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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Through the facilitation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), significant progress has been achieved on the Sapphire Soda Ash Production Project, marking an important development for Pakistan’s chemicals and manufacturing sector. Under the initiative, 2.7 cusecs of water have been allotted from Mohajir Canal in Khushab, ensuring the operational viability of the project and paving the way for enhanced domestic soda ash production. As a key raw material used across multiple industries including glass, detergents, textiles, and chemicals, local soda ash production is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s industrial base, reduce reliance on imports, improve supply…

Tech giant Meta has decided to cut around 10 per cent of its workforce as the company accelerates its shift towards artificial intelligence-focused operations, according to international media reports. Meta has recently begun restructuring teams under a new AI-driven strategy, moving employees towards artificial intelligence tools and projects as part of a broader organisational overhaul. Meta said it aims to build smaller, faster, and more AI-focused teams to improve efficiency and speed up decision-making processes across the company. Reports said nearly 8,000 employees have been informed about job cuts, while staff across the organisation were briefed on the restructuring plan.…

The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) alleging ​they misled consumers about the strength and scope of WhatsApp’s ‌encryption measures, which a Meta spokesman denied. The lawsuit in Harrison County court says WhatsApp and Meta falsely assure users that WhatsApp messages are encrypted ​despite having access to “virtually all” private communications on the ​messaging app. “WhatsApp markets its services as secure and encrypted, ⁠but it does not deliver on those promises,” Texas Attorney ​General Ken Paxton said in a statement. Meta spokesman Andy Stone said ​on social media that the…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday extended his heartfelt felicitations to the peoples of both Pakistan and China on the joyous occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. “Seventy-five years ago, our two nations embarked on a journey rooted in mutual respect and shared aspirations. Today, that journey has evolved into a unique All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Our relationship stands as a singular example in international diplomacy — defined not by transactional convenience, but by ironclad trust and brotherhood,” he said in a message issued by the foreign…

The government has decided to issue a commemorative coin to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with China. In a press release issued on Thursday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said the Rs75 coin will be available to the general public from May 25 (Monday) through the exchange counters at the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation. Pakistan and China formally established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1951. According to the central bank, the commemorative coin is round and milled with serrations on the edge. It is made of 75 per cent copper and 25pc nickel. It…

The 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting officially opened in Suzhou, east China’s Jiangsu Province on Friday morning. Around 700 participants, including representatives from 21 APEC economies and international organizations, attended the meeting to strengthen regional economic cooperation. The meeting is scheduled to run through Saturday.

At a pivotal moment in the global transition toward a low-carbon energy system, hydrogen energy has emerged as a vital bridge between traditional energy sources and the clean energy of the future. The International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026, hosted by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, was successfully held in Hong Kong SAR from May 18 to 20. The Hong Kong Green Energy Week Forum, one of the parallel sessions of the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday. The…

Over 150 officials and human rights scholars from China and European countries gathered in Paris on Thursday for the 2026 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights. The seminar, themed “The Future of Human Rights Under an Evolving International Order,” addressed key topics including human rights challenges, countries’ respective responsibilities and the historical value and modern development of human rights concepts, as well as fraternity, international solidarity and a community with a shared future for humanity. Noting China’s achievements in human rights development, Tang Jianjun, secretary-general of the China Society for Human Rights Studies, said the China-proposed Global Development Initiative, Global Security…

By:  Zhao Yipu The Moon is Yours, a 102-minute documentary directed by veteran filmmaker Vincent Zhou and filmed over three years by a team from Fudan University’s School of Journalism, was screened at Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Pakistan on Monday. The documentary focuses on the real-life experiences of international students building their lives in Shanghai and marked its first showing in Pakistan and its fourth overseas showcase, highlighting Fudan University’s international student recruitment efforts. The screening, hosted by Fudan’s School of Journalism, drew enthusiastic participation from more than one hundred Pakistani students and faculty members at QAU. The documentary will…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  Poland’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Maciej Pisarski, on Thursday emphasized the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and regional cooperation while praising Pakistan’s role in promoting peace and mediation amid ongoing international tensions. The ambassador was addressing a “Meet the Press” session at the National Press Club Islamabad, where he discussed bilateral relations, regional stability, economic cooperation and global security challenges. The event was attended by journalists, diplomats and members of the press club administration. Upon his arrival at the National Press Club, Ambassador Pisarski received a warm welcome from club office-bearers. NPC Secretary Rao Furqan, in his opening…