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KARACHI: Pakistan’s running community made a strong showing at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, with Amin Mukaty and Sara Lodhi emerging as the fastest male and female finishers from Pakistan in the prestigious race. Mukaty, a 23-year-old Karachi-based runner who time qualified for the Boston Marathon, clocked an impressive 2:48:47 on the challenging Boston course, known for its punishing Heartbreak Hill segment. “Heartbreak Hill couldn’t break my heart,” posted Mukaty on his Instagram account. Faisal Shafi. — Reporter “The Boston Marathon tested my limits but I rose to the challenge. Proud to represent Pakistan on world stage,” he added.…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has expressed serious concerns over moving forward with the 5G auction, citing ongoing legal cases surrounding the 140 MHz spectrum as a major hurdle. The PTA chairman shared these reservations during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT’s Sub-Committee, chaired by Barrister Gohar. The PTA chairman told lawmakers that launching a 5G auction under the shadow of unresolved court cases could have adverse consequences. “Until the 140 MHz spectrum is cleared by the courts, the auction of 5G will be risky,” he stated. He also highlighted that telecom operators themselves have reservations,…

The Punjab government has appointed renowned actress and television host Iffat Omar as the cultural adviser to the Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bukhari. The celebrated actress has been entrusted with the key responsibility of reviving and promoting cultural heritage across Punjab. As part of her new role, Iffat Omar has been given an official office at the Alhamra Cultural Complex in Lahore. Known for her longstanding contributions to Pakistan’s entertainment industry, Iffat Omar brings a wealth of experience in media, arts, and public engagement.

China has released a guideline for improving the country’s pilot free trade zones (FTZs) to further promote high-standard opening up and high-quality development. The guideline, issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, called for promoting the optimization and upgrading of trade of goods, invigorating the development of services trade, and supporting innovative development in digital trade. White list systems are planned to be established for imported medical research and development items as well as imported food with medicinal values, the guideline said, while also calling for the application of digital bills and…

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan virtually co-chaired the first meeting of a high-level committee for China-UAE investment cooperation on Monday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised the role of the committee in helping yield more results in bilateral cooperation. He said China will work with the UAE to deliver on the common understandings between the two heads of state, and boost the efficiency and scale of investment cooperation to advance…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday co-chaired the First Ministerial Meeting of China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue with Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The two sides vowed to deepen strategic mutual trust, maintain close high-level exchanges, enhance cooperation in fields such as defense and security and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability. Noting the great significance of the dialogue mechanism, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said it fully demonstrates the high strategic mutual trust between the two…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : In a country where energy shortages have long stifled economic growth and daily life, the Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant stands as a monumental achievement, reshaping Pakistan’s energy landscape while setting unprecedented standards in sustainability, employment generation, and technical education. As a cornerstone of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), this state-of-the-art 1,320-megawatt facility is not just a power plant, it is a transformative hub that is powering homes, fueling industries, and empowering communities. The Sahiwal Power Plant represents a quantum leap in energy technology, utilizing supercritical coal-fired systems, which are among the most advanced and environmentally efficient…

By : Naz Pervin For a country’s development, industry and agriculture are inseparable. Pakistan is an agricultural country, and agriculture forms the backbone of its economy. Industries such as edible oils, rice, flour mills, textiles, sugar, fisheries, dry fruits, and leather rely heavily on agriculture. Pakistan is rich in natural resources, with a climate and environment highly conducive to agriculture. It possesses the capacity to produce all types of food commodities. Agriculture constitutes approximately 21% of Pakistan’s GDP, supports the livelihoods of 64% of the rural population, and employs 43% of the national labor force. Pakistan ranks among the top…

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the first trading session of the week on a highly positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recording a gain of over 1,400 points during intraday trading. This surge follows a strong close last Friday when the KSE-100 Index had gained 414 points, setting the stage for today’s rally. With this significant uptick, the index surpassed the 118,000-point mark, climbing 1,471 points to reach 118,788 points. Experts attribute the bullish momentum to major developments regarding the reduction of circular debt. Notably, the government is set to begin payments next month on a low-interest loan agreement…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Pakistan signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Monday aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the fields of investment, trade, culture, and consular affairs. The signing ceremony took place in Islamabad during the two-day official visit of UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His Pakistani counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, was also present on the occasion. According to the Foreign Office, the two countries formalised three separate agreements — including one for the establishment of a UAE-Pakistan Joint Business Council — during Sheikh…