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ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has warned that heavy rainfall, windstorms, thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms are expected in different parts of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from evening of 18th to 19th of April, 2025. The areas which are expected to receive rainfall and hailstorm include Malakand Division, Hazara Division, Bannu, Charsadda, Karak, Khyber, Kohat, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Mardan, Nowshera, Orakzai, Peshawar, Swabi, and Waziristan. Heavy rainfall, windstorms, thunderstorms, and isolated hailstorms are expected, posing risks to infrastructure, transportation, and agricultural activities. It warned that rain/snowfall might trigger landslides or avalanches in mountainous areas…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait. “I don’t want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don’t buy,” Trump told reporters about tariffs at the White House. “So, I may not want to go higher or I may not want to even go up to that level. I may want to go to less because you know you want people…

The Australian Junior Open Squash Championship was held from April 13 to 17, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, featuring 64 players from 11 different countries. Pakistan Army’s Aazan Ali Khan emerged victorious by defeating his Australian opponent in the final with a straight-set win of 3-0, securing the championship title for Pakistan. Aazan’s younger brother, Faizan Ali Khan, also represented Pakistan Army in the tournament, highlighting the remarkable talent within the family and their contribution to Pakistan’s squash legacy.

A nefarious plan by miscreants to disrupt peace in Azad Kashmir has been exposed, revealed by Azad Kashmir’s Interior Minister Waqar Noor and Inspector General Rana Abdul Jabbar during a joint press conference. According to Minister Waqar Noor, certain elements are operating under the guise of advocating rights but are in fact pursuing sinister agendas. He said that the investigation began after a tragic incident on October 27, 2024, at the Shujaabad checkpoint, where Constable Sajjad Resham was martyred in a targeted firing attack. The investigation identified several suspects, including Zarnosh Naseem alias Qasim, Usama alias Muhammad, and Hanzala alias…

Pakistan has witnessed a notable increase in its oil and gas reserves for the first time since 2020, marking a significant development in the country’s energy sector. This progress has been made possible with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which has played a key role in facilitating energy projects. The Council’s efforts are boosting local investment and exploration activities across the country. In a major breakthrough, oil reserves have increased from 193 million barrels to 238 million barrels, according to a recent report. This new momentum is aimed at addressing energy shortages and reducing reliance on…

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Saba Talpur has dominated in the NA-213 by-election in Umerkot. According to unofficial and unconfirmed results obtained from 479 polling stations, Talpur surpassed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate, Lal Malhi, by amassing 158,446 votes. Malhi secured second place by obtaining 79,790 votes. Nisar Khuhro felicitated Talpur on her potential victory. It is pertinent to note that the late, Nawab Yousaf Talpur had secured a commanding victory in the 2018 general elections, garnering 175,162 votes. His nearest rival, Mir Amanullah Talpur of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), trailed with 44,061 votes.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, held an interactive session with leading representatives of Pakistani media, offering deep insights into China’s neighborhood diplomacy, China-Pakistan strategic relations, and China’s stance on global economic challenges. Ambassador Jiang shared highlights from the recent Central Conference on Work Related to Neighboring Countries held in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping delivered a landmark speech. The Ambassador noted that President Xi emphasized building a community with a shared future among neighboring countries, stressing values of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness. Ambassador Jiang added that China has already formed consensus on…

The China Public Diplomacy Association on Wednesday hosted an AI-themed salon that featured a keynote speech by Lionel M. Ni, the founding president of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), which was followed by an interactive session with Chinese and foreign journalists. The event highlighted how advanced AI models like DeepSeek are transforming knowledge acquisition and content creation. These systems can rapidly process vast amounts of literature, generate high-quality summaries and research papers, and produce multimedia content such as images and videos, enabling users to create diverse materials on demand. Lionel M. Ni stressed that higher education…

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, met with Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, in Beijing. This marks Huang’s return to the Chinese capital just three months after his previous visit. During the meeting, Huang emphasized that China remains a vital market for NVIDIA and expressed hope to continue deepening cooperation. Huang noted that enhanced U.S. export controls on chips have had a significant impact on NVIDIA’s business. He observed that the world is witnessing intense competition in artificial intelligence (AI), which he views as one of the most transformative technologies of the modern…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a high-level Round Table Conference (RTC) on “Geopolitical Construct Due to Emerging Global Order – Implications for Pakistan” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The conference brought together distinguished diplomats, analysts, academics, and policymakers to discuss the shifting global geopolitical landscape and its implications for Pakistan. Ambassador Masood Khan, former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and President of TMUC, emphasized the need for strategic autonomy, policy coherence, and a balanced approach for Pakistan to navigate complex global rivalries. He highlighted Pakistan’s geostrategic importance and the need to align foreign…