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The opening ceremony of the 2025 China International Confucius Cultural Festival illuminated Qufu, in east China’s Shandong Province, on Saturday evening under the theme “For a world of shared peace and harmony with benevolence and ancient rituals.” The event also featured the 20th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, which honored outstanding global projects in education and lifelong learning. Lin Wu, secretary of the Communist Party of China Shandong Provincial Committee, said the festival seeks to advance global governance initiatives, foster peaceful coexistence among nations and cultures, and contribute to a fairer international order. “As a major hub of population, culture,…

For the first time in 41 years, Pakistan and India will battle for the Asia Cup crown in a grand final tonight at 7:30pm in Dubai. The cricket world is buzzing with excitement as arch-rivals Pakistan and India gear up for their first-ever Asia Cup final clash. The highly anticipated showdown will take place at the Dubai International Stadium, promising a fierce contest between Pakistan’s in-form bowling and India’s explosive batting. First-ever Pakistan-India final in Asia Cup history Cricket fans have waited over four decades for this moment. Since the Asia Cup’s inception 41 years ago, the two cricketing giants…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The date of September 27 marks the fifth anniversary of the start of the 44-day Patriotic War, which resulted in the restoration of Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity. On that day in 2020, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan undertook retaliatory actions in response to another military provocation from the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. These actions initiated the 44-day Patriotic War, conducted under the right to self-defense and in full accordance with international humanitarian law, aimed at halting Armenia’s ongoing military aggression and ensuring the safety of the civilian population. The Patriotic War…

NEW JERSEY/NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s economy is stabilising at the micro level, with inflation falling and interest rates reduced, and praised overseas Pakistanis for their support. He spoke to the media here on Saturday after delivering a landmark speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. “Just a few years ago, the country faced serious challenges,” he said. “When we took office, inflation was at 32%, and the policy rate was 22.5%. “In just one and a half years, inflation has fallen into single digits, and the policy rate is down to 11%. At the…

NEW YORK : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Session here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. During their warm and cordial meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to strengthening multilateralism with the United Nations playing a central role in addressing the most pressing global challenges. The Prime Minister appreciated the Secretary-General’s remarkable leadership in promoting international peace and stability, as well as UN’s role in strengthening global governance with enhanced voice of the developing countries. Expressing gratitude for the Secretary-General’s appreciation of the…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi has decided to pay Haris Rauf’s fine personally. Sources divulged on Friday that the PCB chairman will cover the penalty amount personally. It is pertinent to note that India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf were fined 30 per cent of their match fees each as both of the players found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the high-octane clash between Pakistan and India on September 14 (Sunday). According to details, the remarks made by the Indian captain were deemed to reference a recent military…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the use of the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 7, paving the way for adopting the latest wireless technology in the country. According to PTA, Wi-Fi 7 will deliver the fastest data rates in Pakistan, offering exceptional performance for high-resolution video streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and industrial automation. The authority noted that Wi-Fi 7 will also reduce broadband costs, ease congestion on older spectrum bands, and strengthen network reliability. This means households, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and smart city projects will all benefit from the upgrade. Early adoption…

Singer Adnan Sami has weighed in on the ongoing Sardaar Ji 3 debate, saying that while art crosses borders, an artist’s identity is inseparable from their country. His remarks follow Diljit Dosanjh’s defense after being labeled “anti-national” over his film’s ban in India. Speaking in a recent interview, Sami — who became an Indian citizen in 2016 — said:“Politics is something else, and nationality is something else. An artist always belongs to his country, he cannot be political.” He emphasized that art should not be forced into a political mold and that artists do not adhere to rigid political ideologies.…

Iran on Friday condemned Western efforts to reimpose international sanctions, warning that the move undermines trust in the global order. The sanctions, set to return this weekend, come after a failed bid by Russia and China to delay the snapback mechanism at the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the UN Security Council that reinstating sanctions against Tehran was “legally void” and a “dangerous precedent.” He accused the United States of rejecting diplomacy and the European trio — Britain, France and Germany (E3) — of choosing confrontation over dialogue. “Iran will never respond to threats or pressure,” Araghchi…

The United States has told India that reducing its purchases of Russian oil is crucial for progress on a long-awaited trade deal, even as New Delhi defended the imports as economically essential, according to people familiar with the talks. Trade negotiations between Washington and New Delhi are “on a positive track,” a US official said, but added that India must do more to address concerns over market access, the trade deficit, and discounted Russian crude. President Donald Trump has made curbing Russian oil purchases a central demand of his foreign policy. He has urged India, the European Union, and NATO…