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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Over the past decade, the Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant has emerged as a powerful engine of employment and economic uplift in Pakistan. Launched in 2015 under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the plant has not only generated 1,320 MW of electricity but also created thousands of jobs during construction and operations. Over 5,000 local workers were employed during construction alone, providing stability to struggling households and stimulating local commerce. More than 200 Pakistani staff received advanced training in China, gaining international exposure and technical expertise. Today, over 70% of the plant’s workforce is Pakistani, with numbers…

Pakistan and Russia are set to collaborate on the establishment of a new state-of-the-art steel mill in Karachi marking a fresh chapter in bilateral economic cooperation between the two countries. A joint working group will soon be formed to oversee the planning and construction of the facility, which is expected to be built on a 700-acre section of the existing Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) site, officials said on Tuesday. The development came following a high-level meeting between Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Investment Haroon Akhtar Khan and Russian trade representative Deniz Zarov. Both sides held detailed discussions on…

Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to their now-moribund 2015 nuclear deal, two European and an Iranian diplomatic source said on Tuesday, The talks among senior diplomats come as both sides seek to position themselves ahead of an expected fifth round of U.S.-Iranian negotiations in the coming days. Earlier talks planned on May 2 were postponed with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3, initially hesitant over concerns such talks could create a parallel track and hijack the negotiations pursued by the Trump administration that Washington says aim to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. But…

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was caught off-guard by the Cannes Film Festival’s updated dress code and had to switch her outfit choice last minute, she told journalists on Tuesday. Under the rules, nudity is not allowed on the red carpet, and “voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train,” that block the way for other guests and complicate theatre seating are also no longer permitted. Organisers said they could deny red carpet access to those who do not respect the rules. “I had an amazing dress by Gupta to wear tonight, and I cannot wear it because the train’s…

Spanish technology company GMV has unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon that aims to make lunar missions as intuitive as a drive across town with apps such as Google Maps or Waze. Called LUPIN, the project is part of a programme by the European Space Agency to test new positioning, navigation and timing techniques as interest in lunar surface exploration picks up again, whether for scientific research, potential mining opportunities or even future tourism. “With this software, we bring Europe closer to establishing a presence of humans on the moon and, potentially, this would be a stepping stone…

At least five people lost their lives while four others sustained serious injuries when a dumper overturned at the Akhri Mint Stop in Baghbanpura area on Wednesday. Rescue 1122 confirmed that they pulled four others alive from beneath the wreckage and rushed them to a nearby hospital in critical condition. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the incident took place when the dumper lost control and overturned onto a truck and a motorcycle. The impact was so severe that several individuals were trapped under the heavy vehicle. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and launched a rescue operation. The injured were…

Microsoft said on Tuesday it was laying off less than 3% of its workforce, or around 6,000 employees, as the technology giant looks to rein in costs while funneling billions of dollars into its ambitious bet on artificial intelligence. The cuts will be across all levels and geographies and are likely the largest since Microsoft laid off 10,000 employees in 2023. The company let a small number of staff go in January over performance-related issues, but the new cuts are not related to that, according to CNBC, which first reported the news. Big Tech has been spending heavily on AI…

The fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum issued a Beijing Declaration . The declaration states that amid a changing global landscape, the China-CELAC Forum has become a key platform for deepening cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries. It calls for stronger unity among countries of the Global South to jointly promote modernization and sustainable development. The declaration also emphasizes the importance of enhanced multilateral cooperation to address global challenges, upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and international law. It advocates for inclusive, mutually beneficial…

The Second AI Capacity Building Workshop, hosted by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opened at Tsinghua University in Beijing on May 12. Officials and experts from nearly 40 countries and international organizations, including ASEAN and the African Union, are taking part in the workshop. Ma Zhaoxu, China’s vice foreign minister, attended and addressed the opening ceremony. He said that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Global AI Governance Initiative has provided a Chinese solution to this contemporary challenge, contributing Chinese wisdom and pointing the direction for global AI governance. Ma called on all countries to uphold the concept of a shared future…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to join hands in building a mega market of some 2 billion people, which he said will not only provide a new engine for growth but also open up new opportunities for global prosperity. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks at a news conference in Beijing after the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum. Prospects for cooperation between China…