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ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended his heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping and the brotherly people of China for the loss of precious lives in the devastating earthquake in Xizang, China. “The entire Pakistani nation is deeply saddened by the tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of China during this difficult time,” the prime minister, in a post, on X handle said.

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  On January 7, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was interviewed by local TV channels. Vusal Matlab from Azerbaijan Television: Good to see you, Mr. President. First of all, with your permission, we would like to thank you for this interview format, which has already become a tradition. Because it gives us the opportunity to find out your detailed views on issues of public interest. We are grateful for such an opportunity. I would like to begin with the results of 2024. What can you say about the indicators of the socioeconomic performance in…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  The ECO Cultural Institute, the Ministry of National Heritage & Culture Division, and The Diplomatic Insight, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), organized the exhibition “Timeless Serenity of Calligraphy and Arts” to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of ECO member states. The exhibition, inaugurated at PNCA Islamabad by Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), showcased calligraphic masterpieces and artworks by prominent artists from ECO member countries, including Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The event highlighted the region’s cultural diversity and unity…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ozodbek Nazarbekov has said that culture and art are the foundation of civilization, national identity, and spiritual perfection, as well as important indicators of a country’s progress. The development of these spheres, reflecting the spiritual growth of the people, their past, present, and future, requires an approach that meets the demands of the times, the minister said in a statement issued by the embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad here on Tuesday. This is why the reforms aimed at the development of culture and art in Uzbekistan carry profound…

Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives caused by a powerful earthquake that struck China. In a statement, the Foreign Office extended heartfelt condolences to the victims, sympathized with their families, and wished a swift recovery for the injured. Pakistan also conveyed best wishes for the ongoing relief efforts in the affected areas. The earthquake, which hit parts of China and Nepal this morning, has claimed at least 53 lives, leaving many others injured. Authorities are reporting frequent aftershocks in the region.

During the hearing of the case regarding the trial of civilians in military courts, Supreme Court Constitutional Bench member Justice Jamal Mandokhel remarked that the Constitution is clear that the executive cannot play the role of the judiciary. The 7-member Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din, deferred the hearing of the intra-court appeal against military courts’ trial of civilians until tomorrow. Before the hearing of this case, the Constitutional Bench had postponed hearings of other cases, including election rigging. Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan clarified that the bench would only hear the military courts case today. In the proceedings, Defence Ministry’s counsel,…

ISLAMABAD- The Islamabad District and Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of former prime minister Imran Khan in six cases and Bushra Bibi in one case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka presided over the hearing of the interim bail petitions. During the proceedings, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer submitted a request for exemption from appearance, which the court accepted. However, no decision was announced on her bail plea. A junior lawyer informed the court that Imran Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, was unable to attend due to commitments in another case. The court has adjourned the hearing on the interim bails…

The deadline for submitting preliminary squads for the ICC Champions Trophy has been set for January 12, 2025. All teams must finalize their squads by midnight on February 11, 2025. Teams will be allowed to make changes to their preliminary squads without ICC approval until February 11. However, from February 12 onwards, any changes will require approval from the ICC Technical Committee. Teams are not obligated to publicly announce their preliminary squads and can submit names directly to the ICC. England has already announced its final squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, becoming the first team to do so. The…

Netflix’s next venture into live programming starts Monday when the company streams its first episode of “Raw,” the weekly World Wrestling Entertainment spectacle that has been a staple of US television for three decades. WWE executives are moving their flagship show from Comcast’s USA Network to the new streaming home with hopes that they can bring in more fans of all ages around the world. “When you look at Netflix and its global reach and the power of its brand, it was time that our brand met up with theirs,” said WWE President Nick Khan. Netflix agreed to pay more…

Thirty-eight officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) implicated in facilitating human traffickers have been dismissed from service, according to a briefing presented to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior. The meeting, chaired by Raja Khurram Nawaz, was told that 13 officers have also been arrested in connection with the investigation into the recent Greek boat tragedy. Additionally, 30 FIA officers have been suspended, with charge sheets issued to 12 of them. Bank accounts worth Rs109 million belonging to human traffickers, including the notorious Jaja gang, have been frozen, informed FIA Additional DG Saqib Sultan. The committee was informed…