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Gulsim Ali, one of Turkiye’s most popular actresses, has earned widespread recognition not only in her home country but also across various parts of the world, including Pakistan, owing to her role in the historical drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul. The actress shared a series of photographs on social media featuring different backgrounds and fashion styles while wearing a variety of outfits. In one of the pictures, she appeared in black attire, while another photograph showed her wearing a blue jacket. Fans penned their reactions in the comments section and posted numerous emoticons in response to the photographs. Owing to her dedication…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Considering the unique model of inter-state cooperation that Pakistan-China relationship presents for the states of the world, 21st of May should be designated as the Day of the Shared Future, and commemorated as such, every year. This was urged by the Eurasian Century Institute (ECI), an Islamabad-based global think-tank, in a statement to media issued here in Islamabad on Wednesday. This year, the two countries are commemorating the platinum jubilee – the 75th anniversary – of founding of bilateral diplomatic relations, that were entered into on May 21, 1951. A number of festivities are part of…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sought the imposition of 18% general sales tax (GST) on electric vehicles, while Pakistan has proposed a reduced tax rate of just 1% to encourage the growth of new energy vehicles. According to details, the talks between Pakistan and the IMF on the new fiscal year’s budget entered their final day on Wednesday, with both sides expected to reach consensus on key budget targets. The government shared the draft of the new Auto Policy 2026-31 with the IMF during the negotiations. Officials informed the IMF that low taxation remained necessary for the promotion of…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to outsource government schools across the province, following a similar move previously taken for public hospitals. The provincial education department said that around 2,000 government primary schools will be outsourced to the private sector. The department has already approved the outsourcing plan for public schools across the province. Officials added that so far 500 government schools have already been outsourced, while the provincial government will provide each school around Rs300,000 monthly to cover staff salaries and other operational expenses. According to the education department, 233 schools in the winter zone areas have already…

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with the Home Department issuing formal orders in this regard. The restrictions under Section 144 will remain in force from May 27 to June 2. Under the orders, the burning of animal heads and trotters at public places has been prohibited. Swimming and bathing in rivers, lakes, canals and dams have also been banned under Section 144. The disposal of animal waste and offal into manholes, drains or canals has likewise been prohibited. The government has also banned the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals at places…

US President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran would be brought to a swift end following what he described as positive developments on the issue. A key meeting on war planning, chaired by President Trump, took place after the postponement of a possible strike on Iran. Various military and diplomatic options came under discussion during the session. According to US media reports, President Trump held an emergency meeting with the national security team at the White House. The meeting was attended by the US Vice-President, Secretary of State, Defence Secretary and senior military officials. Participants reviewed the situation surrounding…

The sharp decline of the Indian rupee has exposed the weakness of India’s economy and undermined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic claims. According to international publication Reuters, the Indian rupee has been declared Asia’s worst-performing currency of 2026. Reuters reported that the rupee fell to a record low due to rising global bond yields and increasing energy prices. The report stated that alongside the rupee’s decline, energy prices in India have also continued to rise at an alarming pace. Reuters said that the Indian rupee, regarded as Asia’s weakest-performing currency in 2026, continues to set new records of depreciation. The publication stated that…

Pakistan cricketers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will not be available for selection for the Australia One-day International series owing to injuries. Both Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are undergoing recovery from their injuries and continue rehabilitation under the supervision of the Pakistan Cricket Board medical staff. The PCB expressed good wishes for the speedy recovery of both players. An update regarding the squad and the fitness of players will be issued shortly. The Pakistan-Australia ODI series is scheduled to begin on May 30.

The United Nations has warned the world of a grave and possible threat of nuclear terrorism emerging from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. According to the report, the Afghan Taliban regime has provided shelter to terrorist organisations from across the world in order to maintain its oppressive rule. The report stated that these international militant groups operating under the umbrella of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan have become a major threat to global security. The United Nations warned that 133 pellets containing stolen uranium dioxide from Tajikistan could fall into the hands of the banned al Qaeda network in Afghanistan.…

Google has announced an expansion of its AI-powered Gmail features, introducing a conversational assistant that allows users to search their inbox through spoken questions instead of traditional search terms. The new feature, titled “Gmail Live”, is powered by Gemini AI and was unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the company’s annual developer conference, Google I/O. According to TechCrunch, the tool enables users to ask Gmail naturally phrased questions about information stored in their emails, including flight details, appointment times, hotel bookings and school events. Previously, users relied on keyword searches or email addresses to locate messages, a method that often produced broad or…