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Islamabad (DI NEWS) : The Institute of Regional Studies, as part of Regional Dialogue 2025, hosted a session on “China’s Vision for Modernization: Prospects for Regional Prosperity.” Moderated by Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Chinese and Pakistani experts explored China’s modernization vision, focusing on digital innovation, green energy leadership, advanced manufacturing, and “new quality productive forces,” and how these could drive sustainable growth, technology partnerships, and stability in South Asia and beyond. Senator Syed highlighted the significance of China’s peaceful rise and its support for Pakistan during crises, stating, “China has always stood like a rock, solidly supporting Pakistan.” Dr. Shamshad…

Baku (DI NEWS): The Republic of Azerbaijan expresses its concern over the further escalation of tension between the Republic of India and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. We condemn military attacks against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan that killed and injured several civilians. Being in solidarity with the people of Pakistan, we express condolences to the families of the innocent victims and wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured. “We call on all parties to exercise restraint and to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means.” ministry states

An emergency meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was convened at the Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday in response to what the government described as “unprovoked and illegal aggression” by India. The committee authorised Pakistan’s armed forces to undertake retaliatory action, asserting the country’s right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the high-level meeting was attended by federal ministers and top military leadership. According to a statement issued after the session, the NSC was briefed on the security situation, particularly in the aftermath of India’s overnight missile, drone, and air…

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinstated the Pakistan Army Act in its original form and declared its earlier verdict from October 23, 2023, null and void. The apex court delivered the verdict with a 5-2 majority. Justices Jamal Khan Mandokhail and Naeem Akhtar Afghan dissented. The court approved the appeals filed by the Ministry of Defence and other parties. It also restored the previously nullified clauses of the Army Act, specifically Sections 2(1)(d)(i), 2(1)(d)(ii), and 59(4). The majority judges included Justice Aminuddin Khan, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Musarrat Hilali, and Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi. The Supreme Court…

ISLAMABAD : A seven-year-old son of Pakistan Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Zaheer, Arz-e-Abbas, was martyred as a result of a cowardly attack by India on Wednesday night. According to security sources, during the night between May 6 and 7, India carried out aggression in areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This incident occurred due to shelling by the cowardly enemy. The entire nation is mourning the martyrdom of innocent, unarmed civilians caused by Indian military aggression. The Pakistan Armed Forces are responding—and will continue to respond—with effective and forceful retaliatory actions for the martyrdom of Pakistani citizens. Targeting innocent children…

An Indian Air Force team has arrived in Pampore town of Pulwama district to collect and remove debris of an aircraft reportedly shot down by Pakistan, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The wreckage is being transferred with the help of bulldozers as authorities secure the crash site. The BBC reports that an additional Indian Air Force team is present at the location to examine the debris. BBC correspondent Riaz Masroor, who is present in Pampore, reported that local residents described hearing a loud explosion amid the sounds of jet bombers, after which aircraft debris fell across different areas…

As tensions escalated once again between Pakistan and India following the recent Pehelgam attack, Pakistani celebrities have taken to social media to denounce India’s unprovoked aggression and express solidarity with their homeland. According to reports, India targeted civilian areas in Muridke, Bahawalpur, and Azad Kashmir in a late-night attack, despite failing to present concrete evidence linking Pakistan to the incident in Pehelgam. The attack follows a digital crackdown by India, which included bans on Pakistani YouTube channels and celebrity Instagram accounts. Pakistan responded swiftly, with its forces downing several Indian Air Force jets within the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu…

ISLAMABAD  : The Pakistan armed forces, in retaliatory strikes, shot down five Indian Air Force (IAF) jets, a drone and destroyed brigade headquarters after India carried out missile strikes in cities of Punjab and Azad Kashmir. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that all Pakistan Air Force jets are safe after engaging Indian jets. Among the destroyed Indian Air Force (IAF) jets are three French-made Rafales, one Su30MKI and one MIG-29 Fulcrum, confirmed a military spokesperson to Reuters. The Pakistan armed forces also destroyed an enemy post in the Dhundial sector of the Line of…

China launched its first airborne survey of marine glaciers in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, aiming to investigate their development patterns and melting changes, and provide data support for natural resource management. Marine glaciers refer to natural ice bodies that have existed for many years on the surface of polar or high mountain regions and can move along the ground. The first survey point for this airborne investigation is the Renlongba Glacier in Qamdo City in Xizang. The survey team will work at sites above 4,700 meters in elevation. “Marine glaciers, also known as temperate or warm glaciers,…

China and Zambia on Tuesday jointly held a side event of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Representatives from more than 70 countries, including Russia, France, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan and Ethiopia, as well as international organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, attended the event. First meeting of the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the U.S., December 3, 2024. /VCG The participants engaged in in-depth discussions…