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The U.S. military has carried out two deadly strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five men in what officials describe as part of an intensified counter-narcotics campaign under President Donald Trump. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the military hit two vessels within 24 hours — one on Tuesday that killed two men, and another on Wednesday that killed three. The incidents mark the first known U.S. military operations in the Pacific region since Trump launched a renewed offensive against the drug trade earlier this year. According to Hegseth, the vessels were…

Tata Technologies will recruit more local nationals in the United States, its top boss said, as the Indian engineering services provider reacts to US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging immigration crackdown. The United States plans to charge businesses a steep fee for H1-B visas, used by tech majors including Amazon.com and Meta Platforms, in a move the Trump administration said would shield Americans from foreign wage competition. “As we react and respond to the change in legislation in and around visas, it will mean that we will be recruiting more local nationals in the United States,” Tata Technologies CEO and Managing…

As temperatures drop and weather patterns shift across Pakistan, the air quality in Lahore and Karachi has deteriorated to hazardous levels, raising serious health concerns. According to the latest global air quality rankings, Lahore has topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, while Karachi has secured the fourth position. Lahore’s air declared severely hazardous Environmental monitoring agencies have declared Lahore’s air severely polluted and dangerous to human health. The city recorded an alarming particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration of 251 micrograms per cubic meter, far exceeding the World Health Organization’s safe limit. Health experts warn that such high levels…

The District and Sessions Court in Lahore on Thursday extended the interim bail of Aroob Jatoi, wife of Saadur Rehman alias Ducky Bhai, in a case related to the advertisement of an illegal gambling application. Aroob Jatoi appeared in court after the expiry of her previous interim bail, which had been granted in connection with the ongoing investigation initiated by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). During the hearing, the court reviewed the progress of the investigation and decided to extend Aroob Jatoi’s interim bail until Nov 6. The investigation officer was instructed by the court to submit a…

South Africa cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, leveling the two-match series 1-1. Pakistan’s batting lineup once again faltered against South Africa’s spinners, folding for just 138 in their second innings. Resuming the day at 94 for 5, Pakistan could only add 44 more runs before being bowled out. Skipper Babar Azam top-scored with a resilient 50 off 87 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed 18. Once the pair departed, the middle and lower order collapsed under relentless pressure from Simon Harmer, who claimed 6 for 50,…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to regional connectivity and the CASA-1000 power project during the inaugural session of the two-day Regional Transport Ministers Conference 2025 held in Islamabad. The conference, organized through the efforts of Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan, brings together transport ministers and representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and other regional states to discuss enhancing trade and infrastructure linkages. Ishaq Dar underscores Pakistan’s role in regional growth In his address, Ishaq Dar welcomed the delegates, calling the event “a milestone for regional cooperation and connectivity.” He said that…

Imperial College London has denied reports that it is opening a campus in Pakistan, specifically in Lahore’s Nawaz Sharif IT City. The institution clarified that it has no overseas campuses and no plans to establish one in Pakistan. In an official statement, the university said, “Reports that Imperial College London plans to open a campus overseas are incorrect. Imperial has no such plans, with all the university’s campuses based in the UK.” The clarification came after multiple social media posts from the Punjab government and senior officials claimed that Imperial College was set to open a branch in Lahore. Punjab…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans after issuing a formal notice of termination over an alleged breach of contract. The decision reportedly follows recent statements made by Multan Sultans’ owner, Ali Tareen, criticising PCB policies — remarks which, sources claim, triggered the disciplinary action. The franchise has been served a notice of suspension and a termination warning for violating contractual terms. PCB sources say the move comes amid concerns over the franchise’s compliance with league regulations. PCB issues termination notice According to insiders, the termination notice has been formally sent to Multan…

Alibaba launched a new AI chatbot assistant service on Thursday, refreshing its push into a consumer-facing space that is dominated by ByteDance and Tencent. The Chinese e-commerce firm integrated the chat assistant into its Quark app, a platform that began as a browser but has been repositioned this year as Alibaba’s flagship consumer application, with added artificial intelligence functions including search capabilities. The new service, which is free to use, allows people to access a chatbot interface for conversations via text or voice, providing real-time information and services, the company said in a statement. Alibaba’s AI efforts have focused largely…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : PCI Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) , the country’s preeminent think tank promoting ties with China, has become the  first Pakistani Institution to sign MoU on Green Development with China. The MoU was signed in Beijing between the PCI and the Belt & Road Initiative Green Development Coalition (BRIGDC). Pakistan-China Institute (PCI)  signed the groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with  BRI International Green Development Coalition (BRIGC) on facilitating and promoting China-Pakistan cooperation on Environment and Climate Change, to  support the Green and low-carbon development of the BRI. This is the first ever MoU on Green Development that BRIGC…