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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, briefed attendees on the fruitful achievements of bilateral cooperation during the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia . First, the bond of building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries has become ever closer, he said, addressing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministers. Wang also noted that the building of bilateral communities with a shared future, with Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, respectively, has been elevated to a higher level, and mutually beneficial cooperation has advanced to…

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China is ready to work with other countries in building a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the statement in a congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting, which opened in Beijing. He pledged that China will work with other countries to champion equality, mutual learning, dialogue and inclusiveness among civilizations, and implement the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), in a bid to provide fresh impetus for advancing human civilizations and promoting world peace and development. “The…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar met with Cao Shumin, Deputy Head of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Publicity Department and Minister of the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) of China, to discuss enhancing media cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on broadening joint productions, combating misinformation, initiating training programs, and promoting cultural exchange, reflecting the deep-rooted friendship and mutual trust shared by Pakistan and China. Strengthening Media Partnerships and Fighting Disinformation Minister Tarar acknowledged Pakistan’s interest in learning from China’s advanced experience in media and communications, highlighting China’s expertise in…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday dismissed rumours suggesting that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir intends to become the president of Pakistan, terming the speculation “completely baseless and harmful to national stability.” In a statement issued on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the federal minister strongly condemned what he described as a “negative campaign” targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the army chief. “These rumours are being deliberately spread by hostile elements and foreign agencies to undermine political stability and institutional harmony in the country,” the minister claimed. Naqvi…

At least 87 people have lost their lives and 149 others have been injured across Pakistan as torrential monsoon rains and floods continue to wreak havoc, according to a report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The report, covering the period from June 26 to July 9, highlights the scale of the human tragedy caused by heavy rains and flooding in urban and rural areas alike. Among the dead are 42 children, 29 men, and 16 women. The injured include 61 children, 52 men, and 36 women. In addition to the loss of life, widespread destruction of property…

ISLAMABAD :  Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday strongly denounced a coordinated misinformation campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir. “I have categorically stated that there has been no discussion, nor does any such idea exist, about the President being asked to resign or the COAS aspiring to assume the presidency,” he wrote in a post shared on social media platform X. The remarks come in response to recent rumours and propaganda circulating on social and digital media. “The President of Pakistan enjoys a strong and respectful…

ISLAMABAD : Torrential monsoon rains are set to batter large parts of the country from tonight through July 10 with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issuing high-alert warnings for flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding in vulnerable areas. The intense weather system is expected to affect Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, with isolated spells of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The PMD cautioned that strong downpours could trigger flash floods in local streams and nullahs in Murree, Galliyat, Manshera, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Buner, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, hill torrents of D.G.…

Pakistan qualified for the semi-finals of the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2025 after defeating hosts China 2-1 in their final group match at the Dazhou National Hockey Training Centre. Maintaining their unbeaten streak, the national side concluded the group stage at the summit of Group A with 12 points from four matches, boasting a goal difference of +21. The Green Shirts made an early breakthrough in the 11th minute when forward Hassan Shahbaz slotted home a field goal to put Pakistan ahead in a tightly-contested encounter. Despite a flurry of action in the second quarter — which saw both teams…

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Thursday observed that cases related to financial compensation in domestic disputes, particularly those concerning family matters should not be brought before the Supreme Court. The remarks came during the hearing of a petition challenging a lower court’s decision regarding monthly maintenance for a minor child. A two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Afridi and comprising Justice Shakeel Ahmed dismissed the appeal terming the fixed amount of Rs25,000 per month as appropriate and justifiable. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the amount was excessive for a young child. However, Justice Shakeel Ahmed retorted that “this…

Actress Komal meer has said that the ‘Me Too’ campaign – which was launched globally to give voice to women facing harassment – was unfortunately misused in Pakistan. Speaking at a promotional event for her upcoming television drama Gonj, the actress addressed the need for raising awareness about workplace harassment and the importance of understanding the legal protections available in Pakistan. “Instead of highlighting the real issues, the ‘Me Too’ movement in Pakistan was misused by certain individuals for personal gains,” she said. “This not only weakened the impact of the campaign but also overshadowed the voices of real survivors.” The…