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The Hundred-Regiment Campaign was the largest and longest strategic offensive launched by the Eighth Route Army under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in northern China during the entire nation’s resistance against Japanese aggression. Involving over 200,000 troops from 105 regiments and lasting from August 1940 to January 1941, the campaign targeted enemy infrastructure, disrupted supply lines, and significantly delayed Japan’s southward expansion. More than a military milestone, it became a powerful symbol of national defiance and unity under extreme hardship – a vivid reflection of the Chinese people’s unwavering resolve to resist aggression and reclaim their…

Justice Sarfraz Dogar on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr and attended by top government officials and members of the legal fraternity. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Justice Dogar, who has been elevated to the top judicial position at a time when the judiciary remains at the centre of several high-profile legal and constitutional challenges. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, and a number of senior lawyers and judges were…

Iran has received Chinese-made surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries in a bid to restore its air defence capabilities following its recent 12-day conflict with Israel, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported on Monday, citing regional intelligence sources. The deliveries reportedly took place after a ceasefire was brokered between Tehran and Tel Aviv on June 24, bringing an end to days of intense hostilities that saw Israeli forces destroy Iranian missile launch facilities and target key military personnel. According to an Arab official familiar with the development, the missile systems are part of a wider effort by Iran to rebuild and strengthen its…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence from July 20 in Dhaka. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the side in the absence of regular T20I skipper Babar Azam, while Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf have been sidelined due to injuries. Shadab, who had been struggling with a persistent shoulder issue, recently underwent successful surgery in the United Kingdom. His rehabilitation process is expected to take several weeks. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, meanwhile, has been ruled out after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring injury…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Google Developer Groups Islamabad is set to host Google I/O Extended 2025, a premier two-day technology event dedicated to innovation, professional learning, and community engagement, scheduled for July 12 and 13, 2025. This year’s event will spotlight the future of technology, featuring in-depth discussions on AI, Android, Web, and Cloud advancements. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting your tech journey, the sessions are tailored to spark curiosity, build skills, and connect like-minded innovators across Islamabad. The keynote speaker is a passionate Regional Lead for the developer ecosystem at Google, Saad Hamid, bringing valuable insights…

In light of recent attacks by Afghanistan-based terrorists, Pakistan has urged the United Nations to prevent the war-torn country from becoming a hub for terror, while terming the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a global and regional threat. “We must ensure that Afghanistan does not become a breeding ground for terrorists that threatens not only its neighbours, but the region and beyond,” Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said while addressing a UN General Assembly’s plenary session on the situation in Afghanistan. The ambassador’s remarks echo Pakistan’s repeated stance against the use of Afghan soil by terror outfits to…

In a significant move to strengthen its fraud prevention capabilities, digital payments giant PayPal has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered scam alert system aimed at protecting users from rapidly evolving online fraud. The rollout, which includes integration with Venmo in the United States, is part of the company’s broader initiative to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. Speaking exclusively to media outlets, PayPal’s Senior Vice President of Global Fraud Prevention, Yigit Yildirim, said the initiative was designed to counter the misuse of generative AI by cybercriminals through more advanced AI tools used for good. “We need to be smarter and…

Senior actress Nadia Jamil has issued a clarification over video clip in which she stated that a wife should not be expected to assume the role of a husband’s mother. The video, which garnered significant attention across platforms, showed Ms Jamil recounting an incident involving her son and his fiancé. In the clip, she explained that while she, as a mother, had tolerated her son’s emotional outbursts, she had to remind him that such expectations could not be extended to his future wife. “Your wife is not your mother,” she had said in the video, adding that women should not…

Torrential monsoon rains and resulting floods have claimed at least 79 lives across Pakistan in the last 12 days, according to a report issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday. The report, which covers the period from June 26 to July 7, reveals a grim toll: 29 fatalities were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24 in Punjab, 15 in Sindh, and 11 in Balochistan. In addition to the loss of lives, 140 individuals sustained injuries, including 57 children, 48 men and 35 women. The NDMA further stated that at least 66 houses were completely destroyed while 123 others…

ISLAMABAD : Former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have filed new petitions in the Islamabad High Court seeking early hearing of their appeals for suspension of conviction in 190 million pounds case. The petitions were submitted through Barrister Salman Safdar, requesting the court to expedite the process. According to the plea, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were convicted on January 17, and their appeals were filed by January 27. The first hearing on the suspension plea took place on May 15. The petitioners alleged that NAB was deliberately delaying the case by seeking repeated adjournments. Despite…