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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Xi pointed out that this year’s fair focuses on expanding high-level opening up, deepening regional exchanges and cooperation, and boosting the construction of a modern industrial system. The fair promotes forging a new development paradigm and high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road and provides an effective platform for countries around the world to share the development opportunities in China’s western region, Xi said. Stressing that unity fosters shared success and collaboration drives common progress, Xi…

Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) hosted a seminar titled “Assessment of Renewed Security Challenges to CPEC Post-Indo-Pak Escalation.” The event brought together prominent practitioners, diplomats, policymakers, experts, academics and intelligentsia who collectively advocated for strategic regional alliances, robust internal reforms, economic resilience, advanced security infrastructure and proactive diplomatic engagements to overcome current and emerging challenges to China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Amb. Naghmana Hashmi, Pakistan’s former envoy to China, linked increased terrorism with broader geopolitical tensions, particularly western apprehensions towards China’s rise. Analyzing how recent Indo-Pak escalations dispelled myths surrounding India’s military dominance, prompting Western powers…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has concluded its latest visit to Pakistan, setting a primary budget surplus target of 1.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2025-26. However, Pakistan and the IMF have not yet reached full consensus on the upcoming budget targets, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming weeks. Led by Nathan Porter, the IMF delegation arrived in Islamabad on May 19 to review Pakistan’s recent economic developments, assess progress under the 2024 Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the 2025 Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), and initiate discussions on the next federal…

Pakistan has ranked seventh in the world for civilian casualties from explosive weapons in 2024, according to a new report by British explosive violence monitor, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV), which recorded the highest global toll of such violence since 2010. The AOAV documented 67,026 deaths and injuries from explosive weapons globally last year. Of these, 59,524 were civilians — accounting for 89% of the total. Civilian fatalities alone stood at 24,147. The report described 2024 as “the most injurious year for civilians” since the Explosive Violence Monitoring Project began. Compared to 2023, global incidents increased by 29%, civilian casualties…

Warner Bros. is taking high-budget TV production to an entirely new level with its upcoming Harry Potter reboot. According to the British newspaper Express, the studio has committed a jaw-dropping $100 million to produce each episode of the series, making it the most expensive television show ever made. Planned to span seven seasons, each with six episodes, the series’ total estimated budget stands at a massive $4.2 billion. This amount dwarfs previous big-budget shows like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which held the record until now with a per-episode cost of $62 million and a total…

Superstar Saba Qamar, one of the most celebrated names in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, is ready to return to television screens in Case No. 9. Written by renowned journalist and anchor Shahzeb Khanzada, the drama is already creating buzz for its compelling storyline and stellar cast. Saba Qamar recently shared exclusive photos from the drama’s set, providing fans with a glimpse into the upcoming gripping courtroom saga. The pictures feature some of the industry’s top names, including Faysal Quraishi, Aaminah Sheikh, Naveen Waqar, Hina Bayat, and Ali Rehman Khan—signalling an ensemble performance with serious on-screen firepower. Although the official plot details…

Apple is getting closer to making hand gestures a standard way to interact with its devices, from Macs and MacBooks to iPhones and its Vision product line. A new U.S. patent application reveals how Apple plans to integrate hand gesture recognition into its ecosystem, with smarter context awareness, gaze tracking, and more intuitive input methods. The newly filed patent outlines a system that can distinguish between intentional gestures and routine peripheral use like typing or mouse activity. For instance, if a user’s hand is resting on a keyboard or aligned with a flat surface, the system will recognize that as…

United States President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating the country’s nuclear energy development, as his administration seeks to address rising electricity demand driven by data centres and artificial intelligence technologies. The directives require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) — an independent body — to streamline its licensing process, shortening timelines for reactor and power plant approvals from a decade or more to just 18 months. “This is going to turn the clock back on over 50 years of overregulation of an industry,” said US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who also heads the White House…

The district administration of Peshawar on Saturday imposed Section 144 in the vicinity of Bacha Khan Airport for a period of two months, effective immediately. The decision aims to enhance security and safety around the airport premises. Under the newly issued notification, activities including aerial firing, pigeon shooting, and kite flying have been strictly prohibited in areas adjacent to the airport. Additionally, the use of drones, high-powered lasers, and beam lights will also be banned. Officials warned that any violation of the imposed Section 144 orders will be dealt with according to the law. Security forces have been instructed to…

The European Union on Friday reiterated its commitment to securing a trade deal with the United States based on mutual respect, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all goods imported from the EU. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, following a phone call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, stressed that the 27-member bloc is engaged in talks to reach an agreement “that works for both” sides. “EU-US trade is unmatched and must be guided by mutual respect, not threats. We stand ready to defend our interests,” he…