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An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on properly handling several key relationships in economic work will be published on Saturday. The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in this year’s fifth issue of Qiushi Journal, the flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee. The article empathized that 2024 was a critical year for achieving the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Faced with the complex and severe situation of increasing external pressure and internal difficulties, the CPC Central…

Beijing (DI NEWS) : Ambassador of Pakistan to China H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi held an interactive session with members of Pakistan Community based in China at the Embassy premises. Community members joined the session in person and online to directly engage with the Ambassador on matters of mutual interest. During the session, Ambassador Hashmi briefed the community members about the Embassy’s initiatives including convening of forums and B2B matchmaking events as well as on the development of a new website which was to be launched in a few weeks. He commended members of Pakistani diaspora in China for their contribution…

FUZHOU (Xinhua) : A century-old camphor tree, once on the brink of death, has been revived as a group of deputies to the municipal legislative body in Fuzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, went to great lengths to come to its rescue. Throughout 2023, the fate of the tree was the most pressing concern of Zheng Shuhong, a deputy to the municipal people’s congress of Fuzhou, the city’s legislature. The camphor tree, once a source of shade for generations of locals in Xujia Village of Fuzhou’s Minhou County, was reduced to a bare trunk when workers, displaying a complete lack of…

At least five people have been killed and over 20 injured in a blast that occurred during Friday prayers at Darul Uloom Haqqania, a well-known seminary in Akora Khattak, Nowshera. Maulana Hamidul Haq, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-Islam-Sami (JUI-S), is among the victims. Police claimed several people sustained serious injuries in the blast. Rescue 1122 teams reached the scene, and efforts to transfer the injured to nearby hospitals are underway, they added. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah confirmed the death of JUI-S chief Maulana Hamidul Haq, the son of the founder of the madrassa – Maulana Samiul Haq,…

Foreign Office spokesperson commenting on the security situation, the Foreign Office also highlighted concerns over modern American weapons left behind in Afghanistan, stating that these arms are being used by terrorists. “These weapons are being employed for acts of terrorism inside Pakistan,” the spokesperson warned, underscoring the growing threat posed by militants. The FO spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that the Afghan side attempted to set up a checkpoint on Pakistan’s border at Torkham “A border mechanism is in place, involving multiple institutions working together to ensure security and coordination,” MOFA spokesman said. The spokesperson addressed the situation at the Torkham…

The Philippine Navy is looking to strengthen its defense ties with Pakistan, and a recent visit by a Pakistani naval delegation to Manila signaled a step in that direction. According to the state-run Philippine News Agency, delegates of the 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course of the Pakistan Navy War College visited the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila on February 26. In a statement, PN spokesperson Capt John Percie Alcos said the delegation consists of 21 officers from Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Turkey. The delegation was led by Commodore Ahsen Ali Khan, Assistant Chief of…

The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has rejected the request to immediately remove objections related to petitions seeking an investigation into alleged electoral rigging. Instead, the court has granted lawyers time to prepare their arguments on the case’s merits. During the hearing, petitions filed by PTI founder and Sher Afzal Marwat regarding the probe into alleged election fraud were reviewed. The petitioners’ lawyers urged the court to dismiss the objections raised by the Registrar’s Office and formally number the petitions. However, the court declined this request. Lawyer Riaz Hanif Rahi argued that only a chamber appeal was scheduled for a hearing…

With Pakistan’s upcoming white-ball series in New Zealand, senior players are reportedly considering taking a break, sources revealed. Discussions among the players regarding their participation are underway. Some players are expected to opt out of the tour, which is scheduled from March 16 to April 5 and includes five T20Is and three ODIs. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the team’s performance in the Champions Trophy, where several players underperformed. Sources indicate that some team members fear being dropped due to their lackluster performances, and high-ranking officials within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are reportedly displeased. Amid dissatisfaction with…

Federal Directorate of Education has issued a notification outlining new school and college timings for the holy month of Ramzan. According to the notification, single-shift institutions will operate from Monday to Thursday, starting at 8:00 AM and closing at 12:30 PM. On Fridays, schools will open at 8:00 AM and close at 12:00 PM. For double-shift schools, morning shifts from Monday to Friday will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The evening shift from Monday to Thursday will be held from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, while on Fridays, classes will be conducted from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.…

The Islamabad High Court and Session Courts have announced revised judicial timings for the holy month of Ramzan. A notification has been issued by the Deputy Registrar with the approval of the Acting Chief Justice, detailing the new court hours. According to the notification, hearings at the Islamabad High Court will take place from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM during Ramzan. From Monday to Thursday, there will be a 30-minute break after single-bench hearings, while division benches will hear cases from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. On Fridays, hearings will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and no…