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Pakistan carried out a successful training launch of a Fatah series surface-to-surface missile with a range of 120 kilometres as part of the ongoing military exercise, Indus, the military’s media wing said on Monday. This is the second missile launched by the military in as many days amid heightened tensions with India, following New Delhi’s sweeping actions against Pakistan after the Pahalgam incident, which has plunged bilateral relations to a new low. The purpose of the launch was to ensure the operational readiness of troops and validate critical technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and improved accuracy, the…

ISLAMABAD : Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Monday called on President Asif Ali Zardari here. In the meeting, they discussed matters of bilateral importance, with a particular focus on the ongoing situation between Pakistan and India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam incident. President Zardari expressed concern over the recent irresponsible and aggressive rhetoric by the Indian government, saying that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. The Chinese ambassador reaffirmed the enduring and time-tested friendship between China and Pakistan, describing the relationship as one of “ironclad brothers” who have always supported each…

The much-awaited annual examinations for Intermediate students under the Karachi Board of Intermediate Education (BIEK) has kicked off today with more than 126,500 candidates participating. The first phase of the 2025 examinations will encompass the 11th and 12th grades across various streams, including Science, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Science General, and Home Economics. Additionally, the exams will also cater to improvement of grades, additional subjects, benefit cases, short subjects, Twelve Papers (TP), and special chances. The exams will be conducted in both morning and evening shifts, with a total of 182 examination centers set up for the duration of the tests, which…

Pakistan Army has given a strong and immediate response to unprovoked firing by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC), security sources reported on Sunday. According to the sources, Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing on multiple Pakistani posts across several sectors, including Nakyal, Khoi Ratta, Sharda, Kel, Neelum, and Haji Pir. In retaliation, the Pakistan Army responded effectively and forcefully, targeting the origin points of the Indian aggression. “The Pakistan Army is fully prepared and determined to give a befitting reply to any form of enemy aggression at any time,” the sources added. The incident highlights escalating tensions…

President Asif Ali Zardari has issued ordinances introducing sweeping changes to federal laws, including a significant hike in the salaries of federal ministers and state ministers, and expanded powers for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Over 140% salary increase for ministers Under an ordinance amending the Salary, Benefits and Privileges Act, 1975, the monthly salary of federal ministers has been raised from Rs218,000 to Rs519,000 — a staggering increase of over 140%. The new salary structure, which also applies to ministers of state, will be effective retroactively from January 1, 2025. According to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to discuss recent regional developments and bilateral relations. During the call, Dar briefed the Russian Foreign Minister on the evolving regional situation and categorically rejected India’s baseless allegations and provocations against Pakistan. “India’s unilateral and illegal actions are condemnable and a clear violation of international law,” Dar said, reaffirming that Pakistan will firmly safeguard its sovereignty and national interests. He also informed Lavrov about Pakistan’s offer to support an international, transparent, and impartial investigation into the matter. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…

The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Sunday that 98% of government Pakistani Hajj pilgrims have been issued visas for this year’s pilgrimage, with efforts underway to resolve remaining biometric-related issues affecting a small fraction of applicants. According to a spokesperson for the ministry, most of the delays are due to biometric complications faced by semi-literate pilgrims or those coming from remote areas. “We are working diligently to issue the remaining 1.5% of visas that are pending due to incorrect biometric data,” the official said. The ministry’s dedicated Hajj i-Cell is in continuous contact with affected pilgrims to provide assistance…

Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng criticized U.S. tariff hikes on May 3, saying China does not want a trade war, but is not intimidated by it, and if the U.S. wants to talk, it should act in the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocity. Xie made the remarks in a speech delivered at an open house presenting northwest China’s Gansu Province. He said that in today’s global economy, no country can thrive alone and building barriers only blocks the flow of shared growth. Xie pointed out that the U.S. benefited a lot from the global trade rather than…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Russia from May 7 to 10 and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Moscow, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. With a historic vision and from a strategic height, President Xi and President Putin have guided China-Russia relations in the new era to always forge ahead despite a complex external environment and demonstrate the relations’ defining features of everlasting good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutual benefit,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) :  Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry Peshawar is not only making all out efforts for socio-economic uplift of the traders and industrialists but through its sub-committees, the SCC&I is also working for uplift of social welfare, arts and cultural sectors so that every citizen of Pak-homeland could be benefitted from its outcome to the best possible level. This was disclosed by Mr. Fazal Muqeem Khan, President SCC&I Peshawar while addressing a delegation the Executive Committee of a local organization namely Friends of GCCP who called on him at his chamber today under chairmanship of Malik Amjad…