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BEIJING: China said Friday it welcomed Russia’s decision to become the first country to recognise the Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan, vowing to “pursue a foreign policy of friendship towards the Afghan people”. “As a traditional friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, the Chinese side has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law. They have keenly sought official international recognition and investment, as the country recovers from four decades of…

A five-metre-high metal fence slices across the eastern edge of Sinjil, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Heavy steel gates and roadblocks seal off all but a single route in and out of the town, watched over by Israeli soldiers at guard posts. “Sinjil is now a big prison,” said Mousa Shabaneh, 52, a father of seven, watching on in resignation as workers erected the fence through the middle of the nursery on the edge of the town where he planted trees for sale, his sole source of income. “Of course, we’re now forbidden from going to the…

A tragic accident occurred in Neelum Valley’s Chilhana area, where a vehicle veered off the road and plunged thousands of feet down into the Neelum River. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Neelum, six people lost their lives in the incident. Police and rescue teams, along with the assistance of local residents, promptly launched a rescue operation at the site to recover the bodies and clear the area.

Pakistan emerged as the champions of the Asian Youth Netball Championship after thrashing the Maldives 60-35 in the final match held on Friday in South Korea, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. The green shirts remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork. Chairman of the Pakistan Netball Federation Mudassir Arian, along with President Sameen Malik and Secretary General Muhammad Riaz, congratulated the team on their outstanding performance and historic victory. Just a day earlier, Pakistan secured their place in the final by convincingly defeating Japan 64-39 in the semi-final. In the quarter-finals, Pakistan also beat the Maldives 49-39 to…

A six-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Lee Market area on Friday, killing seven people, while a rescue operation is underway.  According to rescue officials, six people, including three women, have been pulled out safely from the debris, while another 25 to 30 are buried under the rubble, according to the spokesperson for Chhipa welfare organisation. Eight people are reported to be injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire brigade was promptly informed after the collapse. They also expressed concern that additional people could be buried under the rubble. A rescue operation is underway to pull out the injured from the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director of the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF), received the “Best Paper Presentation Award” at the 4th Tsinghua Area Studies Forum, held at Tsinghua University from 2nd to 4th July in Beijing, China. About 250 Scholars/ Experts from 100 countries participated in the three-day conference, which was arranged by Institute of International and Area Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, which is one the top universities in the world. This event is one of the biggest gathering of International Relations Experts in the world. Mr. Akram’s…

Security forces have eliminated at least 30 Indian-backed terrorists trying to infiltrate through Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The military’s media wing said the movement of a large group of “khwarij” (terrorists), belonging to the “Indian proxy Fitna-al-Khwarij”, was detected near border area in Hassan Khel on the night of July 1-2 and July 2-3. According to the ISPR, troops engaged the infiltrators and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate, with “precise and skillful engagement,” resulting in all 30 Indian-sponsored terrorists being “sent to hell”. A significant quantity of weapons, ammunition…

At the Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing, Aslam Chaudhary, Economic Minister at Pakistan’s Embassy, emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to building digitally friendly cities that prioritize both technology and inclusivity. He highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to extend digital services to remote areas through initiatives like the inclusive service fund and optical cable expansion to 22,000 villages. Chaudhary announced three key initiatives: enhancing cross-border data flow, promoting inclusive digital development in sectors like agriculture and healthcare, and boosting digital talent training under the CPEC framework. He proposed a Digital Friendly City Innovation Centre with branches in Beijing, Islamabad, and Karachi, and reaffirmed Pakistan’s…

Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy, Mr. Shi Yuanqiang, highlighted that China-Pakistan agricultural cooperation is entering a new era of depth and scale under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Speaking at the China-Pakistan Agriculture Cooperation Forum, he noted the growing institutional framework, increased agricultural trade—reaching \$390 million in the first five months of 2025—and expanded cooperation in technology, machinery, talent exchange, and biotechnology. With successful protocols enabling Pakistan to export various products to China, including sesame and cherries, both nations are fostering modernization and sustainability in agriculture. Forum speakers emphasized unity, collaboration, and shared benefits in advancing agricultural…

ISLAMABAD : The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday advised vigilance as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flash floods are expected to affect various parts of the country from July 6 to 10. Impact-based weather alerts from the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) warned that predicted monsoon activity combined with a strong westerly wave may affect multiple regions of the country from July 6 to 10, while northern areas face an elevated flash flood risk from July 7 to 12. Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad and in Punjab, including Rawalpindi,…