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China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday agreed to boost trade cooperation as the economic and trade ministers of the three countries met in Seoul. The meeting was attended by Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto. According to a joint statement released after the meeting, the three countries agreed to strengthen cooperation under regional and multilateral frameworks such as the World Trade Organization, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. They vowed to accelerate the negotiations process on…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Today marks the 107th anniversary of the March genocide of 1918, one of the largest genocides committed by radical Armenian groups against peaceful Azerbaijanis in the last century, when thousands of compatriots were brutally killed on ethnic and religious grounds. On 31 March – Day of Genocide of Azerbaijanis, we commemorate innocent victims of these tragic events with respect and honor. During these massacres, which were part of a systematic policy of ethnic cleansing and genocide against Azerbaijanis, the killings of innocent Azerbaijanis were carried out with extreme brutality in Baku, Shamakhi, Guba, Garabagh, Zangazur, Nakhchivan,…

China’s civil aviation authority issued the world’s first Air Operation Certificate for a remotely operated aircraft system to two of EHang’s urban aerial mobility (UAM) operation companies on March 28, marking the official start of the “passenger era” for China’s low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy refers to the emerging economic ecosystem centered around activities, businesses and services conducted in airspace below 1,000 meters (or sometimes extended to 3,000 meters). It leverages low-altitude aircraft such as drones and eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) for various applications, including rescues, surveys, and the transport of goods and passengers. It integrates general…

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, an innovation pillar empowering China’s smart manufacturing, green transition and even breakthroughs in space sciences, is proving to be a key driver of the nation’s high-quality growth, noted international industry experts at a key forum in Beijing. Under the wave of the explosion of AI technology, 2025 will be the first year of large-scale AI application implementation,” said Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and chairman of Sinovation Ventures, at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference, which opened in the Chinese capital on March 27 and is scheduled to run until March 31.…

The Embassy of Nauru in China was officially inaugurated in Beijing on Monday.

China sent the first batch of aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar on Monday morning. According to the China International Development Cooperation Agency, at the request of Myanmar’s government, China has decided to provide 100 million yuan (around $13.77 million) worth of emergency humanitarian assistance. The first batch of aid includes tents, blankets, first-aid kits and other essential items.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant (1320MW), launched in 2017, has played a transformative role in Pakistan’s energy sector, addressing the country’s power shortages and boosting economic stability. As a key CPEC project, it has provided reliable and affordable electricity, revitalized industrial activity, and strengthened Pakistan’s power grid. Beyond energy production, the plant has significantly contributed to economic growth, generating PKR 125 billion in taxes and duties, creating thousands of job opportunities, and investing in local workforce development. It has also prioritized community upliftment, with many employees hailing from Sahiwal itself, ensuring inclusive growth. A notable example…

Ministry of Finance has fulfilled another IMF condition by releasing the semi-annual report on public debt for FY 2024-25. According to the report, Pakistan’s total public debt surpassed Rs74 trillion by December 2024, with a Rs2,767 billion increase recorded between July and December 2024. During this period, the government paid Rs5,142 billion in interest on these loans, with 90% of the interest payments made on domestic debt, which now stands at Rs49,883 billion. The country’s external debt reached Rs24,130 billion by the end of 2024. Public debt composition: 67.4% domestic, 32.6% external. Increase in debt (July–Dec 2024): Domestic debt rose…

International aid began to arrive in Myanmar on Saturday as rescuers searched for survivors after a powerful earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian nation amid concerns the number killed would soar. The death toll in Myanmar jumped to 694 with 1,670 injured, the military government said, up sharply from the 144 dead that state media reported on Friday. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. “Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were affected, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently being…

QEUTTA : In light of security concerns, authorities have imposed a night travel ban on public transport and trucks in Balochistan’s Kachhi and Musakhel districts from 5 PM to 5 AM. According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Kachhi, traffic from Sibi to Quetta was stopped at Kolpur between 5 PM and 5 AM, only resuming in the morning. Similarly, traffic from Loralai to Dera Ghazi Khan would be stopped at Kangri from 6 PM to 5 AM. This decision came in response to a series of attacks on public transport, including the recent killing of six passengers in…