the kabaddi fraternity, where he was known for his dedication and passion for the sport. Condolences from federation officials Pakistan Kabaddi Federation President Shafi Hussain and Secretary Muhammad Sarwar Rana extended their condolences to the bereaved family. “This sad incident has come to our attention. We are deeply grieved by the…

The first batch of emergency humanitarian aid supplies dispatched by the Chinese government for earthquake-hit Afghanistan arrived in Kabul, the capital of the country, on Sunday.

China launched a new group of remote sensing satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Sunday. A modified Long March-6 rocket, carrying the satellites of the Yaogan-40 03 group, blasted off at 12:34 a.m., sending the satellites into their preset orbits. The satellites will be mainly used to conduct electromagnetic environment detection and related technical tests. The modified Long March-6 carrier rocket, developed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, can carry payloads of no less than 6.5 tonnes to a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 500 kilometers. It is designed to meet diverse…

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended congratulations to the 15th plenary session of the China-Russia Friendship Committee for Peace and Development held Saturday in Vladivostok. In his message, Xi emphasized that the committee, over the past 28 years since its establishment, has stayed true to its founding mission of promoting friendship and cooperation, fully served the overall interests of China-Russia relations, and consolidated the social and popular support for bilateral ties. Xi also expressed the hope that the committee will take this meeting as an opportunity to actively play the role of the main channel for people-to-people exchanges between the two…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The 2nd Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference, organized by the Embassy of Pakistan on 04 September 2025 in Beijing together with Pakistan Consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai, concluded with landmark outcomes. In just one day, the Conference facilitated 2,500–3,000 curated B2B meetings across 9 sectors and 40 sub-sectors, resulting in the signing of 21 Joint Venture Agreements valued at USD 1.5 billion and more than 100 MoUs worth over USD 7 billion. The success of the Conference was made possible by the guidance and support of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister…

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and services chiefs on Saturday paid rich tribute to valiant sacrifices of the Pakistan armed forces and reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to its defence and sovereignty. In their separate messages on 60th Defence and Martyrs Day, they said 6th September is a day of valor, unity, and resolve. In his message, President Asif Zardari called September 6 a “glorious chapter” in the country’s history. President Zardari paid rich tribute to the brave soldiers and resilient citizens who, with unshakable faith and unmatched courage, have defended the nation’s borders. He emphasized…

KARACHI : A solemn and dignified change of guard took place at the Mazar-e-Quaid on Saturday to mark the 60th Defence and Martyrs Day of Pakistan. A smartly turned-out contingent from the Pakistan Air Force Academy Asghar Khan assumed guard duties at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Air Vice Marshal Shahryar Khan was the chief guest at the event. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum, paid tribute to the nation’s founder, and recorded his impressions in the guestbook. He also reviewed the parade and inspected the PAF guard. Addressing the ceremony,…