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China-aided Gwadar Pak-China Friendship Hospital has successfully conducted its first laser bladder stone removal surgery, marking a milestone in Gwadar’s medical history and deepening health cooperation under CPEC. This advanced “cystolitholapaxy” procedure, part of the newly introduced Endourology services, is provided free of cost to underserved communities. Operated by the Indus Hospital and Health Network under the Gwadar Development Authority, the hospital offers 24/7 specialized care across multiple departments. Since its launch, it has treated over 100,000 patients, significantly improving healthcare access in Gwadar and across Balochistan, with visible declines in maternal and neonatal mortality and rising immunization rates.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the “reciprocal tariffs,” under which his administration will impose varying tariff rates on all trade partners. As part of this policy, the U.S. plans to levy a 34 percent tariff on Chinese imports. The semiconductor industry, previously a focus of trade tensions, was not included in the latest tariff list. Despite the semiconductor sector being excluded this time, prior policies have already pushed U.S. tariffs on Chinese semiconductors to 50 percent, effective January 2025. In recent years, the U.S. has intensified its technological restrictions on China. Since 2018, over 2,000 Chinese entities in key sectors,…

The United States and its allies were the main source of cyberattacks against China during the ninth Asian Winter Games, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, citing a newly released report. The report was released by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and National Engineering Laboratory for Computer Virus Prevention Technology on Thursday. It disclosed that the information systems of competition and critical network infrastructures in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, were subjected to a large number of network attacks from abroad. The attacks were traced to countries and regions including the United States, the Netherlands, and Singapore. “We…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pooling strength in building a “Beautiful China” and making the country even greener through afforestation efforts. President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while attending a voluntary tree planting activity in Beijing on Thursday. Xi and other Party and state leaders, including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, arrived at the tree planting site on the bank of a river in Fengtai District in the morning and planted…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced Rs7.41 per unit reduction on electricity tariff for domestic consumers and Rs7.59 for industrial consumers. Addressing a “special” gathering of parliamentarians, cabinet members and high-ranking officers here, the prime minister stated that in June 2024, the price of electricity for domestic consumers was Rs48.70 per unit, but it’s now Rs45.05 per unit. “Today, the tariff is being reduced by an additional Rs7.41 per unit, bringing it to to Rs34.37 per unit for domestic consumers,” he continued. He mentioned that the tariff for industries was Rs58.50 per unit, which has now been reduced…

By : Naz Parveen Xinjiang is located in the northwest of China. It is a heavenly region. Just as it is said about Lahore—“one who has not seen Lahore has not been born”—a similar saying exists about Xinjiang: “one who has not seen Xinjiang has not seen China.” In terms of area, it is China’s largest province, covering 1.66 million square kilometers. This province shares borders with eight countries, including Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Xinjiang is the closest part of China to Pakistan. When it is said that the friendship between China and Pakistan is…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Republic of Azerbaijan welcomes the Opinion (A/HRC/WGAD/2024/46) of the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which was published on 13 March 2025, rejecting Armenian side’s claims regarding the case of Ruben Vardanyan. In its Opinion, the Working Group explicitly rejected Armenian side’s claims that Ruben Vardanyan was arrested for his freedom of expression and political activities. The aforementioned Opinion especially emphasizes that Ruben Vardanyan is accused by the Republic of Azerbaijan of committing crimes such as the death of numerous individuals, large-scale property destruction, financing of terrorism, establishment of illegal armed groups,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The 1320 MW Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant recently hosted a grand Eid festival celebration, fostering unity among employees, executives, and guests. The event featured a lavish spread of traditional Pakistani foods, including mutton dumpukht, desi chicken, and halwa puri, allowing attendees to enjoy an authentic culinary experience. The company’s leadership team actively participated in the celebrations, engaging with employees and reinforcing the company’s commitment to workplace inclusivity. A symbolic cake-cutting ceremony further highlighted teamwork and camaraderie. The celebration showcased the company’s dedication to cultural harmony and employee well-being, with participation from both Pakistani and Chinese staff.…

The military exercises of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment for “Taiwan independence” provocations, said a mainland spokesperson on Wednesday. The exercises are a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Zhu Fenglian, a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson. There is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory, Zhu said, noting that pursuing “Taiwan independence” means “pushing the people of Taiwan into a perilous situation.”

China’s top political advisor Wang Huning on Wednesday urged solid efforts to strengthen democratic oversight over the eco-environmental conservation of the Yangtze River. Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, made the remarks at a seminar attended by leaders of the non-CPC political parties and personages without party affiliation. A section of the Yangtze River in Yichang City, Hubei Province, central China, March 26, 2025. /VCG With the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) concluding this year, all…