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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : China and the USA must always be grateful to Pakistan for laying the foundation of China-US relations, which is one of the biggest game-changing events in modern history, Prof Victor GAO said while speaking at a webinar organized by the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development. He considers Pakistan’s role as a mediator to be a bright example of mediation. Pakistan has rendered an excellent service to humanity by bringing together countries from entirely different backgrounds, which has paved the way for development and peace. He was of the view that China-US relations have brought…

NEW YORK : Pakistan has stated that the UN Secretary General’s report on the implementation of the resolution 2334 (Israeli illegal settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories) describes the levels of “suffering” and “brutality” in Gaza as “shocking” and “unbearable.” Making a statement during the UN Security Council’s briefing on the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, referred to the words of the Secretary-General, who said in the report that “families have been displaced again and again and are now confined to less than one-fifth of Gaza’s land. And…

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) to appoint permanent chief justices for the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Balochistan High Court (BHC), and Sindh High Court (SHC), The meeting will be chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi in his capacity as JCP chairman and will be attended by all commission members. Currently, Justice Sarfaraz Dogar is serving as acting chief justice of the IHC, Justice Rozi Khan Barrech is acting chief justice of the BHC, and Justice Junaid Ghaffar is holding the same position at the SHC. Meanwhile, Justice Kamran Khan Mulakhail,…

ISLAMABAD :  Late-night torrential rain drenched Rawalpindi and Islamabad, while other cities including Sialkot, Haripur, Wazirabad, and Kalabagh also experienced heavy downpours. In light of the severe weather forecast, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has declared a rain emergency. According to the WASA spokesperson, field teams equipped with heavy machinery have been deployed across key locations to handle any potential emergency situations swiftly. WASA Managing Director (MD) stated that due to the intensity of the rain, Nullah Lai is being closely monitored. As of now, the water flow remains within safe levels, with 5 feet recorded at Katrian…

Iran has rebuffed a request by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi to visit its nuclear facilities hit during recent hostilities, further straining relations with the UN nuclear watchdog in the aftermath of the Iran-Israel conflict. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on social media platform X on Monday, criticised Grossi’s request as “meaningless” and “possibly malign in intent,” vowing that Tehran would take “any steps in defence of its interests, its people and its sovereignty.” The rejection comes amid growing Iranian frustration with what officials describe as the IAEA’s failure to condemn Israeli and…

At least 95 Palestinians, including women, children, and a journalist, were killed on Monday as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple civilian sites across Gaza, including a seaside café, a school sheltering displaced families, and a hospital courtyard. According to Gaza’s health authorities, 62 of the fatalities occurred in Gaza City and the northern parts of the besieged enclave. One of the deadliest strikes hit Al-Baqa café on the coast of northern Gaza City, killing 39 people, including journalist Ismail Abu Hatab. Eyewitnesses described a harrowing scene at the cafe, where children had gathered for a birthday celebration. “We found people torn…

US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order permanently lifting most US sanctions on Syria, marking a pivotal moment in the administration’s broader strategy to stabilize the Middle East and advance regional diplomacy. The executive action rescinds five prior orders that formed the core of the Syria sanctions program and instructs federal agencies to begin waiving additional restrictions enforced through congressional mandates, export controls, and other mechanisms, according to senior administration officials. The move fulfills a commitment Trump made during a May visit to Saudi Arabia, where he pledged to eliminate sanctions on Syria — a demand backed…

The White House and US State Department held separate press briefings this week, outlining the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to end the Gaza conflict, introduce tax reforms, and reinforce national security measures. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump remains committed to ending the war in Gaza and securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. She credited the arrival of humanitarian aid in Gaza to Trump’s leadership, stating, “We are working tirelessly to end the war in Gaza and recover all the hostages. Aid has reached Gaza because of President Trump’s proactive diplomacy.” Leavitt also…

The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs8.36 per litre for the next fortnight, effective from Tuesday, July 1. According to details, the new petrol price has been fixed at Rs266.79 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed diesel has been hiked by Rs10.39 per litre, according to the government’s announcement, taking it to Rs277.98. Sources say that a carbon levy of Rs2.50 per litre has also been imposed on petrol and diesel. Earlier, on June 15, the federal government announced a major increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, effective from June 16 for the…

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for the month of July in a welcome relief for consumers. According to a notification issued by OGRA, the price of LPG has been cut by Rs7.43 per kilogram, bringing the new rate down to Rs233 per kg. This price adjustment marks a considerable drop from June’s rate of Rs240.50 per kg, offering financial respite to both domestic and commercial users. Domestic cylinder becomes cheaper by Rs88 With the revised per-kilogram rate, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has also been…